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Hi, we have two zmodo DVRs (static IP) and one is linked via PowerLine (10/100) extenders so I expected it might be slow. But on testing, it is close to same speeds as the direct connected (Cat5e) DVR some ten feet from where I sit. All of the LAN is 10/100/1000, but the DVRs are 10/100. That common speed for bo5th is 0.6mps !! I hooked up a friend's Samsung DVR and it is a little better at 0.8mbps. That is crazy and obviously a function of the DVR firmware. I have tried three different LAN speed test software and all are within a few kbps of each other. So, is there something I can set within the DVR firmware to optimize network speeds? The speed is not a problem viewing the live video feed, but in playback, during the jump from one saved-file (every thirty minutes of recording) to the next, they are skipping over 10 to 15 seconds of data. This happens with the powerline and the Cat5e connections. Using NVMs5 viewing software. If there is better free software please let me know.

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Hello All, Just joined and I am thinking of putting in a camera at home to keep check of the dog when he is outside. He has seizures and can't get up afterwards, I have to go out an lift him to his feet and he is good for another week or so. I checked the Nell'ys Surplus link at the left of this page and a used zoom camera for $49, looks to fit my budget. Where do I start looking for a low-cost panning head. I don't think I will need tilt as I will mount the camera on a chimney where I can sweep the entire back yard. Thanks Brian

To be fair, did you check the current draw of the 500G drive compared to the 250G? You may have fried the voltage regulator if it could not supply the Amps demanded. Bigger drives need bigger motors to drive several platters and draw higher current. It may well have been a a fair warranty voiding.