- Synology DS218play NAS w/ DSM/Surveillance Station OS
- Buffalo Smart PoE switch BS-GS2008P
- Dahua 2MP mini dome EXMOR N24BL52 (front door for package delivery and ID of miscellaneous idiots)
- Dahua 6MP mini bullet STARVIS N64CB32 (x2 to cover the street 180deg)
- Dahua 2MP eyeball EXMOR N24BG52 (backyard corner to cover 3 house entries)
Im open to feedback and suggestions (before I spend this money)…
- Going to get the Synology RT2600ac VPN router and add it to my existing system and place the NAS behind it. Probably use ExpressVPN as the service. Was looking at NVR’s w PoE’s but for various reasons, I’d rather have the NAS to use as a file and multimedia server as well. The Synology NAS is H265 compatible, so I just need to verify with them the latest Dahua Pro series cameras I want to use are compatible and can be configured to the NAS. The NAS processor is a Ghz quad-core, so Im hoping this is sufficient for encoding and will not be a bottleneck, and with expansion, for years to come.
- I have good experience with Buffalo, and all these specs check out for IPcam/PoE. I like the green protocol they use which shuts power down to unused ports. Gonna try my luck with port trunking as well (more homework) if use is practical. I want to use a smart switch for increased functionality. PIA I know, but Im not scared to get my hands dirty.
- My choice for brand cameras was due to favorable user/industry review and 5yr warranty of the Dahua product. For the street coverage was based on a mix of higher resolution of 6MP for review zoom clarity mixed with the excellent STARVIS processor for low light enhancement. Resolution at the front door (3-15ft) will be sufficient using 1080p and the choice of camera for this duty has audio in/out and I would like to explore this functionality. As this is a dome camera, Im hoping I will not have a problem with the vertical mount at the front door wall.
- Ive seen reviews for the eyeball cameras and the excellent low light capability of the EXMOR’s so I will try this. A bonus is the 110deg viewing angle. Resolution in the backyard area is not so pressing (to me) relative to the alarm. This opinion may change and I may just add another camera for better coverage and resolution. But if you have someone in your backyard, you may have bigger problems than camera resolution.
Thanks in advance for any assistance. Cheers