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    Swapped out two cameras, now getting several NO SIGNAL error messages

    Hi- I'm running into some issues with my BI setup after swapping out a few of my older cameras. I keep getting no signal errors on several cameras. The system was working fine before, so I'm assuming that the addition of the higher bitrate cameras is the issue. I'm looking for ways to resolve...
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    Upgrading from BI 4.8.6.3 on Win7 to BI 5.x on Win10

    Hi- I've got an old Win7 machine running BI 4.8.6.3. I'm working on configuring a new machine running Win10, and wanted to know if there is a recommended process on upgrading / transferring all of the camera settings from the older BI install to the new one. I'm hoping that I don't have to add...
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    Replace current PC with SFF PC

    Hi- The PC that I built back in 2011 (Win7/[email protected]/8 GB RAM) is giving me issues, so I'm looking to find a suitable replacement. I've noticed that a lot of folks are going to the SFF, specifically looking at older Dell machines. I found one on e-Bay that seems pretty reasonable, price...
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    Dead DS-2CD2132-I

    Hello- I've got a Hikvision DS-2CD2132-I that is no longer working. I was having trouble with the PC that I had running my security camera software (Blue Iris), so the system was down for a while. I had my POE switch providing power to all of the cams in the system for a while. I turned...
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    Security Cam PC dead...how to transfer BI settings

    Hello- Well...the subject line should say it all....the PC that I build back in 2013 gave up the ghost. I cannot get it to boot, despite various trouble shooting paths I've taken. I'm in the process of getting a new mother board and case to hopefully transplant the CPU, memory, and hard drives...
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    Keep the Pico or try something else

    Hello- Here is a setup that I had working for quite some time....that is until the wifi router I had decided to give up the ghost. Here's my setup: Main house running 9 Hikvision POE bullet cams Ubiquiti Networks PICOM2-HP PicoStation M2-HP Router (also provides wifi coverage to the other...