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  1. S

    Hikvision NVR reset to factory defaults

    Hi i have a QNAP NAS ts231 and was updating the firmware, it required a restart so i restarted it. it came backup a few minutes later. then noticed i could not connect to the NVR at all. hikvision mode ds7608-ni/e2-8p current fimrware V3.4.96 build170921 i then discovered the unit has been...
  2. W

    One of four camera's won't connect to nas

    Hi there, i'm owning four Hikvision camera's and three of them records perfectly on my Qnapnas. With all the excact same settings in the software the camera which is not connecting to my nas says invalid path or username /...
  3. davw

    IPC-HDW5231R-Z and QNAP TS221

    Looking for some help in setting this up. Using QNAP Surveillance station but it does not automatically recognise camera. Any tips to make it recognise it? When I try and enter in camera details to setup it just sticks on connecting status. Is there something I need to activate on camera...
  4. Damers101

    Here From AZ

    What's up guy's, I'm just a guy good at his job! I'm starting out in my own now and it's super spooky but going ok. I want to help you guys and create myself a name. It seems to be when I train they don't retain so let's do this.
  5. Steve Pepin

    Hidden cameras still show in iOS app

    In an attempt to have a real-time clone of my clips saved to NAS (as a real-time backup, and in case the BI server is stolen), I've followed advice here and created clone cameras which save to the network share, and then hidden the cameras. I've configured the BI server to not show hidden...
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    Connection problem to synology nas

    Dear all, I have a problem with one off my Hikvision camera's. All my internal camera's records fine but the external camera (that uses the internet connection off my neighbour) will not save video to my synology NAS. The strange thing about it that the triggered photo alarm shots with the same...
  7. JimLudden

    Configuring USB thumb drive as NAS on router

    I have DS-2CD3T35-I5 camera (firmware V5.3.8 build 160108) and have given up trying to send Email event. I cannot configure the smtp.gmail.com or smtp.aol.com servers to work. All I get is “Test Failed” with our without encryption. So I plugged a thumb drive into my TP-Link router to use as...
  8. F

    NAS vs NVR vs PC for camera footage storage

    Hi all, I'm wondering if I can get some help and advice about which option to take for storage and recording of IP camera footage. I am about to setup 3 Hikvision PoE IP cameras around the outside of the house and I'm not sure whether to use a NAS, NVR or PC for the recording and storage...
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    System Design and questions

    I just discovered this site and I'm hoping that I'm among kindred spirits. I’m hoping that I have found my ideal configuration. Following the rule that the best security is physical security this is where I’m headed. Four HD-POE (4k?) Cameras fed through my Cisco POE switch and Blue Iris (V4)...
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    Hikvision NVR recording to NFS share FreeNAS

    Hi, I am trying to get my HIKVISION NVR to record video from my cameras to a VM running FreeNAS on my network. I would much appreciate anyone could help me with a step-by-step guide on how to get a NFS share setup on FreeNAS and then getting the HIKVISION NVR to use it. I have managed to...
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    DS-2CD2132F-I recording to NAS - Recording Fails

    I have three DS-2CD2132F-I all on firmware 5.3.0 build 150814. These all record (events only, not continuous) to separate SMB shares on a NAS with quotas set. The shares are 800GB and 2 x 515GB, recording is set to overwrite. All is well until for some reason the recordings on one or more...
  12. intweed

    NAS recording issue

    Hi all! First of all, sorry for my bad english. A few months ago I installed 3 cameras at my apartment and entryway: one 2cd2432f-iw and two 2cd2132f-is. All cams are chineese, reflashed with multilanguage 5.2.5 by the seller, records to NAS via NFS (HP Microserver with Nas4Free OS) and powered...
  13. R

    BI and NAS

    I recently bought a new PC running Windows 10 to run BI. Everything works great except I can no longer see any of my NAS drives within BI. In my prior installation, I configured BI with the NEW folder on my C: drive and the STORED folder on a NAS drive. I could save snapshots and saved video...
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    Hikvision 2CD2T32-I5 w/ firmware 5.3.0. build 151016 and NAS issue

    Just got a new Hikvision 2CD2T32-I5 IP camera. Firmware version shows 5.3.0. build 151016 Everything seems to work fine, except when I format the NAS drive. NAS passes the test. The drive format completes, but it never goes online. I cant record to it and if you look again the drive say's is...
  15. R

    IP cam advise needed, for use with qnap NAS

    Hello all, after spending some time in the forum, It a seemed best to ask for your advise, mainly due to so many camera models. I am planning to use it indoors. Will place it in a central point at home, and with help of PTZ, I am hoping to be able to observe 3 rooms (from doors) and a...
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    Wd EX2 nas, Cisco SG-300 10mmp switch

    What kind of camera system is good to use with this NAS? I intend to use and possibly set up the NAS as an NVR if possible,, the switch that I have is a Cisco SG-300 10mmp. Any help would be great,, this is my alpha stage on research, I intend on purchasing a minimum of 4 cameras by the end...
  17. Yostie

    DS-2CD2143FWD-IS and Synology NAS

    Hi guys. I am new to the forums and to Hikvision camera's. I was just chasing a little help if possible. I have purchased a DS-2CD2142FWD-IS camera recently and am trying to get it to record directly to my Synology NAS. I have read the forum post "Solving some NFS issues on Hikvision...
  18. S

    New chap here!

    Hi All, I discovered this forum while searching for a surveillance system. I may have a lot of questions. Basically I am looking for a full system for my house. From what I have read, I have decided to go with IP cameras. Currently considering: - 5 bullet cameras for the side walls - 1 Dome...
  19. O

    NAS SMB keeps returning to Uninitialized

    I've purchased a set of DS-2CD2032-I for a home security setup (firmware V5.2.5 build 141201, hacked Chinese version). I am running a home server with Windows 2008 SBS (i.e. on a domain), with a 4Gb harddrive that I use for multiple purposes. On this, I set up a shared directory...
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    Hikvision max NAS storage

    Hi all, We are looking to build a system with 86TB storage. Hikvision spec states it supports up to 8 NAS disks. So does this mean it only supports to 8 HDDs which if I use 6TB WD red would only go up to 48TB of NAS storage? In this case paired with the 8 SATA 2U 32ch Unit, we can only have...
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    Guide me to setup a Hikvision Home Security System..

    Hey Guys After much reading, for a home security setup in Australia, planning to buy the following cameras from Ali Express ( CCTV Camera China or E&M Security. Any recommendations of sellers or other cameras - english version only?) 1) Hikvision DS-2CD2332-I x 3 PoE cameras for outdoors 2)...
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    Fixing Hikvision NAS issue with telnet commands

    *Problem solved* Finally got the davinci fix to work... Hi! I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that you could fix the NAS issue by sending some telnet commands that disabled some checks that caused the issues. The problem would return after reboot but that is ok for me. Does anyone know these...
  23. J

    Western Digital NAS, Record using CIFS

    Hi, I have 3 cameras with 5.2 English version firmware on them. I tried to record to WD My Book Live (1 TB) using CIFS. Created share folder, and username/password. in camera’s config, added NAS info (IP, Path etc) tested and it was successful. then under ‘storage management’, it shows the drive...
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    The official Hikvision iVMS-4500 remote playback challenge

    Hi All, I recently purchased four Chinese region Hikvision 2CD2332s from AliExpress, and then modified their firmware to 5.1.0 build 131202. I also did the NAS patch procedure by uploading a modified davinci file which now allows me record all four cameras to a single 2TB My Cloud NAS device...
  25. I

    Synology Storage and NAS questions (and request for help)

    I have two DS-2CD3332-I cameras and a Synology DS 213j with Surveillance Station (SS). I'm happy with in-camera motion detection and SS recording. The problem is the excruciatingly slow playback even when viewed locally on the same LAN. In Timeline mode it takes forever to move from one...