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  1. Jim Pederson

    Gathering pieces for install

    So I am at this point now... On 1.1 hard wired, cameras not isolated from home network at large. If I go WIFI from home network, BI box, POE and Cams could be on separate network, .2.1 Or am I making this too hard on myself?
  2. Jim Pederson

    Gathering pieces for install

    Equipment I have so far: Current Network Configuration: ISP -> Xfinity Gateway Cable Modem/router (Wired, Wireless, Telephony) I think it can be bridged. Currently 10.0.0.1 Has MoCA enabled, not sure I need that, don't use it. Has no VPN options, but states does VPN Pass through. I run wired...
  3. Jim Pederson

    Gathering pieces for install

    OK. Thanks for the answer and additional info. I guess the same admonitions also apply to ANY cable installed, be it CMX, CMR or CMP. I guess my main concern is that in the WIKI - IP Camera Installation Tools & Accessories: The outdoor link goes to a CMX rated cable, and the indoor link...
  4. Jim Pederson

    Gathering pieces for install

    I found some 24ga solid copper Cat 5e CMX rated Interior/exterior bulk cable at the Home Depot. It is biege, almost the exact color of my house paint. Is there a reason to use CMR or CMP vs this CMX in my installation at my private residence? I plan to go on walls, in walls, on an exterior...
  5. Jim Pederson

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    I am just new to this, but does buy you direct access to each camera to make changes? Or is there just no point in it... if you had only just used a PoE Switch?
  6. Jim Pederson

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    So Modem -> Router -> (optinal switch) -> LAN Computers and Printers | Router also to Switch -> Midspan -> Cameras and IR Lamps, etc
  7. Jim Pederson

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    Can you briefly describe what you mean by mid span?
  8. Jim Pederson

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    I am enjoying this thread. I will be setting up 3 of these next week. First time using one of these cams.
  9. Jim Pederson

    Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet.

    I can put the wedge camera on the garage wall where CCTV marked PINK or on the casing above the door bell button where CCTV marked green. It will fit in either place. I started a continuation for this thread in "Camera Installation Questions" Gathering pieces for install Is there a short...
  10. Jim Pederson

    Gathering pieces for install

    I am moving from my introduction first post. It was getting a little long and in depth for an intro. ( Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet. ) Trying to get my 8 port PoE Switch before Cameras arrive. I looked through the excellent spread sheet in the Cliff Notes. Only problem is...
  11. Jim Pederson

    Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet.

    See above about moving the light a bit. Looney2ns already convinced me to put in a cam at front door at door bell level. Thank you for adding this in. I think I need to get a starter system up to play with a few cams, and then add as needed once all is working. Knowing very little would...
  12. Jim Pederson

    Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet.

    Thank you again. My wife suggested the exact positions you marked. The view would be similar to the videos at bottom of dense persons guide. I was thinking I might be able to move the light to the left a foot, and use the current light's box for the camera. I am getting ready to order. The...
  13. Jim Pederson

    Just sent you an email from my yahoo.com account about 4 camera purchase IPC-HDBW4231F-AS and...

    Just sent you an email from my yahoo.com account about 4 camera purchase IPC-HDBW4231F-AS and IPC-HDW5231R-Z. Maybe need to change to PC-HDW5231R-Z x 2 and only one IPC-HDBW4231F-AS.
  14. Jim Pederson

    Old an confused

    Its all in your mental state. I am up to 65, but only feel like 82. BTW my custom Avatar pic is holding my insulin pump, Yup, Type 1.
  15. Jim Pederson

    Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet.

    Thanks for reply. Very well thought out suggestions. The trash / recycling / Organic waste collection cans were mandated by city. It is believed that the car checkers often forage for aluminum cans in the recycle bins and also check the cars for unlocked entry. I found wadded up aluminum foil...
  16. Jim Pederson

    Trying to get through setup - DNS error message

    Sure. I am not totally sure where you are setting up the DNS, buy in most HOME networks, 192.168.1.1 refers to your network's router. So if an application asks for your Domain Name Server address, you can use 192.168.1.1 and router will fetch the IP address.... IF the router resides on that...
  17. Jim Pederson

    Trying to get through setup - DNS error message

    Those are Google DNS servers.... In the DNS servers field, enter the Google Public DNS IP addresses, separated by a comma: For IPv4: 8.8.8.8 and/or 8.8.4.4. Your ISP default DNS servers may have problems with either the local IP addy or the port number?
  18. Jim Pederson

    Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet.

    Addendum After more looking, the Z has a slightly less fish eye appearance than the ZE, due to slightly lower field of view. This makes the whole ZE image, and especially the portions of the image near the peripheries somewhat distorted, and may appear blurry. I wonder if this is what made...
  19. Jim Pederson

    Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet.

    I looked at the comparisons, and I am convinced. Now the choice is between the IPC-HDW5231R-ZE and the IPC-HDW5231R-Z. Advice appreciated. I mocked up both on IPVM Camera Calculator V3 and did not see a lot of difference, and the list price is identical. Not sure what @EMPIRETECANDY can do...
  20. Jim Pederson

    Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet.

    I did watch the "Carelessness cost me" video. Also, the comparison between the 2MP Starlight and the 8MP IPC-HDW5830R-Z. Author seemed to think the 8mp cam deteriorated in low light, but only to just slightly less than the starlight 2MP? Also, I would have to mount on the vertical surface...
  21. Jim Pederson

    Need to cover Drive, Front door. No equipment yet.

    Hi, I am new here so be gentle. I have done a lot of reading of posts, and camera comparisons, so now time to ask for advice. I have a front drive which is a frequent target of car checkers. Our recycling cans are rummaged through by the car checkers as well. I have two tier roofing overhang...
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