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Swann Camera on Lorex NVR?

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I am wondering if I can use the Swann bullet cam on the Lorex NVR. I read that the Swann and Lorex are both the same Hikvision stuff rebranded. I have been reading till my eyes are crossed and haven't found a difinitive answer for this. I did see that a Lorex cam could be used on a Swann NVR, so I assume it can be done.

 

I have the Lorex LNR280 NVR and 4 Lorex LNB2151 (Hikvision) cameras, but want to add 2 more. I can't find a Lorex camera to buy (at least not as cheap as the Swanns) to add, but Costco has the Swann cameras online right now and I was considering buying those and if necessary flashing them to the Hikvision firmware. Other problem, where are people getting the firmware from?

 

Costco has them for $380 with shipping ($30) for a 2 pack Swanns, Lorex has them for $422 with shipping ($53!).

 

Anyone know or has tried it?

 

Thanks!

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I haven't tried swann cams on the Lorex 280 but I have done something you may be interested in....I used 2 long range wireless bridges to extend the Ethernet port on the back of the lorex with a remote cam 1000 ft away ran all off solar power....pretty cool with full HD

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I haven't tried swann cams on the Lorex 280 but I have done something you may be interested in....I used 2 long range wireless bridges to extend the Ethernet port on the back of the lorex with a remote cam 1000 ft away ran all off solar power....pretty cool with full HD

 

Wow that sounds like a very interesting setup. Can you provide details about the wireless bridge and the solar setup and how you got the bridge to connect to the NVR?

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