NVR question

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djkokalis

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May 5, 2024
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Hello there. I recently purchased an 8ch nvr with 8 cams. The nvr has an integrated poe switch. Due to the structure of my house I have to use a second poe switch to power my cameras. As a result only one cable will attach to the nvr and that will be the internet cable. My question is simple: Since I will not be using any of the integrated nvr's switch is it possible to add more cameras to the nvr (originally sold as an 8ch). Maybe a firmware update can support that? I will only use wireless cams.

Thanks for your help
 
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djkokalis said:
Hello there. I recently purchased an 8ch nvr with 8 cams. The nvr has an integrated poe switch. Due to the structure of my house I have to use a second poe switch to power my cameras. As a result only one cable will attach to the nvr and that will be the internet cable. My question is simple: Since I will not be using any of the integrated nvr's switch is it possible to add more cameras to the nvr (originally sold as an 8ch). Maybe a firmware update can support that? I will only use wireless cams.

Thanks for your help
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No, if the NVR is advertised as 8ch, then that is all the NVR can accommodate in total, no matter how they are attached.
 
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And wireless cams with 24/7 demands of an NVR is a disaster.

These cameras do not buffer like a Netflix does.

And no firmware update will give you more channels.
 
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Thanks for your answers. I guess I will stick with the 8ch nvr for now. Can I post the bundle I purchased here? Need some opinions on this.
 
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djkokalis said:
Just found this on another bundle sold on AliExpress. How is this possible?
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Hi @djkokalis

AliExpress .. all honest sellers there ..

lol .. not possible .. someone asked ChattyAIbot to make a graphic or someone without a clue ..

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djkokalis said:
Just found this on another bundle sold on AliExpress. How is this possible?
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As mat200 said above, "not possible". An 8 channel POE NVR is limited to 8 cameras whether they are connected to the NVR's POE ports or to an external POE switch and to the NVR's LAN; respectively, same with a 16, 32 or 64 channel. :cool:
 
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