parallon 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Hello all. I am looking for a 16 channel IP Security Camera system that be expanded easily. I recently bought a Lorex system, which claim that there system is ONVIF compatible, but when trying to add another camera from another manufacturer, I was not able to set it up. The reason that I chose another brand is because it had a narrower FOV (82 deg) then the Lorex ones (101 deg) for my front door. What brands <$2000 are available that are good quality, but also easily expandable? I don't need the full 16 cameras now, but I would like to start with at least 8. I also don't need PTZ either. Or is it better to buy a good NVR and go with different cameras from there? Either way, I just need an expandable system that plays well with other brands. Thanks in advance, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 16, 2018 Hi. Lorex ONVIF works well and upto date. What make of camera was you using ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parallon 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Thank you for your reply. I tried using a pair of Q-See QCN8068B. I would click on Quick Add, but nothing would show up in the list. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parallon 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Oh, and the NVR is the LNK7000 Series. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 16, 2018 Hi. You will need to update your q-see firmware to work on the lorex to allow security patch. You need to down load q-see config tool to your PC first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parallon 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Oh, ok. So I finally found the Config Tool. Will this work with the cameras plugged into the back of my Lorex NVR? I don't have a switch with POE functionality. Also, am I changing the IP address? My current network is 192.168.10.x. Is there a default IP address associated with the camera? What security patch is preventing Lorex from seeing it? Thank you again, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 16, 2018 Oh, ok. So I finally found the Config Tool. Will this work with the cameras plugged into the back of my Lorex NVR? I don't have a switch with POE functionality. Also, am I changing the IP address? My current network is 192.168.10.x. Is there a default IP address associated with the camera? What security patch is preventing Lorex from seeing it? Thank you again, Mike Hi . No you can't update via the lorex . .... Your q-see camera is a dahua and your lorex is also a dahua. Dahua have sent firmware for all NVRs and cameras and requires a full setup again once done. All dahua devices require 8 characters in password with numbers letters and 8 and above long ..... This also applies to IP cameras to connect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parallon 0 Posted February 17, 2018 Hi tomcctv. Thank you for the info. So, I downloaded the tool, have the camera plugged into my router and powered by 12v power supply. I am not able to see the camera in the tool. What am I doing wrong? Does it matter what version of Config Tool I am using? Can I use Dauah's tool? Also, where would I go to get the updated firmware? Sorry for my ignorance, but I have never done anything like this before. Thanks, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
