davejuk

In Samsung Smart Viewer 4.5, I get "A network error occurred" on tests, even though it correctly identifies the camera.

I have run the "IP Installer v2.0.1.2" utility that came on one of the little CDs with the camera... It detects the camera and displays the correct IP and URL. When I double click it, it opens the correct web address but (as above) this doesn't work. If I try and change any of the settings then it says invalid password

The ONVIF utility is not showing anything either; I get the no endpoint listening error. I have climbed up and pressed the reset button (held for 10 seconds) but it's still the same. How do I know that the reset was successful? The manual says "Press and hold it for about 5 seconds to turn off the system indicator and restart the system" but I don't see any light that could be a "system indicator". I only see the LEDs on the Ethernet port.

Thanks for the reply. The camera is connected to a switch which is in turn connected to a router running a DHCP server, so it should be assigned an IP address. I have an address reserved on the router. As I said, I can ping it but I can't connect to the web interface. I guess my only option is a hard reset?

I attempted to update the firmware on one of my Samsung SNV-7080R cameras but the update failed and now I can't connect to the web interface and there is no video stream coming from the camera. It powers up, the data light flickers intermittently on the switch and it responds to pings so it is not completely dead! It is mounted rather high up on the outside of the property so I was wondering if there was anything I could try before I get a ladder and climb up to press the hard reset button? (I assume there is one?) Thanks. Dave.

Dave J, UK I'm in the UK Thanks for the link.

That's brilliant, the ACM-1511 looks like it's exactly what I'm looking for. The cheapest I can find it is $465.94 USD at Shark Systems. If I was to buy this camera, which of the resolutions would be best for identifying the culprit? 1280x1024 @ 8fps 1280x720 @ 10fps 640x480 @ 30fps I would guess 1280x720 @ 10fps?

OK, thanks. I didn't realise they got quite that expensive though! I had more like £200 GBP in mind, so around $300 USD. I can't see that model available in the UK either, so the import duty will make it even more expensive. I guess the question then become, what's the best price:performance model available in the UK? Also, can those dome-type housings be mounted vertically on a wall or must they be mounted on horizontally? Thanks.

Hi I hope you guys can help me. Some toe rag keeps keying my car on my drive and on the road outside the house. In broad daylight and in the middle of the night. I need a high-res camera for use outdoors with excellent picture quality in all light conditions. A single camera can easily cover the drive way and pavement directly outside the house. I'd rather something that's difficult to spot - it's got beyond prevention, I just want to catch them doing it. If money was no object, what would I buy? I'm not exactly a CCTV enthusiast so I'll need all the supporting kit too. I have a PC that runs continuously; should I just stick a DVR card in that, or is there a good reason to use a dedicated PVR instead? Any help and suggestions are greatly appreciated. I'm in the UK if that makes any difference.