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  1. NoloC

    Can I use a POE switch to power the cameras, but also my PCs?

    There's two ways to isolate the cams from the internet. The one you are referring to using two nics is probably the easiest to implement. The other way would be VLANs. That requires a bit of networking knowledge and the proper switchs that can support VLAN. So lets just talk about the two nic...
  2. NoloC

    dell optiplex have wifi?

    Try it and see I guess but I have not had much luck connecting via wifi. Will depend a lot on if there are neighbors around causing interference. Obviously 5.8 would be hopefully less crowded. There are other alternatives like powerline devices.
  3. NoloC

    dell optiplex have wifi?

    Read the specs for the specific machine. I would guess not. You can always put an old router in AP mode and create a wireless link.
  4. NoloC

    dell optiplex have wifi?

    Well that is better, but still not recommended. You might have better luck with a wireless bridge by UBNT. How far is it and do you have line of sight with no obstacles?
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    dell optiplex have wifi?

    If this pc will be your BI server, that's a really bad idea. Needs to be wired. For that matter any vms will likely choke on wifi.
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    Dedicated Dell Optiplex

    Yup. I have a Dell 6700 SFF and removed the DVD so I could place a 256GB SSD in the slot for the OS. Then a 4TB purple for recording. Thanks to @looney2ns for a great post with pics on how to do this. If you get a larger machine it will probably be easier since slots should be available. IIRC...
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    Are There Any Vendors That Can Manage a BlueIris System in Los Angeles, CA?

    You could post screen shots. A network diagram of some sort would also be helpful. Have you done any basic trouble shooting like switching ports, switches, cams etc?
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    Security drone

    So I don't know where you are located but it sounds like a lot of fun. I am going to rule out San Francisco as your possible location though.
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    IR, wide diffused or narrow focused?

    Agree completely. I was wondering is there any reason not to use visible light? I guess when the fixtures were incandescent the energy used was greater but now that led lights have become so efficient, why would we use IR? Unless stealth is important it seems supplementing with visible led...
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    Network problems - tracking down issues

    Another plug for UBNT. They also have a free Wifi analyzer app called wifiman that is pretty cool. Agree with what has been said here about using a wifi analyzer app of some type to give you a spectrum analyzer type view so you can see if there is interference. I am sure there are many apps for...
  11. NoloC

    "Chasing perfection", is it worth it?

    Chasing perfection is always worth it! I am frustrated by the Ring pics on Next Door where people post some poor image that cannot serve to ID. Glad to find the knowledge and advise here and will admit, it has become a hobby!
  12. NoloC

    Hardware Q: EliteDesk/Optiplex, Optical Drives and MB Form Factors

    Dell MBs are proprietary and won't fit in any other standard case. I bet HP is same.
  13. NoloC

    First door checker/burglar caught on video

    Well your pics look amazing. Think I'll mess with the gain as you mention the higher gain probably does create noise.
  14. NoloC

    485,000-ubiquiti-devices-vulnerable-to-new-attack

    Does it matter if they are behind the firewall?
  15. NoloC

    First door checker/burglar caught on video

    I get the shutter speed but why not let the gain run up to 100? Might be able to run a faster shutter then?
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    485,000-ubiquiti-devices-vulnerable-to-new-attack

    Hey that's my user name and password!
  17. NoloC

    BI Network Configuration

    The 192 stuff isn't routable so I don't believe your VPN server would ever see that address. It would see the public ip of the establishment. All done through the magic of NAT. I could be wrong. It would be easy to test by going to any place with your laptop and logging in to your VPN server to...
  18. NoloC

    BI Network Configuration

    I don't think you need to worry about that as your connection through the OpenVPN server will assign a different subnet to the client. Take a look at the settings. My ASUS has the stock firmware and I recall you have flashed yours but I think this will still be in the settings for OpenVPN. The...
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    BI-OpenVPN questions

    Yes but the secret sauce is udp. Let us know how it works out.
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    BI-OpenVPN questions

    Pretty decent "How To" on the OpenVPN forum. Here is an excerpt that confirms what you are doing: If the OpenVPN server machine is a single-NIC box inside a protected LAN, make sure you are using a correct port forward rule on the server’s gateway firewall. For example, suppose your OpenVPN...
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    BI-OpenVPN questions

    Yes, primary behind ATT modem/router in pass through.
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    BI-OpenVPN questions

    I think that is OK. I didn't have to do that on the ASUS probably because the OpenVPN server is integral and it does it when the server is turned on. Since udp doesn't handshake the vulnerability is lowered. Let's see if we get additional responses here!
  23. NoloC

    BI-OpenVPN questions

    So I looked around a bit using Google and think the answer may be related to the protocol. Looks like if 1194 is open only to udp, OpenVPN will work. Port checkers such as Shields Up are looking for the tcp handshake. Still reading but perhaps you can only open udp on 1194?
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    BI-OpenVPN questions

    Actually I have no wisdom on that but hope someone here will see this and answer. I run OpenVPN on an ASUS router and have not forwarded 1194. Also the Shields Up test sees no open ports. I do wonder how that can work but it does. It would seem the client would need an open port to establish a...
  25. NoloC

    BlueIris software as a "client viewer"

    I haven't seen any issues as long as the cams are capable of two streams/connections. I had an old Swann that would not work well with the two systems running. Now that UI3 is out, there really is a great full featured client included with BI so this is less important. The only reason I could...
  26. NoloC

    BI-OpenVPN questions

    Your test did not scan 8081 and you say that is forwarded. No ports should be forwarded! The WAN IP in the BI server is not the issue. You need to stop port forwarding. OpenVPN does not need port forwarding.
  27. NoloC

    BI-OpenVPN questions

    The job of securing your network is up to the firewall in your router. You should not forward ANY ports and turn off upnp. I'd recommend a scan to see any open ports from a service like shields up GRC | ShieldsUP! — Internet Vulnerability Profiling   It doesn't matter what the BI machine WAN...
  28. NoloC

    Polar vortex

    In SoCal and I don't have any pics but we are having some extreme weather as well. It was so cold today in Beverly Hills I saw some people had two sweaters tied around their necks. Brrrrr
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    Anyone know how to repair a UPS?

    I remember those Best ferroresonant POS things. We had 3 of them 10kw each. Horrible and most of the Engineers were convinced they created more problems than they solved. Best thing I ever did for that facility was shitcan them and put in an Eaton. But it was about $400K. Also not sure what you...
  30. NoloC

    Anyone know how to repair a UPS?

    Have you called Cyberpower? It has been a couple of years since I spoke to their tech support, but they are US based and very friendly. Did anyone mention the batteries?
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