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- First reviewAugust 14, 2011
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This Zmodo ZM-SS714-1TB security system includes 4 cameras with 1/4" CMOS sensors that capture clear footage with up to 720p resolution. The 1TB NVR with PoE (Power over Ethernet) capability lets you record and store footage.
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1
Highly Proprietary System / Not Secure
on March 18, 2015
Posted by: daoriginalgman
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Where do I begin with the problems and issues......
Cameras included in kit are not actually IP/Ethernet cameras. These cameras are model ZP-IBT15-S and do use CAT5/6 cable for hookup. But its not ethernet between the cameras and the NVR. Its using a proprietary wiring configuration and POE configuration. So you can't hook camera up to a standard POE injector and ethernet port. Cameras ONLY work when hooked into the sPOE port on the NVR. If you go out to the zmodo community site you can find a lot of discussion about this. They list the pinout for the cable and you find that its not running ethernet but a proprietary connection. Power over Ethernet requires at least 4 wires for data and 2 for the power. Zmodo only uses 2 wires for data and 2 wires for POE, so its not really power over ethernet as its not running ethernet. Zmodo dance's around this by always referring to system as sPOE (simplified POE).
Not a True NVR. Most NVR's on the market support different camera's. Can use different makes/models of ONVIF compatible IP camera's . This unit can not. Uses a proprietary camera protocol and port wiring. So you have to use the camera's they give you.
Requires Internet explorer and requires you to change its security settings. This was the final deal killer for me. If you have problems sooner or later tech support will walk you through installing an old/insecure activex control to access the system. And can only do that by disabling a bunch of settings in internet explorer. Nothing like installing an old, unsigned, insecure activex control.
NVR is not secure. At its core its running Linux. Zmodo is a Chinese company doesn't believe it has to honor/follow GPL and release source code as required by Linux license. But that is a side issue. Bigger issue is system has things like Telnet services and other services running on the NVR. Zmodo doesn't disclose the root login passwords for the device but its available in forums on the internet. PASSWORD IS THE SAME ON ALL ZMODO NVR's. And you can't change it. Which means all Zmodo boxes are exposed to hackers because they all have the same root accounts passwords and services exposed. Doesn't matter what you change admin password to (that is different account) there still is the underlying root account hackers can use to hack the box.
Do yourself a favor and find a real NVR that uses real IP camera's.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Store videos and still images from your digital camera with this SanDisk Extreme PLUS SDHC memory card that features 16GB of memory for efficient storage space. The writeable label allows for easy identification and organization
Customer Rating
3
Two different cards have this same model number
on August 14, 2011
Posted by: daoriginalgman
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In Same bestbuy store they had two cards from Sandisk with SAME exactly SKU/Model number and barcode number. One is a class 6 one is the class 10 listed here. Both ring up at same price and as same product in their inventory system. If you google the model number online most sites show up as a Class 6 card and not the "extreme" model but other sites list the class 10 extreme model. So make sure if you purchase this card that they give you the class 10 as SanDisk has two products with the same SKU/Model#.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Store videos and still images from your digital camera with this SanDisk Extreme PLUS SDHC memory card that features 16GB of memory for efficient storage space. The writeable label allows for easy identification and organization
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Not as advertised!!!!
By BennyN
from NYC
The picture says that what you are getting is a Class 10 card capable of 30MB/s.
You will actually get a class 6 card with a transfer speed of 20MB/s. This can make a huge difference if you are recording video.
You will actually get a class 6 card with a transfer speed of 20MB/s. This can make a huge difference if you are recording video.
This is a Best Buy Problem.
And read the fine print....
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DON'T BELIEVE THE PICTURE - NOT CLASS 10
August 13, 2011
Picture on best buy site is of a class 10 Card, but the card they are selling is a class 3. You can verify it yourself, take the model number listed on the page and google it. Part number is for a class 6 card!!!! Don't buy stuff based on picture they show on best buy site as the pictures aren't accurate and are misleading.
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