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Prepare yourself for a book but hoping someone can help me. I stumbled into a client with 4 SNV-7080R's and 7 SNO-7080R's. Having no experience with them or the custom built PC running iPolis software, but decent network knowledge I was able to get them all online locally no prb. Using iPolis mobile on Android or iPhone LOCALLY all cams come right up, no prbs. I port forwarded 4520-4530 (4520, 4521, 4522...etc...for each cam IP) and 80 to cover the 11 cams, offsite ALL SNO's show up fine but the 3 of the 4 SNV's won't. Actually Samsung TS was stumped I could get all the SNO's to show up offsite with all of their HTTP ports assigned 80. Here is the config I have all of them, see pic as well: HTTP 80 Device Port 45xx RTSP port 554 Web Streaming port 45xx Silverlight policy 943 Again I have all the cams setup just like this, can look at all the SNOs them offsite right now as we speak but not the 3 SNVs.....how in the world is the ONE SNV showing up? The pic shows the 1st cam config is shown in my pic, I have ALL the cams setup just like this except the DP and WSP are one number off of course. Have tried all the firmware upgrades...etc...all that stuff, Samsung helping....Samsung swears I need to do each cam different ports..etc... (like 4520, 554, 80 then 4521, 555, 81...so on) Hoping someone can help...I can even give a static to router or camera login...etc....temp pw...etc...please help thx Scott

Also wanna make it very clear this a PC running Win7 Pro running Samsung Software, NOT a stand alone DVR...still hoping you have some more input. Right now I am trying this: cam1 http: 1024 dev: 4520 cam2 http: 1025 dev: 4521 UPDATE: Listen ALL the SNO-7080 work, the SNV do NOT....Samsung swears that is not an issue....just connecting the dots....ugh what a pain

so do all cams get a different port (ie: 4520, 4521, 4522...etc..) What are the crucial router ports to keep open....maybe I wasn't clear, I can access one even SEVERAL cams just fine, the SNV's wont come up though....only difference on the SNO's is 4520, 4521, 4522...etc...thx

So glad I ran into this forum about cams. Prepare yourself for a book but hoping someone can help me. I stumbled into a client with 4 SNV-7080R's and 7 SNO-7080R's. Having no experience with them or the custom built PC running iPolis software, but decent network knowledge I was able to get them all online locally no prb. Using iPolis mobile on Android or iPhone LOCALLY all cams come right up, no prbs. I port forwarded 4520-4530 (4520, 4521, 4522...etc...for each cam IP) and 80 to cover the 11 cams, offsite ALL SNO's show up fine but the 3 of the 4 SNV's won't. Actually Samsung TS was stumped I could get all the SNO's to show up offsite with all of their HTTP ports assigned 80. Here is the config I have all of them, see pic as well: HTTP 80 Device Port 45xx RTSP port 554 Web Streaming port 45xx Silverlight policy 943 Again I have all the cams setup just like this, can look at all the SNOs them offsite right now as we speak but not the 3 SNVs.....how in the world is the ONE SNV showing up? The pic shows the 1st cam config is shown in my pic, I have ALL the cams setup just like this except the DP and WSP are one number off of course. Have tried all the firmware upgrades...etc...all that stuff, Samsung helping....Samsung swears I need to do each cam different ports..etc... (like 4520, 554, 80 then 4521, 555, 81...so on) Hoping someone can help...I can even give a static to router or camera login...etc....temp pw...etc...please help thx Scott

THANK YOU for this info....will be happy to share this info with him...Scott " title="Applause" />

So I have a client building a house, I have prewired it for these SNV-7080R cams, homeran ALL cam locations with CAT6, only about 4 cams so far, longest run is maybe 150ft? -they are a security company of some sort and install them (for some reason they are having me wire/install -I am NOT complaining). I was talking to his son on the phone, he claims to know alot about installing these cameras, and he is telling me u CANNOT homerun these cams but but have to daisy chain them in a big loop back to the switch??? That sounds ridiculous but just curious if anyone had an opinion on this...my first impression looking @ the specs of the camera was homerun and will be punched down to a big POE switch OR even a POE injector on each.....whatever the case, home running them did NOT seem like a big deal and isn't it typically the best thing to do...he said there are "distance issues" on them for the voltage drop...would love any thoughts asap...meeting this guy in the AM thx Scott

Just picked up one of these used. Works great but cannot access via network. Any help out there? Shows up on Network but gets no where, port forwarded all that jazz thx Scott

Acquiring some coax lightning protection adapters that go inline with the coax....was assuming placing these close as possible just before the actual cameras? OR closer to the DVR? again seems like better near the camera thx Scott

YES! that is the DVR.....I don't have a huge issue use the Network Client, just a matter of finding the software for it. thx Scott

thx! will try this....if anyone knows of solid "Network Client" download links, please let me know. BTW, WHY does their dumb manual say it can be accessed via IE if you can't? Funny thing is I installed about 4 of these back in like 2005 and was able to access via IE....weird...thx

yea, I meant I just picked it up as in barely used, been sitting on shelf for a long time I guess. Anyway, most DVR's I have installed (I'm a tech - but installing this in my house) u just go to the IP address the DVR is assigned by the router and all is cool. I actually think the Client software that came with it would prb work great but the CD will not load it. BUT ALSO even better would be to just access it via IE. at the very least can u link me to any DVR client software that may work with this DVR? thx Scott

Bought 2 pretty nice long range IR Varifocal cams from supercircuits, installed early 2008 and they are now basically black and white, ALL the color is gone from them. They HAVE been in the sun all day. Is this TYPICAL of cams out in the sun all day? Do I have a complaint here? I mean it just seems like they went quick. Pic is still excellent, just no color, color has gradually faded away, not all @ once. thx Scott

Is it worth even trying to replace it? What is that or just replace the cam? thx Scott

Well I don't think they carry the model anymore but it looks alot like this one: http://####### tell me what u think AND BETTER YET, if China is so bad, where should I buy from.....its pretty hard to find any camera NOT from China BUT u would know better than me......thx Scott

Hey guys, just found this forum and signed up. I installed 3 indoor cams and 3 outdoor cams to a pole barn type work shop (landscaping biz). The outside cams are mounted directly to the sheet metal siding. All lines go up into attic and then down in a far corner where they get adapted to CAT5 baluns (siamese RG59 from camera's to interconnect box on corner wall. In that box again, I convert from RG59 to balun to burial grade CAT5 that goes straight down into the ground about 5ft, then travels about 350ft to a DVR inside his house up on the hill. No breaks of course, straight through from workshop to house. When I hooked up the other weekend, all was fine. BIG wicked storm came through and took all the cams down. NOW, I have the cam power supply plugged into a battery backup/surge protector, that is the ONLY protection I have on the cams. I have installed MANY cams outside, never had a prb with lightning knocking them out BUT ALSO, I have NEVER ran 4 lines of CAT5 in the ground to another location AND never attached a cam to a metal building (always been wood or something). Looking back I am assuming I should have thought about this. The power supply is FINE, still kicking out 12V to all the cams, just no pic there (tried resetting....etc...all cams....nothing) I am ALSO assuming that someone is going to say "YEA, your cams are TOAST" So the PS and DVR never touched BUT the cams appear to be dead. I am reading alot of stuff on the web stating things like "if u are going to BURY cable, GROUND IT!!!" -this REALLY stinks as I never even thought about it. SO opinions out there, please answer the following: - ARE the cams probably dead? They are ALL 12V DC - He has already stated he is not paying for anything AND does not want to turn in on his insurance (says they will hike his rates -truth to that?) - WHAT can I do to make sure this doesn't happen again if I replace all of them? CAN I GUARANTEE they wont get fried again if that is what happened - The cams are NOT that old....do I have any options (should I try) to talk with place I got them? What about MY insurance? Pretty stressed out about this Would appreciate any advice. I found THIS, would it HELP or for sure protect the cams? http://www.geminicomputersinc.com/dtk-4vp.html thx Scott

Ilkie, While all what u have said is TRUE just want to make clear that I have done quite a few ext cam sys, NEVER had a prb with lightning, and ALWAYS have used a surge protector. Since I never had issues, I figured I was doing as much as I can. I have certainly never slapped a DVR in and plugged a cam into the wall and left a bill. anyway, live and learn Scott

WELL SAID.....and while it does not help my prb (lol) it's really what I was thinking.....I have installed alarm systems for many years and have told customers many times over and over: "lightning is going to do what it wants period." The part that is totally killing my customer is this: I JUST installed them about 2 weeks ago....we had a BAD storm with lightning o-plenty that night....I mean seriously, I think if it was just a YEAR later, he would be more reasonable about it....he just can't get over the fact that they were JUST installed....I have to agree but it "is what it is" AND that I charged about $2500 does not help, but hey thats what I charged....had about $1000 in cams, PS and cabling I would say if that. thx again Scott

WELL, unfortunately it looks like my cams are all dead because I have done all the things mentioned by u guys already. With regards to the last post, I DID have a small TV monitor (used it @ initial install) and hooked a camera directly to it -nothing. Verified 12V DC to that cam. SO I am mega bummed. I guess I pretty much knew the bad news, MY BIG QUESTION IS THIS: HOW do I prevent this in the future? It appears the overload went through the COAX lines and NOT the 12V DC lines, does that make sense? If that is the case, I don't understand it. I had the cam PS plugged into a surge/batt bu thinking that would do it. How much could have the LONG balun run to the house played in this? Just to re-iterate: ALL 6 of these cams are ALL powered onsite @ the barn, all ran with RG59 siamese....the power goes to a 12V DC PS box (plugged into a backup/surge protector) and all the RG59 runs go into a box, go into 6 baluns that are going into 2 CAT5 burial grade cable that goes about 350ft to his house. THERE they are terminated to 6 more baluns that connect directly to the DVR. I seen alot of posts online about "if burying cctv cable, be sure to ground the cable!" -well, talk about hind sight 20/20.....ugh just wanted thoughts on that mainly, I HAVE to get this guy back up....is it even worth trying to talk to the cctv co that sold me the cams to get replacements? thx Scott

Wish it was that easy. I actually already checked 12V @ atleast 2 of the cams. I have the power supply THERE ONSITE in the workshop (so longest 12V run is like 100ft tops) BUT the actual video is being sent through the CAT5 to his house. I had a cam right next to me plugged in, verified 12V and nothing, so it appears they are ALL getting 12V. I just can't believe it did not toast the PS BUT the PS is 120VAC in and 12DC out Scott