Feedback wanted for Hikvision NVR network NVR DS-7108N-SN/p

[Trickyhat 0]

Hi there.

 

Wondering what people think of this Hikvision model NVR: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hikvision-DS-7104N-SN-P-with-4-Ethernet-ports-surveillance-DVR-NVR/1919007896.html

 

This would be my first nvr and I have a couple of questions:

 

1. Does it have an inbuilt poe switch or router, and would either of these mean that the video traffic can be isolated from the greater home network, i.e. act as a sub network?

 

2. it claims 50mbs network access bandwidth. Is this for recording or viewing/ 1 or all cams?

 

3. What do you think of this unit?

 

Any response would be much appreciated.

 

Cheers

[cobra22 0]

I've had the DS-7108n-sn (not P) for a few days, my first hik nvr.

 

Seems like it works nicely for the price (paid $99/Aliexpress.com), not sure if there is any difference between this and DS-7608 software wise...

(using w/TP-LiNK 4/8 PoE, and DS-2CD2032-i)

 

it's on firmware 2.3.6, has only english.

 

Firmware slightly limited, i can't figure out:

- how to single frame step while reviewing recordings

- where to get new firmware...

- can't seem to include any of my old cams (foscam)

 

I think this system relies on cam for motion detect, which is fine.

 

NVR is not perfect, but for $99 for a dedicated linux nvr, seems viable.