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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    I purchased an Asus RT-AC66U. I have flashed the Tomato Shibby firmware. Now I'm not sure what I should do... Should I use static IP addresses? DNS configuration? DHCP? Do I need a firewall? Every time I start researching, I just dive deeper down the hole and get confused. Is there a...
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    I'm looking at this switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LW9A328/ref=psdc_281414_t2_B003KJTZYK NETGEAR ProSAFE GS110TP 8-Port PoE Gigabit Smart Managed Switch with 2 Gigabit SFP Ports 53w (GS110TP-200NAS) Can I convert the two SFP ports to accept CAT5/6 as a connection from my cable modem...
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    Is it best to have one switch for the IP cameras, and another switch for my computer network? Or have everything on one switch?
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    Thanks. I will look into Tomato; after reading some it seems easier to use than DD-WRT. I now understand the difference between a VPN Client (used to hide) and a VPN server (used to connect securely). Thanks everyone!
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    Follow-up... Would it be best to buy a router with VPN capabilities or get a router that supports DD-WRT and use that?
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    Thanks for taking the time to write about it. I will read through that thread this evening. Though I do have questions buzzing through my head about using the router as a VPN server. Is that the same as using a VPN service to mask your location? Will it slow down my internet access? (I have...
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    Thanks! VPN sounds like the way to go. So, if I buy a new router, I can plug my cable modem into the new router. I can then plug the switch (or NVR) into a port on the router, and tell the router that the port should be protected by a VPN? If that is correct, are the other ports protected or...
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    I can be convinced to buy and NVR and skip the POE switch. I have never used an NVR or any of the software I mentioned in my first post. I just want to have a very secure IP camera network that can be viewed on a mobile device and send me notifications.
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    I am trying to put together a new IP camera system. After reading through these forums I have decided to build a dedicated computer (or buy a refurb. Optiplex) and run XProtect Essential or Blue Iris. I plan on purchasing a Hikvision DS-2CD2342WD-I (4MM) turret camera and a POE switch. Right...
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