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Hi, I typically install my own cameras (ACTi) at my local property, but we just bought a new property that we want to remotely view. At the local property, I have a pc connect to 3 monitors showing 16 ACTi cameras, nice and simple install. At this new property, we want to install another 10-16 cameras which shouldn't take much effort. However, I've never done a remote view set up. The remote property will have 100 Mb/s down and 20 Mb/s up with 5 static IPs. Need directions/guide to view cameras from a remote site. (PC must, Phone nice to have). We want to add a second PC and 2-3 monitors to view these new remote cameras at the local property. Is there a good guide that shows how best to do this? Would it use the same ACTi NVR software we are running now? If we wanted to also add a phone app view, what would the set up look like? One of the other partners has had luck using Dahua installed with by a professional installer, but I prefer to go with ACTI. I just need directions to do this. Can anyone help out? Thanks, ps. For remote viewing what do you prefer Dahua vs ACTi?

did you get this to work? I plan on doing a similar setup and wanted to make sure I dont waste my money. thanks

It finds the camera. Gives me the mac address and IP address but it isnt able to access it. Ok, I figured it out. It turns out that my MS firewall was blocking the AV Installer from getting access to the camera. Once the I added the program to the allow list it successfully accessed the camera. It also gave me a different IP address. Using this new/correct IP address I got CyeWeb cms to connect to the camera. Im now trying to figure out why LuxRiot cant connect to it or one of the other CMS/NVRs to connect. Other than the IP address am I missing something? Thanks.

It finds the camera. Gives me the mac address and IP address but it isnt able to access it. Is there an easy (idiot proof) nvr client that I can try? Thanks mate.

does the AV installer work with the AV 1300? Im not getting the camera to work with LUXRiot or even any other other nvr trial.

Hello, Im looking at purchasing an AVerMedia NV6480EXP and mixing my current analog cameras with new IP megapixel cameras that need to purchased also. Basically I need to know a few things: --is this the best system/card for the money to have both analog and IP cameras together? --Am i limited to 16 total cameras or 16 analog and 16 ip cameras? --Any thing else that I need to know about going this route? thanks in advance

hello, anyone have any demo sites of the acm4200 in action? For the price this might be a great camera. thanks in advance.

Are AMD chips still a no-no? kirit

Hello, my first post here, but i have been lurking for a while. I think i finally found the dvr for my motel: CPcam's CPD507 Im looking for the following in a security system: +capable of 9-14 cameras +Great recording quality in the office cam, rest can be ok quality +some internet capability, although not required +the dvr itself shouldnt cost more than $2k or so dollars, [although willing to spend more if the dvr is worth it.] Does anyone have any input to provide with this perticular dvr? Is there something better out there in my price range? Also, im not sure when companies release their new models, so if you think that waiting for the next years model might be worth it, please let me know. thanks in advance for your input, kirit ps Im only purchasing the dvr, i have an installer who will do the hooking up for me. He likes the gen4 (?) dvr's, but he is still new to the whole dvr thing.

Mind PM'ing the price on the 16 ch version? Thanks mate. kirit

Lol, Ive been wondering the same thing for a while too. Probably just enjoying playing with the new toy.

Cool, i didnt realize that. Thanks for the heads up. Will make my life alot easier. kirit ps have you ever used geo's dual view software?

thanks for the reply. Im still investigating the following products: -GV-1480 -GV-Hybrid -GV-DSP and products by video insight. kirit

there was talk of new hardware coming out, is it going to be released at the same time?? thanks mate kirit

Is that something that will be fixed in their drivers or by releasing new hardware? Im now at the point of tearing whats left of my hair. lol, cant decide whether to go with this dvr or go with a pc based system.

Wow, thanks for all the info everyone. I still havent made up my mind on what i should do. Go DVR or pc based. Lol, decisions, decisions. Anyone else want to throw out their recomendations given the posts made above requirements?

the dvr unit for around 2 or so thousand dollars. The cameras, wires, and installation cost will be separate from that amount. I dont need much encouragement to buy another computer. lol. i was under the impression that standalone dvrs were better than computer based add in card dvr system. Sorry noob here. What would you recommend? As listed above, i just want great recording quality (D1, if i have my terms correct), 1 audio channel for the office, and up to 16 camera capable. thanks mate for your responce. kirit