Can I use a wifi adapter to connect to the NVR that will connect wireless to my home network? or will I have to run a CAT5 cable to my router?
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You may use a wireless bridge or wireless access point which has an Ethernet (RJ45) jack. This product does not support a wifi usb adapter. Most new routers can setup as an access point where it communicates wirelessly to your actual wireless router and then you would connect that access point via Ethernet to the security system. I can verify that YES this does work because I bought and set this up at my parents house using an older N router/access point to communicate to their Verizon Fios Modem/Router. It works pretty well but I've never been a fan of wireless in general so I would suggest an Ethernet over power line instead. I plan to do this soon and I'll update when I do! You may use a wireless bridge or wireless access point which has an Ethernet (RJ45) jack. This product does not support a wifi usb adapter. Most new routers can setup as an access point where it communicates wirelessly to your actual wireless router and then you would connect that access point via Ethernet to the security system. I can verify that YES this does work because I bought and set this up at my parents house using an older N router/access point to communicate to their Verizon Fios Modem/Router. It works pretty well but I've never been a fan of wireless in general so I would... » Read More You may use a wireless bridge or wireless access point which has an Ethernet (RJ45) jack. This product does not support a wifi usb adapter. Most new routers can setup as an access point where it communicates wirelessly to your actual wireless router and then you would connect that access point via Ethernet to the security system. I can verify that YES this does work because I bought and set this up at my parents house using an older N router/access point to communicate to their Verizon Fios Modem/Router. It works pretty well but I've never been a fan of wireless in general so I would suggest an Ethernet over power line instead. I plan to do this soon and I'll update when I do! « Show Less
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Okay, now a more honest answer. Yes, this is a wired NVR, but you could use a wireless bridge or some other similar device that you plug into the NVR.
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This camera can be used wired or wireless. It must be wired during the initial configuration. I don't know if it can be used with the NVR since I have it record directly to my PC.
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Need to elaborate a little bit. I can only assume that you have Ethernet cable, usually call Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable. If yes, you shouldn't have any problems connecting this and make it as a bridge wifi router, I assumed? if not, this device won't do any good for your need until you rewired with the right type of cable + connector.
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Just a thought but there's kind of a specific order to the process - enter the wireless router's password into the device then go back to the router and "add device". Once you click through to the point the router has opened the gates and can accept devices then try to connect your device but be quick because the gate is only open briefly. If you miss the opportunity you'll need to re-enter the password and start over. I had that problem with a new dvr that was located in another room. I wasn't moving fast enough. Once i figured out the problem it connected immediately.
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This thing. Just plugs into your USB slot in the back or front of your DVR. It works great with my sling adapter. I tried to plug both the WIFI and the sling adapter into a USB hub plugged into the back of the DVR, but it wouldn't draw enough power evidently, so that's why I plug the WIFI adapter into the front USB plug
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As long as you can plug the receiver into your home network using an ethernet cable, and your home network includes WiFi (as I assume it does) to connect to your portable devices, then there is no need for a wireless network adapter.
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I'm a little confused. My model has a hdmi port on the back of the dvr and I can connect it with a standard hdmi cable. All I need to do is connect the hdmi cable then set the tv to the hdmi port I connected it to. Perhaps you can give more details. Also explain the need for a vga to hdmi converter. Does your dvr not have the hdmi port.
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Yes, my solution was to return the Adapter and run a Cat6 Ethernet cable from the router down through the cellar to the livingroom and up the wall to my TV. Vierra Link works fine now !! Ended up saving money with a little more work. Plus it's always connected.
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A POE switch is nothing more than a network switch that send power over one of the pairs. You can use them with this, just make sure that you aren't sending voltage to the NVR
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It depends on your DVR inputs, ie what type. These have a 6 pin connection, which is the size of a phone line end. However, there are BNC adapters you can get. Or, you can modify it yourself to a CAT 5 if that's you're type system.
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You will still need to use a cat5 to connect your computer and another cat5 cable to connect your camera to the router for the initial setup. After that you will not need to connect via a cable.
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The NVR has four POE ports on the back and a standard ethernet port. I am not using any of the built in POE ports. I have mine connected to my company network through the standard ethernet port and use remote poe switches for all of my cameras. One of my remote switches is about 200 feet away and it works fine. I am not totally sure about the maximum distance for ethernet but if it is &gt; 500 feet you will be fine.
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No,but if you want a wired connection, if your Wi Fi signal is weak you can plug in to your Wi Fi with a Ethernet cable, it depends how far away you are from the Modem unit and the ability of your modem. The DVR works Good. Ken
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I have mine plugged into my wireless router via a networking cable...that way I can see my CCTV DVR wirelessly via internet explorer on any computer with wireless capability.
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Hi Bob. IF you are going to use the TR-Link device as an Access Point then yes, connect it to your wireless router using a regular RJ45 (straight-through) Cat5 cable. Regarding the power, the device came with a power supply which sends power to the TP-Link over a Cat5 cable. Hope that helped!
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The camera has a short (maybe 6 inches?) cat5 cable with a female end attached to it that will connect with your cat5 wiring. I doubt you will find anyone selling this camera along with cables that allow the camera to be connected with your router. In my case, I needed 60 ft of cable. I purchased that separately. The length of cable you need will depend on where you mount the camera, and where your router is located. Search for Cat5 patch cables, and look for one that is the appropriate length for your installation. You may want to do PoE (power over ethernet) which means you only run a Cat5 cable, and not a separate power cable, since the PoE device can transmit power through the Cat5 cable - so your network traffic and power all run through the single cable. If you have a power outlet close to where you want the camera mounted, then you don't need the PoE, since you can just use the included power supply.
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I did not have to forward any ports for this unit. However, I did have to open ports in my firewall, however if your router supports UPNP, enable that and it should work fine. The two ports that UPNP opened for the DVR on my system are ports: 6036 and 85. This system is fairly user-friendly, and q-see provides great support and instructions.