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Good info, thanks

Thanks It was mainly done as a cost-effective measure, as all-GbE switches are still a bit spendy... or were when we started implementing this setup about four years ago; they're a lot cheaper now. I've posted this plenty of times... this is a basic layout of the network we use, tied into the customer's network so they have VPN access, and so the DVR and NAS have internet access to send alert emails: So your "surveillance" switch doesn't connect back to first switch or router via gigabit? 10/100 is ok?

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Great posts guys

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Good advice....thanks

Good point about compatibility list....if I do mp I don't think I'll go above 2mp..... Thx

Last question.... what is your opinion on this qvis hybrid model http://www.qvissecurity.com/files/c138c333-3c7d-4db9-86c5-9fb900c1204b/CYBORG%20HYBRID%20USA%20rack2.pdf

yes thanks....steering clear of that, i was more interested in the way it worked in general...thx

Any thoughts on this? http://www.cctvdiscover.com/network-cameras-megapixel-series-c1_2/channel-megapixel-linux-nvr-p6.html i'm assuming with a unit like that no external switch is needed, it's built into that nvr?

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yeah, kinda figured that but wanted to see your response...thanks

Thanks again

Rory, what do you think about this camera (megapixel)....and check the nvr link also..... thx http://www.avtech.com.tw/english/cctv_spec.aspx?ID=AVN362V

Awesome, thanks... So for # 2, im a bonehead, the answer was actually in # 1 For # 3, mega bits or mega bytes? Basically do i need a 10/100 network, or a gigabit network (10/100/1000)?

Thanks.... I get dealer price on that cam, but i guess i wont post here...i have called 2 or 3 times and always got someone on the phone...although they weren't much help...lol Also, you didnt say what cams you use...but 700 tvl is way over what can be displayed anyway, correct? 600 tvl or even 550 is sufficient for analog....? thx

Guys, GREAT,GREAT info...thank you...you've definitely just educated me on the items i was unclear about.... 1. So, as far as the networking...am i right to understand i can theoretically have many cams input to a switch and then 1 cat6 from switch to nvr is all it takes? 2. But on the rear panel of nvr, there has to be a finite # of inputs...what if i have more cams than that? 3. How do i really know, before setting up a system if my network is ok, for lets just say 10 cams for example..? 4. How is a separate network implemented, just by assigning different subnet, etc or do i need more hardware? 5. for remote viewing to nvr is it set up like a dvr with port forwarding and such, and do they support ddns service like dyn? 6. I need hdmi out for monitoring, do most nvr's have this or is it not a common feature? Guys again, great help, thanks oh, what do you think of avermedia cams and avtech cams... i see they each have 1 or 2 ip 1.3 mp d/n bullet cams....

thank you for that info.. just to be clear, i realize ip wont be cheaper than analog....just saying i would like not to go high end with my first system....my main reason for going ip is for the resolution.... Also, do i need a 'seperate network' for the ip system or just run it on same network available? And... i was looking at some cams and was looking at you tube demo of GeoVision GV-BL110D IR Bullet IP CAM and saw some nasty motion blur.....what do i need to look at in the specs that will tell me if a cam will or will not blur? And...is mpeg4 sufficient or stick with h264?

thanks rory... i only posted the amazon link because it had a lot of info.... I can actually buy direct from q-see as a dealer.....i never used one of those so i was looking for input.... i might buy 1 to check it out

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thanks, but i like the multi cam view...it's ridiculous that they have 2 apps but neither is good...maybe if they combine them they will get it right...i'm gonna have to stick with supercam...

ok it's official...the idmss app sucks. For now, I will be sticking with the tvt based dvr's and using the supercam app, which works much better... With idmss, I dont see why they cant make it so you dont have to open each camera individually for starters, and then if you change views or close the app you have to start over and do it again.... I wonder why an app that works for one dvr wont work with another....more specifically why won't the supercam app work with the qvis?

Lol... Sent u a pm....would love to check out the app...I'd also like to find out if there is a demo dvr I can log into via pc to check out the networking....might have to go read the manual...

thanks rory, just sent u a pm.... I'd like to add that I do like the tvt based dvr's i've been using a lot...very simple to network and to use....i'm interested in the qvis because of the good things I hear, but the main reason is because it seems their pro and pro lite dvr's are rack mountable where the tvt's are not....they could always be put on a rack shelf but that is an extra cost and doesn't look as nice...

Just a silly shot in the dark here, I have to try....does anyone have a working dvr they will give me the settings for so I can check it out.... It also seems silly to me that you have to manually open each camera in the idmss app..... but i'm willing to check it out, just haven't been able to do so....