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I did not mention an NVR, of course if it goes directly from an NVR it wont lag! I am talking about cameras that are connected to a switch and then routed to the NVR through an IP scan or CMS software.

when you say UTP, do you mean CAT 5?

I would suggest going with a HD over coax system such as AHD. The transmission distance is 1600' with coax and will be a more stable connection than IP (since it wont depend on the network). This is a good system, 1200 TVL at 960P and it includes the hard drive http://www.amazon.com/GW-Security-8-Channel-Surveillance-High-Resolution/dp/B00G3PJC1O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1432736132&sr=8-5&keywords=8+channel+AHD Ip systems, if the cables are homerun to the NVR, dont depend on the network any more than the AHD... Costco has ip systems that are good - http://www.costco.com/Lorex-8-Channel-HD-NVR-Security-System-with-2TB-HDD-and-4-1080p-Cameras.product.100153164.html Or if you want to do hd over coax, they have much better values than that amazon system. http://www.costco.com/Lorex-16-Channel-HD-720p-Security-System-with-2TB-HDD-and-12-720p-Cameras.product.100157889.html http://www.costco.com/Q-See-8-Channel-HD-720p-Security-System-with-2TB-HDD-and-8-720p-Cameras-in-Selectable-Options.product.100148831.html actually, IP does lag (even if it is hardwired) if the internet/network lags... trust me. as far as the Lorex system, it is only 720P for the same price as the amazon system, which is 960P.. this one is even better http://www.amazon.com/Defeway-D16AHD1-12xC720AH1-2000G-Channel-System-Security/dp/B00P7RBVN6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1432737687&sr=8-3&keywords=DEFEWAY+16+channel+1080P+AHD with 1080P and the ability to add IP if you want higher resolution somewhere.

when you talk about 700 TVL and 960H you are talking about analog... digital is where you want to be! I would look into the HD over coax option such as TVI or AHD (my two favs). You can get a great AHD system on Amazon for not much money and you wont regret it! IP is a good option, but it depends on your network for performance, so it can be unstable or 'laggy' at times if you internet is acting up. As far as the 9 camera minimum, you need to go with 8 channel or 16 channel... there is no 9 channel. Check this one out... http://www.amazon.com/DEFEWAY-Realtime-Security-Surveillance-pre-installed/dp/B00P941YCK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1432736806&sr=8-9&keywords=16+channel+1080P+AHD its an awesome 16 channel with everything you need included, this is a great system. if you want 8 channel http://www.amazon.com/DEFEWAY-Weatherproof-Security-Surveillance-Pre-installed/dp/B00P7USY6U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1432736960&sr=8-3&keywords=DEFEWAY+8+channel+1080P+AHD these are hybrid systems.. so if you decide you want to add an IP camera somewhere, it would be compatible (just make sure its ONVIF)

I would suggest going with a HD over coax system such as AHD. The transmission distance is 1600' with coax and will be a more stable connection than IP (since it wont depend on the network). This is a good system, 1200 TVL at 960P and it includes the hard drive http://www.amazon.com/GW-Security-8-Channel-Surveillance-High-Resolution/dp/B00G3PJC1O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1432736132&sr=8-5&keywords=8+channel+AHD

first, you need to get the IP address from the camera, that is your local address and can be put in the address bar of the browser WITHIN THE NETWORK to access locally. Next, go to canyouseeme.org and get your public IP address, this is what you use OUTSIDE OF THE NETWORK. Then, you will port forward the LOCAL address (from the camera) in your router (access point) so when you are OUTSIDE of the network and go to the public IP address it will route you to the camera. It is also helpful to set up a DDNS (noip.com) so when the public IP changes you dont have to worry about keeping up with it.

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Btw, it is actually just as important (maybe more) to look for DNR. DNR is digital noise reduction and it makes a huge difference in night vision.. 3D DNR is the best, and make sure it has WDR also. This will reduce the noise in the darker areas and make the night vision clearer.. it will also help make your motion detection work better (because its not being triggered by noise) and will save hard drive space. If you dont have a good DNR, your night vision will be terrible

youre welcome, and very nicely put!!

go with cat5e (cat 5 enhanced) or cat 6... cat 5e can handle up to 1000Mbps at 100 MHz, but some people like to 'future proof' by installing cat 6, which will handle 10 Gigabit at 250 MHz... cat 6 costs more though and you'll be fine with 5e.

the max distance for RG-59 cable is 328ft. That is also the max for POE, so for what you need you will be fine... if you want to go further than 328ft, you would need to go to fiber optics with a POE media converter which will conver the fiber to copper and will send the power over a UTP cable. BUT, you will be fine if you want the run to be less than 328ft.

what are you using to power the cameras? did you verify it was off by covering the front of the cameras and no LEDs turning on? or is it just disconnected from the network?

you definitely need to upgrade to HD over coax, you can use the same analog cables... but you will need to upgrade the DVR... http://www.amazon.com/ANRAN-Channels-Definition-Real-time-Surveillance/dp/B00SGMVTRW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1430947921&sr=8-5&keywords=AHD+kit this is a good system... but you CAN get better resolution that this with the new 1080P AHD http://www.amazon.com/iSmart-Outdoor-Security-1500TVL-Connection/dp/B00TAB0DRK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430948027&sr=8-1&keywords=1080P+AHD+kit this one is only 4 channel, but the resolution will be outstanding! this is a good one too http://www.amazon.com/Proxy-PBHD8087-Channel-Package-Weatherproof/dp/B00QYIM4RY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430948027&sr=8-2&keywords=1080P+AHD+kit

Hi so first you will need a POE switch so you wont take up too many ports on the router.. something like this http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SF1008P-100Mbps-8-Port-802-3af/dp/B003CFATT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430947257&sr=8-1&keywords=poe+switch then, you need software to manage the cameras... I have CMS software I can give you, but it is a large file and I will need you to PM me your email address. With this software, you simply install it on the computer and you can view, record, manage and remote view your cameras! I will include the user manual. this software will search your network and find the IP addresses of your cameras which are connected to your switch. You will need to make sure you get IP cameras that can be used with the serial number, I can help you find them if you need me to... this way you wont need to port forward or use DDNS

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