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I've just setup my new DS-7608NI-I2 and it was working fine, but noticed the firmware is old and was showing v4.50.000 build210125. There were two later firmware updates available. So, I downloaded the next version of the firmware v4.50.010 build210322 and used the browser interface for the...

How did you resolve this? I've just setup my new DS-7608NI-I2 and it was working fine, but noticed the firmware is old and was showing v4.50.000 build210125. There were two later firmware updates available. So, I downloaded the next version of the firmware v4.50.010 build210322 and used the...

Hi, thanks for posting and providing details of your experience, it has definitely been useful. I will be getting the same NVR and cameras as you, but won't initially be using these for "door access", instead they'll be positioned around the house to provide a "starter" setup, after which I'll...

Thanks for the very useful feedback Dan.

.... just found the data sheet for the XeLAN, which states it is 23AWG and has an outer diameter of 6.3mm, so quite thin for outdoor Cat6 cable, probably because it is unshielded. It's just a shame it doesn't come on a 100m reel!

I need around 100m of Cat6 external grade cable, preferably on a reel to make it easier to handle. I see that use-ip sell two types of external cable: EXC Cat6 F/UTP external upto 50m or XeLAN Cat6 UTP external on a 305m reel I'm assuming the 50m cable isn't on a reel and is cut to size...

I have downloaded the data sheets from Hikvision for both junction boxes and the sizes/hole placement etc is identical and matches the LSU/SL base so either junction box would work, I just don't understand why Hikvision would produce two almost identical junction boxes so wasn't sure if I was...

Thanks for confirming. On the use-ip website, against the DS-2CD2347G2-LSU/SL, the PT6 version of the junction box is listed as "Frequently bought together", but there's no mention of the DM21 junction box, which I discovered elsewhere. Not sure why use-ip only relate the PT6 when the DM21...

A 6mm version of the DS-2CD2347G2-LSU/SL 4MP doesn't appear to be available, only 4mm and 2.8mm. I can see a 6mm for the bullet version (DS-2CD2T47G2-LSU/SL 4MP). Although the additional range isn't really required, I guess a bullet camera would work for the side of the house, given it is so...

I'm looking to purchase some DS-2CD2347G2-LSU/SL 4MP cameras. As far as I can tell, the following brackets/junction boxes are compatible with these cameras: Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-DM21 Junction Box Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-PT6 Junction Box These appear to be the same, apart from the DM21 includes a...

Thanks Dan. One last question if you don't mind ;) I was wondering if it was possible to hook up a camera door bell to the NVR. I see Hikvision sell door bells, but they appear to require an expensive screen to be purchased and I simply want the door bell camera to record on the NVR and send...

Hi Dan, thanks for your feedback it is much appreciated and very quick! I agree with everything you have said, it makes perfect sense to me. Co-incidentally, on my way out to lunch today, walking down the side of the house, I had the same thoughts about somehow mounting the camera away from...

I would appreciate some feedback on the proposed camera positions for a new CCTV installation. I am considering initially installing 3 x Hikvision DS-2CD2347G2-LSU/SL 4MP turret cameras and connecting these to an 8 channel DS-7608NI-I2-IP NVR. If these 3 cameras don't provide suitable...

I've now received some quotes for installing a CCTV system, but not sure about the choice of cameras that have been recommended and I'm considering installing my own system so I can pick and choose the components rather than having what the installer prefers. One installer, who installs only...

Thanks for your feedback @JB1970 and @fullboogie. I was hoping the NVR might be clever enough to control 2 hard drives simultaneously and it seems that it does. I agree with you @JB1970, you would expect 2 drives to be more resilient than a single drive, plus if the NVR has two HD...

Is there any advantage to installing 2 x 3TB hard drives rather than 1 x 6TB hard drive in the DS-7608NI-I2/8P NVR? Is it clever enough to spread the recording/encoding load amongst the two drives or does it simply write to them in serial i.e. fill one drive first, then the other? Thanks.

I'm currently researching a CCTV solution for my home. I will likely end up with 4 or 5 turret cameras and an NVR, most likely Hikvision. I would also like to consider using a camera in the front door porch with 2 way audio to allow communication via an android mobile and it would be...

Hi Dan, thanks for the very useful information and the links. I had seen the 8mp bullet camera, but would prefer the turret format. It's interesting how one's mind changes. When I started researching I wanted bullet cameras, but after a couple of months I now think turret cameras would be...

Hi, I'm currently researching a new CCTV system and will probably invest in some Hikvision cameras and NVR to protect my home. I'm probably looking at 4 cameras and have read many articles and watched numerous videos and the Hikvision technology seems to come down to AcuSense or ColorVu. I'm...