I am currently trying to set up some Dahua cameras using just a Laptop+Blue Iris connected to a POE Switch which is then connected to all the cameras (no router involved). Essentially, I am trying emulate an off the shelf NVR, where everything pertaining to video surveillance happens in its own "intranet." The only communication out of this network would be remote monitoring (via smart phone) of cameras using the laptop's WIFI which is then connected to a home router.
In this manner, you eliminate all load off your router (except for remote monitoring) compared to a traditional set up where IP Cam streams pass through your router then to your Blue Iris PC. This will also increase security as you are keeping the cameras off the home network.
I have been trying without success to find literature on setting up the system in this fashion. Yet, it seems no body does this.
Here is a diagram:
In this manner, you eliminate all load off your router (except for remote monitoring) compared to a traditional set up where IP Cam streams pass through your router then to your Blue Iris PC. This will also increase security as you are keeping the cameras off the home network.
I have been trying without success to find literature on setting up the system in this fashion. Yet, it seems no body does this.
Here is a diagram: