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Everything on the site is 1000 - that normal? Or they just put that there to get "you through the door" ?

Usually grab it at TigerDirect

No idea your location, but looking online for cctv capture cards should bring back a few results. What are the specs of your 2nd computer that will be used for this?

Do you have access to the attic? Go up there and take some pictures. Do you have access to the vents? Open them up and see if you see the camera. Please remember the tin-foil hat when you are doing either of these - cameras can't see people wearing them.

In your second picture - just to the "south" of the sister board there is a RESET SW1. Can you take a closer picture of that location?

Hello, I am of the type that I try to find free instead of pay services. One item that I am looking into is DDNS. From what I read on this forum, http://dyn.com/dns/ used to free but is now a pay service. I use Dropbox on all the PCs that I use and was wondering if anyone can see an issue with using the external IP of where the DVR is opposed to using a ddns? I would run a script on the DVR network that queries what the external IP address is. Then save the IP as a file in Dropbox which would update me as to the external IP of my home network (I also have Dropbox on my mobile so no issues there either). Sounds to me like this is a simple, homebrew DDNS. What are your thoughts? Regards, I See You

Thank you for this. It really helps to know what others are using. Free isn't always better, but I am a programmer and the 6 lines it took to write the script was far simpler than any form to fill out to get free (or paid) service. Thank you all so much!

At home I have a dynamic ip from my ISP. My firewall is set correctly to ensure baddies stay out! I was just thinking about ways to do the ddns on my own, without the need of a client installed on a PC.

Shockwave's video only go so far to the right .. I wonder what is just "beyond" the fov .. oh wait, must be the spike strip he mentioned.

Yes, "who knows" , but I know I won't be driving in front of shockwave's place, with the PTZ and the 12am nails he puts on the road, "just to see what the camera picks up". HAHHAHAHAHAHA

Totally off topic - but I got my CNB's last week. Put them on a test bench - damn they are sweet! Now I have only ever handled a bullet type camera that felt and probably was plastic. I am sure I could shoot a bullet (pun intended) at the CNB and not break anything. They are tough! Also, the VPS and baluns made hook up easy! Now just to play around with the DVR and motion recording. Thanks for all your help!

Not saying it "can't" be done. Probably not the safest idea.

Front seats look like bucket seats ... how did they get 6 people in there????

Thank you so much! I will be using Cat5 for the install - but with a solid copper core. Just using the cheap stranded for testing for now.

Just wanted to ask the pros - is there an issue with using stranded Cat5e just for testing purposes? Runs would probably be no longer than 25 ft? Planning on just setting up a test bench to play with my new toys. DVR - patch BNC cables - VPS - Cat5e - balun - cams Thanks in advance.

PM me what equipment you are looking at. I just ordered and should have it all on a test bench next week. Installing though - I am not a pro, just a hobbyist.

Thank you sir.

Soundy, can you take a snapshot of the inputs on this? Looking online and I cannot find the freakin' manual! Thanks,

Not sure how the DVR pages are setup but you may want to try an Active Desktop Gadget: http://www.door2windows.com/display-any-website-on-your-windows-7vista-desktop/

ConnectWise is feature rich and customizable. I'm currently helping someone writing some custom reports for them.

I too am following Soundy's advice and went with a VPS/balun solution. I made my first purchase (VPS, baluns and patch cables) and plan on ordering the cameras and DVR in about 2 weeks. I plan to put some cams on a test bench so I can let you know how easy this setup will be when the time comes. Soundy links to Eastern but you cannot purchase from them - PM and will let you know where I got mine from. Cheers,

Joined the forum a little while ago, but came looking for answers to questions that I had and hopefully to give my two cents when I can. I am on my way to my first install, and once I have gotten all the products - I will put up a blog to show what I have done! Thanks to all that have helped answer my questions.

Soundy - the OP states this: i forgot to mention i plug the cameras into the dvr using the 165ft and it was color and the pictures was crisp camera is 650tvl.. but when i add an adapter and connect the power ends it gives me black and white... Which I read as I have connected the camera close using only the 165ft cable. But once I add the adapter and more cable it goes b/w Just my two cents

Nice POLE!

I am new to the forum but have been reading up a lot! For your email question - you would need to see how the DVR sends out the email. Did you use your Virgin email settings in the configuration in the DVR? Some ISP's only allow Email clients to connect to their servers to send out mail. I am not sure how a DVR sends out mail. Others may want to know more information - like what DVR and such - so you may want to put that infomraton in as well.