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  I'll check out Foscam stuff--I've read warnings before about 'fake' foscams running outdated firmware, etc. Where do you purchase from? Is there a reliable source? Are you using a standalone DVR or accessing them from a PC?   Can you recommend any foscam units specifically? I'm looking to...

Thank you all for your input thus far. Since yesterday, I've stumbled on this Q-See IP standalone with 4 cameras (supports up to 8 channels) Q-See IP DVR   Does anyone have any experience with Q-See as a brand? The 8 channel box with 4 included bullet cams runs about $1000-1200 depending on the...

Building a new home here; will be running the wires within a week(s) time.   I'm starting to consider going for IP cameras for their quality, but I can't seem to find the range of pricing for these.   Perfect world: -6 IP cameras -self contained DVR or NVR software running on Mac   Outstanding...

Dan- thank you again for taking the time to answer my questions. I appreciate the information..now I just have to let it all simmer and see what I want to move forward with.   I misunderstood the pricing on one site and thought the M1 was $1,000 vs $500 for the EZ8; I'm now seeing them elsewhere...

Hi folks. Learning some really great stuff here from others' posts, but an admin recommended I post about my own situation as well.   I'm currently running an Insteon system in my apartment, using Indigo 5 Pro from perceptive automation to run the show. I've invested quite a lot of time (and $)...

      Thanks elvisimprsntr and Dan! I'm going to write up a new post about my current setup, as I'd prefer to leverage what I can of my existing Insteon system.   Thanks for the info about the M1XEP, though too. From what I understand, that device puts the ELK onto the local network, and then...

Hi Bill- Same situation here: Mac running Indigo 5 Insteon USB PLM Insteon devices Planning to purchase an Elk Security unit. Did you go ahead with your plan? What did you need to connect communication between the Elk and the Indigo setup?