Question 1

Can i use cat7 ethernet cables for this  system ?

Accepted Answer

Cat7 is in an "oddball" position.  I cannot think of a legitimate use for it at home when considering the broad compatibility of CAT6/6A and overall approval & certification by standards committees like the TIA/EIA.  These cameras will not push 100mbit of data, period, neither are they compatible with 10GBASE-T.

In English - using a higher spec cable where the devices on both ends (i.e. the cameras and the NVR) are not able to take advantage of it, is purely a waste of money.  I'd argue that for these cameras, CAT5 is more than sufficient as a long-term investment for PoE-type cameras.  The quality of the cable is going to matter more than the "Category" the cable is intended to support.  If you use quality parts end-to-end, CAT5 is fine.

If you plan on use 10G/100G, save it for interlinks between switches.  That's really where the use-cases exist for CAT6/7/8 anyway.  In 2019, there still is no real push in the home for 2.5G/5G/10G, not in cable/fiber modems, consumer-level switches, and certainly not your TV, Roku, or Xbox.

My point is save your $ you aren't future proofing by using a higher CAT cable.  CAT5/5E/6 is more than enough in 2019 and the foreseeable decade or so.

Question 2

Once this system is set up on your local network, you can view the the screens from other computers right?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can either view it from another PC on your LAN, or you can also install the free Reolink app on your mobile device and view the cameras from off site.  There is also a subscription-based service where you can store your video to the cloud and view it from a browser.

Question 3

What FPS do these record at?

Accepted Answer

Hi, these cameras record 25fps.

Question 4

I’ve noticed most pictures showing these cameras to be mounted horizontally. Can these cameras be mounted vertically?

Accepted Answer

I have 2 mounted vertically and there are settings to mirror and invert the image if necessary. Also, the cameras themselves mount so that you have almost complete control with their orientation, aiming, angles, etc.

ASIN	B07H3QVZQ2
Antenna Location	Indoor and outdoor surveillance
Best Sellers Rank	#3 in Surveillance NVR Kits
Brand	REOLINK
Built-In Media	RLN8-4101, D5004, NVR Power Adapter1, HDMI Cable1, USB Mouse1, 1m Network Cable1, 18m Network Cable*4
Camera Description	Front, Rear
Color	White
Compatible Devices	Cameras, Laptops, Personal Computers, Smartphones, Tablets
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,772)
Focal Length Description	4.0 millimeters
Frame Rate	25fps
Hardware Interface	Ethernet, HDMI, USB, VGA, eSATA
Item Dimensions	14.57 x 10.63 x 11.42 inches
Item Highlight	4pcs 5MP Wired PoE IP Cameras Outdoor with Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection, 4K 8CH NVR with 2TB HDD for 24-7 Recording
Item Weight	0.27 g
Lens Type	Fixed
Manufacturer	Reolink Digital
Manufacturer Warranty Description	customer service (support@reolink dot com); 30-day money back guarantee; 2 years quality warranty;
Memory Storage Capacity	2 TB
Mfr Part Number	RLK8-420D4-5MP
Model Number	RLK8-520D4-5MP
Night Vision	Night Vision
Night Vision Range	100 feet
Number of Channels	8
Number of Items	4
Number of Packs	1
Operating System	iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS
Optical Sensor Technology	CMOS
Other Special Features of the Product	100ft night-vision, Adjustable, App Control, IP67 waterproof, Smart Person/Vehicle Detection & Motion Zone
Power Source	DC
Recording Mode	Motion Recording; schedule recording; 24/7 recording
Set Name	RLK8-520D4-5MP with 2TB HDD
Signal Format	Digital
Total Usb Ports	2
UPC	725423889802
Unit Count	4 Count
Video Capture Resolution	5MP (2560 × 1920)
Video Input	RJ45
Viewing Angle	80 degrees

REOLINK 5MP 8CH Home Security Camera System with 2TB HDD RLK8-520D4-5MP

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