George 3G

Hi all, I'm at a bit of a loose end trying to work out exactly what I require to complete my install. I have two Hikvision cameras that I'm going to mount on the soffits and then route cables into the loft space where my Synology NAS will be sitting. I'd bought two POE injectors but I have only just realised that my NAS only has one ethernet port, so am I right in thinking I will need to do the following: Mains ethernet plug plugged into router in hallway Mains ethernet plug plugged into ethernet switch in loft space NAS plugged into ethernet switch in loft space 2 x Cameras plugged into POE ports on ethernet switch loft space. Lastly, if I want to connect a camera at a more remote location without using wifi, can I just buy another mains ethernet adaptor and plug it into that to get it to communicate with the NAS? Thanks!

Hi all, I'm at a bit of a loose end trying to work out exactly what I require to complete my install. I have two Hikvision cameras that I'm going to mount on the soffits and then route cables into the loft space where my Synology NAS will be sitting. I'd bought two POE injectors but I have only just realised that my NAS only has one ethernet port, so am I right in thinking I will need to do the following: Mains ethernet plug plugged into router in hallway Mains ethernet plug plugged into ethernet switch in loft space NAS plugged into ethernet switch in loft space 2 x Cameras plugged into POE ports on ethernet switch loft space. Lastly, if I want to connect a camera at a more remote location without using wifi, can I just buy another mains ethernet adaptor and plug it into that to get it to communicate with the NAS? Thanks!

Hi all, I'm new to CCTV systems and I'm looking to put a system to cover the front of my newly purchased home. I've found the Hikvision DS-2CD2132F-IS which has impressive reviews and seems to be what I want. I then started looking at NAS systems to accompany it, but I have spotted some reviews on Amazon of this camera state some people have experienced issues trying to get this camera to work with Synology NAS systems. Can anyone please advise? Also, apart from bay quantity and hard drive size, is there a specific specification of NAS I should go for? Regarding the camera, should I go for 4mm, or 2.8mm? Lastly, I assume the DS-2CD2132F-IS Hikvision camera is the same or superior to the Hikvision DS-2CD2032-1 bullet cam? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks, George