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Hey All, Don't know exactly the right forum area this post would belong in, I apoligize if this isn't the place. My name is Rick, I own a security company called Security Now. We specialize in CCTV Systems, Access Control Systems, and Fire and Burglar Alarms. As with most local small businesses I am trying to get my website more traffic online and getting it to appear higher in search results for search engines. I've been reading a lot on how to SEO (Search Engine Optimize) websites. A big part of that is incoming/outgoing links on your webpages. Basically, I'm looking for other similar companies who would want to each put a link on one anothers websites, which would benefit both of our websites in terms of SEO. When other pages link one another and they are similar in concepts with what the pages are regarding, it is ranked higher. You can view my website at www.securitynow.us If anyone is interested in this and would want to talk more, give me a shout on here, or through my website. I'm new to the forum as I just discovered it, but I think this will be a regular forum that I will frequent. Also, I have a blog on my site (http://blog.securitynow.us) which is going to have a lot of different articles about cctv, access control, and alarm systems. Mostly about new technologies, reviews, and posts explaining how different systems would be benefical to customers looking for home security, or commercial. If anyone would want to be a guest contributor that would be very cool too, and I would of course give links and information on the poster. I would also be interested in submitting articles for other blogs, if anyone has one that would like another contributor. Thanks for reading everyone! Rick Watson Security Now www.securitynow.us

Vector I'm curious, with the multiple camera play backs using the PSS with no problems at all, how many is that? And how many frames per camera?

Tom, I would give your response a like or a +1 if I was able too. Agree 100%.

There are 4 channel HD-SDI DVRs available for a little more then 350 dollars. I've installed a couple recently, and the picture quality with Megapixel cameras is great.

The IP you are getting from cmd ipconfig is the internal network IP address. The whatsmyip.com address is your external IP address. When you set up dyndns that is the ip address that they will need.

First check the specs for the cameras you plan on using to see what they pull. Based on the calculate the total and keep in mind future expansions, then make your decision.

How about a camera with a SD card that records direct to that, and when you want to review video you just go pick up the card. For the clearness to pick up a license plate you are going to want a megapixel camera. Based on the limitations of no internet, and the wanting of updates when it picks up motion and no on site DVR/NVR I can't think of a way off the top of my head for this to be done..

If it is allowed where you are located, if the DVR/NVR that is present allows for audio, you just need to run a cable for audio with a small microphone, and then plug it into the audio input. I've done this for a customer where we just poked a small hole in corner ceiling tile and slipped the small mic in, wasn't noticeable.

So what I am getting from that is you don't actually run a business yourself, just do jobs on the side? Well then that makes sense for you to use cheaper cameras then.

I suppose we'll just have to agree to disagree.

I do not know where you are located, but be sure you check with your local laws first to see if audio surveillance is allowed where you are. Some states/areas consider it to be eavesdropping or wiretapping.

I don't think the owner of a casino would want cameras installed professionally that he/she could of bought themself at costco or anywhere else on the internet for that matter and done the job themselves. Thats just my opinion though.

I would not place Dahua cameras in a casino like vector suggested, not with a budget like yours.

Have you tried using another browser all together such as firefox or chrome?

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Okay, are you trying to login on it through a computer that is on the same local network of the DVR? If so, are you able to ping the DVR's assigned IP address from the machine you are trying to log on to it from? Second, do you have a site name and system ID assigned for the DVR in the settings? Make sure you copy it down right, it is case sensitive. Your DVR’s site name is used to identify your system to clients and other DX8100 servers. Your DVR’s system ID is used to uniquely identify your system on a LAN. System IDs are required to prevent possible conflicts with other network devices. If you aren't using DHCP to assign the IP Address be sure the all the fields are correct in your static IP settings (and make sure DHCP isnt checked) make sure the subnet and gateway match up to your server settings. Also make sure that nothing is already using the static IP you are trying to assign. Are you using the multicasting options? Below is the default ports that the DVR is set on 9002 Base port for transmission of video, audio, and interface data 9003 Software upgrades 9004 Emergency agent notifications 9005 Information port 13900 Ping port Make sure you are using both TCP/UDP when you are setting up the ports in your router. If you are using multicasting; you need to enable it and set the IP in this range : 224.0.1.1 - 224.0.1.253 After you do any changes to the DVR Network properties you need to do a reboot of the system. Hope this helps, let me know if not and we can try to pinpoint where exactly the problem is with some more information! Rick Watson

There are quite a few LTS line cameras that work with geovision. Give me a little bit and I'll research and let you know what specific cameras they are. Rick Watson

Did you verify that those are the correct settings such as the ports from window's mail to use for your email? Also, if that isn't the problem and it just isn't sending out the email when it senses motion it could be something needs to be set under the alarms option on your main menu. Have you set anything up in there yet?

Vivotek is another brand to look at as well, they have free cms software for up to 16 cameras as well I believe. I have used ACTi on jobs as well, so that is another good one. Good luck with your install, hope you find a solution that suits your budget. Rick Watson

First I don't think you will want to run it through a wireless card, im assuming its probably through a cell phone carrier? You are going to use A LOT of bandwidth, and they will cap you pretty fast. The Up/Down with those connections is pretty bad, you really won't be happy with the quality and picture. I'm assuming you have a stand alone DVR? With using just the wireless air card with your laptop, I'm going to assume you don't have a network in place, right? You would need a router with connection going to DVR to get the DVR on local network first. Then you would need to figure out your ISP problem, I'd suggest getting cable or DSL. I don't see it being done with your wireless aircard, I'm afraid, but maybe someone will prove me wrong on this. Good luck, Rick Watson

I myself would go for something that has good lighting/low light/almost no light conditions. Try to find something with WDR technology too, you do not want to lose video quality and make it harder to ID the thief. Rick Watson

I've not used that product myself either, but I think for your purposes it will work good. It may not be a bad idea since you are trying to deter and not necessarily catch them in the act to put a sign on fence warning video recording on premise, and maybe even a security company yard sign. I know, it may not always deter, but if its a group of neighborhood kids it may make them think twice about coming in. When you install the system, Try to put them in a place you will get a good shot, and don't mount them too low, you don't want to make it easy for them to be vandalised or destroyed. I do a lot of work in some of the rougher neighborhoods in the City of Philadelphia, so I have put in systems for people in similar situations. If you need any help/advice I'd be more then happy to try. Goodluck! Rick Watson

Well, within the past couple months I have done quite a few HD-SDI systems. I had quite a few customers who it worked out well for the way their systems were set up. They were all very pleased with the outcome of switching from the analog DVR to the High Def DVR. Its nice to be able to use existing coax/rg59 and offer customers a megapixel solution without having to go to IP/NVR. I tell them the perks of both systems when pitching it to them, and for customers who aren't going to be expanding past 16 channels it really seems to be a great option. The set up is simple as well since its all plug and play for the ones who manage it themself after the initial install and can add to it as they see fit. I myself like how there isn't a delay in the image, like how there is the slight delay with the NVRs. So in short, yeah, lately it has been picking up, especially since the prices I have to offer on the HD-SDI systems I am currently providing that is really affordable for most. Its not a hard sell because if they are looking to upgrade to a better quality DVR and Camera they are already expecting to pay for upgraded cameras/DVR/NVR. Being able to use the existing cable for them saves labor cost with the time it takes to do the install. Rick Watson

Thanks wire, hope to have many good discussions in the future! Rick Watson

The prices have got way better in my opinion for both customers and integrators. I myself couldn't give a customer a better price on a system then that costco one, but I could get pretty darn close with a better quality. But when you switch from analog to IP you need to replace the cameras, and the wiring. For a DIYer, possibly a HD-SDI solution would be the answer. You could go full HD-SDI DVR, or get a Dual HD-SDI DVR that supports both HD-SDI cameras, and analog. While the DVR itself may be a little more then some NVRs now, you get to reuse your existing coax/rg59 cabling. and with HD-SDI you get full HD 1080P pictures and megapixel camera options now. But to be able to get all the benefit you'll need a new monitor/TV with HDMI input in order to get all the quality. IMHO hooking a VGA/BNC monitor up to a HD DVR or NVR with megapixel cameras, is just well..not worth it.