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    WTS Lightly used NVR8CH-8P-2AI NVR

    I need to upgrade my NVR8CH-8P-2AI to a NVR16CH-16P-2AI. NOW ASKING $325. including shipping to standard USA addresses. That's nearly $100. less than new (when you include no tax). NOTE: No drives are included new, nor are they included with this one, used. Reasonable offers considered.
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    Empiretech NVR8CH-8P-2AI Browser GUI only 4 cameras?

    I'm accessing our Empiretech NVR8CH-8P-2AI using a browser in Linux. I cannot figure out how to get it to show more than 4 cameras at a time (Live mode) on the GUI (it shows many more on the direct-connect monitor). A family member searched and said he read that there's a plug-in that only...
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    Best practice - put dummy load on unused wifi when removing antennas?

    I'm using two Reolink RLC-510WA cams that we already own - hardwired to a TP-Link Omada wireless link to our router, then to our Empiretech NVR. I want to remove the antennas but am wondering if it's best to replace them with sma dummy loads - in case the wifi is accidentally triggered it...
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    Tower mount overview EmpireTech IPC-Color4M-TL OK for sky viewing?

    I'm looking for an affordable POE cam to mount on a radio tower just a little above the roof. The primary purpose is a general over-view of the front yard. (Existing lights provide lumination.) A secondary purpose would be to look at the sky for a general weather view and maybe the night sky...
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    Optimal height of camera for animal, pedestrian, driver & plate-vehicle ID

    The attached image is at about 6 feet above grade. I plan to mount an IPC-B5442E-Z4E camera there. Is that an acceptable height? (I get that higher is better, to limit vandal-access, but it seems higher means a more difficult angle of view. WDYT?) NOTE: There's also another camera looking...
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    • Forum: LPR
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    Cobra NVR with Reolink Cams - Use a switch?

    I'm discovering that the only way the Cobra (Harbor Freight) NVR will communicate with Reolink cams is if they pass through the router - never direct to the NVR. I'm using several of the Reolinks as backup and less-critical security cams. Any preference to using a POE unmanaged switch, a POE...
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    EmpireTech NVR8CH-8P-2AI - Setup Questions

    I have our EmpireTech NVR8CH-8P-2AI setup and and working and it does display already-networked cameras OK. We have a Loryta 4mp Starlight about 80' from the NVR (it was powered via a remote POE then data via a remote router in switch mode). It is just now directly connected via a CAT7 cable -...
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    How much longer will the EmpireTech NVR8CH-8P-2AI sale price be valid?

    EmpireTech NVR8CH-8P-2AI 8 Channels 1U 8PoE 2HDD Network Video Recorder Was: $413.99 Sale: $393.99 @EMPIRETECANDY How much longer will the EmpireTech NVR8CH-8P-2AI sale price be valid?
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    What camera model(s) best for day & night sky viewing?

    I'd like to mount cameras on a short tower next to the house to be used to view objects in space, as well as aircraft and larger birds. I'm guessing I'd need 3 cameras if I want 360 degree coverage. They need to manage the bright sun well and handle the challenges of the night sky. I'd want to...
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    Required bandwidth is only 15Mbps?

    When I look at switches the modern ones are all 1000 base-T/1g for each port. Am I correct (after reading a dozen discussions and pages) that a 5.0MP 2560x1920 continuous camera video feed at 30fps only requires 15Mbps (a tiny fraction of 1g)? Or, am I missing something?
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    Is ZoneMinder still being actively developed?

    It appears that it's been a while since the last update to ZoneMinder. I'm a BSD & Linux only user - so, as much as I like the features of BlueIris, it's not an option. Our system must support at least 10 cams (several 4k, al least one is vehicle license read quality), a mix of WIfi and wired...
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    Dahua/Loryta Latency

    I have an off-label Loryta Starlight that folks here told me is actually the same as the Dahua. It's hardwired to an ASUS RT-AX58U that's set as a remote access point and is hardwired back to the central ASUS RT-AX58U. When viewing the feed I'm observing some latency - frame delay and maybe some...
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    Solar charged battery for Reolink RLC-510A Wireless Camera

    Has anyone tested one of these as the power source for a Reolink RLC-510A (or similar) wireless camera? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087QFT9DW/ The Reolink specifies 12v @ 1A - so it should, in theory, work. WDYT? Thanks!
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    How to resolve night fuzziness on cam?

    This is a Loryta Outdoor 4MP Ultra Low Light Starlight+ Camera I'm guessing that the circular fuzziness is moisture gathering on the lens? Is something like Rain-X effective and safe for the camera? Or, should I install a small solar charged, battery powered, fan? Thanks.
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    Reolink RLC-510WA rtsp onvif add to Cobra NVR

    Before I mess with BlueIris or some alternative I'm testing things out ... I own a Cobra 4k NVR. It currently hosts two hard wired Cobra cams and two Reolink RLC-410W wifi cams. One Reolink connects via the main router - the other via the same model router (in AP mode), both are working...
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    HDView License Plate Camera

    The application is looking down a driveway to capture driver/passenger & vehicle info on the way in and the plate on the way out. The driveway will have multiple motion activated solar charged flood lights to illuminate the vehicle. The driveway travel area is approximately 20'-50' from camera...
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    • identification license plate
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    • Forum: LPR
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    Can't get the firmware to update

    I have a DS-2CD3132 camera. When I download the newest firmware it unzips to digicap.dav - which VLC seizes control of. My camera isn't bricked - I want to update the firmware so the api plays nicely with modern, more secure, browsers. I'm using Win 10 notebook for this but am a Linux guy - so...
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    • digicap ds-2cd3132 firmware
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    • Forum: Hikvision
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    Hikvision NVR Jumper Reset?

    I lost the changed password for my Hikvision DS-7108NI-Q1/8P at least a year ago and just put it on a shelf. I'd like to reset the NVR to Factory but there's no reset button. I opened it up and I see a memory battery, and more than one set of unused connection pads e.g. jp4, etc. Does anyone...
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