Yes, you can add as many switches as you need.So if I end up needing more than 4 cameras on the shop building than I could add a second four port switch to the first four port switch?
which system?Fenderman: Would this IP 1080P 12x PTZ $549 camera work on the ordered system? https://www.lorextechnology.com/site/PTZ-Cameras/1080p-Weatherproof-IP-PTZ-Camera/prod690001.p
A neighbor has the bnc59 version of this camera at 720P for the Lorex LHV828 and loves the 12X optical zoom and autoscan tour. Keep in mind this is for low light and not complete dark.
Jim
It should work as its a dahua ptz and the qsee is dahua as well...it does not have IR, though..The OP's system is the one at this link he mentioned in the first post and ordered in the third post. http://www.costco.com/Q-See-16-Channel-HD-NVR-Security-System-with-3TB-HDD-and-8-4MP-HD-IP-Cameras.product.100213199.html# The discussion has moved around a lot since then. He asked about a ptz camera also which prompted me to let the thread know about a sub $1,000 camera that has worked nicely for a month for the neighbor in the BNC59 format and comes in IP also. They seem to be available in BNC and IP format from $399 to $750 from various vendors. (BH photo, Newegg, Amazon ect) Lorex itself doesn't seem to cater to retail sales very well although the 720P model is now $399 there. That neighbor paid $450 a month ago and he is still happy. Here are part numbers for your search if anyone is interested.
All are 12X zoom PTZ with auto tour.
1080p IP -Pn LNZ32P12 https://www.lorextechnology.com/site/PTZ-Cameras/1080p-Weatherproof-IP-PTZ-Camera/prod690001.p
1080P BNC59 -PnLZV2722B http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4HM2PR2033&cm_re=lzv2722b-_-050-00AX-00004-_-Product
720P BNC59 -PnLZV1722B https://www.lorextechnology.com/site/PTZ-Cameras/1080p-Weatherproof-IP-PTZ-Camera/prod690001.p
Jim
You will need:• Ensure that your NVR is connected directly to your network router using a
Cat 5 or “Ethernet” cable plugged into your NVR’s network port (labelled
“NET” or “LAN”). Having a network switch between your NVR and router
can cause connectivity problems. Please note that your NVR must be
connected to your router with a cable as it will not work with a wireless
connection.
• Have a computer connected to the same router as your NVR.
For information on how to set up your NVR and cameras, please refer to the Quick Start Guide poster
included with your NVR along with the User Manual also included on the accompanying CD.
• You will need your router’s brand, model number and manual. The manual
is also usually available on your router’s manufacturer’s website.
• The “Manuals and Software” CD that came with your NVR. It contains
necessary software and links to other important programs.
Or, the included usb wireless mouse is intended to control the nvr directly? (there is a usb port on the front of the nvr I believe)
I take it with the system hooked up like this I should be able to install the NVR operating software on my desktop PC and control the system from my PC?
Thanks, that's only few cents more than the adapter.They make adaptors from HDMI to DVI if you want, here is another option that IS the cable without the need to have a connector in the mix - http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-HDMI-DVI-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00L3KNZZ8/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1440435262&sr=1-3&keywords=hdmi+to+dvi
since you already have a cat5 going to the shop in an underground conduit. You can connect a POE switch on the shop side on that cat5 coming out at the shop, as paarl mentioned. This will give you as many new ports as your POE switch has. So if your running 5 cameras and 3 machines, you can get an 8 PORT POE switch.Ok thanks, I'll get the cable ordered after this next question (which may add an item to the order). I 'think' the other runs will be satisfied using the included 100' cables but in all honesty I haven't measured them out yet.
My next question involves the cameras that will be installed on the outside and inside of the detached shop building.
As I mentioned this shop building is right next door to the house and I ran some conduit underground that carries power, cable tv, low voltage, and one cat5 from the house to the shop.
The one cat5 originates at the intranet wired/wireless router that serves the various wired and wireless devices we have on the fios. This router is in the computer room/office of the house which is were the NVR will likely end up being located. This cat5 to the shop is currently providing wired internet for the shop desktop PC. Said PC is not a priority and could likely run off the wireless signal coming from the house of needed.
So bottom line is I want to install two cameras outside and two maybe three inside the shop building, but there is only one cat5 cable serving that building from where the NVR will be located. Does each individual camera need to be supplied a dedicate cable back to the NVR? When all is said and done does each camera end up with its own internet IP address?
Is there maybe some sort of switch available that would allow this one cat5 cable from the NVR to service the five cameras in the shop?
If you are getting the Qsee unit in the first post it has a vga output. You will be limited to the monitors max resolution for viewing purposes.Or, the included usb wireless mouse is intended to control the nvr directly? (there is a usb port on the front of the nvr I believe)
And the included hdmi cable is intended to go from the nvr to a monitor. And the system control software resides on the nvr's hard drive?
If that's the case I need a monitor to go along with the nvr. I have pretty decent extra monitor that could be used but it doesn't have hdmi port, only vga and dvi ports. Do they make an hdmi to vga or dvi adapter?