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by smrbrts
Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: IP8M-2493E P2P enables itself after reboot
Replies: 6
Views: 1590

Re: IP8M-2493E P2P enables itself after reboot

I've tested firmware from the Amcrest support team that resolves this. I expect it should be available soon.
by smrbrts
Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: IP8M-2493E P2P enables itself after reboot
Replies: 6
Views: 1590

Re: IP8M-2493E P2P enables itself after reboot

In the end, I guess the safest option will be to create a firewall rule that prevents the cameras from communicating LAN to WAN. I do like @longedge's technique of giving them a bad gateway address. That seems both simple and effective.
by smrbrts
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:55 am
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: IP8M-2493E P2P enables itself after reboot
Replies: 6
Views: 1590

Re: IP8M-2493E P2P enables itself after reboot

Revo2Maxx I'd consider any device that establishes a connected to an outside server even though I've disabled that feature a security concern, and whereas this connection is specifically designed to allow remote access for cameras around my home a privacy one as well. You may trust p2p.amcrestview....
by smrbrts
Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: IP8M-2493E P2P enables itself after reboot
Replies: 6
Views: 1590

IP8M-2493E P2P enables itself after reboot

I noticed a lot of DNS lookups to p2p.amcrestview.com in my OpenDNS stats and found P2P enabled on both of my Amcrest cameras. I disabled it on both and today I still see the requests. The bullet camera seems fine, but the dome camera model referenced in the subject line was reenabled. I disabled it...