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  1. Clark Griswald

    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2 - Dual Lens 180 Degree Full Color 4K (8MP Stitched) Camera

    "ass crack high"? Terrorized by roaming plumbers :) I followed your T180 saga, which was one of the reasons I bought two for our home, so thank you.
  2. Clark Griswald

    Color4K-T and (T180) Wall Bracket

    It's Andy's ad/web that state PFB203w, I foolishly listened to "The Internet". Funny how amazon really pushed the 205 which is $30, instead of the $20 203. Clerical mistake I'm sure.
  3. Clark Griswald

    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    I need to buy three PFB203W mounts for my new Color4K-T and two Color4K-T180s. How many tickets will I get for the mounts? :lmao:
  4. Clark Griswald

    Color4K-T and (T180) Wall Bracket

    I understand that 203 is recommended, yet amazon has the PFB205 listed as bought together, weird.
  5. Clark Griswald

    Color4K-T and (T180) Wall Bracket

    Is the PFB203 wall bracket the recommended mount? Attempting to have a clean look on the exterior of the house. I understand that the hole pattern appears different between brackets, but found three separate brackets listed for the cameras -PFB203 -PFB204 -PFB205W-E
  6. Clark Griswald

    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    Thank You, Andy! My experiences regarding purchases from Andy's Fall Sale have all been great. I purchased directly from his web store. The cameras were at my door in less than 36hrs! Now my wife is asking why I had them shipped so fast, and am I installing them today? @AzN_NiNjA01 You said you...
  7. Clark Griswald

    Viewing Camera outside of my network without portforwarding.

    I use the VPN on my router to access my LAN. I setup OpenVPN and WireGuard for redundancy. The RPi using PiVPN (OpenVPN) is used as a backup/another access to LAN. I do not use a vpn on my nas. I plan on storing video on camera AND with surveillance station. The moment you get your vpn setup...
  8. Clark Griswald

    Viewing Camera outside of my network without portforwarding.

    @Onlooker777 IMHO the use of all the Norton products could/should be reduced significantly! I use OpenVPN and Wireguard on a Pi4 and on my router without any problems. After reading this thread, my question is " why haven't you tried Synology's VPN"? Edit Synology has OpenVPN in DSM 7, and I was...
  9. Clark Griswald

    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    Just placed my order for two cameras (Color4K-T and another Color4K-T180). Thanks Andy!
  10. Clark Griswald

    Can a cam be mounted directly Above or Below a Light source ?

    Please let us know where you "returned" your cam, so we don't buy any of their "refurb stock" ;) Just got my Andy refurb 4K-T180, and looks Brand New!
  11. Clark Griswald

    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    Hey Hey Hey, No Line Cuts!
  12. Clark Griswald

    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    After reading this guy's post, I'm a little concerned Andy will run out of the specific cameras I wanting ;) I require the best discount of Andy's "First #__ " price, due to my life long battle with "frugality" Any idea what time the Big Sale Commences?
  13. Clark Griswald

    Important! EmpireTech Official Website Active

    I placed two cameras into my cart "for later", yet when I checked my cart it was empty. Is it some ridiculous cookie setting in my browser, or does the web page not allow saving of your cart?
  14. Clark Griswald

    Unable to add IPC-T5442 to Synology Surveillance Station

    Obviously late to the party, yet I had zero issues seeing-and-adding my IPC-HDW5231R-ZE to Synology Surveillance Station (current).
  15. Clark Griswald

    Worlds First Review - Dahua DH-IPC-HDW5849H-ASE-LED / IPC-Color4K-T - 2.8mm Turret

    @bigredfish Thank You for the videos contrasting the 4K-T, 5442, 5542H-ZHE. Putting a camera at the front door and the 4K-T and 5442 (both 3.6mm) are my current choices. I had been favoring the 4K-T , yet the audio points to a big difference between the two camera. I'm sure that "tweaking" can...
  16. Clark Griswald

    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    Bought two tickets, and waiting for the Autumn Sale to begin! edit: My refurb arrives on Friday, and after purchase it was immediately listed as sold out (at the time).
  17. Clark Griswald

    Q: IPC-Color4K-T180 AI Features

    Thank You. Doing what I can to be prepared for testing and Andy's sale next week! The ePTZ functions were exactly the reason I was questioning, Thank You!
  18. Clark Griswald

    Q: IPC-Color4K-T180 AI Features

    Awaiting my shipment from Andy, and curious if an SD card is recommended or required for the advanced features to work properly?
  19. Clark Griswald

    EmpireTech 2023 Autumn Sales Sep.20th-30th

    Stay Safe!
  20. Clark Griswald

    Important! EmpireTech Official Website Active

    Placed an order for one of Andy's refurbished cameras at 19:00 (PST), and every aspect of the purchase was smooth. Quickly received an email stating the item was being prepared for shipment. Less than 12hrs later, and the item is already at the shipping hub being processed. Now I am waiting for...
  21. Clark Griswald

    FYI: for those with home sprinklers, Costco has Rachio3 12 zone on sale for $149

    Orbit 6-Zone App offers all the info you can use, after entering standard yard information (slope, grass/plant types, etc). Purchased this in 2019 for $85. My city offers rebates for conservation devices, and I was reimbursed full purchase price.
  22. Clark Griswald

    Review-OEM IPC-T3241-ZAS 2mp AI Lite series Varifocal

    Today I learned something new. If PAL/NTSC aren't an issue then is it as simple as a fw flash or ssh command?
  23. Clark Griswald

    Review-OEM IPC-T3241-ZAS 2mp AI Lite series Varifocal

    You sir are correct ;). Although, I wanted to purchase from Andy's Amazon shop. I also noticed that the "Black Friday" link has PAL cameras and not NTSC.
  24. Clark Griswald

    Review-OEM IPC-T3241-ZAS 2mp AI Lite series Varifocal

    Thank You for the review! At this price point I will look at these, instead of the more expensive IPC-HDW5231R-ZE. Unfortunately Andy hasn't posted any stock to Amazon so I will wait. Edit Andy explained in another thread that the delay in restocking is due to holidays just ended, yet...
  25. Clark Griswald

    HDW5x31R-ZE Replacements

    I have yet to fully test my newly acquired IPC-HDW5231R-ZE, but was pleased The Wife gave approval for use as a front door camera. I like the upgraded specs of this camera (3241T) in comparison to my (5231R). The smaller size will be an asset as a front door camera. Post at your leisure, and...
  26. Clark Griswald

    POE Switch

    My poe+ switch and IPC-HDW5231R-ZE arrived today. Now I just need the energy to test my desired camera locations.
  27. Clark Griswald

    POE Switch

    As an update I purchased this switch, which will be delivered tomorrow: GS728TPP
  28. Clark Griswald

    POE Switch

    My current router allows the setup/management of vlans,etc. I was looking at: Amazon.com: Zyxel 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet High Powered PoE+ 130W NebulaFlex Smart Managed Switch | 2X RJ-45/SFP Ports | 802.3at 802.3af | Metal | Limited Lifetime [GS1920-8HPv2]: Computers & Accessories Edit: Upon...
  29. Clark Griswald

    POE Switch

    As I narrow my poe+ switch choices, I have a question. I noticed that Looney2ns referenced an unmanaged switch (i.e which could be controlled via router), yet I thought a managed switch could provide more control? As a credit to unmanaged switches, they are clearly plug and forget (in my...
  30. Clark Griswald

    IPCT Easily upload / share pictures to the forum

    @looney2ns You look like me, after a vacation at the beach.
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