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  1. xmfan

    remote monitoring

    @Mr_D and all the experts here..a quick follow up question. The PC/laptop I will be using to run BI, it is required to that it has a 1GB network port ? I am thinking for re-purposing an older i5 laptop, which *may* have only an 10/100 port. thanks !
  2. xmfan

    remote monitoring

    thanks again for all the great feedback, I feel like I have a good roadmap for my installation. =)
  3. xmfan

    remote monitoring

    @Mr_D thanks for that confirming feedback. I will look to set up a dedicated PC with BI, use the NAS as my stream storage, and get the BI iOS app for monitoring. cheers !! =)
  4. xmfan

    remote monitoring

    thank you for all your valuable feedback. I wasn't aware blue iris has an iOS app. Will check into that further. ..ah yes, the 'cliff' notes. I did d/l that and completely forgot about it, will revisit. I believe synology does charge a license fee to use their camstation, if i am not mistaken...
  5. xmfan

    remote monitoring

    Hey folks, wanted to run something by y'all... I started my camera installs some months ago but the project halted due to other urgent priorities that derailed me - LOL. I am now back on the project and starting to plan out the layout and the installation. I have two dahua starlights (got'em...
  6. xmfan

    garage cam install location recommendations requested

    Thanks for that, @looney2ns. At night, when the lights go on, I am assuming it only helps the builtin IRs, right ? I got a bucket with sand and 2x4x10 ready for a trial run, will give that a shot.
  7. xmfan

    garage cam install location recommendations requested

    Hey All, Attaching a couple of pics of front of the house, requesting recommendations for two dahua 5231R installs. My thoughts were to put them slightly above the garage lights so I can fish the wire through the existing lighthole. Feedback/recommendations requested. thanks.
  8. xmfan

    Recommendations of a POE switch(4+ port) for home use

    no need to overthink on a 4port POE - LOL get one that @fenderman suggested. There's a BV Tech on amazon for around $40, its fanless. I am using that, no issues. If you got money to burn, get a ubiquiti 8 port POE that will give you 150watts. what exactly are you planning to use that will...
  9. xmfan

    networking/cam gear install location

    guys, thank for SO much for all the awesome feedback. The ideas are very innovative. I do like the venting on the closet door. Last night, after I posted the original post, I was thinking about replacing the entire door with the kind that have louvers. Installing the vent on the top portion...
  10. xmfan

    POE question

    @Mr_D, Thanks for your reply. I have a 4 port BV Tech POE switch. I bought it for bench testing and like it a great deal so far. I got the 5watt value from reading the post where Nayr did a review of that cam. I was also planning as what you have suggested. It would certainly be not a good...
  11. xmfan

    networking/cam gear install location

    as I plan my cam installation and upgraded network configuration, thoughts of hardware location keeps coming to mind. Ultimately, I will have 10 - 15 cams. There will be possibly two 8 port POEs to support the cams. On networking side, I will have ubiquiti router and at least two access points...
  12. xmfan

    POE question

    I am starting my hardware shopping list and had a question. So far, I have two IPC-HDW5231P-Z cams. In reading in on of the threads, it takes up 5W with IR. Question: Is 5W typical for Dahua cams ? While, at the moment I don't know exactly how many cams for outdoor I will end up but it as I am...
  13. xmfan

    Ideal router

    I have the synology RT-AC2600 router, very stable, no issues. Rare to no reboots. Been using for around 10 months. Having said THAT...I have now jumped on the ubiquiti bandwagon. Just got their edge router, still in the box. It will offer greater configuration flexibility if you are wanting to...
  14. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    Hey guys, can someone kindly let me know about the firmware. In post # 11, I mentioned I have this 2.460.0000.15.R., build date 2017-09-17 firmware on the camera. Should I upgrade to a different or latest one ? thanks !!
  15. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    @Jim Pederson, I bought this four port POE for my bench. https://www.amazon.com/BV-Tech-Switch-Ethernet-Uplink-Function/dp/B075G2PM17/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522788927&sr=8-1&keywords=bvtech+poe+4+port+switch I have the following connected to it: 1) Dahua camera 2) Old router with wifi...
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