Posts made by joseph_1979

@kimchigun For the most part, dBm is the way that most network engineers measure signal strength. This is how we measure it at work. However, many manufacturers use an additional measurement called RSSI ( Received Signal Strength Indicator) to measure signal strength. Most probably Reolink is using this parameter.

The most accurate measurement of WiFi signal strength is measured in mW. However, there ends up being a bunch of decimal places because WiFi has low transmit power, so we more commonly measure in the decibels with relation to milliwatts known as dBm. Since WiFi signal strength is less than zero dBm, it's measured in the negatives.

But RSSI is only a relative index because each manufacturer uses an arbitrary set of units. This unit of measurement is different all the time because it's being pulled from the client's device.

For example, the Atheros WiFi chipset measures RSSI based on values 0 (no signal) to 60 (max. signal). While other chipsets might use different values, such as 0-100 or even 0-255. I have no idea what chipset Reolink is using. I never opened their cameras so far.  All I can say is that with other cams the signal strength indicator is more realistic than on TM.

@user_898375525261490_898375525261490 check this https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013378753-How-to-Enable-Push-Notifications-for-NVR-via-Reolink-App/

@crimp-on_62210811129 It's an RP-SMA connector type. Check this out

https: //www . amazon . com /REOLINK-Extension-Connector-Magnetic-Designed/dp/B0CHHYW24N

@andyl_899356171509953 it does record to both SD and the home hub. If camera is stolen then you have the videos in the home hub. To see the video in SD you need to remove it from hub. Reolink are wotking on a solution to allow users to see cam and hub videos separately. Similar to an NVR when cams are connected through a switch.

Update on 08/01/25: Now Reolink are have update the fw of a number of NVRs whereby now they bridged the switch and I assume you can access the camera directly. I cannot say this with certainty as I do not use NVR. I use SD, ftp and HA.

@mamymam2013_465350299701478 Hello Buddy. All is fine here and hope you are on the same wavelength.

In my previous correspondence I told you that there is a newer fw for TM. I did the upgrade but didn't notice any improvement or changes whatsoever. Wifi signal strength is one bar. So as I stated we have to live with it.

Finally I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Christmas and a successful 2025. Enjoy it.

@chopstix_887064913674433 The client doesn't store the IPs of the cameras. It just broadcasts a packet with payload aaaa0000 on port 2000 and any Reolink device listening will respond with payload aaaa0000, IP of cam and port 9000 (if not changed by user) plus mac address, UID and camera name.

But it stores the UIDs which it forwards to the P2P relay servers for remote login.

@user_678736611209466_678736611209466 Most probably there is no solution for the correct measurement of the signal strength. So either full bars or just one bar.

@user_863565958742183_863565958742183 only one time.

@user_896044068634806_896044068634806 Sometimes condensation inside the lens is an issue right after installation. Usually it clears up after a few days, but if it doesn't it probably means that camera has damaged seal. In that case one has to open a ticket with support and they will replace it.

@grod777_275772032561320 There is no overwrite. You need to create a batch file to delete old files and use a scheduler to run it at your specific times. Normally the Windows client is not meant to record 24x7.

Hereunder a member named Crimp has included his batch file.

@user_678736611209466_678736611209466 Yes, previous version supports WIFI 5.

@user_678736611209466_678736611209466 There is a newer fw which sorts out issues related to network services. I did the upgrade and so far no issues.

@user_863565958742183_863565958742183 there is the stiching adjustment.

@user_678736611209466_678736611209466 Could be. Any feedback on wifi signal strength on TrackMix?

@jylppy_633508802445327 It's not possible and nobody asked for. However, you may submit your request to support on support @ reolink . com for consideration.

@colin-grimshaw_430254205366491 You might consider to add an IR illuminator.

@reolink-oskar Who knows what will be launched?

@reolink-oskar This should have been upgraded with F1.0 aperture and higher FOV esp the vertical one.