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  1. Chase

    How do you protect your cameras from storms?

    I'm talking lightning storms in the area. Is a dedicated surge protector with your NVR and a dedicated surge protector with your POE Switch enough? Now a direct hit to the camera is a different story, obviously. How do you guys protect your system?
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    Cameras seem sluggish on VPN

    I have an Asus RT-AC1750 router with OpenVPN setup and haven't had any problems viewing remotely. However today I noticed that my feed is very sluggish/choppy. When viewing from my home wifi where my network is setup it's fine .. the camera runs at ~130 kb/s However when I view when away from...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Today I received my order from @EMPIRETECANDY. Crazy fast shipping. Ordered: (4) of the HDW5231R-Z cams, (4) PFA137 junction box, (1) HDBW4231F-AS Ordered on: March 23rd Shipping Notice: April 10th Delivery: April 12th China to my doorstep in 2 days. Wow.
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    Interesting camera I saw

    That camera could use some makeup.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I hope my order is included in the batch shipped out today. I am eager to get these up.
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    Changed password for my camera wont show live now

    I have not done anything since and its back online now working as it has been. Not sure why it wasn't before?
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    Changed password for my camera wont show live now

    I changed the password to my camera away from the admin default setting. Did so by going to the IP address of my camera in the internet browser. Tried updating the password for the camera in my NVR but now it doesn't show it's connected. I get the red dot symbol. I try modiying the password...
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    Not my video, Construction Workers Catch Thief - Wait For It.

    Wow!!
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    If I add users do I need to create a new export? Or do I use the same original copy.
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    Yeah it went fine on my phone. After I had my phone set up I went back to my router and added a user for the iPad. Made a new export file and put that on my iPad and tried logging in. Hmmm
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    That's what I did too
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    I decided to change over to OpenVPN via my Asus router. I have successfully set it up and have connected thru my phone. I created a separate, new account for my iPad and exported my config file via the router. Uploaded it to the openvpn app and tried to connect on my iPad (just like I did on...
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    When im using my iPhone and cellular service and also being connected to my VPN (away from my house) does a VPN work in way to override cell service (for data consumption)? It seemed like I was using the VPN connection for everything (web browsing, data consumption, etc) and not just when I was...
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    Any ideas why I can't view cameras (wont connect) on idmss when I am away from home but on another wifi with my VPN turned on? It works fine if I turn wifi off and use cellular service with VPN on.
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    Sweet that worked! Can you advise me how to be sure neither my NVR nor any of my cameras can send or receive information from the internet? I want to take security seriously.
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    Ok. A couple more questions I will add my NVRs IP Port automatically shows 37777 .... I plan to just delete that entry ... so that should solve that right meaning its not gonna want to use a port. Username/Password.... Is this the credentials to log into my NVR? If it is do you recommend...
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    Since I am opening idmss to my NVRs IP I would then assume that I am choosing the IP/Domain option right?
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    Please help me figure out my VPN

    Ok first off I am a noob and I admit that my knowledge of this stuff is a bit over my head. My hope is that some of you will help guide me in the process of setting this up correctly because even after all the readings I just don't get "it." So I have an Asus router and I have managed to setup...
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    Edited. Starting my own thread so I don't hijack this thread with silly questions.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Here is what I use. Amazon.com: BV-TECH 8 Port 120W 10/100Mbps Power over Ethernet Switch - Designed for IP Camera Use(Gray): Computers & Accessories Your switch needs to be able to power your camera. 802.3af PoE Standard
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    Suspicious Activity

    Haha it actually loooks like he has one near the right rear wheel of that car.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Seriously Arjun leave this thread. I am so tired of reading your cry for attention. You're ruining this for everyone.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Dude relax. Like his updates have mentioned... when he gets caught up on existing orders he will will start making new invoices. He's human too and also has a life outside work. I'm waiting as well. Have patience.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    If you can pull cable do it. If you can't, hire someone who can. Sooner or later you will run into problems with Powerline.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Is there a 1 to 2 option like this? A quick Amazon search came up empty.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I agree. I have the 4231 installed in my garage and it's great. Highly recommend the camera. I am waiting for the 5231's for outside.
  27. Chase

    Dahua NVR 5216-16P-4KS2

    Is Auto Maintain (Auto Reboot) found under Settings a reboot of the NVR or the Camera? Also why do you disable that feature?
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    Dahua NVR 5216-16P-4KS2

    Do you guys use the Auto Reboot feature? By default mine is set for every Tuesday. What kind of setting changes should I be doing? Resolution rates, etc.
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    Dahua NVR 5216-16P-4KS2

    Ok apparently I can only view recorded footage from the NVR itself. I was trying to view from a desktop via the web service page. That was confusing the hell out of me why I couldn't view recorded footage.
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    Dahua NVR 5216-16P-4KS2

    It seems to work however (And I feel stupid asking this) but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to playback recorded footage. I have tried everything that I can think of... it was already set to continuous record (by default) and I see a solid green line for the camera per the times...
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