Recent content by argupta

Ok Ill explain it again. I could access the camera when I got it out of the box. I connected it to my PC and changed its IP to match the NVRs IP and now the NVR doesn't pick it up and neither does the PC. I mean to say I manually changed the camera to a fixed ip in the camera's setting page...

Hi! I tried to access it using the SADP, I find nothing. I changed the ip of my camera to 192.168.254.2 (to match the NVR's IP) and changed the gateway to 192.168.254.1 (to match the NVR). I will try using the Batch configuration and let you know what comes up.

Hi! I just got my DS-2CD2T42WD and somehow, while fiddling with it, I changed the network settings wrongly (put the subnet mask as 225.225.225.0 instead of 255.255.255.0) and cannot access it anymore. Can you guys suggest me a way to hard reset it? I opened up the whole camera but could not...

Hi Sorry I didn't get back. Yes I ordered from Hofotech. Yes I am really happy with their service. I ordered the 2342 DOME 4 MP from them, just one piece, only to try the product and their service. The camera works excellent, no problem at all. It is english firmware. I use it for live viewing...

Thanks for the advice. I have placed an order with them for a sample for a 4 megapixel 2142. Your previous comment made me order with them. They have unbelievable prices which made me skeptical. Thanks though once again! I am satisfied now

Hi Tomhanman I am planning to buy cameras with Hofotech. Their cams are OEM. You camera is running well? Shall I go ahead with them as a supplier?

Hello everyone! This is an awesome knowledge base. Thank you to all members who share their knowledge on IP Cams. I am an end-user and self installer from India. Looking to buy a system so I am here to seek some advice from the members on this forum. Cheers Anmol

4 MP vs 5 MP/77xx or 76xx/HOFOTech Hi everyone! I am looking to install 8 IP camera in an office/factory space. I am considering 5 x DS-2CD2142FWD - I (4mp) 3 x DS-2CD2T42WD - I8 (4mp) Should I go in for 4 MP or 5 MP. I saw some people suggest that 4 MP performs better. Is that correct...