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Thanks guys - any thoughts on the QNAP vs NUUO and what a decent (eg: budget, but not too poor) starter camera might be? I guess the kicker on the bandwidth issue was it being a closed/internal network.

Hi everyone, New to the forums and greatly appreciate everything that's been documented here - an unbelievable resource. I'm curious as to everyone's opinion on the following scenario: We currently have a 4-Channel Analog GE DVR (Digia II) that desperately needs to be upgraded. Thus, we're thinking there are a few things to purchase: 1) NVR Unit (Probably 16 channel) - hoping for something at or around $1500. Not opposed to building something, so long as it has an appliance-like feel and can be operated/supported by someone other than myself. Open to used/gray market. 2) Adapters for analog camera to new IP network: Is there such thing as a generic adapter? 3) Additional (IP) cameras for the new network: Would love recommendations for indoor/outdoor dome (with or without PTZ). Hoping to spend around $300 for most, and < $500 for a PTZ. Open to used/gray market Being a condo community (and myself being the resident that happens to be a techie by day), we're pretty tight on money, but I'm hoping some elbow grease will make up the gap. Oh, and lastly, we will need to maintain an analog output if possible. We have the existing system setup to broadcast on Channel 2 in the building, and we'd really love to maintain that. Thanks in advance!

The setup should be a piece of cake... I'll just use the Axis 240Q to bridge/present the 3 analog cameras. As to bandwidth, we have a 24 port Cisco PoE switch that shouldn't even flinch with a handful of cameras on it... I'm still uncertain on what cameras to use... Also - has anyone ever purchased a Dahua NVR? I see their DVR's (relabeled and otherwise) everywhere, but no info on their NVR's... Thx!

PS: After spending some more time on the forums, I've got some additional thoughts. Between QNAP and Nuuo, any preferences for an NVR? I think both would fit the price range. Still unsure on the camera direction. And for Analog->IP conversion, would the AXIS 240Q do the trick? I presume it takes the 4 analog signals and broadcasts them on 4 separate IP's for the NVR to see? Thanks again!