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  Starlink in Nigeria – June 2025 Update: Availability, Pricing & State Coverage At Nikitis Tech Hub , I always stay ahead on tech and connectivity — especially when it comes to tools like Starlink , which is changing the game for internet access in Nigeria. But recently, many clients, engineers, and students have been asking me: “Wisdom, is Starlink still working in Nigeria? Can I subscribe to it now?” Let me break it down for you with facts, real-world experience, and what to expect going forward. Starlink Availability in Nigeria (as of June 2025)  Direct Subscription is Paused Since October 2024 , Starlink stopped accepting direct residential orders via its official website in Nigeria. You’ll see messages like: “No services are available at this address” Trying to use just “Nigeria” in the location? → It’ll force you to pick a business plan only . So unless you already have a residential kit, you’ll need to go through third-party resellers . Ho...

  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...