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  1. On 3/17/2024 at 5:31 AM, slattery said:

    Swann never did bother to fix this issue. Anyway my NVR7400 system is almost 10 years old now. Time for an upgrade. What is the best ethernet system out there in 2024? Preferably not Swann!

    Hi. One good system is the TVT … I have been using them for installs the last 6 years it also has one of the best apps available with full control over the system 

    the only problem with that Swann system is the cameras won’t work on anything else 

    how many cameras are you looking for and what type of property will be protected ? 


  2. On 1/29/2024 at 3:50 PM, svaljak said:

    I'm guessing the only thing that is saved on the motherboard is the simple 4-digit password but all settings otherwise were on the HDD.

    Hi this still depends if windows based of Linux based ……. Most Linux based DVRs only store the recorded data on the hard drive …… will still run without hard drive fitted but no storage


  3. Hi it depends on your DVRs operating system …. In your case it sounds like an old windows based …. In this case settings are stored on the hard drive…….. hard drive is split in two known as a partition… one part master (for settings and operating software……. And other part is storage (recordings ) usually found on geovision or avermedia


  4. Hi. Switch self adaptation off on your phone app …. Under local settings …… top left button. 
     

    then go to a camera on your normal app screen …. At bottom you will see a square with a pic of an eye …. Click on that then click high definition then back to normal screen then again click the same box with eye in it and select super definition and that will then hold your settings 

    other problems can be how your getting data to your recorder to router …. Is it direct cable or a Wi-Fi device 


  5. 22 hours ago, bbqbrisket said:

    I'm confused about connections of POE cameras.

    My cameras come with an ethernet connector and a separate power supply wire.

    Why would there be a need for a separate power wire if it's getting is power via the Ethernet port?

    If the NVR power is not active, why would a separate power wire be needed?

    thanks

    Hi not all recorders or switches have POE so a 12v power supply can be used instead 


  6. 8 hours ago, cino72 said:

    I was afraid that was going to be the case. Thanks for the link inline ups may be my only option.

    Hi $40 it’s a good option …… keeps your camera recording to the SD card …. So also a good backup option while no power


  7. Hi  this will have nothing to do with vms 

    many cameras that go to default are not the settings you need …. I am surprised for that money the axis has no battery backup

    i had a problem like yours on another brand of camera …… no volume or home save on a ptz 

    depending on the time your camera is down a ups supply might be a better option for you and not for a lot of money 

    this is similar to what I used 

    https://powerwalker.com/product/10120450/

     


  8. Hi …. I was up there last week ardrossan 

    it looks like your using the old hik (2012) your new camera is not compatible as is out of the box ……. You will need to connecting to a computer and alter its settings 

    out of the box it is h265 and 5mp

    you need to set to h264 and either 1080p or 720p for it to show on your nvr 

    so in reality it’s pointless running a camera you have to downgrade the settings on

     

    is this for home or business use ?


  9. Hi sorry took so long to get back

    yes your right about the powerline plugs …. On goes at camera end and the other plugs into nvr (they come in pairs) it saves time and money running cat5 everywere I’ll PM you some links 


  10. Hi   Power line plugs are the quickest and cheapest way something like this

    https://www.argos.co.uk/product/6695749

     

    also another benefit of having one of these at gates (if electric) you can open with your mobile or cars with built in gate openers like a Range Rover (a network adapter is needed ..£20 from Amazon)

    the viper is not a basic system but only one of a few systems in the uk which is NDAA compliant 

    I will pm you details 


  11. 9 minutes ago, LesBooth20 said:

    Sorry don't understand "are you Poe camera to nvr or on a network"

    Cameras Poe …… can either be connected 

     

    cat5 from camera direct to nvr (Poe) if nvr supports poe

     

    cat5 from camera to a Poe switch and either then connected to nvr via one cat5 from switch or connected to a router that nvr is also connected too

     

    your server port 8000 ……you need to change that to 5550 …. And also change it on your pc software configuration of nvr software


  12. 15 hours ago, paulcullingworth said:

    Yes I can see the end of the drive and there is power to the drive gates

    Near York uk

    Hi. With power at gates you can use a normal iP camera and send the data down your existing power supply …. Which is much better than wireless 

    York nice place I am in Chester 

    I would start doing homework on a system called the viper …. Nvr and cameras best remote viewing app works with most cameras I have not had a system fail yet


  13. Hi. This is a discontinued unit and last support was 7 months ago

     

    but that should not stop functions working unless nvr or cameras have had a software update

    are you Poe camera to nvr or on a network

    what cameras are you using 

    and one of the main problems with that system was ports….. under network is your nvr using port 8080 …. If so change to 5550

    and also change settings on pc application to match.


  14. Hi. Wi-Fi on standard cctv is useless and never works plus most Wi-Fi cameras (smart cameras) need there own app to work

    do you have power at bottom of drive ?

    can you see bottom of your drive from house?

    what part of uk are you in


  15. 10 hours ago, paulcullingworth said:

    Sorry for the delay,

    I am in England and a buget of around £500 that could be increased for the right reason

    Hi good budget. 
    Are you in a town or village or rural area 

    what area are you in ?

    but your budget will get you a good system

    full colour day night cameras and audio 

    what are you looking for in a system


  16. 17 hours ago, paulcullingworth said:

    I want to upgrade to something similar to the Swann enforcer bullet type floodlite cameras but is there a better option out there?

    Hi there is always a better option than Swann …. In your case it’s a hikvision/ hi-look

    buying proprietary equipment is just a waste of money it’s always best to buy a system that is available to use most makes of cameras

    what is your budget 

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