Manage Dahua and Hikvision with the same software
Have you ever been in the situation where you need a software that can monitor different brands such as Hikvision and Dahua at the same time?There are professional software such as Milestone that can be used for that but in some small CCTV projects a simpler and inexpensive solution can be used. In this article […]
PoE switch for IP cameras (how to reduce installation costs)
Are you looking for a solution to easily power your IP cameras? You just got to the right place. You will learn how a PoE Switch can solve your problem. ==> PoE stands for Power Over Ethernet, it is a technology to power devices such as IP phones, routers and IP cameras over network cables. You […]
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) for CCTV
In this article you will understand what a DVR is and what are the key factors you should evaluate when looking at a catalog of a product.When you finish reading this article you will also have a better understanding of what are the transmission and recording technologies used by a DVR.Technical definition of a DVRDVR […]
How to reset H.264 Network DVR [ All Models ]
Have you lost the H.264 DVR’s password and don’t know how to recover it? Some generic DVRs usually don’t even come with instructions on how to reset their passwords but don’t worry, in this article, you will learn how to reset H.264 network DVRs. So, keep reading.. To reset an H.264 DVR you either need […]
Swann DVR password reset – series 4350 4500 4900 8050 8075 (easy)
If you lost the Swann DVR password, here you will learn how to reset the DVR by using a code (swann dvr mac address). You only need to use a mobile phone, tablet or computer and follow simple instructions.This is a Swann factory reset procedure that works for the models 4350, 4500, 4900, 8050 and […]
How CCTV cameras work
If you are willing to learn how CCTV cameras work and install some of them in your home, don’t look any further because you are in the right place. Welcome to the best article ever written about CCTV cameras. This is not for the mega, super, hyper experienced users… this article is for people that want […]
Hikvision cameras removed from US Army base (security issues)
Due to several incidents of security breaches and even suspected espionage, Hikvision cameras have been removed from a US military base. Security is something that must be taken very seriously, especially if we are talking about the most powerful army on the planet.Hikvision IP cameras have a history of security issues, sometimes this kind of […]
Analog CCTV is about to die
With the evolution of CCTV systems, major competitors in the market began to create new technologies that will ultimately cause the death of the traditional analog CCTV systems.The high-resolution analog camera technology on the market is recent and promising, isn’t it? So why people say that the analog is about to die?The fact is that […]
ADSL for CCTV (what are the limitations)
It is quite common calls for technical support from CCTV system integrator and distributors, the common complaint is the speed of the CCTV video via the Internet. But is really the problem on the cameras ?In most cases the problem is in the Internet link or in the lack of correct configuration of the equipment (router)For […]
How much bandwidth is necessary for CCTV
The amount of bandwidth used by a CCTV camera is directly proportional to the video quality. The higher the quality, the higher the transmission bandwidth and also the need for storage space.I will talk about the factors that influence image quality and the use of bandwidth for transmission and amount of storage necessary for CCTV:Factors […]
