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    change IP address and view video/image

    @fenderman, Thanks. I know that. Wifi is so that I can get email notifications, and view video from cellphone etc.
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    change IP address and view video/image

    Let me try this.
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    change IP address and view video/image

    I need wifi to be able to view remotely as the PC will be outside in the backyard 50ft away from the house.
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    change IP address and view video/image

    Okay, I am lost. If all devices are on 192.168.0.x and you are saying the PC and camera has to be on 192.168.1.x, how will I get wifi? My PC doesn't have a wireless network card. It only has one Ethernet port that I will connect to the switch. Can you point me to some reading where it explains...
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    change IP address and view video/image

    Also my modem in with the following ip 192.168.0.x format
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    change IP address and view video/image

    @fenderman, I would like to have the Almond in the switch so I can get internet as well. If so, don't I have to match the camera to the 192.168.0. x ip? If I match the PC to the camera then I won't get internet via the Almond. Yes?
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    change IP address and view video/image

    LOL! Sorry, I should have said the switch is between camera and PC.
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    change IP address and view video/image

    Hi, I have the following setup Almond (using as wifi extender)(192.168.0.x2) -> TP link switch -> PC (192.168.0.x1) ->Dahua(192.168.1.108) (also connected to TP switch). From my PC, I can get...
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    Dahua HDW5231R-ZE can't initialize

    Okay, after using the web interface, the config tool now sees the camera as being initialized.
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    Dahua HDW5231R-ZE can't initialize

    Per advise, I used the web interface. I will see how that goes. The I will do as @Guido87 and @Qtm suggested. But yes, the config tool that came with the camera sees the camera.
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    Dahua HDW5231R-ZE can't initialize

    Hi, The camera cannot initialize using their config tool. Please advise. thanks, Frank
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    diagrams of installation

    Hi, Does anyone know if there is a diagram of how things should be connected (ie PC to TP-link, TP-link to cameras). thanks, Frank
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    facial recognition @ 200ft

    I don't mind adding an external IR illuminator if it helps
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    facial recognition @ 200ft

    Hi, Any cameras out there that can recognize someone's face at 200ft, especially at night? thanks, Frank
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    IPC-HDW5231R-ZE vs IPC-HDW5231R-Z vs IPC-HDW2231R-ZS

    What are your thoughts on 4231 vs 5231?
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    Where to purchase cameras

    LOL! thanks @awsum140 /USER]. I would have thought it was implied since I posted in the "Dahua" forum. If I must be explicit, I am looking for Dahua cameras. I hope I can just buy from one source and not purchase this model from one place and another model from some other place. Thanks for...
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    Where to purchase cameras

    Hi, Where is the best place to purchase security cameras and price (ebay, aliexpress, amazon, or direct from vendor)? If I purchase from aliexpress or vendor, how long does it usually take to arrive to California? I see that amazon prices are higher. Although I like their return policy and...
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    external drive on Dell Opt. SFF, MFF, USFF

    You mentioned that someone did a write up on this. Can you send the link on how to do it? Thanks.
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    external drive on Dell Opt. SFF, MFF, USFF

    Based on availabity and price on Ebay, I may go that way. Also, since this is my first custom setup, I will go with the less costly Dell form factor. I do plan on setting up another system next month if this works. The second one will be a little more expensive, and many more cameras.
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    external drive on Dell Opt. SFF, MFF, USFF

    How long have you had your system with that configuration, external HD?
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    external drive on Dell Opt. SFF, MFF, USFF

    Hello, May I use an external WD drive for the above form factors? To my knowledge only DT and MT can have 2 internal HDD. thanks, Frank
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    IPC-HDW5231R-ZE vs IPC-HDW5231R-Z vs IPC-HDW2231R-ZS

    The camera above seem to have the same if not close specs? Is one better than the other base on spec and image/video quality? thanks, Frank
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    Blue Iris have IVS?

    Does BI have IVS or does the camera have to have IVS on it so that BI can use that feature?
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    dell optiplex have wifi?

    I plan to have the PC with BI in a shed about 50ft away from the house.
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    dell optiplex have wifi?

    So does the Dell Opt have a wireless network card onboard or not?
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    dell optiplex have wifi?

    Just to be clear, I plan having all cameras wired to PC. Only viewing the PC i would like to do on my cell or desktop inside my home.
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    dell optiplex have wifi?

    This will be a dedicated PC to BI
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    dell optiplex have wifi?

    Hi, So I plan on purchasing Dell Opt. Do Dell Opt typically have wireless network cards whether it is onboard or on PCI? I plan on having the system far in my back yard. I have access to electricity. So for me to view the PC outside, I would like to do it on my cellphone or via my desktop...
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    Review-Dahua Starlight IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 800 meter capable ePOE

    Are these cameras 940nm or 850nm? Thanks
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    Dedicated Dell Optiplex

    I plan on the one of the 2 largest form factor.