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  1. AP514

    Monoprice cable recall

    No, it just is supposed to stop burning faster as far as I can tell..to me it is a waste. I am seriously thinking of keeping mine....Look below for why Over 10K units are being recalled....and they will pay for removal and reinstalls ? ? Monoprice is a sub of a TWAIN Co. I see bankruptcy...
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    Monoprice cable recall

    Figured out the Video...it smoked a bit...
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    Monoprice cable recall

    I am going to keep my Box of 1000ft. Have not installed any yet. But why send it back...... ? ?
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    Monoprice cable recall

    OK... here is the burn of ORANGE 23awg -- e339722 Well, it will not run the Video here wonder why ?? Just the Audio and Black screen...MP4 file........... Well, it did not burn very much..like the Video before..it did Smoke for a bit after maybe 5-6 seconds.
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    Monoprice cable recall

    I have the e339722...going to burn some...will report back
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    Planning New Install - Your Advice Appreciated

    FIBER CABLE for the WIN.....164 Ft.--$44.....3FT - 164FT LC to LC 10Gb OM3 Duplex 50/125 Multi Mode Fiber Optic Optical Cable | eBay
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    Blue Iris - record direct to computer drive or NAS drive - or both

    Hum.... Good to know about the SD card DEATHs...I might just Pass on them and save the money.
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    BlueIris Hardware set up question

    Go with the 16GB memory.....$63 from Newegg 16Gb (2X8Gb) Ram Memory For Lenovo Thinkcentre M73 / M73E Tiny By CMS A7 - Newegg.com You might find it cheaper if you shop around....... And as far as the computer its self It will be ok..as you grow you might need something bigger...but by that...
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    What router are you guys using?

    the ER4 was $139 on sale NEW..has VPN 4 Core CPU.......Ubiquiti - EdgeRouter™ 4
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    Spikes back

    Cat is not stupid...not going to mess with him..it is like a Cat and a Toad..they learn fast
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    Blue Iris - record direct to computer drive or NAS drive - or both

    I am doing Direct to disk..with 3-12TB Drives (Shucked external from Bestbuy) 2-Drives in raid..the 3rd is the back up...once I get all the planned cams in I figure 25-30 days 24/7 recording then will be backed up to the 3rd drive. Still working on the amount of space used on the Raids before I...
  12. AP514

    Newbie Looking for Advice

    I guess you are correct.... If you Go the Dual NIC then a MANAGED SWITCH is not going to be worth it. We All Live and Learn.....
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    Newbie Looking for Advice

    A Dual NIC is easier to get going from what I have heard. But, I went the Vlan route w/router on a stick. I figured I was going to have to buy a POE+ Switch. So, why not go the VLAN path ? And like you said you are setting up for future expansions.( I was also ) So, check out/READ the Wiki...
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    MY System Install-- Step #1--Fiber Optic Cable to Garage Install

    OH...... Now you tell me :p Hum.....Do they have 1 for the back Panel Knockouts ??
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    What router are you guys using?

    Using an Edge Router 4...have not setup VPN as of yet..I will get there.(working on all my firewall rules) Really happy with the ER4 along with 2- Netgear GS728ttpv2 POE+ Switches. (at least so far) But I really am just starting out....
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    MY System Install-- Step #1--Fiber Optic Cable to Garage Install

    as soon as I figure out how to post a clip I will...
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    MY System Install-- Step #1--Fiber Optic Cable to Garage Install

    New UPDATE on my Install Saga..Post #2
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    MY System Install-- Step #1--Fiber Optic Cable to Garage Install

    Ya, I could have gone with the "Off Brand Compatible SFP" for Dirt Cheap..but wanted the AGM731F Compatibility and the 5 Year Warranty. IMHO---Worth the extra $8
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    MY System Install-- Step #1--Fiber Optic Cable to Garage Install

    Well, I purchased 2-- NETGEAR GS728TPPv2 L3--POE+ Swtiches(380w). Here is a link about the first one I purchased... Got this POE+ Switch-Want to Test- Ideas It was used..$53. Also never registered on NETGEAR...So I did. Life time warranty. I figured why not. The second one was for the...
  20. AP514

    Sell Custom Lengths of Cat 6?

    +1 for Momoprice..Very happy with them. https://www.monoprice.com/
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    MY System Install-- Step #1--Fiber Optic Cable to Garage Install

    Ya I knew that but gave it a try anyway..The Switch box looks a lot better than in the PIC now..Amaz'n what a Pry-bar and a block of wood will do. The box looks almost factory.:) (Not... but good)
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    MY System Install-- Step #1--Fiber Optic Cable to Garage Install

    Well, here you go..Installed the Switch in the Garage. I ran the Fiber cable thru the C/B Panel. A small hole was in the back where the Garage switch from house used to run. It was too small so I took out the old trusty Step drill and made the hole larger. Then installed some Catapillar...
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    MY System Install-- Step #1--Fiber Optic Cable to Garage Install

    Well, I finally have the Fiber Optic Cable Installed....It was a Journey. My house being STEEL FRAME did not make it any easier. My Garage is detached. Also Steel Frame. I did not have any open/unused conduit from the house to garage to run New CAT Cable in. So... The closes thing I had was...
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    FedEx Driver from Britain?

    Wait for it.......Wait....CRASH And you will have it on camera
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    Comms Room - Cable protection from rough edge of plasterboard hole.

    How about Grommet Protector......for thin material GROMMET EDGING M22529/2-3R | Aircraft Spruce