Another "Which PC is better?" thread
Hi all, I wanna make sure I'm not missing anything major (like almost accidently buying a micro, which nearly happened earlier today). Looking at these two PCs on eBay, similar specs and price. Will be...
View ArticleQsee NVR Help
First and foremost I don't know much about NVR systems. I can run and terminate RJ45 ends on them, so I'm not incompetant just not my area of expertise on network things. Our company has Qsee NVR...
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iVMS-4200 smart search not working
Hi all. I'm new to the world of Hikvision and have run into a problem with smart searching On PC browser and direct from the NVR, I can get screens showing the motion from humans/vehicles as shown...
View ArticleUpgrading parts in Blue Iris PC
When I needed a PC for Blue Iris in early 2023, I re-purposed an older PC I had laying around. Since then, I added three WD purple drives to it. The BI PC is a 2015/2016 build with an i5 6500 3.2 GHz...
View ArticleAlways amazed at what can fix a "bricked" computer
My BI computer went completely off line in middle of night. Power off reboot didn't work (I have a remote controlled outlet for the PC). This morning I power cycled again watching monitor, and it...
View ArticlePOE NVR not providing power to devices
Hi, Just bought all new equipment through the IPCamTalk store. I'm unable to get the POE NVR (Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E) to provide power through my cat5e to my POE devices. Things I've done: Connected a...
View ArticleSynology with Dahua SMD 3.0
Long time lurker, first time poster. I have been using Synology for many years, most recently I am running Synology 920+ NAS with two ip cameras. One camera the new Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-LU AccuSense...
View ArticleRequired bandwidth is only 15Mbps?
When I look at switches the modern ones are all 1000 base-T/1g for each port. Am I correct (after reading a dozen discussions and pages) that a 5.0MP 2560x1920 continuous camera video feed at 30fps...
View Articlecamera setup for billiard table video recording
I am experimenting with a web streaming system, where a camera records and sends a video stream via ip to a server, which then segments it, stores it and makes it available on a website. The use case...
View ArticleCan I add Blue Iris to a Lorex System?
Assuming I get a dedicated computer and add it to the grand scheme, will a Lorex NVR and associated cameras work with blue iris? NVR model: N842A82 Camera model: E892AB I believe they are ONVIF. ONVIF...
View ArticleLooking for 8tbPurple HDD - Anyone see any presidents day deals?
So I’m looking for an 8tb purple hard drive, 5640 rpm. I’ve missed a few “open box” auctions on ebay. They just sell to close to new for my liking. “Open box” has a price. Anyway, been looking for a...
View ArticleDahuna NVR comparison
Hello all, I'm looking at two different Dahua NVR, and I really don't see much difference between them. Other than the obvious of one having POE and the other not. Curious if anyone else is seeing...
View ArticleNVR Receiving Cyber Attack?
Hello Friends We have 2 units of Dahua DH-NVR616R-64-4K. It was monitored externally via static IP. I changed the default ports very recently and there was no problem for a long time. but when I open...
View ArticleSmartPSS 2.02.0 - No Video Displayed
I just set up a new Dahua NVR4208-8P-4KS2 and when I'm logged in locally, I can see all the cameras and control the system as intended. When I use SmartPSS 2.02.0 - I can remotely connect using my...
View ArticleHikvision DS-7716NI-SP/16 Password Locked
Hikvision DS-7716NI-SP/16 (North American Version) SW: V3.3.4 build 150811 This DVR was picked up from a warehouse closing out. Access to the setup menu is locked (of course). I have two DS-7608NI-E2...
View ArticlePimp or upgrade hikvision DVR/NVR?
Is there any experience in adding more RAM or a faster CPU to an hikvision DVR/NVR?
View ArticleHow to get a video backup copy when remote connected to Dahua NVR?
I can access my NVR web GUI remotely via OpenVPN on my TP Link modem at home and OpenVPN on my laptop (and MS Edge) when I'm away from home. I can view live footage and playback videos but I cannot see...
View ArticleSystem Critique - Ubiquiti, HikVision
Recently completed custom home build. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of this site when making my choices. Thoughts on this setup? Will the POE switch work with the camera system? -Cat 6a cable for 16...
View ArticleConsidering Synology DVA1622 with EmpireTech cameras
I'm looking for a new camera system, not looking for a self hosted solution even though I could easily host Blue Iris. From what I have seen Synology surveillance station seems pretty good except the...
View ArticleDahua DSS7016-D-S2 boot problem!
Hi, We have Dahua DSS7016-D-S2 with FW ver. V6.08.000.R.20170713.742753 From DahuaWiki site (DahuaWiki) I download FW ver 7. I was unpack it, login to our DSS and from Upgrade firmware option start...
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