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    Low-cost label maker

    Hi all. I'm looking for a low-cost wire label maker to organize my network cable mess. I can't see spending hundreds of dollars on a DYMO as once it's used to organize my cables it will more than likely sit in a drawer or in a cabinet and forgotten. Any suggestions?
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    One B54IR Z4E down during the storm

    The 5442 Z4E I put up recently went dark during the thunderstorm we are having. It sits right above the B54IR ZE which is working, and both are connected via combiner/splitter. I swapped the connections from the splitter at the NVR and the 2 channels status also swapped. I even replaced the...
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    Adding additional cams for identification

    Moved this to a new thread in order to keep things manageable
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    PFA150 Pole Mount Bracket question

    It's been a while since I mounted my PTZ cameras (just over 5 years) and I noticed a lot of rust on the bottom of the pole mount bracket. Is the PFA150 Pole Mount Bracket made from regular steel or is it aluminum like the camera housings?
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    Network security questions

    I changed my LAN IP address range a few days ago from 192.169.X.XXX to 192.168.X.XXX on advice from more experienced users on the board due to odd issues with my security cams. Yesterday I noticed changes to the settings of one of my LPR cams and this morning, I woke up to one of my backyard...
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    Smart PSS lite computer requirements

    I noticed in the recommended requirements for SmartPSS Lite, it lists i5 6000 series @ 3.2 Ghz, my laptop has an i5 8000 series processor running at 1.6 Ghz, any issues using my laptop?
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    Same gallon of gas in 4 or 6 cylinder

    Someone explain to me how a 4-cylinder engine getting the same mileage as a 6-cylinder engine is more fuel efficient. They both burn the same amount of fuel in the same distance and a gallon of burned gas emits the same 20 lbs. of CO2 in either case. Other than reduced costs for the...
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    Is it normal to heave two IP entries for the NVR?

    Just noticed today that there are 2 entries in the device registration page for the NVR, with two different IP addresses. Is this normal? I don't recall seeing that before
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    Guide to good camera installation practices?

    I'm sure there has to be a thread on here somewhere, but I can't locate it. Is there a thread on here that guides one through the installation of cameras - locations, angles, etc. that are preferred, locations to avoid and other things from experience to watch out for?
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    Help with vlan, vpn or whatever

    Ok, the more I research this stuff the more confused and frustrated I get. I want to set up my 2 NVRs so that I can access and view events from my mobile device remotely yet protect the NVRs from being hacked. Is there a guide somewhere which walks one through this specific process? I'm sure...
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    Rabbit race

    The little shits are everywhere tonight
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    DH-IPC-HDW5231R-Z firmware

    I tried to update the firmware on my DH-IPC-HDW5231R-Z cameras because of the vulnerabilities mentioned in New Firmware for IPC-HX5X3X-Rhea_MultiLang_PN_Stream3_V2.800.0000013.0.R.191202.zip When I tried to update, it timed out. Current firmware on the camera(s) is: Software Version...
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    Nosey neighbor?

    Yesterday, I swapped out the Lorex crap camera on our south side with a used Dahua 5231 2mp turret. I repositioned the FOV to the right as the bush my wife planted 3 years ago was now blocking the view. I also zoomed it all the way in to attempt to allow recognition of the person or vehicle as...
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    Tips for a successful termination with RJ-45 connector

    These are just some tips I learned from terminating CAT-5, 6 or any ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors Use pass-through RJ-45 connectors. You can strip the jacket back a few inches to work with longer wires for proper pin assignment and then cut off the excess wires. Proper termination...
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    Reacher series - Anyone watch?

    We saw the 2 movies with Tom Cruise and then started watching the series. We somehow watched season 3 before watching season 1 and 2. My wife and I have become big fans of this series. We just finished up season one last night and will start watching season 2 tonight. Does anyone know if they...
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    Lorex marketing sure does work

    I have been selling a few cameras that have either been replaced or don't do well for my application (lots of low light at night). I listed a Empiretech 4KT, a Empiretech 4KX 6mm, a few DAHUA DH-IPC-HDW5231RN-Z 2mp cameras and a Lorex 4K 8mp camera which was replaced by another camera. Anyway...
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    A wonderful clean installation

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    WTS Empiretech 4K cameras

    I'm looking to sell 3 Empiretech 4K cameras to acquire a B52IR-X3 I have a 4K-X 3.6mm and 4K-X 6mm. $80 each plus shipping.
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    New vehicles are crap and private equity groups are the reason

    I've always been a loyal Toyota buyer, and we have purchased 15 new vehicles since 2007 (one of my vises). They've always been reliable and well made. But since 2020, they have not been made the same. There are a lot of little things that aren't the usual Toyota quality, and my new 2024 Tacoma...
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    4K-X 6mm uneven focus

    Any ideas why the lower half (foreground) would be out of focus on a 6mm 4K-X? See attached grab
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    Odd camera behavior

    This morning, I woke up to one of the PTZ cameras displaying invalid password screen on the monitor. I log into the NVR GUI and try to reconnect it by re-entering the password, no luck, it still showed the same screen. I then click the E icon to log into the camera's GUI. The camera log in...
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    Is HFW5442E-Z4E similar to Empiretech B54IR-Z4E?

    I'm wondering if these 2 cams are similar in specs. I have attached a photo of the tag on the 5442 camera
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    New speed record for LPR here

    We must have a new mule in the neighborhood who is trying to build a reputation. He's a young guy, probably 18 - 22, who is on a mission to make the fastest deliveries possible. This morning caught on our east facing LPR cam, just over 150 feet from the turn he made, he was already covering 50...
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    Running multiple NVRs Pros and Cons

    I have more cameras on the way and will likely be above the 16 channels of the NVR5216-16P-4KS2E with the additional cameras. I have the Lorex NVR which works fine for the older style camera GUI's. Can and/or should I run the Lorex in conjunction with the Dahua NVR to get a maximum of 32...
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    I have a problem

    I can't stop noticing security cameras wherever I go. We are on vacation and first thing i notice when we get to the hotel is the cameras, especially the Rekor camera on the security shack for parking access. My wife says I need help
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    Current 2mp two-way talk turret camera?

    Does Dahua currently sell a 2mp two-way talk camera? I want to use it for the front door to tell salespeople and con artists that we're not interested in your overpriced solar crap, religious paraphernalia, and NO the house isn't for sale without opening the door. Would like to do it over my...
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    IR filter issue?

    One of my LPR B52IR-Z12E-S3 cameras is sporadically switching off the IR filter during the day, image goes pink and then switches IR filter back on. The anomaly only lasts a second or two and then it is fine for days. It may not do it again for a week or more, but eventually it does repeat. Is...
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    PTZ6C2M-45X vs PTZ5A4M-25X

    Obviously, there's the zoom factor and the sensor size difference, but why would you choose one over the other? How do they compare performance wise?
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    Forum notifications read status change

    Anyone else notice that notification read status has changed just recently? When there are multiple notifications, if you click one of the unread to view and then come back to select another, they are all marked as read even though you did not read them. Is this a bug with the recent maintenance...
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    MS strikes again

    Typical Microsoft updates, implementing an update to add useless features while severely reducing functionality of the basic core design. While this really has nothing to do with security camera systems per se. Micro$oft is hell bent on taking a perfectly fine working operating system to add doo...
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