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I have my DHCP server assign from a subnet using the leading characters of the MAC address. For example, 172.16.110.x will be assigned whenever the MAC address starts with AB-CD-12-34-xx-xx. It isn't guaranteed that the same camera will always have the same IP, but generally they will as long as they remain connected. I know all 110.x devices are cameras, and cameras only.
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10-12-2019
02:08 PM
@Boulder38 can you please elaborate on this? "Have you F12’d to look at the source for any error codes in there?"
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10-12-2019
02:06 PM
Like both of these features. I submitted a "wish list" online asking if the motion timeline can be turned off/on on a camera by camera basis. If this feature adds a load on resources (speed, memory, processor), there are cameras where I don't need this feature... they are under constant movement. In these cameras, I would turn off. And I also have cameras where this would be very useful and I would turn on. On the wish list I also suggested to allow an option to show the intensity of motion as either orange gradients (what you have implemented) or variations in color (red, green yellow or some other high/medium/low scheme). Just adding this here since with the wish list online, once you submit, you have no idea what happens to the wish (there is no acknowledgement, request for more information, etc).
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10-05-2019
07:29 PM
Doesn't sound right. Open case with support, allow them to access camera log, and see what they say. Open case from dashboard works well and you get reply very quickly (hours, same day).
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10-05-2019
07:28 PM
I didn't upload a floor plan. I use the satellite view in the map. First, I paste the address in the Network tab. Then I fine-tune the location on the map. I installed 3-5 cameras each day (total 100), and for each camera I went in and did these steps. I had my checklist... install camera, connect PoE, activate camera, focus, other settings, name, tags, address, map, etc. It worked well doing one by one with 3-5 cameras each day.
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10-05-2019
07:25 PM
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There is a competitor that uses SD cards. Each vendor has their mktg pros/cons for SD vs. SSD, and each one will tell you why they chose one over the other. We chose Meraki and I think it's better to have SSD. Note: I should add that the SD implementation we evaluated did not allow for access to the SD card. So even though the camera has SD, you still wouldn't be able to swap out on your own, or access the files.
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10-05-2019
07:21 PM
On a WiFi iPad I find it best to use the regular website version of the dashboard. On the iPhone I find it best to use the iOS app. However, this app is only good for a single-camera (camera by camera) view. I have a user that likes the simplicity. Personally, I wish it had more features (2-4 cameras at once). Also, the iOS app is only live view; no search/history.
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10-05-2019
08:03 AM
On 10/2 I experienced 2-3 second lag (delay from live). Does someone know if 3.34 firmware addressed this issue? My cameras updated to 3.34 on 9/27 and I was pleasantly surprised and the improvement in lag. Was it as a result of 3.34 or something else? I will test again this coming week to see if it holds.
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09-22-2019
06:13 PM
Thank you for the info @Nash I only see one device per camera, but the devices vary from camera to camera. Some cameras show another camera. Others show a switch. Others show an IP Phone. All show a device, and only one device per camera in the LLDP field.
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09-22-2019
05:25 PM
In the camera table view, in the LLDP column, does it matter what device I see? In some cases I see a switch, in others a nearby IP phone, and in others another Meraki camera. I'm not familiar with LLDP; any insight is appreciated.
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09-11-2019
09:32 AM
"We created an app that would go into the browser session and periodically back out of it at 15 minute intervals and then re-enter the video wall automatically. While not a perfect solution, it cut down on the "reload"requests by about 95-98% in Chrome. We are about to change the refresh to about 10 minutes to see if that completely corrects the issue." Can you elaborate on this? Is the app open source?
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09-08-2019
02:33 PM
I don't know the answer, but to help troubleshoot, does it matter if you connect to the dashboard internally (within LAN) vs. externally (ie from home)?
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09-08-2019
02:31 PM
Support did an RMA and replacement camera arrives this week. Will send damaged camera back to Meraki.
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09-08-2019
02:29 PM
Interior, school building, PoE cable from camera to switch. I have about 20 cameras connected to the switch. Upon cable connection/run, I connected camera and let it go through boot-up sequence, firmware update, SSD formatting, etc. It was working fine for a number of weeks, until this incident. I think the trigger was a power cycle on the switch (switch went off/on).
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09-05-2019
02:28 PM
It's not solid. It's blinking amber / red. Fast blink and very high temp (uncomfortable to hold). Got update from support and they are doing RMA. I wonder what the cause is, but not going to worry about it unless it happens again.
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09-05-2019
11:09 AM
I have a camera that went offline all of a sudden and now it's blinking red. I tried the following: 1) Reboot on camera 2) Different port on switch 3) Reset button on camera From the moment I power on the camera it starts blinking red. The camera is also very high temperature. I submitted a case to support, but wanted to ask here as well. Thanks, Esteban
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08-21-2019
07:44 PM
"Is it possible to use manual focus only, and leave it on that perfect setting?" This is what I am doing in most cases. Install camera, run auto-focus, switch the setting to manual focus.
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08-01-2019
05:47 PM
2 Kudos
WooHoo
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07-28-2019
06:16 PM
2 Kudos
Create 1 video wall with all 5 cameras (you can choose size and position in the screen), or create 5 video walls, each one with 1 of the 5 cameras in full size, and put them on rotation.
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07-28-2019
04:11 PM
1 Kudo
I'm with you in that I can live with the 10 second delay now. During setup it's noticeable as you are doing the initial adjustment, but after that you don't even "know it" other than looking at the screen and saying, "oh, that happened 10 seconds ago." I do have the scenario where I want to monitor 3 entrance doors for security, and a 10 second delay could be the difference between getting there on-time or getting there too late. As feedback to the Meraki Team, best scenario would be instant, no delay. I think under 5 seconds would be a good target (2-3 seconds, to stay with par with the other vendors in this space). Currently in our local network I'm experiencing 8-10 seconds.
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07-27-2019
10:34 PM
I will look into refresh plug-ins. I will also test to see if wall-rotation basically serves as an auto refresh. I will setup a test PC (or two) on Monday and see what results I get.
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07-26-2019
09:06 PM
1 Kudo
Verkada reported this in their 7/19/19 update: "Latency: The improvements cut latency to 1-2 seconds for SD streams whether streamed locally or over the WAN." I want to think this is top 3/5/10 in Meraki's wish list. Source: https://www.verkada.com/blog/simplified-streaming-architecture/
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07-26-2019
07:39 PM
2 Kudos
You may have read this already, but just in case while others reply: https://documentation.meraki.com/MV/Storing_Video/MV_Cloud_Archive
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07-26-2019
07:37 PM
1 Kudo
I'm almost done with our installation of 100 MV cameras and I have our video walls configured. We have 3 staff that will have a video wall (or video wall rotation) on during business hours, say 8-4 daily. Has someone run into any issues leaving the video wall(s) up 24x7x365? I'm more interested in the 24x7 than the 365, meaning I would expect to have to reboot or refresh the views every so often. How often is my main concern, due to possible failure (hic-cups) on the system rather than failures on our part (power failure, network failure, internet failure). Any of the latter I would expect will possibly require a refresh/reboot/reconnect/re-login. Any insight into this? Thanks.
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07-23-2019
02:39 PM
I upgraded to 3.31 and haven't seen it, but it has been only 2 days since. I will report again in 10-14 days.
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