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As you all know, I install Dahua and really like it. But, I've decided to see what else is out there. I am going to set up an Empire OEM nvy and a 1.3mp bullet and a 2.0mp bullet sometime soon. Right now I have them set up in my home and just getting used to them. So far, everything is easy to use and the cameras look pretty good. I have the software CMS installed but haven't really looked at it yet. In the next day or two, I will post images from the cameras and images from the NVR interface. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask me in this post.

I've lost count of how many Dahua IR cameras I have out there. I've only had one lemon a couple of weeks ago. It stopped lighting up at night time. My local reseller already has given me a replacement but I've yet to go out and replace it. I'm not even sure how to go about doing it cause the customer hasn't even called me yet, lol.

Did you create a ddns and port forward the ports in your router for remote viewing?

I plan on installing the camera to get a more broader view so I can test the daytime and night time shot that way. But normally, if the camera does not have smart IR, even in a tight shot like that, you will get a wash out of one certain area.

You cannot forward the same port to two different IP addresses. Set your dvr to 8000 and your nvr to 9000. Than for tcp, set your dvr to 37777 and your nvr to 38888.

You are right. But for those who do not want to start selling IP cameras, it's nice that someone takes the time to post sample images of different products. Empire gave me the chance to post sample images of their product and to test it out so I am. I've ordered from them in the past and their customer support is great. They also sell Dahua products so they are just an option if someone is looking for an IP system. Are there other budget systems, of course there is, that is why we have this forum, to help people choose whats best for them.

Good eye, but I'm on 15.

In case if anyone is wondering how I have an IP camera on my terrace, I have an outlet out there and I have a wifi bridge out there picking up my wifi and giving local power to the camera.

Here is a night time shot of the camera.

It may not say dahua nvr. It might just have an IP address. Are you sure you cannot see the same IP that you used to view your NVR in IE?

so far, this is current at 7:35PM

Cant wait for the night times shots. Do you mind uploading sample video to my FTP. Would love to see to Day time and night time video. LMK Thanks I'll post pics of night time on my balcony. If you want live video, PM me and I'll let you log into it.

They are OEM through Empire. They are not rebranded Dahua.

You only need http and tcp. If you can view the nvr thru explorer, than you know your IP already. Are you sure your in the right router? You should see it in connected devices?

I will post a night time shot once it gets dark tonight.

Here are screenshots using IE. First is login, than playback, than main screen

Here is a pic of the menu for programming the NVR. There are other sections, but this IMO is the main one.

OK, I set up the 2mp bullet on my terrace. Here is a screen shot of the camera being viewed by the CMS software.

How does the wire feed into the camera and how is it mounted to the pole? Maybe post a picture?

How can the water travel up? Do you live in outerspace?

These are all IP, gotta love them

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Numb Nuts!!!!!!!!!!

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What is this Record Delay and why is 10 seconds the lowest I can go?