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  How to Connect Your DVR to Starlink Internet – A Nikitis Tech Hub Guide Many clients ask: “Can I connect my CCTV DVR to Starlink so I can view footage remotely?” Yes, you can! But it’s not as straightforward as with regular ISPs. In this guide, I’ll show you how to connect your DVR (HIKVISION, Dahua, UNV, etc.) to Starlink and enable remote viewing — the Nikitis Tech Hub way .  Why Starlink? Starlink provides high-speed satellite internet in remote areas where fiber or 4G fails. But since it uses CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT) and doesn't give public IPs, you can’t use traditional port forwarding to access your DVR remotely. Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered with the best workaround .  What You Need ✅ Working Starlink dish and router ✅ DVR/NVR with internet/LAN port ✅ A monitoring app like: iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect (Hikvision) SmartPSS, gDMSS (Dahua) EZView, EZStation (UNV) ✅ A smartphone or PC ✅ (Optional but helpful) A secondary rou...

   How to View Your DVR/NVR Footage on Your PC – A Step-by-Step Guide from Nikitis Tech Hub One of the most common questions I get as a CCTV expert is: “How can I watch my DVR or NVR camera footage on my laptop or desktop PC?” Whether you’re using HIKVISION , Dahua , UNV , or even a generic DVR/NVR brand, the steps are quite similar. In this Nikitis Tech Hub post, I’ll show you how to connect and view your CCTV recordings on a computer — locally or remotely. What You Need Before You Start Make sure you have: ✅ A working DVR/NVR system connected to cameras ✅ A network cable (LAN) to connect the DVR/NVR to your router ✅ A PC or laptop connected to the same network (or internet) ✅ The CMS or VMS software (provided by the brand) ✅ The DVR/NVR's IP address, username, and password  Step 1: Connect DVR/NVR to Your Router Plug one end of the LAN cable into the DVR/NVR. Plug the other end into your Wi-Fi router or switch . Ensure the DVR/N...

  How to Reset a Standalone PT Solar Camera Password – A Nikitis Tech Hub Guide With the rise of solar-powered PT cameras , more people are enjoying the freedom of wireless surveillance without electricity bills . But what happens when you forget the password or can’t access the app? In this post, Wisdom from Nikitis Tech Hub walks you through the reset process for solar-powered PT cameras , so you can regain access and secure your device again. First, What Is a Standalone PT Solar Camera? It’s a wireless surveillance camera with: Pan-Tilt (PT) motion (some even auto-track movement), Built-in solar panel and battery , and SIM card or Wi-Fi connectivity (some models support both). These cameras are mostly used in farms, gates, remote areas, construction sites, or homes — where there’s no constant power supply. Most common models use apps like: iCSee V380 Pro UBox Xmeye TuyaSmart How to Reset the Camera Method 1: Physical Reset via Reset Bu...

  How to Reset a Standalone PT Camera Password – Nikitis Tech Hub Guide Pan-Tilt (PT) cameras are becoming increasingly popular for home and small business surveillance. They’re affordable, easy to set up, and often come with app support. But what happens when you forget the login password or lose access? Whether it’s a Wi-Fi-enabled PT camera you bought online or one installed by a technician, this guide by Wisdom of Nikitis Tech Hub will help you reset the password and regain access like a pro . First: Know What Kind of PT Camera You're Using Standalone PT cameras can come from various brands — generic or branded (TP-Link Tapo, EZVIZ, V380, Imou, etc.). Each has its own reset approach. But 90% of them follow one of three reset methods : ✅ Physical reset via reset button ✅ Reset through mobile app ✅ Reset using QR code binding (unbinding from previous owner) Let’s break each down. Method 1: Hardware Reset Button (Most Common) Step-by-Step: Power on the PT ...

  UNV DVR/NVR Password Reset – Complete Guide by Wisdom of Nikitis Tech Hub Getting locked out of your UNV (Uniview) DVR or NVR can be frustrating — especially when you’re in the middle of an installation or security audit. I’ve worked with multiple UNV systems across homes and businesses, and I can confidently say: there’s always a clean way out . In this post, I’ll walk you through real, field-tested methods to reset your UNV DVR/NVR password, with clear steps that even a non-technical user can follow. What Makes UNV Password Reset Unique? Unlike some brands, UNV has tight password security , especially on its newer systems. While this keeps unauthorized users out, it also means you need to follow the exact reset process based on your device’s setup: ✅ GUI-based reset ✅ Mobile App/Email-based reset ✅ Password Reset File via support ✅ Security questions (if enabled) Let’s explore them step-by-step. Method 1: Reset via Security Questions (If Previously Set) If you or...