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  1. geek7899

    "NO LINK" appears on monitor. No Live feed on Hik NVR + cam

    Hi all Just had the installer set everything up. I have five 2CD2335 IP cams and Hik 7616 NI E2/8P NVR. All ethernet cables have been tested as working OK before connecting the cams. The cams are from Aliexpress so cannot reset them. I am in Australia by the way. NVR is proper English version...
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    Where to use Dome vs Turret cams (LED reflection on Dome cams)

    Hi I am in a dilemna... I was completely sold on the Hik 2332 seeing so many members say good things about it. But then it got discontinued and replaced by 2335. Also I read about the LED reflection on dome at night which can cause light flooding / whiteness in image and you cant see anything...
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    Replacement for 2332 ?

    Damn ... more confusion ! :confused3::confused3: Thanks CamFan Could you tell which one would be closest to 2332 - feature and price wise ?
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    Replacement for 2332 ?

    Hello ppl, Was about to buy the 2332 when they were pulled off Aliexpress. Apparently they have a replacement. Which model replaces 2332 ? 3345 ? 2342 ? or another ? Thanks
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    2.8mm vs 4mm

    Is the 2032 mounted higher or is it a result of the 4mm lens that you can see the houses across the street, whereas in the 2.8mm you cant see the houses on other side of street ...
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    Suggest a CCTV setup - IP cams and NVR

    OK, missed out on ordering the above cams as they were pulled off by the sellers... Found these two new stores. Actually, the one selling NVR is pretty good. I'm sure it costs less here than what I saw previously on the two stores that were closed. Can I get you guys to give this shopping list...
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Has anyone got a catalogue ? I wouldn't mind getting a copy thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    HikVision DS-7608NI-E2/8P - some pics and first impressions

    Hi guys, Can anyone shed some light on these Hik PoE NVR prices from Aliexpress ? DS-7616NI-E2-8P for $338 (XinRay Opto-electronic Tech. CO.,LTD) DS-7616NI-E2-8P for $395 (E&M Security Centre) I have confirmed with the first store (XinRay Opto-electronic Tech. CO.,LTD) that theirs comes in...
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    Hikvision DS-7608N-E2/8P at Firmware 3.0.10

    Hi guys, Can anyone shed some light on these HIk PoE NVR prices from Aliexpress ? DS-7616NI-E2-8P for $338 (XinRay Opto-electronic Tech. CO.,LTD) DS-7616NI-E2-8P for $395 (E&M Security Centre) I have confirmed with the first store (XinRay Opto-electronic Tech. CO.,LTD) that theirs comes in...
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Hi milkisbad I'm In Australia and was previously looking at Aliexpress. But also saw the tens of "Help! I'm stuck with Chinese firmware" threads which put me off a little bit. Have you shipped to Australia before ? After 4-5 Hik PoE cameras and the newer 7608 NVR which can take 2 x 4TB disks...
  11. geek7899

    DS-2DE2202-DE3/W Night view question

    Plenty of videos on youtube. Try entering the model number and see if find anything...
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    HikVision DS-7608NI-E2/8P - some pics and first impressions

    Thanks Just so I understand you second statement fully is this how the PoE would plug in .... Cameras plug into PoE. PoE plugs into NVR and NVR plugs into router. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    HikVision DS-7608NI-E2/8P - some pics and first impressions

    Planning to buy 6 Hik IP cameras and was looking at getting the DS-7608NI-E2/8P, since this is a 8ch NVR . It also comes with "8 independent 100Mbps PoE Ethernet interfaces". Is this another way of saying, "It has the equivalent of a 8 port PoE switch" ?? Now, if I wanted the 16ch model, it...
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    Suggest a CCTV setup - IP cams and NVR

    OK ... I have prepared a wish list of the following cameras. May or may not go with the indoor camera. Undecided. But the others are pretty much decided. Please give it a once over .... Also, not decided yet on the software. Go with Hikvision NVR or third-party, most likely BI. Heard that...
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    Suggest a CCTV setup - IP cams and NVR

    Okay ... it will be connected to the internet because I will need it to be able to view via smart phone. The way I understand it so far is .... OPTION 1: You buy a NVR and connect it to a monitor. You can then see any live or recorded video ? Also, the NVR has capability to for you to view live...
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    Suggest a CCTV setup - IP cams and NVR

    hmm... I thought you could get English firmware and international version cams via Aliexpress .... ??
  17. geek7899

    Suggest a CCTV setup - IP cams and NVR

    Hi Del Boy Thanks for your input. Why do you say DS-2CD2232-i5 is not a bullet cam... it sure looks like one to me !
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    Suggest a CCTV setup - IP cams and NVR

    Anyone bought these cameras off ebay, rather than Aliexpress ? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hikvision-DS-2CD2332-I-POE-3MP-IP66-IR-EXIR-Turret-Outdoor-Network-Dome-Camera-/400814793174?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item5d526c61d6 Whats the benefit, if any, of going via Aliexpress as compared to...
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    Suggest a CCTV setup - IP cams and NVR

    Suggest a CCTV setup for my house below. Required IP cameras with motion detection and good night vision. Most cams are OK during day, but its at night when you can tell them apart.... Crude diagram :P Red dotted line is my actual land boundary. Black line is actual house sitting itself -...
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    All cameras have different characters

    Why is this not a sticky !!!!!!!
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    Help a beginner with newbie questions .....

    Hi fellows, I have a few newbie questions regarding IP cams, and specifically HikVision cams. Planning to put external cameras on my single storey house for monitoring and recording. I have been looking at Samsung but they were quite expensive. HikVision seems to be a very popular brand hence...