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    Network Advice?

    Ok, I think I understand now. When I setup the VPN do I actually make it specific to the BI computer or will I just make it specific to my pfSense router?
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    Network Advice?

    With this kind of setup, does the separate subnet for the surveillance gear add a level of security to your home network? Is there a way that your VPN can connect directly to the surveillance subnet without also gaining access to your home network, which is actually upstream of the surveillance...
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    Network Advice?

    I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for my questions, but I didn't find another section that seemed to cover networking. I want to add 5-6 ip cameras and a computer running Blue Iris to my wired home GB network. My network currently has several computers, satellite receivers, AV...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    I actually just read that entire hardware wiki before your post. I didn't find the wiki initially. I've learned that my home built WHS machine won't cut the mustard since it has a Core i5-750 processor from 2010. I also stumbled upon an older thread about the virtures of Blue Iris vs. NVR. I...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    Any answers to questions 3 and 4? Also, I think I could use some NVR/Software advice. I have already read through the entire Cliff notes (which are excellent). My original plan was to use my high end Netgear ReadyNAS for video storage. It is already connected to a quality POE switch. It...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    I appologize for the long absence. I intended to work on this surveillance project months ago. But life got in the way. :) I thank everyone for the great advice so far. Since it has been several months, I thought I would make sure that things haven't changed. 1. Do you still recommend the...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    Real funny! $5000 - $6000 for one camera? Fortunately, I'm not that OCD. Seriously though, is Starlight from Dahua the only reasonable night vision camera around? I will likely buy Dahua, but just want to know the reasonable options. Also, no one has really addressed where to buy Dahua. Is...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    Thank you tangent. I obviously didn't look at the icons. I do wish Dahua would be a little more consistent in their descriptions however. Some of the starlight models state so in the name or the written description. Is there a comparable technology or image sensor in any other brands of...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    So how can you be sure you're choosing a Starlight model? The Dahua webpage for the above model doesn't use the word Starlight. At least I don't see it.
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    Oh, I think I may have misinterpreted that 4MP vs 2MP shootout video. I thought they were both "Starlight" models. Was it actually a demonstration of a 4MP non starlight vs. a 2MP starlight? If so, starlight is clearly more important than pixels. Also, I've noticed on the Dahua website that...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    I was just trying to be funny. I can sleep at night if the 2MP is the better performing choice. Paying less money would also be very nice. Is the night vision problem pretty universal among any brand camera with higher res? I saw some 12MP models for lots of money. I would think most...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    OH MY GOSH! I just watched some videos about the 2MP vs 4 MP Dahua cameras. From those examples it looks like the 2MP is clearly the way to go. But how can I purchase that with my OCD? I need the best! :) I was considering 5MP or 8MP models. 2MP just seems like the resolution is so low...
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    Thank you for the replies. It will take me quite some time to finish going through mat200's links. This hobby can really get complicated! Can anyone just provide some quick easy answers to questions 4-8?
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    So are the NSC cameras OEM Hikvision? Are they intended for the US market and are the warranties and firmware upgrades solid? Thanks.
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    Computer Geek, But Surveillance Noob. Please Help!

    Hello Everyone! I live in Colorado. I stumbled upon this website after trying to educate myself about the best IP camera systems. I already have a 1 Gbps PoE switch and a quality NAS system with Milestone Arcus software. I wish to purchase 4 outdoor PoE cameras. Some of my roof eaves are...
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