Configuring Remote IP Cameras

Remote Device Setup with POE switch

Some installations may require cameras to be added to the NVR over the network. This may be the case if the NVR doesn't have POE ports, or if a wireless bridge is involved in the installation. In this case the cameras need to be added to the NVR via a different method, see below for details.

Important Note

If this is a business installation, please make sure you consult with the Manager and/or IT department before installing any devices that will need to be connected to the network.

Installing a network device without approval and prior knowledge of how the network is setup, has the potential to cause critical devices to fail, bring down the network and even stop business' server/software from operating.

Please be advised the following instructions are only true for simple networks

Warning

When connecting cameras over the network, they must only connect to the NVR's LAN Port as shown in the above diagram.

Do not connect ANY Network Devices/Switches to the NVR POE Ports

Only Connect 1 IP Camera per channel of the NVR

Configuration via PC is required to address and initialise multiple cameras.

Step 1 - CMD: Identify and Set an IP Address

Step 2 - Initialise the cameras

Step 3 - Setting Camera IP Address with Config Tool

Step 4 - Recorder Network Configuration

Step 5 - Adding Cameras to the Recorder

Optional - Initializing Cameras from the NVR

In some installations you may find it easier to initialize cameras directly from the recorder, this method works best when adding a few camera.

Right click and select Main Menu, then Camera.
Select Device Search.
Select the cameras you wish to initialise, then click Initialize.
Select Next.
Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, then click Next.
NOTE: When initialising more than one camera, the last section of the IP address will be incremented by the Incremental Value.
Select OK.
Select the Cameras you wish to add, then select Add.