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    Dahua NVR password recovery or reset

    Is there any way to reset the password on the Dahua NVR? any reset button?
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    Upgrade or not to upgrade

    almost all my outdoor cameras are dome, I guess I will slowly moving away from them
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    Upgrade or not to upgrade

    I was looking at the dome version of that since it's my preferred flavor
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    Upgrade or not to upgrade

    Thank you
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    Polycarbonate/Acrylic dome replacement

    Thank you very much for your advise
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    DHI-NVR5232-16P-4KS2E will it take a 14TB drive?

    I believe it will, I have seen in the forums reports of drives up to 18TB
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    Upgrade or not to upgrade

    I have previously posted about dome replacement but it cost $25.00 my question is would you folks recommend upgrade my IPC-HDBW5231E-Z (I have 6 of them) at this point or not.
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    Polycarbonate/Acrylic dome replacement

    I have found on Aliexpress dome that fits 4.2" but to spend $25.00 on 8 years old cam that is little too much. As of restoration I could try on one spot on the dome to see if it is good approach I will need only 1 inch radius
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    Polycarbonate/Acrylic dome replacement

    Foggy and dull light is scattered
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    Polycarbonate/Acrylic dome replacement

    I am looking for replacement polycarbonate/Acrylic dome for my IPC-HDBW5231E-Z cameras did anyone find a source for this?
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    Dahua NVR recommendation - private use

    Don't skimp on AI, adds futures that your camera don't have, for example AcuPick, IVS, or Metadata
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    EmpireTech NVR / 5442 S3 Cams - Webplugin Not Functioning in Edge Browser

    Here are the full instruction how to: How to enable native Internet Explorer in Windows 10 and 11: Open Notepad: Copy then paste the single line of code below into Notepad: CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application").Visible=true Save as OpenIE.vbs Make sure the the file name ends in .vbs...
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    EmpireTech NVR / 5442 S3 Cams - Webplugin Not Functioning in Edge Browser

    I highly recommend this: CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application").Visible=true for GUI access, I am always using it when there is any issue with plugins
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    Video stream Bit Rate vs Image Bit Rate Reference Bit Rate and Custom Bit Rate

    NVR Bit rate for individual camera not allowing anything beyond reference Bit rate but records with higher Bit rate if set thru camera GUI. Dose it make a difference for NVR as in the section of BPS stream BPS will equal to camera Bitrate and image BPS equals to max of reference Bit rate
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    Video stream Bit Rate vs Image Bit Rate Reference Bit Rate and Custom Bit Rate

    I have noticed that my NVR will not allow change of Bit rate beyond reference bitrate of the camera however the camera Bit rate in custom setting allows higher then that (not all cameras but some). Dose the Bit rate beyond reference improves video quality when recording?
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    Using POE NVR without providing power

    Yes that is correct however Mode A (Data Pairs): The power is sent over the same pairs used for data, specifically pins 1, 2 and 3, 6. Mode B (Spare Pairs): The power uses the "spare" pairs, pins 4, 5 and 7, 8. 4-Pair Mode: Advanced PoE standards can use all four twisted pairs to...
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    Video stream Bit Rate vs Image Bit Rate Reference Bit Rate and Custom Bit Rate

    Can someone with extensive knowledge explain the importance of Video stream Bit Rate to Image Bit Rate and how this relays to Custom vs Reference Bit Rate
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    Using POE NVR without providing power

    If you want to do it then yes you can terminate only 4 wires for network to work
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    Dahuas lose custom bitrate upon reboot. Any work around?

    The NVR will not allow beyond Reference Bit Rate - I have tested on my NVR
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    Using POE NVR without providing power

    You don't need to do that drastic measures you can just add non POE switch in between NVR and camera Possible - yes, needed - no - look above ^^^^^^^ Yes you can, I am using one PFT1300 @EMPIRETECANDY sells them
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    DAHUA 16 CH POE NVR N54B3P

    I bought it in 2022 used it for 2-3 weeks and kept as backup since I live in Florida I will ship it free in USA
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    DHI-NVR5216-16P-I for sale

    200.00 free shipping in USA
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    PoE+ power issues on ~90m Cat6 run — need advice

    For CAT6 there is procedure for proper termination if 1Gb network is used but for 100Mb is not that important, but make sure you use CAT6 RJ45 plugs as the wire is thicker and standard CAT5 RJ45 may cut the wire off when terminating. Use network cable tester to make sure the connection is good...
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    Best NVR to use, open to all brands?

    I find Dahua very user friendly (when you learn the system) and their technology emphasize AI in multiple ways. I will highly recommend from Andy @EMPIRETECANDY store the newest AI NVR and cameras. Owning the business, futures and performance are very important for me to ensure that I don't...
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    Dahua NVR NEXT GUI

    Since I have 2 of them for sale I was thinking to play with one and explore new futures. But I guess no luck for me