mstoetz1

Bingo.. thank you!

I have a Hikvision NVR (7716NI-SP/16) and am unable to download recorded video from it. I have paths set for the videos, and select which one I want to download, but the videos never appear to be downloaded where I have the path set. Paths: Downloading file: I created a user "hikvision" and created a path under that user in c:\Users\hikvision\USSCWeb I've tried setting different paths all over, download says done.. and still no luck. I've searched for the file names.. no results. This is driving me nuts.. any ideas?

I won't address specific comments, but I will say my experiences with an DAHUA NVR5416-16P, is: 1) I was able to hardcoat IP's in both hikvision and Dahua cameras and connect them to the DAHUA NVR, also using a separate POE switch (not plugging them into the NVR POE). 2) With regards to the security vulnerabilities, I personally would never allow inbound traffic to mine (or any NVR for that matter) from the internet without specific firewall rules as to source IP (ie: only allow work IP's). I let my cameras email me if they detect motion etc, since this is outbound, its fine. I don't allow any incoming connections period to my internal network. 3) I've had no issues with snapshots with my NVR and mixture of DAHUA and Hikvision cameras. 4) No matter what you have, they all will have security vulnerabilities. All "internet of things" will probably have them too... but all the more important they can be updated with firmware when available (which is one reason why I would not purchase from china unless you want your english firmware to change to chinese or something weird. As you said, I think we need to take past reviews with a grain of salt. just my 2 cents.

Ok, after the last fiasco.. this item is only for local sale in the BC Lower Mainland. Thanks

I ended up getting more hikvision cameras than Dahua.. and purchased a Hikvision NVR. Therefore, I am selling my DAHUA NVR5416-16P NVR (USA version purchased from USA Authorized Dealer - HD Security Store.com). Still have box, and all accessories. (and comes with new firmware). This DAHUA NVR was purchased within the year so is fairly new. I'm in the BC lower mainland if anyone is interested. Please let me know.. thanks!

A word to those who decide to purchase via the classified ads on this forum: First of all thank you to the owners of the forum for allowing this free service for private sales... For buyers: 1) Do Your research before agreeing and finalizing a sale, and having the seller go to the work of paying for shipping (and print the label), box the stuff up, take pictures and send them to you. 2) There is a cost to using services like paypal to pay for things... so some things can't be reversed without some fees being paid to them. 3) I am sure that most if not all private sellers on here are honest people and want you to be happy with your purchase, but private sellers aren't stores... so don't expect us to have a return/refund policy like Walmart. As one of those sellers with honest and good intentions, please don't waste my time unless you're serious and willing to follow through on an mutual agreement. (I apologize to the moderators if this isn't an appropriate post. I am a bit irked this morning with a recent experience).

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I don't know your NVR, but if it is like the other two hikvision NVR's I've done, you should be able to. I've used two POE switches to power hikvision/Dahua megapixel cameras: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SF1008P-100Mbps-8-Port-802-3af/dp/B003CFATT2 http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-JGS524PE-24-Port-JGS524PE-100NAS/dp/B00GG1ADLS There are threads on here about POE switches.. my only concern, would be that the POE ports have enough power for the cameras and I'm not sure all work for this use (others may know). Also, there are threads here that discuss configuring the hikvisions to work off a network switch.

This is why I personally would rather use a POE switch, and not bother with the integrated POE on the NVR. We've done this recently on a DS-7604NI-SE/P and an DS-7716NI-SP/16. Seems to work ok.

Oh, I actually use a POE switch for these, so they have a gateway to the internet as well as adding them to the NVR.

I have the motion detection and email working but just from the cameras (DS-2CD2532F-IWS) themselves.. which works well for me. I used "advanced configuration/Basic Event/motion detection", select the area you want to monitor, click "send email". Also on the "advanced configuration/Network/email(tab), I selected "attached image"

btw... I paid $600 USD from the HD Security Store (hdsecuritystore.com) in NY less than a year ago, and need to get $400 CDN for it (about $300 USD) Data Sheet: http://www.dahuasecurity.com/download/20151023guvjuy.pdf

btw.. I would make sure you don't have too old of firmware for the HDB3200 camera. Mine are US models, and are using this firmware: General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_N_V2.420.0000.0.R.20140414.bin Software Version2.420.0000.0.R, build : 2014-04-14 WEB Version3.2.1.183358 ONVIF Version2.4.1

I have the same model NVR and run some DAHUA cameras: You do need to assign a static IP to the camera, after that plug it back into the NVR and add the IP manually to the NVR. Steps: 1. Plug the camera to you router/switch (not into the back of the NVR). Also you need to power the camera. (if it is not a poe switch) 2. Run a computer/laptop on the same network. 3. Download this configuration tool and run it. You'll see the camera's IP showing up there. 4. Double click the IP and modify it to: 192.168.254.100, default gateway: 192.168.254.1 5. Plug the camera to the NVR. 6. Add the camera's IP manually with these settings: Protocol: ONVIF Address: 192.168.254.100 Username: admin Password: admin You need to do this for all the cameras that are a different brand from the NVR (Hikvision).

Love the clarity on the 4K cameras.. too bad they are so expensive compared to 1080p.. the pinhole is good too.

A friend just purchased a Hikvision NVR (DS-7608NI-SE/P 8 ) and wanted to connect cameras to it via its LAN network rather than run all 8 cameras through the walls (and 8 cables) and connect to its 8 POE ports on the back. It was easier to put a separate POE switch in the garage and run all cameras to the switch out there and just one one cable back to the NVR inside the house. However, this model appears to lock the use of 8 cameras only to its POE ports and not let you use the LAN. Please let me know how can get the NVR to find and use the cameras on the LAN instead of just the internal POE ports? Thank you!

Hi, yes we did. The suggestions were correct. We just had to enter the camera IP's manually. I really like the Hikvision NVR.. and at some point would like to trade my Dahua in for a Hikvision.

I love the autotracking... what are those animals? foxes? or coyotes?

I wish I had known this prior to spending about $1500 on Dahua cameras. I'm turfing my new 16ch Dahua NVR5416-16P NVR as well since I've decided to go all Hikvision.

Comparison between two similar cameras, one Hikvision, and one Dahua. Models: Hikvision: DS-2CD2332-I DAHUA HDW4300C I'm really disappointed in DAHUA in this test. The Hikvision is so much clearer at night.

Thank you everyone for your help and responses

Thanks for the reply.. we actually didn't want to view direct. It was because it was easier to run all the network cables to the garage for all cameras and just run one network cable to where the NVR is, in the livingroom of the house. I didn't want 8 cables running to the NVR just for esthetic reasons (since we ran the cable on the outside of the house) We have standalone POE switch in the garage.

This will only work on a PC running Chrome not a Mac, correct? I think you had to add exceptions in chrome to get it working on the PC (to run plugins).. or at least I had to. I haven't able to get it working on a mac with chrome, or any browser (unless you use parallels). But what does work not bad, is SmartPSS on the mac.. if you can manage it crashing when you "Quit SmartPSS". (I'm running the latest mac os). SmartPSS even will monitor both Hikvision and Dahua cameras... which surprised me. What I didn't expect when moving to this NVR (in my experiences), and IP cameras, is you need a beefy PC to watch the cameras. (even watching one camera directly (not using the nvr) on a core2duo uses most of the cpu). My new Macbook i7/16gb even gets slow sometimes with just 4 or 5 cameras on it. I think I need to add a new PC laptop to my IP camera upgrade with a cost of 1K to 2k. Anyways.. those are my experiences.

I'm in the process of moving from an analogue Q-SEE DVR (QT series) to a new DAHUA NVR5416-16P NVR IP system. I'm a bit disappointed in dealing with browser compatibility issues with the new Dahua. I can't seem to get it working at all on the MAC browsers (safari/chrome or firefox). For the last 3 or so years, I've been using Chrome seamlessly on my QSEE analogue system. With other experiences, has anyone noted if Hikvision is more browser friendly? I noticed that even on a PC with an i7 processor, premium video card, and 16GB memory can I get acceptable viewing of just 5 cameras. If I try this on my 2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo, the system just slows to a stall even just viewing one camera. Is this normal in viewing HD video that it load all resources down so hard to view even just a few channels?