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    Blue Iris suddenly 100% CPU constantly

    Fixed My High CPU usage and it's not caused by upgrading to BI version 4.5.0.2 (I see no issues now with 4.5.0.2) My error in changing Windows Power option from default (Balanced) to Power saver. I've changed to High performance and my CPU level dropped to 14% Thinking about it makes total...
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    Blue Iris suddenly 100% CPU constantly

    My CPU usage went from 19% to 55 - 60% in the last few days Only thing I can Attribute it to is upgrading to Version 4.5.0.2
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    Dahua 2MP Starlight Lineup

    Just a note on the Microsoft & IBM OS/2 Bill gates suppose to work with IBM in development instead he took what IBM was doing and created Windows. There's so much more that went on behind Public Knowledge and why IBM didn't take Him to court is beyond belief. Other part of the stupidity of...
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    Self sealing silicone tape to seal ethernet connection

    I prefer Butyl over silicone for exterior electrical sealing
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    Best Use of Two Routers in the same LAN ?

    Flash with DD-WRT ? I've flashed Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT to get VPN support Supported Devices - DD-WRT Wiki
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I bought this one 2 months ago so far its been running without any issues. I have 4 cameras connected. Honestly I can't remember the seller, but I did purchase from a "Make Offer" on ebay @ $ 65.00 including freight. BV-Tech 8 Port Gigabit 130-Watt 1000Mbps 802.3at PoE+ Rack Mountable PoE...
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    Has anybody built or bought a fan cooled cabinet for their NVR?

    Cool Components has some good products. I'm using some for cooling AV amplifiers Cool Components: Cooling & Ventilation Products For Audio Video Systems Including Home Theater Amplifiers, Receivers, Home Theater, Entertainment Centers and Cabinets
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    Fish Sticks (Push / Pull Electrical Fish Tape) Best $ 10.00 I've spent in a long time

    No I added an Addition & had to run Electrical Wire for Ceiling Fans, interior outlets, Exterior Outlets on their own GFI circut, Exterior lights & , Telephone Copper, Speaker wires etc. One side of Addition I could use Metal Conduit tie into existing House Wiring, Other Half I ran Romex. The...
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    New setup - focal length advice

    Have 2 ea 6mm Bullets (longse LBH24s200 / Be Safe BS-BH24S200) covering Front porch 30 feet long, Front Door @ Mid Point. Bullets mounted at ends of Porch Ceiling angled . Height of Mount approx 8 feet, This gives approx. 18 feet from Camera Lens to entrance of step up to the porch from the...
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    recommendation: outdoor ip poe for small area...

    is your POE Switch working ?
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    camera for very low light/no light

    AT $ 170.00 Price point delivered the Dahua Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) is the best bang for the buck in low light application
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    All this eye candy is messing with my budget. Om the good side it's answering a lot of Questions :)
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    Crimpers and Connectors

    I'm using the Mono Price connectors with the insert for Cat 6 More Time Consuming than the standard ones w/o the insert for Cat 5 But so far Zero failure rate using the inserts on the cat 6 (crossed wires etc) whereas with the plain ones on the Cat 5 My failure rate is 1 or 2 out of 10 And I...
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    Dahua Ultra Starlight Varifocal Bullet (IPC-HFW8232E-Z)

    Best Paint I've used for painting plastic (ABS, Fiberglass etc.) is Krylon Fusion. I painted My Exterior Mirror housing on My RV Sun turned original factory finish yellow. One coat of fusion is all it took. White as snow now. Use Steel wool to rough the intended surface a little. Fusion...
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    Fish Sticks (Push / Pull Electrical Fish Tape) Best $ 10.00 I've spent in a long time

    Harbor Freight for $ 10.00 33 feet total (10 pcs x 3 ft each) I see that even Lowes now carries Fish sticks (shorter length slightly larger diameter & 3 x's the cost). I bought the harbor freight one, Made life so much easier climbing in extreme low pitch Attic (20" clearance at ridge line)...
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    Question on bulk cat 6 cable

    STP = Shielded Twisted Pair UTP = Un-Shielded Twisted Pair Go for the STP The lower the # in Wire Gage means larger Wire Diameter.... Go for the 23 Gage Unless your Going to make up jumper cables that will be connected or Disconnected on a continual basis OR you have to make very tight bends...
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    Testing CAT6 with a cheap tester

    Yes you can If a helper is around use a cell phone to verify all lights are running in correct order. If only you, you will need to check one end Then walk to the other end. (it's how I Have to do it with no helper) Don't take for granted if one end lights up in the proper sequence the other...
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    Dahua 2MP Starlight Lineup

    I don't like being spoon fed, But this is my first experience with Security cameras. I've only had about 1 hour to play around with this camera after install. I've been out of town since install What are some of the basic settings I should be using ? "Dahua Network Camera Web 3.0" is a...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    It's always hot here in Fort Liquordale
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Received 1 & Installed last night. This is my first Experience with Security Cameras, Blue Iris (Still using evaluation Copy). I had to turn the IR completely Off as I have too much "Urban City Lighting" (Street Lights & My own House Porch, Driveway Accent Lights) I need to keep reading to...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Thanks Andy Received Confirmation in my Email with Tracking Number. You have done an exceptional Job of communication, One aspect I look at in future purchases.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Just ordered 1 There was no option for NTSC. I included Note on order about NTSC. Could only order 1 piece on checkout Also are you giving Members the Lower cost of $ 170.00 ?
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Ready to Purchase. Please send Catalog Thanks
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