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Helpful Tips
Here are a few helpful tips to save you time and money:
-Buy longer cables -- it's easy to underestimate the length you'll need, and these VideoSecu 4 Pack 150 Feet Pre-made All-in-One Video Power CCTV Security Camera Cables with BNC to RCA Adapter Connector 1OA were affordable and work well
-Unless you're putting the DVR unit right next to your modem or router, then I highly recommend buying a Wifi bridge (TP-LINK TL-WA801ND Wireless N300 2T2R Access Point, 2.4Ghz 300Mbps, 802.11b/g/n, AP/Client/Bridge/Repeater, 2x 4dBi, Passive POE). This will transform the system into a wireless system. It's very easy to configure and basically acts as a wireless adapter for the DVR unit
-If using an iPhone/iPad to remotely view the feed, DO NOT BUY THE "PRO" VERSION app - it does not support this unit. However, the free version does, and works very well
My only gripe is that one of the cameras is not working. Amcrest says they'll send me a new one when I send it back. Depending on how that turns out, I may be adjusting the rating.
See the pic for the view from the iPhone app:
July 2015 · Electronics · verified purchase