Got our VPN online. Been testing our 5 EmpireTech cams (w/micro SD's) with BI, UI3 and Pushover with our laptop (and 16ch POE switch) for the last few weeks. Not fond of switching from Pushover to UI3 to access notification videos on our iphone, but we can live with it. Thankfully, the Pushover photo attachment provides enough info most of the time so we don't need to access UI3 much. Using email notifications with Pushover. Scripts (CURL?) are way over our head for the time being.
1. Are we somewhat on track with this software arrangement? Other options we should consider?
2. Have plans to add another 4 or 5 cams (total 9-10). Currently Looking at refurbed desktops on eBay. Focusing on units with i7/i9 (8th gen and higher), 16-32gb RAM, 1tb SSD on eBay for $400-$450. Plan to purchase a surveillance rated 4-6tb harddrive. With some judicious fine-tuning of BI/UI3, I'm assuming this hardware will easily support 10 cams??
3. If we add a 2nd gigabit NIC, would a USB version suffice (vs. PCI)? With our VPN, not sure whether it's necessary to isolate our cams with a 2nd NIC?
4. Going to place/hide the desktop, out-of-sight/reach, less than 10 ft from our home office. What are our options for accessing this desktop remotely from our home office? Assuming a strong signal, would a wireless HDMI (lag??) and a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse work?
5. Since we don't have plans to use DMSS after upgrading to BI, should we consider turning-off any particular protocols/ports on the individual cams via the GUI for security purposes?
As always, thanks!
1. Are we somewhat on track with this software arrangement? Other options we should consider?
2. Have plans to add another 4 or 5 cams (total 9-10). Currently Looking at refurbed desktops on eBay. Focusing on units with i7/i9 (8th gen and higher), 16-32gb RAM, 1tb SSD on eBay for $400-$450. Plan to purchase a surveillance rated 4-6tb harddrive. With some judicious fine-tuning of BI/UI3, I'm assuming this hardware will easily support 10 cams??
3. If we add a 2nd gigabit NIC, would a USB version suffice (vs. PCI)? With our VPN, not sure whether it's necessary to isolate our cams with a 2nd NIC?
4. Going to place/hide the desktop, out-of-sight/reach, less than 10 ft from our home office. What are our options for accessing this desktop remotely from our home office? Assuming a strong signal, would a wireless HDMI (lag??) and a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse work?
5. Since we don't have plans to use DMSS after upgrading to BI, should we consider turning-off any particular protocols/ports on the individual cams via the GUI for security purposes?
As always, thanks!
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