I'm setting up a network for a Dahua NVR and Cameras I just ordered.
I've read these excellent threads a few times each.
VPN Primer for Noobs
Network Security Primer
I've got a capable router and the ability to set it up and configure it. I think setting up a vlan for the cams/NVR and setting a VPN for remote access should be pretty straight forward.
I do have a few questions that I am not sure about.
The camera/NVR vlan should not have access to the internet. Is this best set up by setting a bogus gateway in the cams and NVR?
Or, is it ok to let them have access, just not open ports for them?
How does the NVR send push notifications and email if it is on an isolated vlan?
How do I access cams and NVR from my PC on the main vlan? Do I open ports between the vlans for this? If so, which ports? Should I dual nic the PC?
The NVR I ordered has dual nics. Is there ever a situation that I should use both? Perhaps one on each vlan, or will this weaken the security of having the devices on a isolated vlan?
Thanks in advance and sorry if I missed or didn't understand this from my research and reading. There's a lot of great information and folks here.
I've read these excellent threads a few times each.
VPN Primer for Noobs
Network Security Primer
I've got a capable router and the ability to set it up and configure it. I think setting up a vlan for the cams/NVR and setting a VPN for remote access should be pretty straight forward.
I do have a few questions that I am not sure about.
The camera/NVR vlan should not have access to the internet. Is this best set up by setting a bogus gateway in the cams and NVR?
Or, is it ok to let them have access, just not open ports for them?
How does the NVR send push notifications and email if it is on an isolated vlan?
How do I access cams and NVR from my PC on the main vlan? Do I open ports between the vlans for this? If so, which ports? Should I dual nic the PC?
The NVR I ordered has dual nics. Is there ever a situation that I should use both? Perhaps one on each vlan, or will this weaken the security of having the devices on a isolated vlan?
Thanks in advance and sorry if I missed or didn't understand this from my research and reading. There's a lot of great information and folks here.
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