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    10Mbps upload speed? IP cameras can kill bandwidth. One 2.1MP = 2-8Mbps depending on settings. Make sure you're sending the substream. I think there are two ivms-4500 android apps. One does the substream viewing while the other does the main stream (ivms-4500 HD)

     

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    Sorry. i meant 10Mbps download on my cell phone so a slow data connection was not the problem. I later tested on LTE with a 51Mpbs connection and it also failed.

     

    Eventually I did fiqure it out and thought i'd post here if it could help someone else in the future. I went back in the unit and changed the ports from the default 80, 8000, 443, 554 to 9001-9004, changed the router port forwarding settings to reflect the new ports and it worked. For anyone having similar issues it was a Dlink DIR-350 router on Shaw cable. My own system is working with default ports on Shaw cable so maybe its was a router issue.

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    I setup a client yesterday with a DS-7604NVR and three cameras. I portforwarded 80,8000,554 and 443. I setup the HikvisionDDNS and installed the app on his iphone (on telus) and my nexus 5 (on bell network). Once I filled out the info in the app it found the cameras. For whatever reason I can view the cameras only when either of us are on a any wifi network only. This works on his LAN wifi as well as my home and my work WIFI so it is defiantly port forwarded correctly. As soon as I turn off wifi on my phone and login it appears to work, loads the "images", says its "fluent" or "balanced" but it doesn't show up? I did a speed test an am getting 10+mpbs on my data network. I can view the cameras on iVMS at both home and works as well. I also have the same NVR setup at home with 2 cameras and they show up regardless of wifi/data so it isn't my phone. Any suggestions?

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    I believe the url should be hik-online/xyzsecurityHIK:8001 is that correct?

     

    That is not correct. The URL should be:

    http://www.hik-online.com/xyzsecurityHIK

     

    You do not need to add the port at the end.

     

     

     

    Thanks for the info. Yes I noticed that today. This morning the the DDNS management showed the full link and its up and running. It took a full day for it to update and I didn't make any changes...

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    I recently purchased a DS-7604 NVR with a couple HIKvision dome cams. I am trying to get the DDNS working but have been unsuccessful so far. Seeing as tech support or helpline seems to be non-existant I was hoping someone could help me here.

     

    Here is what I have done so far.

    I changed my HTTP port on the NVR to 8001 as 80 is already used for something else.

    I port forwarded 8001,465,543,8000 to the NVR local IP.

    I enabled DDNS on the NVR using the default hik-online option and named by my device domain "xyzsecurityHIK"

    I registered online at HIK-online and added my device using the serial number and HTTP port 8001. It automatically saw and gave it the correct device name "xyzsecurityHIK" so it made contact.

    On the HIK-online DDNS Management my "Device Link URL" keeps saying "This Device is offline"

     

    I have tried changing the device name on the NVR and it reflects correctly in the DDNS management system however it keeps showing me that error.

     

    I believe the url should be hik-online/xyzsecurityHIK:8001 is that correct?

     

    If I use my WAN IP I can access the NVR on my mobile app and desktop so forwarding is all done correctly... any suggestions?

     

     

    note: xyzsecurityHIK is not the actual name i chose.

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    I have a client that is building a apartment complex and wants to post a live view of it being built on his website. Any recommendations on what camera/brand to use for this to make it fairly simple for his website programmer? There isn't a a computer running on site all the time so I can't use that method. It would need to be connected directly to the internet and a live feed to the site. Cost isn't not really an issue although a 2MP will be fine. Thanks!

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    Personally I don't think is such a terrible idea. I have considered it myself as we have a new roundabout a block away from our office that people are really having an issue with.. way to many people driving the wrong way! Our insurance companies up here like to make all accidents 50/50 fault as they collect off both parties. As a victim myself (we both apparently had green lights) I would have paid a pretty penny for some video. I have instead invested in mini dash DVRs that are recording whenever I drive.

     

    The issues I see with Public video is getting the services to them. Hooking up to power and internet at random intersections isn't going to be easy. From what i can find battery isn't really an option and mobile data is too expensive to have streaming. Much of these people would be coming in weeks after a incident so a decent amount of storage is required. I considered going to the nearest business and offering them a free camera for there parking lot area if we could put a DVR in the building and use there internet... might be something to consider? Good luck!

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    We have been installing cameras for the last two years and I still find it difficult to select the right cameras. We tried to simplify by choosing one brand name but this doesn't work. Some brands have better domes, some better bullets and some better box cams. Prices fluctuate all over the map. You can get a 2.8-12mm Dome anywhere from $99-399 (at least up here in Canada) and from our experience paying more doesn't necessarily mean better.

     

    In our experience -

    GeoVision - Great domes, starlight cameras are stellar even without IR

    Digital Watchdog - Domes are so-so, Bullets are pretty good. DVRs are consistent and easy to setup.

    Clinton - Only tried 2 different domes and not impressed. Long range bullets are great.

    Digimerge - Only used them for the Touch DVRS. Found them to be reliable and like the simplicity of the mobile apps.

    Honeywell - Used some entry level cams, pretty good for the price.

    Samsung - Box cams are little more expensive, but very good picture.

     

    Recently ordered some Digital Watchdog IP cams and Geovision IP Cams. Wow... Its going to be hard to continue selling Analog.

    Geovision basic IP NVR Lite for $600+/- and no License fees for Geovision cameras is very tempting.

  14. Posted

    Hi All,

     

    I work in a Security Company based in British Columbia, Canada. We recently started to get into more surveillance options but the internet is killing us. As a Canadian my options to buy wholesale seem to be limited to Tri-ed, ADI or Aartech. Problem is our pricing with these companies make it impossible to compete. When I quote a person on a DVR I am often asked for details/part numbers. A quick Google search will show the same item is available in the US for less than my wholesale cost in Canada. How are we supposed to add any markup? Any suggestions or fellow Canadians that have found a way to get around this?

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