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@The Automation Guy - Thank you very much for the in-depth reply and recommendations for my setup. I do have to caveat, Networking is not my strong suit and takes me longer to figure things by researching. I would say my setup is more advanced than a “router on a stick”. If, I am understanding...

Thank you - I appreciate it.

Greetings IPCT Community! Hopefully, I posted this in the correct forum. I’m seeking some advice on my network setup, specifically, my VLAN structure. I believe I might be over complicating my network to the point where I’m making my structure/setup too complex and might need to consolidate...

I appreciate the advice and will check out the videos. Haha, no I'm not going after Hollywood videos! I am looking for eyes and some hears around the house, barn, etc., when I'm not home. Being able to see who comes up to the door or walks in the yard. I live in the country and have acreage...

Thanks for the recommendation. I will look into it. Do these machines have room for an nivida graphics card and second NIC? Makes sense. Thanks. I have windows 10 pro available and would prefer to use it over home for the additional features. I don't have any 4K cameras (yet, but not sure if...

Hello, I'm looking to purchase a dedicated, but not overly expense computer to run BI. I'm thinking max cams would be 15. In the wiki or cliff notes, it mentioned to not build your own PC. Picking up a refurbished computer would be much cheaper. With that said, is it recommended to go with a...

Sounds good. Thank you for the advice.

Okay. Are you talking about these? Ubiquiti - NanoStation® M

Thank you very much. I had no idea about this. Would the best solution be to run the fiber in a conduit underground to the barn? What about using PTP devices to shoot the signal to the barn? Would this still be susceptible to lightning strikes? Very nice! I use the Unify APs as well. I...

Thank you all for the information. This has helped and now I just need to find the right camera types to place all over the house and barn.

lol couldn't agree more!

Correct, it is more than just a security reason, but I am not allowed to talk about it. It seems 100% USA made might be hard to get or will be very costly. I can use products from Canada, France, and some other countries, but there are several countries I cannot (I am sure you can think of which...

I do trust my network setup, I just need to make sure I am not using cameras from certain countries due to specific reasons. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't CCTV more for corporations or do they have consumer products? The other think I need to look into is RJ45 (CAT6A) vs RG59 (COAX...

Thanks for the clarification on it being English language vs USA firmware. Reading through the comments, everyone has some great points. The common them is isolating the cameras and have a robust firewall. I haven't searched the forums yet, but do you know if there is a Federally compliant...

Thank you both for the information. I will look into these brands. Are the Dahuas still built in China with a USA firmware? Once the USA firmware is installed on them, are there still "call backs" happening? Regardless I would isolate them on a VLAN as you suggested. ] @holiday The brands you...

Hello all - I hope everyone is staying safe. I have a question regarding USA cameras. I know Dahua camea's are highly recommended. However, without getting into details (which I cannot), I cannot use nor do I want foreign cameras. If we take pricing out of the equation, are there USA made...

Hello community, I'm not really sure where I should begin or what brand I should buy. I’m looking for some decent 720p (or 1080p preferably if the price is right) camera for the front and back of my house. I would prefer POE IP cams and maybe a DVR unit as well. I’m not looking to spend a ton...

Hello all, I'm looking for the best budget outdoor cam. I am looking to install one on the front corners of my house. I don't want the cheapest or the most expensive. I am Looking for something that is great, but won't break the bank! Thanks!

Are you able to ask him and let us know? This will help the community in choosing suppliers.

Alright, cool. I will order the 2.8mm tomorrow. I appreciate the advice. Good point about the baseball cap. Although, hopefully, they won't see the camera until after the open the porch door, which would give me a chance to catch them. Plus, I am eventually going to put more outside (corner...

Oh wow, I never knew that! I wonder why they are attracted to the IR light.

Thanks, I am excited to receive mine. By the way, do you mean the insect spider for spider webs?

Sorry I don't have any advice to help you. I am new to these cameras; ordering my first one tomorrow. However, could you please let us know the website or which seller you purchased the camera from? This way, new users like myself can be cautious when looking for a place to purchase. Thanks!

Thanks for the visual! The picture is really clear! Do you happen to remember the brand and model number of this cam?

Thanks for reposting Mr. Arse and the comment about my porch! I see what you mean about the IR reflecting back. It has completely washed out the the face. Would any type of lighting wash out a scumbag in a reflective jacket? I like the idea of placing the camera at eye level (where the...

Fantastic! Thanks for the pictures (and the pdf); this really helps to visualize everything. I read page five; these facts are pretty interesting. Thanks again for sharing. Thinking about how my front porch is, I may have to turn off the IR light as well. I installed a new LED light fixture...

Thanks for site. I'll have purchase one. Do you leave it on all night or have it setup to turn on when motion is detected?

Thanks for your feedback. Interesting and makes total sense that the IR would not be able to cover the field of view from the 2.8 lens. I am sure if the IR was more powerful it wouldn't be an issue, but that is not the case with this camera. Do you happen to have a link to the...

Thanks for pointing this out @networkcameracritic. I didn't even consider pixel density. My perceived notion of the wider lens would allow me to capture most of my house in the event something bad happened. Now looking at it from your point makes senses; the wider view I have, the farther...

bp2008 - thanks for the snap shots form the camera. This actually gives me a better indication of what I will be expecting from the camera. I see the camera in the far right and one in the middle. I am surprised by the picture quality. The crappy D-LINK DCS-930L pictures are nothing near...