Recent content by jakep5253

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    Hikvision DS-2CD2342WD-I

    Here is the tag
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    Dumb NVR question

    oh yea, I can get into the router....have no problem changing ip's on the cameras....just lost you at DHCP pool. I don't have a NVR yet, trying to figure out which route I want to go....May just order the package with more cameras since I need them anyway.
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    Dumb NVR question

    yes. I'm using dmss to view it.
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    Dumb NVR question

    see this is where I start to get confused lol.....but I will figure it out. Right now it's still on the .108 it came with from the factory
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    Dumb NVR question

    If I but this EmpireTech Refurbished NVR8CH-AI 8 Channels 1U 2HDD Network Video Reco from Andy....I assume I just plug it into my Poe switch? My only experience with NVR's is an old Hikvision where you plugged the cameras directly into the NVR.
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2342WD-I

    Trying to help my mom upgrade her system from another state so bear with me here....... she has a system with 4 Hikvision DS-2CD2342WD-I cameras running to a DS-7608NI-EV2/8P NVR. Everything is running great, but due to some recent events in the neighborhood she wants to upgrade a couple of...
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    cant add cam to DMSS

    I have already installed the cam, and tried scanning the QR code on the box then entering the serial number from the box....the app tells me the s/n does not exist....any ideas? Never mind...I got it figured out
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    Junction Box

    Are the mounting holes the same on all the pfa boxes?
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    Junction Box

    I will probably end up buying from Andy.....was just looking for options
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    Junction Box

    5442
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    Junction Box

    Has anyone ever used these? I'm just having a hard time buying a box that is $20 when this seems to be an acceptable substitute...
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    is this NVR any good

    yea, was just looking at specs on the cameras....I'm leaning towards just grabbing this EmpireTech Kit3 8/16-Camera Capable NVR System with IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 1/ and going from there.
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    is this NVR any good

    at this point I'm not wanting to go to a PC....need this to be simple and plug and play. Will look into what Andy has....thanks
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    is this NVR any good

    currently just one Empiretec 5442T-ze....will probably be adding more of the same, local guy wants to sell vitek cams to me but im not sold on them yet
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    is this NVR any good

    I have access to a Hikvision DS-7608NI-EV2/8P....is that worth using for a starter system or should I look else where?