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  1. thomas2013

    Secure remote access to new Hikvision system

    I use OpenVPN to access my network and security cameras. Works great! On my smartphone or tablet, I use the OpenVPN for Android app to make the connection. Then launch the security camera app (e.g., tinyCam Monitor, iVMS-4500, NVMS7000, etc.). You setup the app using the internal IP address of...
  2. thomas2013

    Which Camera Style Should I Use?

    I just got a link to a demo site with various camera types. I highly recommend it for someone new to get a "feel" for the different types. I played with it for a few hours and learned a few things: bullet, dome, turret: Once mounted, what you see is what you get. No adjustment for focus, zoom...
  3. thomas2013

    Which Camera Style Should I Use?

    Popular camera styles: bullet dome turret PTZ cube fisheye box I have been going through the forum here for a couple of weeks now and there were several posts on this subject. Mostly everyone here is saying that the turret is better in every way. That is, turrets are easier to aim and mount...
  4. thomas2013

    Good source to buy IP items at

    Anyone get a response from milkisbad? I posted 5 days ago and haven't heard back. Maybe on vacation?
  5. thomas2013

    Good source to buy IP items at

    Me too. I like to have a catalog. I have a couple of projects and plan on purchasing everything needed from cameras to NVR, parts, etc.