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    NVR and Untangle setting help

    Hi, I have my NVR(nic1) and cameras on 172.17.2.x and my local my LAN (untangle) is on 192.168.2.x I have assigned the second nic on the NVR as DHCP and it is now on 192.168.2.x Do I need to block the NVR nic 2 from the internet? With no firewall rule created- I've managed to set up gDMSS on...
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    Server Rack..How would you clean this up?

    Hi, how would you run the cables? Would you use short cables? say 25cm or less? OR Run long cables from the switch out to the right and back to the patch panel? My understanding is that the benefit of the long cables is that you can pull one device out (like I had to today) and you don't...
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    Windows or Android Tablet?

    Hi, I'm in the process of setting up my home network (more questions to come), and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with tablets running Windows 10? Are there benefits of using a tablet running Windows 10 to view my Dahua cameras at home on my LAN, compared to an Android tablet? I...
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    Do I need a static IP address?

    Hi, I should be getting a new internet connection in the next month or so and I'm not sure if I need to spend the extra on a static ip address?... about $10/month My setup is all Dahua cameras with a Dahua NVR without built in POE. The goal is to be able to view the cameras remotely via a VPN...
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    Camera anchor options for brick?

    Hi, I've been testing different mounting points for my cameras and it looks like directly mounted on the brick wall is the best option for all the cameras so far. The main cameras I have are the IPC-HDW5231R-ZE & IPC-HDW5231R-Z. And I have the PFB203W wall mount brackets for them...
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    Cable Termination Issues

    So, I just terminated my first rj45 cable and it all seemed to go well until I tested it. I use the following tester AUCAS Network Cable Tester rj45 RJ11 Network LAN Ethernet RJ45 Cable Tester tool-in Networking Tools from Computer & Office on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group The cable I'm using...
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    Networking Help

    Hi, I recently purchased a NVR5416-4KS2 V2.0 and some Dahua IP cameras from Andy. I also have a Cisco SG200-26P Smart Switch to power the cameras. I don't intend on connecting that switch to my network or internet until I get the NBN (HFC) some time next year (thanks Malcolm). When upgraded I...
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    Almost time.... Empire Order

    Hi, Almost ready to put an order in with Andy, but I wanted to ask some questions here first. NVR: I'm still trying to decide if should get the NVR5216-4KS2 V2 OR NVR5416-4KS2 V2? So far I'm leaning towards the 4HDD model as I think I would save the extra money spent on it, when purchasing...
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