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    Boobie Cam looks great, but how 2 get both pictures to display in Synology SS ?

    I have the new 4MP version. Put it up in place of an older cam, for the double views . The pictures from both cameras will show up in Config Tool ,but not Synology SS . I only get 1 with no option for the other.I was thinking it does not use up another license as it is only 1 port. Any ideas...
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    Mounting a LPR camera to a tree

    Hi I am considering mounting a LPR capable camera from Andy to a tree about 25 ft from my house. I have it already so the decision to mount in the corner under the eaves or the tree comes up and the tree is much better in line with the road which is about 100 ft. from the house . I have read...
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    Upgrading to a larger switch and replacing a few older cameras. Any advise?

    Hi I`m going to upgrade to a NetGear 16P POE+ GB Unmanaged switch from an unnamed 8 port one I got from Andy to add a few more cameras.Is there a Wiki page ,or a step by step about this procedure?I`m sure its not as easy as it seems from reading here for years. I couldn`t find any. I was...
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    Question about upgrading to the newer cameras.

    Hi Thanks to this forum, and hours of reading and watching videos,I`m going to upgrade some of the 8 cameras( working well) I have installed . My main concern is that as I am using Synology SS ,so will I be able to install and utilize the functions of a IPC-Color4K-T180 or the SD4A425DB-HNY...
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    Looking for advise for cameras for someone with mental disabilities.

    Hi After that title I knew I would get a few looks! Anyway there is a friends son that lives at home with Paranoid Schizophrenia. He is around 32. He seems determined to install cameras to "protect himself" from intruders. I was asked what would work....I have a limited knowledge ,but managed to...
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    A few Questions about my IP camera setting.

    I have 6 IP cameras all from Andy. (2 )IPC-HDW2831T-ZS-S2 (2) K42A ** Indoors and (2) IPC-T5442TM-AS 6mm All functioning thanks to this forum and a couple of very generous ,helpful people. I have read everything here as suggested many times... Still I have a few issues that I need...
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    Upgrading cameras.Is there a procedure for switching out using the same location and connection?I will reinstall the replaced ones, possibly inside.

    Hi Everyone , I am replacing my 5831 R ZE s to IPC-T5442TM-AS 6mm . I have matching mounts . Wondering what I have to do to accomplish this. I would like to use the same location as the older ones and same cable. If I activate the new ones , can I put then them in the 5831s location? (This...
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    Camera Disconnected message on Synology SS fix?

    Hi After doing a hard reset and reactivation on my 3 Dahuas (HDW5831R-ZE) because my Config Tool password didn`t work any longer.for some reason. Everything was back to normal.The process was easy enough after I figured it out and a few attempts . Anyway, after a couple days on Synology SS...
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    Password from day one won`t work on a 3 cameras in Config tool.

    I have been away but everything seems like it if functioning perfectly. However when I try to log in through Config Tool. It says incorrect password. For 3 cameras with the same password that I`ve used right along and never changed.I tried forgotten password but I`m not really sure what happens...
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    New member has a concern

    Hi I have been reasearching home security cameras for a few weeks.An incident in my rural neighborhood prompted this Anyway I`ve read reviews, installation guides and pro and cons of various brands and configurations. After all this I `m torn between trying to do it myself or just hiring...
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