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Are you installing them indoors? Not sure if I understand were you want to locate them.

If they are indoors, then the Hikvision DS-2CD2432F-IW are a great option.

I don't know of any outdoor Hikvision wireless cameras.
 
Scream said:
Are you installing them indoors? Not sure if I understand were you want to locate them.

If they are indoors, then the Hikvision DS-2CD2432F-IW are a great option.

I don't know of any outdoor Hikvision wireless cameras.
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Appologies, ideally for outdoors. I meant i will install on the outside wall near a plug socket so i can drill through and just plug in.

Cheers.
 
I don't know of any outdoor wireless cameras but if you are drilling through a wall to power the camera, then you might as well just get a wired Poe camera. At the socket, use a powerline adapter to connect it to your network.
 
Scream said:
I don't know of any outdoor wireless cameras but if you are drilling through a wall to power the camera, then you might as well just get a wired Poe camera. At the socket, use a powerline adapter to connect it to your network.
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I actually saw this on a youtube video today and was going to ask this! :)

Can i put each cam to a powerline then? Only problem is my router is behind a sofa in my game room, would the dvr need to be there? If so, could i access the cameras from anywhere or would it need to be at the dvr?
 
Another NVR question.

I have been poking around in the menu setting up "Live View mode" - I have three cameras - plugged into 1-2 and 5 so I have had it set on 1-5 view - Now I am trying to set it up to to switch camera on full screen every 10 sec or so.

I can set it to 1-5 but that gives me two "No link" pages- also same in 2-2 - Can I specify just the three cameras I want on Live link Mode.

Other than move camera 5 to number three input on NVR I can't see it.

I have another camera on order so that will use one of the no link ports.

Thanks.
 
@Camalot I have always avoided the use of Powerline type adaptors so I do not know how that would work out. The NVR could be anywhere, as long as it is part of the same network as your Home, if that access is required. Make a cup of tea and read this thread, some good information that might help you over the last few pages or so.

@DXP55 - Why don't you just move the camera input from 5 to 3...? That way all the camera inputs are sequential...?

A friend of mine has an older monitor where he has a a mosaic screen of CCTV images so that he can view them as needed.
For me I do not bother with that and just launch iVMS-4200 Client as needed. Thus I have never bothered with "Live View" options etc as, apart from checking that all is well with my recordings etc, I only look at the feeds after an event, as such.

Which camera and where from are you buying next..../
 
Could i wire them to the dvr and leave it in the top room and plug the dvr into a power line adapter?

Id want to use a tablet to constantly display live views via some app.
 
Someone might post if they have experience of using those adapters as, like noted, have never used them. I much prefer CAT5E for my network needs but understand that laying it might not always be possible.

My NVR is in a safe box inside the loft connected to my network via a switch. This can be accessed directly via a browser and or via a desktop or mobile app. Of course it can be accessed from the NVR itself with an attached monitor or TV.

All of that is covered in this thread.
 
Powerline adaptors in my admittedly limited experience seem to either work, or not work with no way of telling until you've plugged them into your household wiring.

We ended up spending a lot of time and energy running a cat5e (external grade) cable out to the garage in conduit because the powerline adaptor wasn't reliable enough.
We also found that the powerline adaptors simply don't work in the houses in my street, or not well enough to realistically call it working (10mb/s on 500mb/s sets).

There are some threads in Networking about them where people are reporting good successes, but from memory the best successes were by using very expensive sets (not necessarily the fastest headline speed, but specific brands).

Personally for the amount of wasted time and hassle I've had with powerline I'd run cable if at all possible, at least with cable it's either working or it's not and you're not relying on things that are pretty much completely out of your control (such as the age of the wiring in the house).

I've currently got 3 pairs of powerline adaptors in my parts box because I'm an idiot and didn't give up until set 3.
 
I admire your persistance :D

Lol

I have always avoided those adapters if it has been possible to run cable.
 
It wasn't so much patience as being unable to work out a better method that wasn't going to require a huge amount of effort.

They just about worked for the initial usage, namely to give a connection to the garage for radio streaming, but nowhere near good enough for video.

What really drove it home though was when I tried them at a neighbours as he was having problems with wireless to his conservatory, we couldn't even get them to link for more than 30 seconds once data started to be sent.
 
@DXP55 - Why don't you just move the camera input from 5 to 3...? That way all the camera inputs are sequential...?

Which camera and where from are you buying next..../[/QUOTE]

When I started the guy in shop plugged camera into 8 then said it's a pain to move it so I believed him - I understand if I plug it in 3 it will work but not sure if it's as easy to delete settings in 8

Ordered a DS-2CD2232 from China for 57 quid - same as one by back door which is great day or night-(EXIR is it)- separate IR and lens dome type. can't update it though but doesn't bother me.

So far things are going well with no problems -It's now just fine tuning.


As regards Home Plug I use the BT mini triple set (did have Solwise- rubbish compared to BT ones)- works Youtube on TV fine and second PC in bedroom - WiFi will not work here as it seems Ash blocks won't let signal through wall's very well- The CCTV is all Cat5.
 
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Under the Config menu and then Camera Management you can add and modify your cameras.
I suppose if you didn't feel confident on moving it you could just add your new one to 3 and when that is up and going then you could move camera 5 to 4, when you have the understanding gained from setting up your new one.
 
Is this kit any good for an amateur installer?

Swann DVR8-4100 8 Channel DVR CCTV Kit with 8 Cameras @ £299
• Widescreen 960H resolution, eight-channel security kit
• Eight clear resolution 800TVL cameras with powerful night vision up to 25m
• 1TB hard drive capacity to store up to 30 days of recordings
 
Don't see why not. The difficulty doesn't depend on the kit you buy, but rather the runs and distances your cables will have to go. If you can drill all the holes then go for it. It's when you have to run a 300m cable through solid granite that things get tricky.
 
Diddums said:
Don't see why not. The difficulty doesn't depend on the kit you buy, but rather the runs and distances your cables will have to go. If you can drill all the holes then go for it. It's when you have to run a 300m cable through solid granite that things get tricky.
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Thanks Diddums, I should be able to take a lot of the cables through the loft and then down into my office. Do you know if I will need to supply each camera with its own power supply or is that provided throught he connecting cable?
 
Hi guys, I've been looking at CCTV choices for the new house and i'll admit, I'm not expert, don't want to spend a huge amount of money really but need something that's up to the job.

I've been looking at this:

Sannce 4CH 1080P NVR 720P/ 960H DVR Security Camera Systems& 1TB HDD, w/ 4x 900TVL In/Outdoor Day/Night Bullet Cameras, Quick Remote Access, Hi-Resolution, HDMI/VGA Multi Output, Superior Night Vision

Specifications:
* 1/3'' color image sensor
* Super 960H compatibility/900TVL high resolution
* Build-in IR-cut filter, color on day, auto switch to B&W at night
* 24pcs build in LEDs, up to 100ft night vision
* Weatherproof: IP66

* H.264 Compression maximizes hard drive's recording time
* Video input/output: 4CH BNC/ 1CH VGA, 1CH HDMI
* Audio input/output: 4CH RCA/ 1CH RCA
* PTZ control: 1*RS485
* HDD: 1* SATA port (Max 4T)

Just wondering the specs are good enough.

thanks
 
Hi all,

Been following this thread here and there and think I'm settled on the Hikvision DS-2CD2342WD-I and a certain retailer who started out selling books still have them for good prices. Everywhere else is +£50 more.

Obviously they do lots of different lens sizes so am wondering firstly, how many I would need and secondly, which lens size?

The garden is about 11m long from the back of the house to the back wall but 3.5m of that is taken up by a conservatory. I'll try to get a picture soon to show this. The garden is also about 10m wide.

Would I need 1 or 2 cameras for this?

They will all be going into a POE switch which in turn will be hooked up to my QNAP TS-879 Pro with Surveillance station enabled.

Also, what's the best thing for the front of the house. I'm guessing mainly I want to be pointing at the front door.

Car port is at the back of the house so I'll run another 4MP turret there too.

Thanks,

Andy
 
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