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Don't the DVRs you install have remote software that you can use either on the network or with a temporary switch?

Your question is pretty vague on details. When you ping it, are you on the same network or not? If you're trying to ping that address from away, it won't work. You will need to forward the ports and set up ddns. If by chance you are having issues even seeing the 192....... While on the same network, then the easiest thing to do is set the dvr to dhcp, let the router assign it an ip and then uncheck dhcp and set that same address

Here's a universal pole mount by STI http://m.sti-usa.com/mobile/Products/Universal-Pole-Mount-Bracket-for-CCTVs-STI-7081.htm

Yes like already said, borescopes are typically used for pipe inspections as well other tight areas. They wouldn't be used for security in the sense that a security camera would be. I have a wifi borescope that I use some times when installing. It helps for peeping into tight spaces and even pulling the wire through.

I don't know about cctv mart but I've got a guy just a town over from me who deals with both Dahua and hikvision. I just go to his shop but I'd imagine he'd ship too. Check out www.supersecurityllc.com

I didn't even check the date. I guess the guy above me responded and this showed up under "New Posts" for me. I know what you mean. I've done it a few times myself.

RG6 should not be used for CCTV. The correct cable to use is RG59 or URM70. Ilkie Why do you say rg6 shouldn't be used for cctv? They make a Siamese full copper rg6 with copper shield. Though I would agree that rg59 is the best choice when within proper distance.

Yeah, I see they don't list any kind of pole mounts for their domes. Qsee is made by Dahua, you may either try adding Dahua cameras ( I see many others have added Dahuas to qsee nvrs without problems ) otherwise, I would think Dahua mounts would fit qsee cameras. Here's a link to Dahuas mounting brackets. http://www.dahuasecurity.com/products_category/bracket-276_1.html

What brand of nvr and cameras are you using

Well I'd guess he either settled on some equipment or gave up by now. His post was back in March 2009 and he has not been on the forum since

Use dome cameras with appropriate pole mounts and you should be fine. I would think that if you tried hiding them on an open pole, they will tend to look like crap. Of course mounting them on a public utility pole can really bite you in the back side when the utility company that owns the pole, makes you take them down, unless of course you are planning on putting up your own pole along side of it which still may give you problems.

What port is the issue? Many ISPs block port 80 but if that the case, the port can typically be changed on the dvr and then the new port forwarded. I've had some issues with cable providers and forwarding ports. So if sky really is the issue, then drop 'em

Other alternatives are 1) 960h with 700tvl cameras Still not hd, but fits better in the budget and much better than your current setup. 2) ip cameras with "Ethernet over coax" modules. Of course the modules will add considerably to the cost (altronix modules will cost about $200 per set). It really comes down to what you can't do without balanced to what you can afford. Seems to me, the best route may be to DIY with cat 5 and ip cameras

Yeah you'd be fine with those as long as the unit handles the size.

That's good to know. Like I said, I had a suspicion these built on Poe switches were passive but I wasn't sure and the specs don't show.

One thing to verify is whether the Swann's poe is active or passive. Active poe has a distance of 100 meters where passive poe has a max distance of 30-40 meters which is lime 100-130 feet. Actuve poe puts the power right on the data pairs where passive puts it on the spare pairs of the cable. From what know, most poe switches are active but some injectors are passive. I'm not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if many of these built in poe switches are passive

Wrong 5 users can connect to server at the same time # of concurrent server connections is 24 for ACC 5 Oops. Sorry

Its the number of users connected to the server at one time.

First off, note that the top link you posted is for an nvr and 4 ip MP cameras where the 2nd link is dvr with 8 analog cameras. The ip systems revuews seem very good. If you do go that route, make sure that you will be able to add more cameras if desired. Also be aware that you may only be able to add that particular brand or a limited selection of other brands. Have you looked the route of Dahua or Hikvision for nvrs and ip cameras. They both have a good selection, are fairly priced and are dependable.

First step Make sure your cameras are powered up. Its possible that a common power supply has failed.

You would need an encoder like this for each analog camera to be added http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=145_TV-VS1P this one is not necessarily supported by you nvr encoders take the analog video signal and convert it to ip. first off, you would have to check with Swann to see if there are any encoders that the nvr will support. I don't see any encoders listed on Swanns web site second, it may prove cheaper to just buy ip cameras or get a hybrid nvr/dvr if Swann makes one

I'm surprised there is no rg6 in the elevator cars travel cable. I have done elevator car cams before and usually there was an rg6 to use. the only problem would typically be that the center conductor would be stranded and I'd have to tin it.

It sounds like you're mixing apples and oranges here. sounds like you've got a swann nvr with network cameras and your trying to add analog cameras (they bnc outputs on them, correct?) the baluns you're trying to use are for using cat5e or 6 cables with analog cameras on an analog dvr In order to use the analog cameras on an nvr you will need an encoder that takes the analog input and converts it over to network.

As said above. Laptop wouldn't have VGA in. To view your dvr from laptop, go online and type in ip of dvr. This is for on network. To view from out of network you will need to forward ports and possibly set up ddns

First off you will need to do done port forwarding on your router. I'm not sure what dvr you have but it has some ports associated with it. You will need to find out those ports and forward them with in your router to the DVRs IP address. If you visit portforward.com and look up your router, there will be instructions there. I believe they also have a paid service where they can remotely set you up. Some brands such as Lorex have software that will do this for you but I have found it to not always work. One port will likely be web port 80. You should change this in the dvr to be 81 and forward that. This is because many ISPs block port 80. You should also set your dvr up for ddns or alternatively you can set the ddns for your actual router depending on model and options. Once your ports and ddns are set, you will need to get the proper app on your phone and then set it up to be pointed at the proper ddns and ports.