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Yes, it will reflect back and blind the camera. One option would be turn off ir lighting on camera and mounting a separate ir light outside. Or possibly a seperate ir light inside shining out through the window would work.

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The 940nm light will reflect back too, you just won't see the red glow.

Would it be possible to disable IR totally on the camera and use an external IR light? Something like this one, so you can adjust the beam. http://www.ebay.com/itm/111722615701?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rmvSB=true

Download Firefox Extended Support Release in your language, this fixed it for me. https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/all/

Is the app IP Camera Viewer Pro by Robert Chou? It has an option for Panasonic BL series. I have BL c131 that works with pan and tilt. The pic you posted looks like the Axis option.

I use Blue Iris to run my cameras. I can use my browser on my LG smart tv to view the cameras without any other hardware.

Your Chinese cameras might not work with that NVR. Usually firmware upgrades can be a good thing,adding features/security, not so with Hikvision. Google a search term like Hikvision firmware problems.

Hop in the wayback machine Mr Peabody! Kiko, last post on this thread was over 4 years ago.

A turret is less likely to have spider/bug problems. it gets annoying going out almost every night with a long handled brush to wipe spider webs away. You can get a camera with an sd card for recording motion detection events.

A bit late, but you need a poe switch like tommy posted.

Look into Dahua Starlight cameras. They have the best affordable night vision.

Make an easy to remember but harder to crack password using a phrase like "MySonNeedsDisciplne".

Be aware that buying from online sites like alixpress etc you may not get much of a warranty, or shipping back to China, for instance, could be expensive And don't update the firmware unless you know what you are doing. When you setup the camera the first time, you will be directed to set a password, choose a good one and you should be safe. If your son can get his hands physically on the camera, he could reset it to default (new), but then you would be locked out when you tried to view or access the camera.

I would say IR light reflecting off the structure (wall?) on the right side.

Do a google search for Hikvision cube. The DS-2CD2432F-IW has on board sd card storage etc. Be aware that looking through a glass window with IR on will reflect back and blind the camera. If you do order one, make sure the power supply comes with it if you do not use poe/power over ethernet.

look for Onvif device manager 2.2.250, install it and see if it can see the camera.

You could try here http://www.dahuawiki.com/USA/IPCamera/ But the best place to get it is the dealer you bought the camera from.

I would try SmartPss and OnVif device manager2.2.250 to see if they can see the camera. The cable may be bad, try testing with a new cable.

Mrpink, my opinion is more zoom plus more light wouldn't hurt either. There are several threads around about how many pixels per ft/meter for identifying faces around but I found this. http://vteb.gov.lv/uploads/files/cctv_requirements_final.pdf

The big problem with Hikvision is that cameras meant for the Chinese market were being sold to the rest of the world with hacked firmware to change the language. When firmware was upgraded, it would brick the camera. Doing a google search for hikivision firmware problems will give you more info. Buying from legit dealers prevents that problem. I took the chance when I bought mine.

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Urban, buying from places like amazon ali express will get you the best prices, but not too much support or not much of a warranty. And if you buy from China, shipping a camera back for warranty service is expensive. Hikvision cameras not bought from legitimate dealers can be Chinese cameras hacked to English. Updating firmware will probably brick the camera. You might up your spending price and search for Dahua Starlight cameras, excellent for night vision.

Can you switch inputs between the good camera and one of bad ones? Does the good camera still work correctly? Does the bad camera clear up? If not, that eliminates the dvr as the problem. Can you manually switch the cameras from night to day mode. Doing that a few times might help if the ir cut filter is sticking. Have you tried Defender website support? Boogerman is blunt, but right. You get what you pay for.

Super, first off, this may help. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over_Ethernet And this. viewtopic.php?f=12&t=42881 Good luck