17 Feb 2020, 23:54

Yes, Reolink cameras have a HUGE bundle of cords!

Even though these models support Power over Ethernet (PoE), they also can be powered by a transformer. (I have done it.)

The reset button is convenient during initial setup. The cameras can be rebooted remotely, but not "Factory Reset". That takes the button. I have not pressed the reset button since my cameras were installed.

With an NVR, cameras can be viewed using a TV set connected directly to the NVR. No network required.
But, most of us would prefer to view cameras or recordings from elsewhere. For that, the NVR has to be connected to a local network (router). To view files remotely, the local network has to be connected to the internet through a modem (and an Internet Service Provider).

I found that the weatherproof ethernet connector was the critical component when drilling holes for installation. I would shove that part through the hole first, and once it was through the power cord and reset cord went after it.