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    Best microcontroller camera? (Raspberry pi, Arduino etc...)

    When I came to this board, one of the first things I read here was, "security cameras are like rabbits, they reproduce rapidly". Which I quickly found to be accurate information. My initial plan was 2-3 cameras for a small warehouse. I'm now up to 5 cameras and looking to expand once again But...
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    Can I use a access point in a offline LAN system?

    I currently have a PoE offline LAN security system at work with 5 cameras that is accessed locally through an app on my phone I want to extend the system with 2-3 cameras to another part of the huge warehouse, but would prefer they be separate from my router which is maxed out. And because my...
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    What are these unknown devices on my network?

    I was playing around with tinycam and checked the box in network scanner that said "show unknown devices", and found 3 Foscam devices that I can't identify. 192.168.10.1 192.168.10.104 192.168.10.145 Are these my router and two hubs?. If so why are they named Foscam?. Or is there something...
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    Bitrate vs frame rate vs resolution

    I have four cameras (soon to be five) connected by Ethernet cables, and two cameras connected wirelessly to a gigabyte router on my LAN system. I'm periodically having intermittent freezing of the live video for a few seconds at times. I'm wondering if this is being caused by the bitrate/frame...
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    Thoughts on HaLow 802.11ah (902MHz-926MHz) cameras

    Has anyone had any experience with these 900mhz long range cameras?. Zosi seems to be the only manufacturer at this time. The camera from Scenes One - The First WiFi HaLow Security Camera isn't on the market yet. Scenes One indiegogo I like the idea of a long range low power wireless network...
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    Can a old router be used as a repeater/range extender

    I want to extend the range of my LAN setup to the end of our (almost) block long warehouse. I don't think my GB wavlink router will reach that far. I read that some wifi cameras can function as repeaters, but I dont think my 6 Dlink cameras (I bought 6 used DCS-932 wifi cameras for $5 a piece)...
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    Can power strips with in/out ethernet ports be used for POE?

    I seen a power strip with two ethernet ports at a second hand store for $5, can I use the ports to power my poe cameras?
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    Help with installing a surface mount jack

    I was installing my new Amcrest 5mp camera when an accident happened while trying to take off the RJ-45 weather proof cover, while in the process I ripped off the female poe plug. While researching my options I found the surface mount Jack that would allow me to strip the wires and add a new...
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    Help installing Amcrest PoE camera

    I just recieved my Armcrest 5mp PoE camera, I plugged the ethernet cable from the camera into my router, then logged into my router to find the camera and it's not showing up in the device list. The camera has an optional power adapter attached but I'm assuming because it PoE I should not need...
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    Amcrest or Annke?, I finally found my camera

    I've spent two months researching for the best low cost LAN camera system for my needs (two or three cameras). After bouncing back and forth between a analog DVR system, a IP NVR system, and a stand alone system connected to a route, I chose the stand alone system strictly because of its low...
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    Looking for a stand alone 2.4ghz camera

    I have changed my mind several times while looking for the ideal security camera system for a small area at my warehouse. I originally looked for a single camera with action cam attributes. 1. Wide angle to cover a large area preferably 120-170 degrees 2. Large capacity sd card. Minimum 128...
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    USB plug in router for video storage?

    I watched a video on youtube that said if your router has a USB port you can insert a USB drive and everyone connected to that network has access to the files on a USB drive. Is it possible to have video footage recorded directly to the routers USB drive, or transfer the recordings from a nvr...
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    Can I create a ip camera CCTV system?

    Is it possible to create a CCTV system (offline/local only) with PoE and/or wireless ip cameras connected directly to a wireless router or access point without using a NVR. I want to use ip cameras with large capacity sd cards that can connect to a offline router, then be able to wirelessly...
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    Help setting up a small system

    I'm brand new to security camera setups so bear me. I started researching the topic a few weeks ago, and I couldn't find the answers to my questions, so I came here for help. I want to set up a small 2-3 camera setup in a isolated section of my warehouse that is local only, I dont need or want...
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