SB_Jim 1 Posted March 9, 2016 I'm in the process of replacing my very old laptop with either a new laptop or new high-performing larger tablet style PC. There are some which I might consider - except that they have no RJ-45 port. I still occasionally update my Hiks (a.k.a. Swann) by connecting to one of the ports on my NVR directly from my laptop. If I didn't have this direct connection ability(via the RJ-45), would that totally prevent me from even "talking" directly to my cams? I'd hate to buy something new - only to find that I just shot myself in the foot! I like that my WiFi for my laptop is on a different "network address series" than my NVR so that I can use WiFi or connect to my NVR w/o making changes to the sub-net each time. Your ideas would be highly valued, and thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myiicu 0 Posted March 9, 2016 Some new notebooks have RJ45 network connection. Most new ultrabooks and tablets do not have RJ45-network connection, so a USB dongle will be needed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB_Jim 1 Posted March 9, 2016 Hello, Are you infering that an adaptor from USB to RJ-45 exists, and that this would be an acceptable means of connecting to my NVR? Is it even possible to connect to my NVR w/o a hardwire connection? Thx! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted March 9, 2016 Hello, Are you infering that an adaptor from USB to RJ-45 exists, and that this would be an acceptable means of connecting to my NVR? Is it even possible to connect to my NVR w/o a hardwire connection? Thx! http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=usb%20to%20rj45&Submit=ENE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB_Jim 1 Posted March 9, 2016 Cool - Thx AK357. I never knew that these existed. Now I'm a bit further on my search for a replacement laptop / 2-in-1. And, I'm still wondering whether or not it's essentially impossible to connect to my NVR by any other means than hardwired.... SB_Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted March 9, 2016 Cool - Thx AK357. I never knew that these existed. Now I'm a bit further on my search for a replacement laptop / 2-in-1. And, I'm still wondering whether or not it's essentially impossible to connect to my NVR by any other means than hardwired.... SB_Jim http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?Ntk=all&N=4294954920+4294966565&cat=WinBook-%3a-Tablets-%3a-iPads-%26-Tablets-%3a-Computers-%3a-Micro-Center Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssmith10pn 0 Posted March 9, 2016 I use a Macbook Pro because of the high screen resolution. (2880 x 1800). With Dual boot of Windows 10 and OSX El Captain. No Ethernet port. I use a USB to Ethernet dongle. Works great. It even keeps the same settings when you unplug and plug it back in. http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-Cables/product~dpno~13485227~pdp.jajhghg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
