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Ahhh, Do you have a link to the ActiveX solution?

Dan, I came across this. Do you have anything similar/more up to date/comments? Regards Michael

Thanks for the screenshots and your further observations. Sorry to be a pain, but I'm going to ask anyway :) It could be I find a cheap PC. Is this only needed to configure or troubleshoot issues. In other words, can I unplug a PC when setting up is over? And therefore, no really high spec...

Dan, Thank you so much for the obvious effort you put into your answer and suggestions. Yes, I was referring to the Vivotek NVR/Linux. The browser support is a real issue. Waiting for Q3/4 may well reveal Hikvision getting their finger out before then :). Event seettings are a must. I cannot...

Dan, Thanks again. My initial requirement is for 6 cameras. 2 of which PTZ, all PoE with duplex audio 4MP, perhaps 6MP on some. Eventually to 10 cameras all full duplex PoE. 4 cameras to be remote (30 metres), served by Cat6a with PoE switch. Storage is not a real issue, but say 2 x 4TB RAID...

Dan, Thank you for your valuable contribution. I never thought setting up a CCTV system would be such a challenge. In my naievity, I expected Plug-n-play. Anyhow, I would most appreciate a listing of the most important camera-specific settings that would not be available if I go for the...

I am looking to avoid the added complexity and unreliability of PCs. It seems to me a good idea to completely avoid using computers in a CCTV system. I am interested in hybrid PoE NVR/VMS. Linux looks like the way to go, but I'd appreciate observations. My need is for a fully functional 8/16...

Macman, I have just stumbled across the Hik iVMS-4200 workstation. This slim box looks pretty empty except it contains what looks like an embedded PC (Win10) pre-configured with the iVMS-4200 software. It can take a couple of HDDs, and thats about it except VGA and USB conections for monitor...

Macman, Thank you so much for your effort and info. I have macs from the E-Mac (I can't seem to part with them). I also have a 17 inch MBP with SL and Sierra (and WinXP under boot camp but only for legacy programs). My everyday unit is another MBP with Catalina. HTML5 seems the obvious way to...

Ahhh ActiveX

Hi again Macman, And thank you for your considered and informative reply. I must say, I have already dusted myself off and resumed research for a "proper" CCTV PoE solution. Reolink, of course, are non-starters. The web plugin you say. I never heard of that. When you say banned-does that mean...

Hi Macman, Thank you for the heads-up. What a shame Hik have chosen to limit their kit to only run on certain o/s and browser, that requires "maintaining" with virusware. I would have thought their NVR/camera kit would work seamlessly with any browser. Including extra layers of complexity with...

Ok chaps, I would most appreciate comments and/or advice 1. The wall mounts for external turrets. E.G. The 1273ZJ-140. Can I assume one way to route the cat6 would be to break out the bottom of the bracket and run the cable up the back and into the terminal box of the bracket? It looks like...

Thank you Macman. Really appreciated.

I'm back, Ok, so Hik naming codes are....erm "complex". I have a handle on most of them, but what do the last two characters (DE) on this camera mean? DS-2DE4425IW-DE. I notice some have other end characters. Regards Michael

Dan, Thank you for your prompt reply. I shall review my specs accordingly :). I'm sure a good compromise is achievable-just a bit more work. My experience is analogue, and certainly not Hikvision, which you bods seem very clued up on. Thank you. Regards Michael

Hi Phil, Can I get 2 way audio over cat6 POE on my planned NVR rig? I would like two of the cameras at IP67, PTZ with 2 way audio. I'm planning on using the DS-7616-NI. Are there any other considerations/materials needed? Regards Michael

Phil, Fair play to you! Thanks for taking the trouble :). I'll lay that one to rest then.

I appreciate the benefits of connecting the POE switch direct to the router, but would joining CCTV to the general network have security implications? Perhaps bandwidth issues as well! If I make the setup as a vlan and separate the two networks, I may have increased security, but added...

Phil, Thank you so much for your prompt and insightful reply. Dare I ask another question! I installed cat5E plus 3core flex to under my eaves years ago when repairing my roof (actually I also ran co-ax as well). Anyhow, the cat5E won't cope with POE, especially as I want PTZ. Any suggestions...