Is this the right place to ask about IPcamera? I'm super newbie to CCTV so dont bash me..

I want to replace my outdated 8 camera with IPcamera, so aim is to have better picture quality coz old one not clear and also viewing access to smartphone.

I don't see any mention of the typical TP link and D link IPcamera in this thread. Is it not recommend to get those?

Hi Thanks for reply. I'm noob at all this. I do know my Dad has a set up with a black box most probably decoder and it's all physically wired at home, if not wrong.

Thing is the views are not clear and I want to upgrade to something HD with capability of smartphone assess, for e.g. playback.

My friend said I need to get a NAS for eg from Synology to be able to store and run playback files.

Anyway, I'm not sure what I"m talking about but any recommendation for what I want to achieve? In terms of type of setup and brand to look out for? I've got a pretty good router for a start if that's useful, Asus RT-88U

Thanks for help

This post has been edited by FollowMeRogerThat: Jan 16 2017, 01:35 PM

Correct Sir, my friend's Synology came with 2 license only, I'm replacing total 8 camera for my Dad and now learning on CCTV related info.

I'm not sure about this Samba but there's a USB port for sure, if my understanding is correct, I should be able to use a External HD connected to the router as storage to the playback files, once cameras are set up. Of course I'm still too new to setting anything up.

Guess i'll start reading on hikvision and NVR software/decoder to see what I can do.

Question, NVR software is a third party software or comes with hikvision? and NVR decoder, I assume it's a black box that all the camera connects to? and NVR software, if installed to PC, means my PC has to be on 24/7 to have the IPcamera working/storing playbacks?
Thanks.

This post has been edited by FollowMeRogerThat: Jan 16 2017, 02:14 PM

Hi Sifus,

Not sure where else to ask in lowyat, while browsing about CCTV PSU I came across this thread.

Anyway I've 16 Contronetix camera powered up by this PSU. The connection is Co-axial It was installed while I was away so wasn't sure if I got a lousy or defective unit. The current Power supply's fan is spinning so hard 24/7 so I'm thinking if the wattage consumption is too much for the current unit.

Perhaps someone can shed some light and help me on this as I'm quite the noob for CCTV.

Before I head back to the shop I've got my unit to ask for an exchange or buy a new one, can I know what PSU brand is recommended for CCTV and what to look out for in choosing the next PSU?

Thanks!

it's 20 Amp

I contacted the seller and he said the fan is not supposed to spin this loud.

So he recommended one no brand Power supply for RM75 (also 20 AMP) and another branded - Meanwell for RM290 (seller writes it as 29 Ah so I reckon it's 29 AMP)

I reckon get the Meanwell to solve the problem once and for all? Coz it's really loud and warm

I'm not sure whether it comes with battery. Will find out later today. Seller did indicate to me 29Ah and picture shown it's the same small rectangular metal square box kind.

I have a feeling it's this one right here


Meanwell can you share me the link for this RM280 set. I will still prefer to get one from local store but still good as a reference.

So ideally, a good one should come with battery, enclosure box and short-circuit protection?

well it was provided as part of the DVR + 16 CCTV package that I got from local store

are you pricings from some online store that I can view? Mind pm me the links? Interested to try out this Meanwell

Ah... I just noticed your signature... shall PM you