rory

http://www.ge-consultantlink.com/Docs/kts_250_16_prd.pdf

GE Kalatel, but they arent cheap.

Yeah this is the problem I had when using the T conectors from the Iview to the Eclipse .. i didnt even bother to try another way around it I just left only 2 cameras on1 and the other 2on the other. It wasnt video loss on the Tee as if I used the T Connector but just disconect the 1st DVR, the 2nd DVR will be fine .. its something else ... Could be something to do with grounding, or some PC interference from one to the other ... Depending on the amount of cameras, would probably need a distribution amplifier ... like 1 in 2 out, or 4 in 8 out, etc ..

The person on this forum who's ISP was blocking port 80, eventually contacted the ISP and they removed the block. Dont know the exact circumstances though nor the ISP.

If the other computers on the network are simply browsing the web, no it will not effect them, as the port forward is just an incoming request to the Internal IP you set in the Router. You cannot have multiple port 80 forwarding in the same network though (as far as I know). The way I got around this was to set up a DynDns.org account, and set up something called a web hop. How DynDns (and others like it) work, is you create a name with a selection of extensions. In my case I chose .gotdns.com, and created xtreme1.gotdns.com. Since i have no static IP, and the linksys router supports DynDns, I entered my account info in the Router and it syncs with the DynDns site to update my IP and assign it to my account name (xtreme1.gotdns.com). So all I have to do is enter my DnyDns name instead of remembering the IP. No matter what port or software I use I always enter Xtreme1.gotdns.com, unless the DVR Network Software only supports an actual IP address entry (eg. GE Kalatel WaveReader for one). Once the DVR has an HTTP Server then you can just type the name in Internet Explorer and it will redirect to the DVR. Now, with 2 DVRs using Port 80, I had to change the 2nd one to Port 81, and port forward that to my 2nd DVRs Internal IP. I then created a WEB HOP in my account with DynDns and entered xtreme1.gotdns.com:81 as the IP to redirect to. This way, I created a WEB HOP under the name of rory.is.dreaming.org, okay its a little longer than a regular account name (and yeah I know the name itself was meant as a joke at the time ), but it works. The only draw back to the WEB HOP is there is an advertising Pop up with DynDns, though I have heard others dont have that; but I like DynDns and my Linksys router supports it. Router support of DDNS companies is essential for Stand Alone DVRs, PC DVRs you can alwaysrun a program such as the No-ip.com software - I prefer the router approach myself though. If any of the other computers are set up as web servers, using port 80, then you would need to change the port in the DVR to another HTTP port. Most will allow this change. There are other HTTP ports that can be used, such as Port 81, 82, 443, 8080, 8090. 8080 is commonly used in routers like Linksys so you cant use it in that case, or the router can also allow you to change its port to another HTTP port. Port 80 though is the main HTTP port recognised by the web browser, for the others to work you normally need to enter the port after the IP. http://www.grc.com/port_80.htm Some ISPs block port 80 so this is useful in that case. If you visit GRC.com (https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2) and their Shields Up Port Tester, you can find out what ports are open to the outside world on your network. You can also test indivdual ports as you open them up in the router. If you havent port forwarded then they will generally all be closed when using a router or firewall, the most common ones at least. If you port forward port 80, and the DVR still does not connect from a remote site, then check the GRC site and if the port is closed, it means the ISP is blocking it. Hope this helps some .. Rory

I imagine it will be as low light as the bullet in the above image, same lux level and its BW. Though the clarity on their cheaper Bullets were not as good. The other one I have used is their CVC-130R and after that, the lowest Ill go for their bullets is the CVC-325WP which is the above camera, due to the lower quality image from the 130R. Ive also used some other low priced BW Bullets from other brands, and though they are low light, etc, the clarity is the same as the 130R ... but if you are on a very strict budget then its up to you .. Rory

comments .. http://www.specotech.com/cart/products/productDetails.asp?prodID=739

Well, easiest way is to read the DVR/Camera manual. Look for the network section of it. Also, if it comes with network software, check to see if in the connection area of it, if it shows a port number. Also check the server software/Programming (Network section of it) to see if a port is listed. Alot of times it can be as simple as just Port 80. Basically in the Applications & Gaming Section / Servers of the Router, you need to add a Server/Application. Call it whatever you like. Enter the port number and select TCP only. Where it sais Port 0 to 0 enter the same port number twice. Enter the DVR/Cameras internal IP. Enable it. This way using your static IP from outside, and the DVR/Camera software it will connect to the DVR/Cameras Internal IP and port. Next, it depends on the port and DVR. If it is using port 80 or you are connecting via Internet Explorer, you can goto DynDns.org and get a free account, set up a name and enter your static IP. With the Linksys router you can enter your account info in the Router and it will update it regularly so you never need a static IP. Other routers also have this feature and support various DDNS companies. Also, in the router, some stand alones require the DMZ to be enabled for that internal IP. PC DVRs never need it as far as I know. Rory

Find out what port it uses to connect to. If you are connecting locally already then you would know the port, or check the software for the port number. Just go into the router set up and port forward that port. Trust me it is soo simple. Rory

What DVR is it? If you port forward, it will forward that request to the DVRs IP and the port number specified. If it has an HTTP server (the DVR) then you can just type in the Ip in the browser and it would normally use port 80. You can also sign up with a DDNS server such as DynDns.org and if you have 1 Static Ip just enter that in the account and create a name. Then you use the name instead of an IP. So the question is, what DVR is it? Rory

Still waiting on more response from Provideo's "engineers" ... But basically from the tech support this is what I received: "I actually think that our camera is blowing away the Eclipse because we are viewing a wider area with more light facing into the lens yet our detail resolution is markedly better. Look at the resolution of the Jeep's grille and the palm leaves. One thing that I must admit is that the CVC-637EX is no longer a day/night camera. While the low-light sensitivity remains at an impressive .03 lux we now leave the camera in color throughout its light cycle. This change was made because pf popular demand from our customers who were complaining that the CVC-637EX was going to B/W when there was still plenty of light left for the camera to make a good color picture." Now .... note that on the box I have here in my hand, and the other 19 of them, it clearly sais DAY NIGHT, and 0.03 lux, and my further reply to them was that it was barely a 1 lux level on the cameras I have here now, they are for a fact, not low light, when the Eclipse 0.5 lux camera is so much brighter at night than them. I am going to hook it up right now actually, in the same dark location as the other 4 cameras were, and will post an image here of the other 4, and the 637 clip as well, so you can judge for yourself ... Rory

security hole

You will need to set up an internal static IP, then port forward in the router the ports required by the DVR. Not sure if this is the same router you have but this may help: http://www.portforward.com/westell/2200-portforwarding.htm

Well you're going to need to find a PTZ that it supports. That may not be easy. Otherwise, only thing I can see an issue with is that it uses MPEG2, while there is a comparable model from Active Tek for less $$ that has Mpeg4 and 4 audio inputs. Other than that a nice looking model. What type of Softwared does it use? Here is the direct link .. http://www.unimo.co.kr/eng/?tmpl=ProductView&lNum=2&mNum=17&sNum=88&pNum=254

update on provideo dome: I still dont know what is the auto iris pot though and we arent going near that on the ones that are working great. My colleague said he will fix that sometime as he has the tools. As for the wall mount, turning it, and the video/power cable lead. The only way to do it so it doesnt snap out of the clips, is to push the cable down so it snaps out of the camera board metal encosure, then when you turn it to the left or right, you have to also push the cable in so it doesnt pull, other wise it clips on the metal and pulls out of the clip. But this way it works and I can wall mount and turn it to the left and right with no problem. Basically I installed 9 of them yesterday & today. We switched out a bunch of JVC Box cameras that were in Pelco housings at a security gate. They kept getting knocked out of whack as they have to be mounted low to catch the cars and drivers, staff etc entering the Gated Community. So the Domes were perfect for this. Wall mounted with the camera leads inside the actual camera base. This is the difficult part though, as far as focusing goes, but we figured out a way to do it by pushing the cable out the bottom hole, screwing the front of the dome back in place with 1 temp screw, then focusing. This way no Gang boxes were needed, though for sure they would have been prefered and I couldnt have recommended them enough ... but it looks really good this way. There was plenty space in the base for the cameras cable without having to cut it shorter. As for night time, we are going up tomorrow evening to adjust and focus before it gets dark, and adjust for night time when it gets dark. Will know then.

I have them both here, provideo costs 3 times the price .. so we will see how they both perform .. im hooking them up in a few minutes .. as its still just getting dark. Ill post the shots here. Rory

Darn ... look at the GE DSR-1000e single channel. Same software as with all their DVRs. Rory

whats wrong with DOS .. looks better than the mac OS runs faster than the windows OS yah know i only playin dred ...

i like DOS ...

Try places like Sams Club, electronic stores, etc. Rory

You could use a 4 channel USB DVR, its a small box that attaches to your USB port and uses the Laptop as the DVR, you could simply velcro it to the top of the laptop.

tried opening COMMAND PROMPT in the accessories folder? Or direct IE to ... http://www.whatismyip.com/ if there is no IE, open My Computer, type it into the ADDRESS and hit the ENTER key .. Rory

okay mussee an LA ting ...

been strollin ASMAG lately Dont know, its soo slow loading ,