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  1. Posted

    The industry standard is 568B

    The send and receive communication uses the industry pair

    The cable color pairing is different

    You have to look at the 568B diagram to understand

    You will notice that the green and blue wiring is reversed in 568B

    It send on one pair and receive on another pair

     

    http://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=OIP.M2017d5d630416bf500d2be6c2505113aH0&w=185&h=299&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

    Not sure what you are talking about. Are you using 568B? IF not your WILL have issues and are doing it incorrectly!!! I think you confused yourself with your "research"

    Use 568b, end of story.

  2. Posted

    Boogieman, what type of 8 port PoE switch should I get that is reliable? and fairly cheap, say under $200? I just do not want to spend a fortune (ie: $1000, for a high end cisco switch).

     

    Has anyone else had any experience with TRENDnet cameras? Are they fairly reliable, with a good picture?

    Do you want a managed switch or unmanaged. Both can be had for well under 200.

    Some trendnet cameras are rebranded hikvision. Its depends on the model.

  3. Posted

    Thanks for all the comments.

    My research indicated that the industry standard uses PAIR to communicate (which are not the same as the color paring) where my paring would not communicate/duplex properly because it would be using the wrong pair. Got to change the wiring.

    Dont know what you mean, it makes no sense...but you should use 568B (or a, however, B is the norm so use B) doing anything else is wrong and stupid.

  4. Posted

    Any POE switch will do. Nothing special about IP cameras that you have to get a specific switch. I use TP Link switches, but there are other good brands out there. 10/100 MPS ports are fine. Gigabyte ports are not necessary. You do not need POE injectors. Those are used if you do not have a POE switch. I would recommend giving each camera a static IP address.

    If op is going to run all the cameras at a high bitrate, a gigabit switch (or at least a switch with a gigabit uplink) with more headroom is recommend particularly if op will daisychain another switch of it.

  5. Posted

    biggest difference I see is that DS-2CD2132F-IS has a 2.8mm lens and DS-2CD2232-I5 has a 4mm lens. The 2.8mm is going to give you a wider angle of view. 4mm will be a bit narrower but will be better detail. Also the 4mm bullet camera has a 50meter IR range whereas 2.8mm dome camera has 30 meter range. I dont know that either cameras will have a "better" picture, its just about how the specs fit in your application.

    Please stop providing incorrect information.

    The 2132 is available in BOTH 2.8 and 4mm lenses. Though the 2332 turret or the new 2mp or 4mp turret style cameras are better options than the dome.

    The 2232 i5 bullet does have stronger IR.

  6. Posted

    Won't be "industry standard", but if they are wired the same on both ends they will work.

    This is absolutely NOT accurate. They are twisted in a specific fashion to avoid interference. On long runs this can make the camera unusable and even on short runs can cause packet loss. I can point you to several threads where the end used did not follow the standard and had trouble until it was done correctly.

  11. Posted

    Hi,

     

    I recommend you buy a Matrix HVR that has both IP and analog inputs. It will help if you plan to convert to IP in future. Its Universal Plug and Play. Additionally, Matrix device comes with cascading features, which allows you to operate up to 20 devices (480 cameras) from a single device without a server/laptop through a master slave configuration, the only requirement being all the cameras should be in the same network. The output can be taken to any monitor through a HDMI cable. It also has other unique features like camera-wise recording retention that allows you to bifurcate storage space giving more space to important cameras. It gives real time e-mail notifications with snapshot, so that you don’t lose proof even if device is damaged or destroyed, along with SMS notification. It also has other advanced features like synchronous/asynchronous playback, Intelligent Video Analytics, Integration with Access Control, etc.

    Rule number 1, avoid buying from anyone who spams the forum.

  13. Posted

    This is why installers recommend against purchasing home surveillance from Costco, etc.

    Costco sells the SAME dahua cvi systems you recommend in your other posts as rebranded lorex and qsee. There is NOTHING better about your systems. In fact costco is a better option because not only do they offer a long warranty, but the offer a LIFETIME return policy. YUP, lifetime. Now this particular system may be a lower end garbage unit, but to bash costco in general is foolish and uninformed.

    There is obviously something wrong here but you have not diagnosed the issue. Next...

     

     

    Boogie, check the specs, and pricing. Most consumers will only read the bold print on details, but we all know that is very poor homework. ESPECIALLY when you and your loved ones security is on the line. Do you really want to put your safety in the hands of a retailer thats known for selling groceries and $5 chickens, primarily? There's no line for CCTV outside Costco on Black Friday? WHY? Everyone knows that's not their trade. Lifetime warranty? Good luck speaking to 3rd world country customer service, or returning EVERY piece of your cctv system to Costco just because that low resolution capable pre-made cable, or one camera doesn't show video. There's no single replacements allowed. Not to mention getting all cameras of one model. Fixed lens bullet cameras are definitely not for most people's all around safety for various reasons. Where do I begin? And it doesn't even give the opportunity to UPGRADE your system to take on IP cams, or lower resolution cams to help save even MORE money. OEM Tribrid CVI DVRs is the way to go for most home security. And I have the spot for that.

    You have no idea what your talking about. Who cares what else they sell. THE PRODUCT IS THE SAME AS THE ONE MADE BY DAHUA. That statement alone show your foolishness. Who cares if its "their trade".

    It would take less than 30 minutes to disconnect a DVR and 8 cameras to return them all for a BRAND NEW unit that is better in 3 years. Fixed lens bullet cams are not for most people? what are you smoking? Do you install a bunch of useless ptz?

    Lower res cameras DO NOT save "more money" CVI is cheap. Also the CVI system CAN take analog cameras.

     

    Most of the lower priced tribrid models limit the number of ip cameras to one or two which is practically useless. You know you can use you own cable with these systems right?

     

    Stop knocking costco or similar kits simply because its bad for YOUR business. For the average self install homeowner is the BEST option.

  14. Posted

    That DVRis not ip nor are the cameras. The installer used ethernet and baluns for analog cameras. This is great for you. since all you need to do is remove the baluns on both sides and crimp so new rj45 plugs on and buy ip cameras and an NVR. If you want flexibility consider a software based VMS like blue iris. Before buying cameras or nvr start doing some research to understand what you are buying.

  16. Posted

    Hi All!

     

    After a break in to the truck last night, I'm kicking myself for never really putting in the video cameras and other infrastructure I knew I should. So I'm sure I'm going down the route of many here, but after several issues at a old house and now one at our current house, it's time to get serious, but my head spins when I start reading all the options.

     

    So here is what I would like to do:

     

    1. Night time recording is the main goal. Most stuff will happen at night.

    2. Camera will be mounted in a window that is overlooking the driveway that is about 12 feet off the ground.

    3. Have up to 4 cameras to watch the property. Would prefer to keep these at $200 or less, but could be talked into a really good one to watch the driveway.

    4. Record to a local server.

    5. Would prefer CAT5/5E/6 cable instead of BNC

    6. Not sure on a DVR or DVR card for the PC, but lean toward the PC as I have a server with plenty of disk space.

    7. Any recommendation for software? I've been looking at iSPy and Blue Iris.

    You cannot point a camera out a windows if you want to use the IR..you will need lots of ambient light..

    Dont use a dvr card, those of for old school analog crap low res cameras.

    If nightime is important stick with a 2mp camera, the higher res cams tend to be noisy. Look at dahua or hikvision 2mp ip cameras.

    Blue iris is fantastic, and has just been updated with hardware acceleration for intel HD with quicksync.

  17. Posted

    The brands have to be similar to even work? Even if I had an HD-SDI DVR other brand camera, your telling me they wouldn't work together? Why is that? That sounds pretty silly, what is a good brand of DVR/Camera to go with? I do not know anything still learning

    If you have and SDI dvr you need an sdi camera. Same goes for CVI and AHD.

  18. Posted

    I recently purchased a Lorex LNR182 POE system with three LNB3143B cameras. A few weeks later I purchased another LNB3143 camera. It arrived as a LNB3143RB. It shows a brighter central image at night with less noise than the other three cameras, daytime appears OK. Looking at the bit rates it averages 60-80 kb/s and 30-40 MB/h which is much lower than my other three cameras. They average 4000kb/s and 2000 MB/h. Tech support replaced the camera with a LNB3143RC and it has the same low bit rates as the one that was replaced. Is there something different with the -RB and -RC models? Tech support wants to send me another replacement but I am not sure that is the problem. Any ideas would be appreciated.

    You likely had one camera set to constant and the other variable.

    As far as the noise, if you didnt test it in the same location you cannot make a proper comparison, various surfaces reflect ir differently.

  20. Posted

    The standalone NVR for IP system could be limited to display Max 4 Channels of camera, not 16 Ch or 32 Ch videos for a spot -preview monitoring. If spot viewing is important, look for other solutions:

    4MP X 32 Ch could be too much-overloaded for PC based NVR or stand alone NVR. You may consider 720P IP Cameras and Software PC Based NVR.

    Enough with your nonsense this unit can spot view all 32 channels.. No need need for them to me on 4mp as the screen cannot support anything close to that.. You keep lying about this Stop it.

  21. Posted

    outdoor camera? it can not be found in Ebay ?

    yes because ebay is the place to go for a quality camera..lol Stop promoting bad ideas.

    5ghz is a bad idea for outdoors, it doesnt penetrate walls well. Wire up the camera properly, use powerline adapters, or if you are all set on wifi, use a wireless bridge.

     

     

    I use this combo that works well.

     

    http://www.rflinkstore.com/combo-AVS5808-APW1000.html

     

    This on two other cameras where I don't have the room to run cables.

     

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E953OJQ/ref=s9_hps_bw_g23_i4

    That will only work for analog cameras.

  22. Posted

    Hi,

     

    i am new here and i need help. First of all i never had before security cameras installed and have no experience with them. i googled and found out that network cameras are newer technology and better, so i went this way and installed cat.6 cables.

     

    The real issuse is here: i have no idea about wich model to take, what resolution is enaugh for me, which brand to go with,and NVR is blowing my mind, there are a lot of parameters i don't understand most of them, except POE and HDD numbers.

     

    Hikvison and Dahua i would like to go with, but i live in Kosovo (here we don't have good shops for security cameras) and my uncle lives in new york is going to purchase for me there.

     

    8 of cameras are going to be installed outside all other's inside ( but dust because it is woodworking shop) all others indoor.

     

    -If somebody could suggest me some good NVR models and some good cameras ( if possible to include motion detection because i think it will save some space)

    -How much space do i need and how long will it be stored there?

    -What do i need except NVR and internet connection to view them remotely?

    - Can i add later cameras? if i don't have enaugh money i can buy 20-24 now other's later

    -Can i add on this system PTZ cameras later? do i need extra thinks?

     

    I am so sorry and apologise but i thought this was best place to get help from, because there are not many people who have good knowledges for them.

     

    All the best

    Artan Morina

    http://www.costco.com/Q-See-32-Channel-HD-IP-NVR-with-8TB-HDD%2c-32-4MP-Cameras-with-100'-Night-Vision.product.100222134.html

  25. Posted

    PC based vms offers way more options and flexiblitly over nvrs. Look at blue iris. http://blueirissoftware.com/

    The latest release offers hardware acceleration for intel HD video, which significantly improves performance .

    Get 8 1080p hikvision or dahua cameras and a 300 dollar HASWELL based i5 (tons of dells/hp business machines on ebay) (dont get the older generation i5's) and you are good to go.

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