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Ah, no problem Jinx. I went ahead anyway. No doubt I'll be fiddling around with the cam settings once it's installed. Also need to get a handle on the software re record/playback form the SD card etc. No doubt, I'll find info on this in other threads.

Hi all, Just a quick update.... I bought a new VDSL router (Archer VR2800) and configured it with OpenVPN with installed certificate on my Android phone. I bought 1 x Dahua Starlight IPC-HDW5231R-ZE from @EMPIRETECANDY which was delivered to UK in under 2 weeks (no additional taxes or VAT to...

Thanks, @Jinx. Please do let me know once you've received them. Nevertheless, I'll still order them from Andy.

Great, thanks for the link! I will review.

Thanks @looney2ns . I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet on the new router and hope that I'm savvy enough to sort out the OpenVPN (although will be plenty of guides on the web). @EMPIRETECANDY , can you explain about the "free tax way" you've mentioned in other posts - specifically for...

Thanks guys. What's your take on the router "issue" re VPN? Is this something I need to be concerned about at this stage with just a couple of cams? Or is P2P (with strong passwords) adequate for the time being? I've read about potential issues with "back doors" on internet enabled products...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to say this is an excellent site with fantastic wealth of information, experience and knowledge! I'm looking to start off with a couple of IP cameras for outdoors, to overlook my driveway and front of house (non-main road). At maximum, I'd be looking at 3 or 4 outdoor...