Harrar

Apologies. Thought it worked fine on the LAN but you had trouble accessing over the WAN. I'm not familiar with the Netfocus unit but it sounds like the cameras have to be activated from within the webviewer software. Hopefully there are others in this forum familiar with this unit.

Do you have all your ports forwarded thru your router to the DVR? It appears you have the http port open but how about the data/media ports (or whatever they call it on Netfocus)? Unless they are open also you won't see the cameras.

In theory, you should have no problem using the router's DDNS updater. The only question would be if Netgear's updater program works properly. Check their website to make sure you're using the lastest version firmware and if there are any bugs listed on their support page.

Simple answer, one DNS server should be sufficient. Is your internet service going directly into your modem/router or is the router connected to your ISP-supplied modem? If it's directly into your router than the info they gave you for setting up PPPoE or if you have a static IP, is all you need. If plugged in to their modem and your router is set to obtain IP automatically, check your status page for the proper DNS servers detected.

Looking for a managed or unmanaged switch? Netgear makes some very good, inexpensive unmanaged PoE switches. Just read the spec's carefully. Some of their 24 port switches only have 12 ports with PoE. For a managed switch, I'd look at the DLink DES-1228P. It has full 10/100 24 port PoE plus 2 copper and 2 fiber Gigabit ports. Some people have knocked the reliability of these units but we've had 4 units running from 16 to 20 Mobotix cameras for over a year and the only problem was one lost port on one unit. For a $300.00 managed switch, that's not bad. You can always look at Cisco, too. Excellent units but you pay for the name.

What model router are you using? Have you tried running an Open Port tool remotely to access the Media port? (the http port obviously is working). Can you Telnet the media port and get a connection?

LAN operation doesn't require port forwarding but WAN does. Check your DVR manual for any additional command/data ports that have to be forwarded thru the router for WAN operation.

Geovision Matrix will allow you to display whatever cameras you want as you have them configured (PIP, PAP). All you need do is add another VGA card with multiple outputs and just configure the matrix to each monitor.

Can't totally agree with the support issues. Whenever we've had a real head scratcher and our distributor's tech support couldn't figure out the issue they had no problem setting up a conference call with Geovision to give us a hand or to remotely log in to the system and check things out. Haven't tried emailing for a response but "live" support has been excellent.

You can also use a Dlink DWL-P200. (Think it's the same as the Linksys) Check the pricing.

The Linksys will power your camera without difficulty. When the question was asked regarding 12VDC, I inadvertently refered to the output of the Terminal unit. The Base unit, which is all omer needs, supplies 48 volts/400ma (over 19 watts excluding loss). More than enough to power any Class 0 thru 3 IP device. Using switches would be the way to go for multiple IP's but for 1 or 2 I prefer the injectors. I've also seen problems where some IP's act a little flaky when they receive PoE near the 100 meter limit and had to power them locally. As for reliability, we have several Mobotix on injectors that have been running for almost 2 years without a glitch.

If you have a 32 camera hybrid system, you can still have 8 Geo IP's on the system without a dongle. 24 analog cameras and 8 Geo IP's would work just fine.

Personally, I'd stay away from Dell. Tried Geovision on a couple of different models and had nothing but problems. Chipset compatability? Don't know but we've ended up just building our own.

Correct. All you need is the Injector part. As for your voltage/current requirements, the injector should be providing 5VDC, 2.5A or 12VDC, 1A so you should be OK.

What types of cameras are you using? 12VDC or 24VAC? All powered locally at the camera end, I assume. Personally, I'd have my installer reterminate both ends of one of your bad cameras and see what happens. Next, I'd grab an O'scope and check to see if you're getting your video signal at the proper level at the DVR end.

I'd forget about putting a computer/dvr/network drive in a safe unless you plan on drilling holes in it for cabling or an antenna if you go wireless. With no ventilation, the electronics won't last very long.

All you need to use is the Linksys PoE Base unit in your diagram. You can plug it in where ever it's convenient (camera end, AP end or anywhere in between) as long as it's within the 100 meter limit. The Terminal unit is not required

As Rory stated, you can use different cameras with the MxControlCenter program. Only complaint, it isn't the most user friendly program in the world. It's main advantage when used with Mobotix cameras is that you can manipulate the recorded data (pan/tilt/zoom) just as you can the live views. You can also use Mobotix cameras with the Geovision Hybrid or NVR systems without a problem and get exellent videon and audio.

Sounds like your only option is to back up your current drive, reformat and repartition the drive the way you want it. As Soundy suggested though, just use an external USB drive.

Personally, for an existing system I would just buy a new drive for video storage. Repartioning an existing drive (especially shrinking the C drive) without reformatting is an iffy thing with the odds of losing data very high. The time and effort of backing up your existing system, reformatting and then partitioning makes just buying a spare drive more attractive.

Geovision will also let you set up a video matrix with up to seven monitors as long as you have the video boards installed to drive them. They can be configured to show whatever cameras you need,

Control Center allows you to use up to 4 GV-Joysticks in either Live View or Matrix. You just have to configure and set mcamctrl.exe as a service. Don't know if it'll work with Emap, though.

If you're running a Hybrid DVR (analog and IP), you are allowed 8 free Geo IP devices on the system. If it's an NVR system, you need an NVR (GV) dongle for Geo IP cameras. The others are NVR Dongle for third party IP's on an NVR or Hybrid DVR. Combo Dongle for Geo and 3rd party IP's on a Hybrid DVR or NVR

What version cards are you using? Many Geovision Distributor sites have board/software compatability charts on there support pages.

What version Geovision are you running? You should be able to configure your default startup screen configuration and how your popups work. Remeber to restart your Geovision (not the computer) for the changes to take affect.