Configuration of IP camera system with POE switch
Setting up a camera system with a POE switch or IP cameras placed in the same LAN network can be slightly more complex than installing an IP system with a POE recorder. However, it is a task you can handle. In this guide, we will explain the basic principles of configuring individual devices so that IP cameras communicate correctly with the recording device.
Installation
In this guide, we will not go into detail about the installation of the camera system or its setup, as you can find extensive information on these topics in our Support Center. We assume that the system is correctly connected and all components are attached to the local LAN network. This means that all elements are powered, cables and connectors are properly attached, and for those equipped with indicators, these indicators are blinking.
First Step
To configure all of our devices, it is essential to install the Search Tool application, which is available for download after purchasing the product, and to have the computer connected to the same LAN as the entire camera system. This application scans the entire local LAN based on the range set by the computer's network card and on the MAC layer, and finds all PATRONUM recorders and IP cameras, listing them in a table.
All IP cameras are factory set with the default IP address 192.168.1.168 (username and password: admin), and recorders with the IP address 192.168.1.88 (username: admin password: 12345). It is always necessary to adjust their IP addresses using the application so that each device has a unique final number in its IP address, avoiding conflicts with other devices in your LAN network. Additionally, it's important that the first three segments of the IP address (subnet) correspond to the values of the LAN network where you plan to use the camera system. How to find your local LAN address.
Example:
Initial state in Search TOOL
- Camera 1 - 192.168.1.168
- Camera 2 - 192.168.1.168
- Camera 3 - 192.168.1.168
- Camera 4 - 192.168.1.168
- Recorder - 192.168.1.88
Using the application, I set the devices for communication in the LAN with the subnet 192.168.100.XXX:
- Camera 1 - 192.168.100.151
- Camera 2 - 192.168.100.152
- Camera 3 - 192.168.100.153
- Camera 4 - 192.168.100.154
- Recorder - 192.168.100.150 (you can also set the IP address to be assigned via DHCP)
TIP: You must also set the Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS according to the values of the local LAN. Remember, for security reasons, it is important to change the default passwords for both the recorder and the cameras. You can make this change through their web interfaces. This will ensure better protection for your camera system against unauthorized access.
Adding Cameras to the Recorder
NVR recorders can automatically detect cameras within the LAN network, which usually simplifies the process of adding cameras. However, you can also add cameras manually if needed. Configuration, including adding cameras, is typically done via the recorder's web interface or locally on a monitor connected via HDMI. More detailed information on adding IP cameras can be found in the corresponding section of the recorder manual. If everything is set correctly, you will see the individual camera feeds in the recorder's control interface.
If you encounter any problems with the configuration, we are happy to help through remote desktop support.