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ok very rough example here, note actual depth of enclosure would be much less.

First see if you can telnet to it, Telnet IP PORT Forget DDNS for now, get it working with the IP first. In Geo WebCam Server, make it port 8000 for the HTTP port. In Windows Firewall, add port 8000. Goto Network Connections and Local Area network properties, TCP/IP settings, add a static IP based on the IP range of the connected router: EG. IP: 192.168.1.200 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 DNS1: Use the one Assigned by your ISP DNS2: Use the one Assigned by your ISP Click apply. In Router, Applications & Gaming (linksys) or Virtual Servers (others), add port 8000 to 8000, set the DVRs local IP as the IP and name it DVR. Also add in the ports 4550-4550, and 5550-5550 (NOTE- Will not work properly without these); 6550 is optional, only required if you are using audio. Also make sure nothing else is using port 8000 on that network: http://www.iss.net/security_center/advice/Exploits/Ports/8000/default.htm If there is, change it for another port, and make the changes in the above settings. Also see this thread: http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3287

If put on properly, they last for years, as with any other connector, and when I do them personally I can hang from them. Lets put in another way though, they are much more secure than a balun, and using RG59 the cable is much stronger.

That when installed properly they work great and last for many years without a problem?

We're a small country, camera goes bad, costs too much to send it back and also takes too long in many cases, so we throw it in the garbage and buy a new one, no warranties down here .. So yes, even the cheapest camera we buy has to last (at least a few months!).

China too far away .. shipping costs alot, cheap cameras, low level chips I buy from distributors in the US. I pick the camera by its specs and looks .. yep I am superficial as well .. helps if it works for a while too .. and oh yeah, if image quality is rubbish I never buy that line again Whether it came from China or not, cant always tell and really hardly ever think of it, but if the camera looks like crap I dont buy it, regardless of its country of origin.

maybe they should ACTUALLY check out the camera .. LOL Seriously though, its something to do with the Geo chrome skin, along with probably a bug or just a water bubble from rain or something, as it is blown around the camera cover (or even inside by an internal fan?). Part of the Chrome GeoVision Skin, see the color resemblance. I even get some other strange colors sometimes when the skin files have been changed and or corrupt (on purpose), it can vary, but they need to check the DVR and the Camera; uninstall, remove all skin folders, reinstall drivers and software. Something wrong with they system chief! Live Video - Loc_Name.bmp PlayBack Video - Viewlog1024_Status.bmp

basically you need to setup port forwarding. You will need to find out the ports used by the DVR first, then go from there. In the Linksys router the section is called Application and Gaming. Please see this thread and if you still have questions, post back here: http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3287

WaveReader uses port 1024 and as far as I know, this cannot be changed (or at least never could be). Their newer DVRs allow changing the HTTP port as mentioned above, the older ones dont allow any change there (couple years or so older).

BNC Twist on is faster, well if comparing to cat5 crimping I need to try some of these magic baluns though

interesting, but really gets me, is AMD bought ATI for only 5.4 billion! Thought they would have been worth much more after all these years. http://www.news.com/AMD-folds-in-ATI-for-graphics-future/2100-1006_3-6129445.html Although, the ATI shareholders got alot of that as AMD stock. BTW, no room for a DVR card

Unfortunately I dont know what a checkpoint EAS tower is, but maybe have it just lock the exit door instead of an alarm, so they cant get out? Speaking of shoplifters, we have a huge percentage per population of them here, infact school kids are not allowed in stores all at once, security only lets in a few at any one time, the rest have to remain outdoors, and also they have to leave all backpacks etc at the front door. .. plenty tiefs around here, its sad really, one other reason our prices are so high and keep climbing.

How about the remote keyfob for the alarm system?

You can just dump the ActiveX control into any webpage, anywhere on the web. In the control's parameters you can set the IP, Ports, User, Pass, etc, for each one, individually. In that type of situation, the HTTP port does not matter and neither does Geo allow that to be set, all that needs to be changed are the Data Ports if there are multiple DVRs on the same IP address. Unfortunately though, as it is an ActiveX control something must still be installed on the PC. They have a Java app but it is extremely unstable where many applets (one for each camera/site) on the same page would typically crash the browser. As it is, I just put up a page last night with 25 ActiveX Controls in one IE page (25 way multi site), and though it worked, it was rather slow and IMO unstable, perhaps memory issues with IE and the amount of ActiveX Controls that can be loaded into it, as I have had success with 64 of them in my own non browser app.

On the DVR itself, first you need to port forward all the relevant ports if using a router and not already done, also set them up in the Windows Firewall if that is enabled. This is regardless of whether or not you changed the default ports; they still need to be forwarded if using a router. It uses WebCam so the default ports for that would be 80, 4550, 5550, 6550. It ignores the main HTTP port so in my program that does not matter. Only the other ports (4550, 5550, 6550) matter if you changed them, or have multiple DVRs using different ports on the same IP. If no ports were changed on the DVR and it is a single DVR on the one IP then you dont have to change any port information. The IP changes unless you have a static IP. If you have a router you can setup an account with DynDns.com or No-ip.com and set that account up in the router, and it will then update the name you created with the IP of that router, anytime it changes. Then you can use myname.something.com instead of an IP and it will not change. To get the IP when on the DVR just go here: http://www.bahamassecurity.com/ip or, whatismyip.org, etc.

All new cards should come with at least version 8.0, infact the ones I have been buying of late all come with 8.12. If it comes with 7.05 or earlier then either it is pirated, or just very old. Being very old is not always a bad thing, infact if your PC is slow, then the 7.xx versions will work better than the 8.xx, as 8.xx uses much more memory and CPU and can easily crash a slower, older PC. Though you may miss out on some newer features including codecs like H.264 as well as their Remote Viewlog software. Typically only the pirated cards are coming with 7.05 these days though, so I would stay clear of those unless you are 100% certain they are legit.

First, try right clicking on the exe file where it has been downloaded to, see if there is a RUN AS, and try that with an Admin account if not already. As for other methods. There are the default Geo programs ofcourse, as well as the browser based. There is also my LiveVue program, but the old version doesnt work on Vista. Im working on the new version with multisite, etc. but wont be ready for a little while yet. There is a DEV version (not Beta as it will change considerably when this new version is released) that can be downloaded from the following link, run in Demo mode will let you do 8 cameras (times out after 3 minutes, then have to reconnect). It works in Vista Basic and all the others. Must install as an admin though; as it is registering codecs and the activex. That will apply to anything that needs to install on the PC and update sections of the registry for codecs, etc. must be run as an admin when doing that, once that is done, then it should just run. http://www.bahamassecurity.com/geo/test/LVGsetup1.2DEV.exe Info: http://www.bahamassecurity.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3 Im updating the codecs etc in my new LiveVue version this weekend (which already work on Vista) so this weekend I may be able to get a Vista version up of SimpleVue up there for you, or at least a codec and activeX installer. Rory

Ah yes, wont work in Vista as it is. Reason is Vista wont see the app path the same as XP, as it is virtual paths in Vista and any user files need to be in the User's folder, or All User's folder. I dont have a Vista PC here right now to fix it but will do it as soon as I get a chance. Rory

Hi, this may be the reason. The first time running it, it will need to install the activeX and codecs. Version error means it does not see the ActiveX registered on that PC and so it tries to register it but cannot, and so the ActiveX is not getting installed. It will only install the activeX and codecs if you are logged in as an Administrator on that PC. If in Limited user mode, you will need to right click on the program and choose RUN AS, then login with an Admin user and password. Basically in Limited user mode it can read from the registry and the sections for the activeX and codecs, but cannot write to it. This can be somewhat fixed with me creating an installer, but that would still need to be run as an Admin. Rory

Over time the fans in the new one will get dirty also.

I dont hear my hard disk. Once the HDD is good, the only noise you should be hearing are the fans. Otherwise, get a different HDD. I mean its a hard disk so its going to make some noise, but without putting your ear to the case, you should not be hearing it. I hate noisy hard drives, I normally chuck them out when they come like that .. it vexes me. The WD SE-16 500's have been really quiet for me, basically cant hear them, the WD 80's on the other hand, noisy as ... Arghhh! Buying direct from the manu typically helps, the OEM drives are chucked around alot and improperly packaged in many cases. Solid State Disk would be even better though, but hard to find in the sizes we need, at the prices we can afford, for now. In any event, open it up, take the fan out, and replace it with a similar sized fan - get a quieter one. This will probably void warranty though. A 3 speed fan such as from Antec and others, would let you adjust it after the fact, or buy a separate fan controller box. You mentioned it is 2nd hand, the fan is probably just dirty. Also, you may want to consult with DM tech support first.

I havent used a 24VAC Transformer with 3 screws, but if going by some box cameras, the 2 outer screws would be 24VAC, and doesnt matter which way the wires go on those. Just a guess though, dont want to burn anything up though so maybe need to wait for someone else to tune in. Are there no markings at all on it?

no problem, nope no demos that I know of. I had some in the field but dont admin them anymore, and switched out others that are online to Geo's (PC Based). Went PC based for less downtime in the case of hardware failures, along with better evidence sharing features.

Too much work, perhaps. Far from sloppy if done properly (no more than the DVR's own software anyway). Would be nice if it was already done though. But if it is not, then that was just to show there are ways around it.

I was going over plans with someone else for a BNC Box, basically the VGA Extender would go into the box (or come from the box and plugs into the DVR), and inside the box is a BNC Backplane or similar, with Ground Loop Isolators. You then just pull your cable into that and connect to the BNC there. I found some sources for the parts for that out of the US, but they were going for cheaper and in bulk as well have it ready made. Have not heard anything about it in a few months though, but it is something that is really needed, for all PC DVRs, cause as you mentioned, I also do not like the flyleads.