Recent content by element192

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    Noob interested in a new system

    I have another stupid question. Since I believe NVRs come with the ports for IP cameras to plug into, what is the PC equivalent to this? What hardware would I need to buy? A switch separate from my current network? My home network has a router and a gigabit switch for all wired devices. So where...
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Re: Good source to buy Hikvision items at. I wouldn't mind a catalog either, I'll be in the market for a few cameras in the next few weeks. Thank you.
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    Noob interested in a new system

    Thanks for the replies, everyone. That's kind of what I suspected. I'm definitely more of the tinkering type, so I think building my own system with Blue Iris is the way to go. CYANiDE, I'm a big fan of their networking equipment as well, that's why I was so excited when I saw that they made...
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    Noob interested in a new system

    Hi everyone, I've been doing research on installing a video monitoring system at home this week and I'm kind of at a crossroads and wondering if someone can give me a little information to push me in the right direction. My main 'stupid question' is: what is the benefit of choosing Blue Iris...