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topman

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Guys i am currently using the arlo camera system which isnt reliable and has quite a few limitations..

i have placed an order for the following from andy @ empire

2 xDAHUA 2.7mm ~12mm motorized lens 2MP WDR IIPC-HDW5231R
1 x DAHUA 8 Channel Compact 1U 8PoE 4K&H.265 Lite NVR4108HS-8P-4KS2

i am happy with 8 channels its enough for my home needs,
i just wanted to check is there any limitation to the nvr i have ordered? will this be good enough for my needs?
 
I think it should be fine. Just be certain to disable UPnP on your router, and do not port forward to the cameras or NVR. Set up a VPN server in your router instead, and connect to that when you want to remote view.
 
bp2008 said:
I think it should be fine. Just be certain to disable UPnP on your router, and do not port forward to the cameras or NVR. Set up a VPN server in your router instead, and connect to that when you want to remote view.
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ok thanks for the vpn tip its actually on my todo list anyways i have have a qnap nas,


in terms of cat5 cable i was going to order this
305M OUTDOOR RJ45 Cat5e Network Ethernet Cable UTP Patch ADSL Modem Roll Reel

305m for £25 delivered. this is way more than what i need but 100m is £18 so it seems a no brainer?
 
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Don't trust that cable. Between the inconsistency in the box photos, the flat out wrong specs, and CCA material, it isn't worth your time let alone your money.
 
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bp2008 said:
Monoprice 878 1000FT 24AWG Cat5e 350MHz UTP CMR Bulk Ethernet Copper Cable Black | eBay

This would be more appropriate.

If you don't have RJ45 connectors and a crimper already, you'll need those also. "ez rj45" a.k.a. "Platinum Tools" makes a good crimper and their RJ45 connectors are pretty good too.

Wire your cables to the T568B standard: Network Connectors - Cat5, Cat6, RJ45 and Fiber Optic Connec - CableOrganizer.com
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thanks for the cable link.. but i need to buy within the UK rather than from the states... i have previously made up cat5 cables a few years back and in my research on ip cam's i came across the ez rj45 looks like a great product.
 
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I always purchase outdoor as it covers both in and out. But you can purchase just plain old grey indoor should you choose.
 
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I always purchase outdoor as it covers both in and out. But you can purchase just plain old grey indoor should you choose.
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Same here. I use Ubiquiti ToughCable (outdoor, shielded, CAT-5e) and shielded RJ-45's for everything, even indoors unless there's more than a couple of runs that remain indoors, then I buy some CMR rated cable. Ubiquiti requires the shield as a condition of warranty when running to their stuff outdoors.
 
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If you don't need shielded, go for Cat6, much easier to work with and crimp thanks to the load bar
Monoprice is the way to go via Amazon, eBay, or Monoprice.com
 
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If you don't need shielded, go for Cat6, much easier to work with and crimp thanks to the load bar
Monoprice is the way to go via Amazon, eBay, or Monoprice.com
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i need outdoor for at least 1 run so i may as well get outdoor. i dont think you can get moniprice cable in the uk
 
If you need something suitable for outdoors, then I recommend shielded. If shielded becomes a cost burden, you can always buy unshielded and pass through metal conduit. :)

topman said:
i need outdoor for at least 1 run so i may as well get outdoor. i dont think you can get moniprice cable in the uk
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No CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum), use all copper.

I HIGHLY suggest to use outdoor-rated cable in underground conduit, because after over 31 years of pulling or replacing cable in buried conduit of all type (RGS, PVC, etc.) at NO time were conductors I pulled out or the bottom of the conduit dry. Some moisture gets into all conduits, oftentimes through the above ground fittings: the earth warms up & cools off as the sun rises and sets; as the earth (and the conduit) cools it draws in air from above-ground fittings and the moisture in the air condenses into water. This heat-cycling causes moisture to collect over time as it never gets hot enough to vaporize, expand and leave the conduit. It collects at the low points and, over time, your conductors are submerged in water 24/7. Conductors that have non-outdoor rated jackets will have water intrusion over time that will affect their performance, whether they be for data or voltage. It may not happen in a month, a year or even 2 or 3 but trust me...it will happen and you'll have down time and will be replacing some conductors after a lot of intermittent issues and troubleshooting.
I know, the jacket of outdoor-rated cable is stiffer and harder to work with above ground but it's easier to pull through conduit than the soft indoor-rated jackets. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra for outdoor-rated cable even in conduit. It's cheaper than you think initially than it would be later.

Me? I use outdoor-rated, shielded CAT-5e (Ubiquiti ToughCable) anytime outdoors, conduit or not, as I live in a VERY active lightning area (NW Alabama) and do my best to mitigate damage from ESD and issues from EMI. You decide for yourself about the shielded. FYI, as a condition of warranty, Ubiquiti requires shielded when their stuff is installed outdoors.
 
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