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I have several Dahua DVR's configured to use 192.168.100.0 subnet something like this: DVR1 192.168.100.101 DVR2 192.168.100.102 DVR3 192.168.100.103 DVR4 192.168.100.104 I now need to add an Dahua NVR I dont want the IP camera's to be on the same subnet (not enough IP's available), I would rather have them use 192.168.101.0 subnet. There is only 1 network card in the NVR so I am guessing I need to configure that as 192.168.100.105. Do I need a router between the Camera's Switch and NVR? then create a VLAN perhaps? What is a recommended network configuration for something like this? it must be a common issue. Thanks!

Anyone have any success connecting a Lorex HD-IP to a PicoStation in Bridge Mode? or using any other equipment to make a Lorex HD-IP camera wireless ?

@vector18 Where do you buy your dahua cameras?

Can anyone recommend a hosting company for streaming video? Basically I want my ip cam video stream to route to a hosting service where it most likely will be re-coded then served so it can be viewed by many client browsers. I realize most cams have the ability to stream to a few connections but I will have a much larger viewing audience, plus I want the ability to protect my video stream so no one can simply put it on their own website. Thanks.

Looking for a camera or video server that has built in functionality that would allow me to upload a JPEG to an FTP site every minute or so? The scenerio: Camera & Ubiquiti Bullet at remote location running on battery/solar array. I want to upload a JPEG every few minutes to an FTP site. The viewing of the image I will handle on the server no problem. Depending on bandwidth available I may want to add the actual video stream. Is it possible to stream and grab frames as well? Thanks!

Since I dont have experience with any NVR software what are some of the great features that put systems like Aviglon etal above and beyond the little guys? It seems like NVR's dont do any of the heavy lifting like encoding and are essentially management software running on a server. Assuming hardware available can handle the required throughput what am I looking for that makes NVR software superior? Hardware aside it seems like it all comes down to management features and pricing structure. I have a customer running all analogue, total of 64 shots over 4 legacy Everfocus DVR's. 2 of the DVR's fail intermittently so we are looking to replace or upgrade. The recorded video is useless at 1 CIF 5 frames. I realize going to a more robust DVR I could get 4CIF but its seems like that money may be better spent on an NVR with encoders and a few MP cams initially. I realize there will be other costs like switches, POE, POE extenders etc. This is where It seems like the high end NVR (software only) may be overkill. The above customer in particular is ultimately only interested in archiving usable video (min 4CIF) and simple and fast method of searching through archives. I guess I am looking to understand what makes an NVR system a better system?

What does this do exactly. I cannot find any information on the specifics in any of their manuals. From the manual: MOTION DELAY: Select motion delay time from 0~7 level

Is this the Illuminator you guys are discussing? I like the LED array, I have a 900 lumen bike light with an LED array, its amazing for the price.

Are the VCM-24VF IR compliant? Not sure if thats the correct term but if I use an external IR emitter will the VCM-24VF be able to benefit? What is the correct term or spec for that? Thats an impressive looking cam for the price!

I just went through this and was thinking the same. The cost of a BNC patch panel with all those barrels, just not worth it and still clunky. I think going into a box, tape them up and close it up is the best. It sucks having to clip away all that tidy work just to get to a single cable.

I thought that may end up being the answer. I like having one less splice and failure point so Ive been going balun on back of camera and just be sure to secure the wiring well. Thanks again!

Thanks, great info!

Im curious on this one as well........below is the camera we are using Pelco CCC1370 From the power Supply 24VAC & COM is two combined pair going to the 24VAC on the camera. Balun uses one pair to each BNC connector. What am I supposed to be running to the GRND ? Should I use the combined brown to a ground in the power supply? I thought I had this figured out until I came across this thread.... I am using these baluns: http://www.digimerge.com/video-balun-p-160.html Thanks..

Whats your preferred method of wiring cat5/6 to a indoor box camera with no enclosure? Do you run the UTP directly to the camera with a balun off the back or a length of rg59 to the closest junction box and leave the balun in there? In my case the camera's are hanging just off the J box. Additionally do you like to leave a loop of wire out of the box to the camera or just short, clean and direct, leaving a little extra in the J box? Thanks!

I measured without load, I will try with load as see the results. Great info, thanks again!