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    This buggs me...

    Are bugs attracted to 940nM IR LEDs as well? I'm about ready to pull the trigger on my first system and was disappointed to find that Nelly's doesn't have any IR cameras that are completely invisible
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    Who is watching you? Russian website puts local cameras online

    @nayr... roger that. Thanks for the tips Thanks @copex. Doesn't look like that firmware you linked supports additional VPN protocols, but it at least has the enhanced rules. Cheers!
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    Who is watching you? Russian website puts local cameras online

    @nayr... well all righty then. First, thanks for the response. Clearly, there's much I don't know. You've given me lots of terms to google. LOL. Open source firmware? Didn't even realize that was a thing! It may not be necessary? I have an Asus n66u. I was pretty impressed with the...
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    Recommendations for New Security Camera System

    So, is the Lorax system @fenderman linked decent? If not, what does it lack that a Hikvision system would have? Costco also has that system with 8 cameras for 1000 bucks.
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    Recommendations for New Security Camera System

    @Del Boy, you understand why a newb (like me) might be confused by your remarks? An Amcrest 720p (HDCVI?) 16 channel, 8 camera complete system can be had for less than $600. For $800, you can get the 1080p with 3TB. In what ways (aside from not being IP) do they fall short of the OP's...
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    Who is watching you? Russian website puts local cameras online

    Can you point someone where to start looking to "understand?" I'm pretty tech savvy, but my mind goes numb whenever I read about ports, tunneling and protocols. By your standard, I'm probably not tech savvy, but I've written several applications, built a dozen or so computers, installed few...
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    Recommendations for New Security Camera System

    Hi doretau... ditto. Following thread.