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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    Are you sure this time? Belittling me and inferring that I'm stupid must make you feel great. Networking and security is your specialty, it's not mine and I don't pretend that it is, hence all the questions. You may "tap out" at any time, I won't miss you.
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    Currently, each camera has its own password as I originally initialized the cameras first and then added them to the NVR. The NVR has a different password. My logic was to create another hurdle to access the individual devices. Me thinking I was creating a more secure setup. I guess should be...
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    I appreciate your input, but I'm not trying to set up an enterprise solution here. I'm just trying to set this up in an uncomplicated fashion and help keep what happened before from repeating. It realistically could have just been an issue with old firmware and hacked P2P servers, who knows for...
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    The current NVR cannot be updated, so it definitely needs to go. The 2 Dahua NVRs (NVR5216) have been updated to the latest firmware. I also have a brand-new EmpireTech NV41AI-8P-4KH
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    A LOT to digest. How do most users here use and setup an NVR? Obviously, anything connected to the internet can be compromised if the person is motivated enough or sees value. I don't expect to have an enterprise network system with top security since it's not feasible. I'm just trying to keep...
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    I get it, it's a bit confusing and I can be "all over the place" with ideas, that's me. To start fresh and forget the old NVR, I want to migrate to my 2 Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KSE2 nvrs. Both have been updated to the newest firmware (4.something). Would it be wise to reset all cameras before...
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    Yes we have, and I've changed passwords on the NVR, laptop and cameras and the issue still persists. I had to take the Southside camera down to reset it physically with the reset button because I could not access it through the web page. It kept saying incorrect password. I reset it...
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    As I mentioned, my knowledge on the subject of VLANs, VPNs, Firewalls and network security is non-existent. Besides the usual P2P connection, how else does one get notifications and access the NVR for viewing remotely? How does anyone else do it with a Dahua NVR?
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    Current old NVR is using P2P originally set up on initial installation for notifications and remote access. As far as I know, that's the only way to access it remotely. And yes, there are logs which show weird behavior and another user initiating said behavior and then sometimes I check the logs...
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    Did just a quick look on the setup of the firewall. I currently have an ATT modem with router in pass-through mode to my Asus router and then one of the LAN ports from the Asus router to a 16-port network switch and, all but one TV and our phones, connected through ethernet cables to the 16-port...
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    I guess I have some reading up to do. Would it be worth purchasing one used? I've seen them used for as low as $175
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    Ok, I'm curious. Since this item isn't cheap and to justify the expense, in a nutshell, how does it help prevent an outsider from accessing the device. And would there be any issues with receiving notifications to my phone from the NVR? (I seem to remember reading something about getting...
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    Amazon Driver Throws My Package

    And contacting Amazon about their dismal performance won't get you anywhere, except more frustrated :angry:
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    Isolate NVRs behind a second router?

    I have NO idea how to set up a VLAN for the NVR(s). I'm not even sure if I have the proper equipment to do so. My goal is to help prevent the NVR(s) from being hacked by outside sources. I have a feeling that I have an account on my old NVR which just bypasses the main admin account. I can't...
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    Where to get cameras in 2026? (and the future)

    Yeah, the Dahua 2MP 12X zoom has a different focus between night and day settings and focus distance can vary slightly with each cycle. Like I mentioned, would be a nice camera to tinker with, but too much risk investment at the current selling price. Not to mention the seller seems...
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