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    Which android app to use

    What's a good app that I could use with a my phone and be able to use the zoom feature. The model is ipc-hdbw5231r-z. I have tried a few and can view the camera but no zoom. Thanks
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Do these have a mic also? And how do you think it would be for under a eave? Thanks
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    Recommendtion on Dome Camera

    I will stay away from them and go with a turret.
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    Recommendtion on Dome Camera

    Thanks, I do want to get a few of those. I just like the low profile of the mini domes.
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    Recommendtion on Dome Camera

    Anybody have any thoughts, or should I stay away from domes?
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    Recommendtion on Dome Camera

    Hello, I am looking at getting another dome camera possibly. I currently have a DS-2CD2532F-IS and I like the small form factor of it as it seems to hide nicely under the soffit. The only issue I have is the nightime is not good at all, so I was wondering what would be like that camera maybe in...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    How can you know if it is stock or not, I can't seem to see find that.
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    Using Synology as a VPN server questions

    I am using openVPN Connect from android app store and I cant seem to see what options I could change. Its partly working because I can see my home internal network. Maybe I need to change something in the vpn server on my synology?
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    Using Synology as a VPN server questions

    Is there a way to check if all my traffic is going through my home network? As when i check my ip it shows same with or without vpn on?
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    Using Synology as a VPN server questions

    Thats what I thought, but when i do a check my ip stays the same with ot without vpn on. But I am able to access my local network with vpn so I know it works.
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    Using Synology as a VPN server questions

    I have another question when i use the vpn on my phone with the openvpn app,does all the traffic from my phone go through my home network? Thanks
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    Using Synology as a VPN server questions

    Hi, Thanks for the help so far. I have 2 other questions. I am going to use my synology as the vpn server , is leaving the default port 1194 safe from being left open? Also is there a way to get the vpn client to only open when I want to access the cameras vs leaving it on all the time. I...
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    Using Synology as a VPN server questions

    Hi, I have a synology nas and was considering using that for a vpn server. Just wondering if that would be a good idea or would I be better of buying a router that can support VPN? Currently I am not using any vpn so I know I need to get something going, so I can view my cameras and access...
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    Question on making lan/cat lines

    I want to thank everyone for there help. It was very helpfull, I will buy some and try to make a few test cables. I will probably buy some prebuilt from monoprice. Now I need to decide which cameras to buy.
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    Question on making lan/cat lines

    Do you know I'f the monoprice cables are ok for outdoor use. There prices seem good. Thanks
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    Question on making lan/cat lines

    Thanks, this looks like a good one. I figured the cheap ones didnt work well or would not last.
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    Looking to build a IP based camera system for home.

    Great thread and good information I am looking into setting up a system also.
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    Question on making lan/cat lines

    Is there a easy way and a good tool to make my own cat lines to make the ends vs buying complete made ones. I want to run a few lines for some cameras that i will be buying. Thanks
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    Hello

    Hello everyone, looks like a cool forum . Glad to be here.
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