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SSD would be my recommendation The question is how many days of storage do you want? If 3-5 days then it shouldn't be too expensive. Intel Model SSDSC2CT180A4K5 is what I recommend. 180G $150 But here is the tricky part. Without knowing the transfer rate, your recording frame rate and bitrate, need to check your DVR can support 6GBS transfer or are you limited to 3Gbs. Please PM me with updates as I am curious of the results. Are you on a Boston Whaler?

CCTV video signal operates 1 volt peak to peak @75 ohms HD-SDI (serial Digital Interface) is a digital signal transmitted over coax. You cannot plug this in any BNC monitor or DVR and see it. CVBS is analog video So what you are seeing in this specification is a camera that has both. Why you ask? HD-SDI test monitors most installers would use are expensive. NSTCCTV sells one that is about $750. Analog test monitors range from $75-500 depending on what features you want. By adding CVBS an installer can use their cheaper test monitor to focus and align. The only issue is by using CVBS is focus maybe only 90-95%. You will also notice by using CVBS monitor to focus a HD-SDI cameraa is the Night images seem out of focus compared to daytime. This is called backfocus. You will see with an HD-SDI test monitor you can get 99-100% focus. The monitor I mentioned earlier from National Security Tech has a neat focus calibration feature for HD-SDI and CVBS that allows you to focus by a meter rather than visual. Align the numbers then look at the picture after and sure enough it is in focus. You can get a HD-SDI field monitor with no added feature for about $500

Most upgrades are: 1. USB with firmware loaded. Firmware loads on boot if it determines it is newer 2. Serial Port command line and Hyperterminal 3. FTP 4. GUI based with network or USB You don't know the manufacturer, but you have upgraded firmware????? If your not 100% sure what your doing or you have the wrong firmware, you could brick your unit.

Depending on if it has a 3-axis gimble you can always flip the board by removing the tilt screws if your camera does not have an image flip feature. By the way, WHY do you want to mount it to a table?

When you setup the first one, did you use IE 10 or 11 in compatibility mode? Did you add them in trusted sites? Not that you have to do the above in all situations but IE 11 compatibility mode and security has created unexpected results that can be resolved but adding in trusted sites, prompting unsigned activex etc. Do both DVRs have the same firmware revision? Have you tried running a port scan?

Uhhhh......Uhhhhhh.....What?

If you PM me with further details I have a few in mind depending on your configuration. Is this for trucking based facilities? Do you need a system that complies with CTPAT certification? If security is a high priority, I would advise against code only. We have done complete control centers that you can control all your gates no matter where in the world if you have IP. Tons of features.

Wrong, look here! http://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/hcvr72047208a-484.html My bad ! Last I looked that model was not there. Seems like just last week. I was referring to : http://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/hcvr580458085816s-481.html Which most likely he has. The images looks like 720p. The max res for his Youtube video is 720p and odds are so is the camera. I never thought 720p was worth the money as there is no major WOW factor from 960H. HDCVI is not the only game in town as other chip manufacturers are creating comparable transmission chips

Aiphone is much better.

What is your model number and current firmware?

The biggest questions between embedded vs PC based are: 1. Are you planning to expand? PC based systems let you ad more cards or add more IP licenses. Embedded usually are as SOLD. The exception would be hybrids. 8 analog 4 IP etc. If you need 8 now yo u have a little room. PC based can typically go from 64-128 cameras (not recommended past 64). 2. Number and size of drives. 14-30 days is typical but some want 6-12 months which PC has more expansion options. Embeddeds with eSATA ports allow outside expansion. 3. PC based allows for add on functions, Analytics, Access control, automation, video enhancement, etc. Embedded can be crudely configured to offer limited functions such as opening doors and turning on/off lights. 4. PC OS may require updating on a regular basis but embedded have glitches and security leaks too that has a much smaller community to support it. (Squeaky wheel gets the grease). 5. Repairs. If a part goes out on a PC, you can repair individually. If an embedded goes out 9 out of 10 your SOL. Most decisions go back to #3 in determining which features you need and #1 expansion plans. If the basics are what you need then embedded units are typically the most cost effective to purchase and operate as long as they have mouse control and/or web access. This world does not need any more remote controls. If you building a DVR just for curiosity, buy the embedded and use all your spare time with the wife and kids instead.

$5000 in equipment and the rest for installation with his TV monitor the most expensive part. Why o why can't I find customers like this? Must be only 1 installer in the 100 mile radius. Some people do believe the more it costs the better it must be.......hmmmm sounds like Pelco

You do realize there is a 720p or 1.3MP limitation. Your not going to get 1080p ike HD-SDI

@Boogieman Of course closing the network is another part and works for most companies. The issue is the good majority of customer that want to view remotely and on their smart phones. 1. You have the completely closed system, ideal. Hacking maybe solved, what about the frame rate at 2MP with 88 cameras on the network. Can you get 24-30fps? Is this mathematically possible? 2. The port forwarded system. Not so secure 3. The home owner setting up for their use? Does the average homeowner have the capacity to easily set up an IP correctly? "any sdi/analog system streams to the net has the same exposure as ip based systems." True but as an example of an embedded system, one point of access Linux not 100% perfect but less hack attempts/viruses than Windows based platform, the risk does drop. It is not a matter of 100% because nothing is but the risk exposure. Now getting to firewalls and port forwarding. This thinking is assuming "All attacks are from the outside." Most viruses and exploitations on the network originate from authorized traffic or from the inside. Example: Susy the receptionist has her child birthday party over the weekend and she downloads pictures on to her USB stick. Her home computer has an infection. She brings it in to work to show her friends. She successfully bi-passed the firewall since it is local. Now you say, Anti-Virus should catch it. Anti-Virus definitions are created AFTER enough complaints are reported. How do you create a definition for something that is not known yet? Back chatter on the Target virus was that is was executed from the inside unintentionally and was a sleeper viruses. There is also news about Cisco phones being hacked allowing listening in. Also this post is not 100% about hack attacks but IP concerns in general.

Yes that is part of it. Layer 3 switches etc etc. What if the camera has a firmware vulnerability? Question: Would you personally put a $100k guarantee that if they follow your recommendations? How about 10k? Would you create an ad right now with that claim?

"So What does the fox say?"

@ak357 Yes I have played with Avigilon. I consider them in the Cadillac range of IP cameras and priced accordingly last price sheet I seen last spring. I do admit their is limited reports on Avigilon hacks and the ones out there seem to be moderate in nature regarding information they broadcast on the network. Additional kudos goes to Avigilon in educating against attacks. I rarely see articles from a manufacturer so upfront and not hidden in the web as Avigilons 5 ways to Protect your IP system. Unfortunately in this industry we can't do a side by side camera install for a large installation to truly judge which one is better all around. We do IP systems and they are a good money maker but trying real hard to look objectionably at the cost & risk, maybe I am missing something but the information seems propaganda in nature. I know about a year ago Avigilon pulled a commercial after getting called out on the view their camera can get in real time among other claims. http://ipvm.com/report/avigilon_ad_critique And unfortunately the money spent on SEO can make anything look good or bad. If you are an Avigilon aficionado, I have a project next quarter that you maybe interested in.

It is not a matter of paranoia, conspiracy theory or such. It is a matter of preparation. Without creating a book or commercial, how do you bring attention to this? With limited space I have to get to the point while expressing the seriousness. I am not trying to create an attack but to educate. Instead of denying that vulnerabilities do exist, we should be invoking conversations that say "Hey, I just found out that this is a problem." IP cameras not being hacked is like saying, no virus exists to hack Target credit card machine and yes you can keep your current health care provider. It is like walking through the world with blinders. How can anyone call themselves a professional without seeing and understanding the CONS in any plan. It is all about research and trying to keep up with what is going on. IP is just that, Internet Protocol. Part of the IT world and susceptible to IT vulnerabilities. Have you ever heard the expression "The devils greatest miracle is convincing people he does not exist" ? I think you can find the relation if you believe IP systems are safe. Here are more than 5. 1. Last week, TRENDnet, a California-based maker of residential security cameras announced that it has released a new IP camera firmware upgrade that neutralizes a recently discovered flaw that allowed Internet users to easily gain access to live footage without a password. According to a statement issued by TRENDnet, the bug only affects camera models sold by the company since April 2010. So far, the company said that they have identified 18 cameras that may require the upgrade. Side bar to same story: "To confirm the security issue was real, PC Mag followed the instructions and was able to find two cameras showing video feeds: one of an office in Nashville and the other of a thermometer in Minneapolis." 2. Mobotix IP Camera Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities The Mobotix IP camera is prone to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. These issues are due to a failure in the device to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage these issues to have arbitrary script code executed in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks. Mobotix Mobotix IP Camera M10 2.0.5 .2 Mobotix Mobotix IP Camera M1 1.9.4 .7 soource: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18022/discuss 3. AXIS Camera source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7652/info A vulnerability has been discovered in various Axis Communications products. By making a request for a specially formatted URL, it may be possible for remote users to access the administrative configuration interface without being prompted for authentication. 4. Camtron The CMNC-200 IP Camera ActiveX control identified by CLSID {DD01C8CA-5DA0-4B01-9603-B7194E561D32} is vulnerable to a stack overflow on the first argument of the connect method. The vulnerability can be used to set the EIP 5. HikVision Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Hikvision IP camera DS-2CD7153-E [1] (and potentially other cameras sharing the affected firmware [2]) that could allow a remote attacker: 1. [CVE-2013-4975] To obtain the admin password from a non-privileged user account. 2. [CVE-2013-4976] To bypass the anonymous user authentication using hard-coded credentials (even if the built-in anonymous user account was explicitly disabled). 3. [CVE-2013-4977] To execute arbitrary code without authentication by exploiting a buffer overflow in the RTSP packet handler. 6. FOSCAM Due to improper access restriction the FOSCAM FI8620 device [1] allows a remote attacker to browse and access arbitrary files from the following directories '/tmpfs/' and '/log/' without requiring authentication. This could allow a remote attacker to obtain valuable information such as access credentials, Wi-Fi configuration and other sensitive information in plain text. 7. ZAVIO Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Zavio IP cameras based on firmware v1.6.03 and below, that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker: 1. [CVE-2013-2567] to bypass user web interface authentication using hard-coded credentials. 2. [CVE-2013-2568] to execute arbitrary commands from the administration web interface. This flaw can also be used to obtain all credentials of registered users. 3. [CVE-2013-2569] to access the camera video stream. 4. [CVE-2013-2570] to execute arbitrary commands from the administration web interface (post authentication only). 8. In its simplest form, the hack — conducted with two free tools developed by researchers at Sipera Systems’ Viper Lab — allows someone to intercept and copy video from IP surveillance cameras to spy on the secured premises. But it would also allow the hacker to replace a legitimate video stream with a bogus stream, permitting a thief or corporate spy to enter an office while the security guard sees only a still-image of an empty room on his monitor. source: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/07/video-hijack/

@ak357 That is another mistake in the industry. Saying one way is the only way is similar to extreme liberal vs extreme conservatism. Just like Todd Rockoff is to the HDcctv alliance you could say John Honovich is to IP. My point is not to say IP is bad for every situation but hearing news story after news stories and the complaints, it does not belong on the pedestal most people put it on. I do admit at least John tries to be upfront on calling out the BS in the IP marketplace, such as the Avigilon commercials and claims. In security you should be able to use tools in the toolbox, not 1 tool for every job.

IP is just the transport. Just like you go to work, you can take a taxi,, drive, ride a bike or take the subway. What you need to ask yourself is: Do I need low light? What is your lux level. If you use IR, will it reach. Real time recording 24fps or higher. The more frames the better to catch what you want Resolution Distance from camera to object. 2.8mm lens give you a wide view with little detail. 16mm give you detail but a narrow view. If you use your PC for other things like surfing, email and gaming, I would not recommend using it to record. You maybe disappointed in performance. There are drives designed for surveillance that allow constant spin-up and the firmware allows sequential writing vs random. Everyone wants to take the shortcut and save money but you waste time and money in the long run.

This is called round-robin. Very common for newer routers especially ones with SPI. You may see this on AT&T routers but not on Comast (Don't hold me to this as models vary and firmware changes) If you DVR is 192.168.1.99 AND you are inside the network, using a DDNS hostname that points to the outside will not work on 90% of the routers. Some routers do allow outisde>then back in. In other words when you type mydvr.malaysiaddns.com it resolves to your WAN address that then port forwards or DMZ (Would not recommend DMZ). When your inside typing the address talks to the outside server that point right back in. There are advanced work arounds for this but not for network noobs. Your hostname with DDNS refers to a routable IP address. If you are on a Windows network and have a DNS server internally you can create a hostname the in your network settings of your laptop select the internal DNS server first and external second. How to fix this? Please send $10

Sound is usually an OPTION that needs to be setup to record. Since sound is not legal in every State without proper posting and then sometimes not at all. Another option is a checkbox that may say Include audio in you backup process. I would check in your general settings first. Check with your local laws on audio. If it is not done properly, your video maybe tossed out completely. Some states require a 8-15 sec "Beep" along with written posting.

That is an aerial cable with Scotch-Loc connectors. Mostly used for phone based upon the fact their is 2 connectors.

Are the cameras 4 in a row? 5-8? Could be a bad dsp or least likely a ground loop.

Absolutely! Run your connections in parallel. You can use diodes also if you experience any issues. Without a matrix controller or more advanced DVRs you cannot set priority, meaning if 2 people are trying to control a single PTZ, you could be fighting each other.