Connecting an IP camera to a computer and configuring it. Connecting an IP camera to a computer and setting it up Which browser is preferable to use to connect and configure IP cameras and recorders

In this section, we have collected and answered the most popular questions about LTV IP video surveillance systems. Our experts are constantly working to ensure that there are more answers than questions. The section is regularly updated with new items - stay tuned!

What is the warranty period for LTV equipment?

All equipment of the LTV brand is provided with a 3-year warranty.
Where to go for warranty, post-warranty, service maintenance and issues related to equipment repair?

For any questions of warranty, post-warranty and service maintenance, as well as for questions related to the timing of the repair, the availability of equipment from the replacement fund for the duration of the repair, you can contact your personal manager

If you do not know the manager or you do not have your own personal manager, you can:
- Send a request for general mail[email protected]
- Read the terms and conditions and download instructions from the Support / Warranty and Service section on our website.
What is the default username and password for an IP camera?

For different cameras, the default User and Password may be different. For information, see the quick start instructions for this camera.

For M-series cameras, starting with firmware version 5.3.0, at the first start and / or reset, you need to go through the Activation procedure. During the Activation process, the installer / end user sets the default password on his own.
What is the default IP address of the camcorder?

For cameras: the default address can be static or can be obtained via DHCP.

For E-series: 192.168.226.201

For M-series: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.0.64 (depending on firmware)

For T-series: 192.168.0.1

For L-series: obtains an address via DHCP

For Pro-series: obtains an address via DHCP

For registrars: registrars do not have a default IP address. When you start the recorder for the first time, the installation wizard starts, which offers to assign a static IP address.

To find a camera on the network, use a specialized search utility.
What utility should I use to find and configure cameras?

There are search utilities for different lines of IP cameras and NVRs. The utility allows you to find the camera in the nearest network environment and allows you to assign a static IP address to the camera, obtain an IP address via DHCP, and in some cases allows you to update the firmware, preview, etc.
Which browser should I use to connect and configure IP cameras and recorders?

We recommend using Internet Explorer 11 (hereinafter IE). Most cameras in the CCTV market use Active X components to display Live View. And only IE 11 continues to use these components. Such common browsers as Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox, Opera, Yandex do not always work correctly, and often do not work at all with these components, considering them vulnerable to PC security. In the right hands, you can probably get them to work in these browsers, but that takes a lot of knowledge.
What can prevent the installation of ActiveX components (plugins)?

The installation of ActiveX components can mainly interfere with:

1. Windows Firewall

2. Antivirus programs

3. IE security settings regarding ActiveX controls and plugins

In order for the ActiveX components to be installed, before the first launch of the camera web interface:
Alternatively, you can skip the automatic installation of ActiveX components when you first start IE 11 by choosing to save the component to a specified location and then launch it with administrator rights.
How to enable audio transmission on M-series cameras?

By default, M-series cameras that have a microphone or audio input are muted. In order to enable it, you need to select Video and Audio in the Video / Audio tab in the Stream type setting, and then in the Audio tab set the required microphone sensitivity
How do I enable Motion Detection in my camera?

By default, most cameras have Motion Detection turned off. To enable it, you need to go to the Motion detector settings and activate it, after which you can set the detection zones.

Important: Depending on the manufacturer, the location of the Motion Detection settings tabs, the list of settings and the number of detection zones may differ.
RTSP streams from cameras, recorders, inclusion, links

RTSP - Real Time Streaming Protocol(real-time video stream transmission protocol) is designed to receive a real-time video stream from the camera, encoded by one or another codec. As a rule, it is used as an option for integrating cameras into software or a hardware recorder. The recording or playback device receives the stream in the form in which it is formed by the camera, without the possibility of its configuration from the side of the hardware recorder or software.

Each camera manufacturer has its own format for accessing the camera's RTSP server; for this, some manufacturers may present their original samples of RTSP links in the camera interface. In some cameras, in order to receive RTSP streams, you must first enable the camera's RTSP server. You can also allow anonymous access to RTSP streams, otherwise, when you try to follow the link, you will be prompted to enter your username and password. You can add a login and password to the RTSP link in advance, while anonymous access will not be possible and the login and password request windows will not appear.

There are RTSP links for different lines of cameras and LTV recorders:

For E-series cameras:

rtsp: //192.168.0.1: 554 / profile1 - for the 1st thread

rtsp: //192.168.0.1: 554 / profile2 - for the 2nd thread

For E-series recorders (LTV RNE):

rtsp: //192.168.0.1: 554 / chID = 1 & streamType = main & linkType = tcp - for the 1st stream of the selected channel

rtsp: //192.168.0.1: 554 / chID = 1 & streamType = sub & linkType = tcp - for the 2nd stream of the selected channel

For M-series cameras:

rtsp: //192.0.0.1:554/h264/ch01/main - for 1st thread

rtsp: //192.0.0.1:554/h264/ch01/sub - for 2nd thread

For M-series recorders (LTV RNM):

rtsp: //192.168.0.1:10554/Streaming/channels/101 - for 1st stream of 1st channel

rtsp: //192.168.0.1:10554/Streaming/channels/102 - for the 2nd stream of the 1st channel

For T-series cameras:

rtsp: //192.168.0.1/stream1 - for the 1st stream

rtsp: //192.168.0.1/stream2 - for the 2nd stream

For L-series cameras:

rtsp: //192.168.0.1: 8554 / stream1 - for the 1st stream

rtsp: //192.168.0.1: 8555 / stream2 - for the 2nd stream

For Pro-series cameras:

rtsp: //192.168.0.1/live/main - for 1st stream

rtsp: //192.168.0.1/live/second - for 2nd stream
How and why should I update my camera's firmware?

Camera / recorder firmware is a specialized firmware that is installed in the non-volatile memory of the device and allows you to add / remove or modify the functionality of the camera. As a rule, it makes sense to update the firmware version if some functionality of the device, both software and hardware, does not work correctly.

Any camera has the ability to update the firmware via the web interface. However, some search utilities also have firmware update functionality.

To update the firmware you need:

1. Download it

2. Unzip it, if necessary (the extensions of the firmware files may be different, for LTV cameras, depending on the series, they look like this: * .tar, * .dav, * .squashfs, * .bin, * .opk, * .gz)

3. Go to the web-interface of the camera

4. Find the section / tab Update

5. Specify the path to the firmware file via the Browse button

6. Click the Update button.

7. Wait for the camera to reboot

8. Make sure the firmware version has changed.

The camera firmware update takes 2 to 10 minutes. Do not disconnect the power from the camera during the update, it may damage the camera. After installing the camera update, it will reboot automatically.
Where can I get the firmware for LTV cameras?

Firmware for LTV cameras can be found in the description of a particular camera in the Catalog on the website, for example: in the Firmware tab in the camera descriptionLTV CNM-320 or in the Support section, subsection File archive - Firmware
Power supply of cameras. How do I supply power to the cameras?

Most LTV cameras support dual power supply: PoE and 12V (DC), but there are exceptions when the camera is powered only from PoE or the camera has triple power supply: PoE, 12V (DC), 24V (AC). Power is supplied: in the case of power supply using PoE technology - through the Ethernet connector, in the case of an external source - through a dedicated connector or through a terminal block on the camera body.

For information on camera power consumption, PoE class, availability and types of dual / triple power, refer to the specifications for each specific camera.

Important: With dual power supply, the external power supply (12V (DC) or 24V (AC)) has priority. When the camera is powered from an external source, the camera does not consume PoE power from the switch.
Where can I find information about DVR / Camera accessories?

In the description of the camera on the website there is a specialized tab that describes the existing accessories for this camera, for example: for the LTV CNE-622 camera 48
How to get screenshot from LTV camera?

You can get a screenshot from the camera in different ways:
Sometimes it becomes necessary to request a screenshot through specialized software, possibly not related to video surveillance systems. In such cases, it is necessary to send a request command to the camera, in response to which the camera will send a screenshot to this software. Depending on the specific line of cameras, the form of this request may be different.

Commands for taking screenshots for LTV cameras

The examples shown use the default IP addresses and HTTP ports of the cameras.
How to get remote access to LTV cameras / recorders?

There are four options for accessing cameras / recorders:
Direct access to recorder / camera

It is used when the DVR / camera has a static external IP address. In this case, you have the opportunity to get full access to the web-based interface of the device through an external IP address. It can also be directly added to the free PC client and the free mobile client for smartphones and tablets.

Port forwarding

It is used when the camera / recorder has an Internet connection through any device - a router or a router with an external static IP address. You will not be able to access the DVR directly because it is on the LAN of the router / router and this device is external. In this case, the port forwarding function is used, it allows you to access the internal network of the router / router. To do this, both in the router / router and in the recorder, you must disable the UPnP function (automatic port forwarding). This function, as a rule, cannot forward port 80 of the web interface of the DVR / camera. Next, in the router settings, we manually add port forwarding rules. Different routers / routers may have some differences in these rules; for information on how to do this, refer to the instructions for your router / router. After correctly setting up port forwarding, you will have direct access to the DVR / camera from the Internet through your router / router. For access, you will need to specify the IP address of the router / router and, through a colon, the port, the redirection from which will lead you to the web interface of the camera / recorder, or will allow you to connect to the device using the client software or mobile client.

Important: Port forwarding must be done for both TCP and UDP protocols. As a rule, two (possibly more) redirection rules are created for each device, for the web interface port (http port) and for the service port (data port or port SDK) of the device.The ports below can be changed through the web interface of the camera.

For E-series:

For cameras:

HTTP port - 80

Data port - 9008

RTSP port - 554

For registrars:

HTTP port - 80

Data port - 6036

RTSP port - 554

For M-series:

For cameras and recorders:

HTTP port - 80

Port SDK - 8000

RTSP port - 554

For T-series:

For cameras:

HTTP port - 80

RTSP port - 554

For L-series:

For cameras:

HTTP port - 80

RTSP port - 554

DDNS and Port Forwarding:

It is used if the camera / recorder has an Internet connection through any router / router device that has an external dynamic IP address. In this case, you will no longer be able to access even the router / router, since the IP address of this device may change. If you configure the connection once, after changing the IP address of the router / router (reconnecting the router to the Internet, the provider forcibly changed the IP address, etc.), the connection to the specified addresses will no longer be possible. To do this, you must enable DDNS support on your router / router or camera / recorder (for recorders and cameras, this setting is present in the "Network" section of the DDNS tab). Next, you need to select the DDNS service from the list. Usually, the list of supported DDNS services is listed in the camera. You must go to the site of the selected DDNS service, register there, specify the access parameters for this service in the camera / registrar or router / router, connect to it and, as a result, get a domain name instead of an IP address. This service will receive notifications when the IP address of your router and router is changed, but you do not need to reconfigure the connection when the IP address changes, since the domain name will not change.

In this case, you also need to configure the port forwarding described above.

An example of connecting DDNS service HiDDNS can be viewed .

Cloud technologies:

It is used if the camera / recorder has an Internet connection through a router or router with an internal IP address of the provider (static or dynamic does not matter). In this case, the camera / recorder will independently build an access route to the cloud service and provide information on the return route. To use this option for accessing the camera / recorder, you need to enable support for cloud technologies (p2p, cloud, nat) in the device settings (if it supports this type of technology), write down its serial number, as well as a verification code (for cameras it is printed on the external nameplate of the camera, for the recorder it is present in the same window where you enable cloud technologies). The cloud service site is specified in the device settings. You must go to this service, register on it and add your device in your personal account, using the serial number and verification code. As a result, you will get access to live video (live view) from your device or access to the archive recorded: for a camera on an SD card, for a recorder on a hard drive.

In some cases, the cloud service provides access to the web interface of your device, and you will not need to use a verification code and create a personal account. In the cloud service, you will only need to specify the serial number of your device and connect using the authorization parameters of the username and password given to you.

Outcome

The essence of the technologies is the same. The functionality provided may differ, as well as the options for adding a DVR / camera to the cloud. The goal remains the same: to provide remote access to a device that does not have a direct connection to the Internet.
What free software is there for LTV equipment and where to download it?

Different lines of LTV equipment have their own, unique for a specific line of software, for remote control and monitoring of used devices. There are two main classes of software: Client for PC and Mobile client for smartphones and tablets.

PC client

In most cases, freeware is intended for use on a Windows PC. There are almost no clients for PCs running MAC in Russia. As a rule, this is very rare. MAC-based PCs are rare and expensive. The percentage of such PCs used in video surveillance systems is very small.

Windows PC clients have a number of limitations (usually, on the number of connected channels, as well as on the number of cameras displayed simultaneously). They allow you to configure some device parameters, receive a video stream (s) from the device, and almost all support similar functionality: support for simultaneous connection to a number of devices (recorders and cameras), multi-monitor operation mode, support graphic cards and plans, have the ability to control PTZ- camera modules, have a flexible differentiation of access rights, allow you to display video, view / export and search for an archive, etc.

E-series cameras and recorders use NVMS-1000 software, which you can download fromour site .

LTV-CMS software is used for M-series cameras and recorders, which you can download fromour site .

Client for mobile devices

Mobile clients are mainly designed for remote device monitoring. As a rule, unlike PC clients, they support a one-time connection only to one specific device, to a camera or to a recorder. You can add multiple devices to the app, but you can only connect to one. Client dataallow you to view online video in various layouts, control the PTZ camera module, save screenshots from cameras, and view the archive. Most customers support connectivity through various types of 2G, 3G, 4G and WiFi connections.

Mobile client applications based on iOS and Android can be found and downloaded in the GooglePlay and AppStore.

SuperLivePlus application is used for E-series cameras and recorders

LTV-CMS-Mobile application is used for M-series cameras and recorders

What is the maximum number of connections possible to E-series recorders?

E-series recorders have certain hardware limitations on the number of simultaneous connections to them. Below is a table for different models of E-series recorders.

*Registrar model*	*Number of online clients*
LTV RNE-042 00	5
LTV RNE-082 00	5
LTV RNE-161 00	5
LTV RNE-080 00	5
LTV RNE-160 00	5
LTV RNE-160 01	5
LTV RNE-320 02	10
LTV RNE-040 0G	5
LTV RNE-080 0G (NEW)	5
LTV RNE-640 02	20
LTV RNE-640 0C	20

What remote controls / keyboards do PTZ IP cameras work with?

PTZ cameras have two types of control: through the on-screen PTZ panel of the recorder / server (physically, the camera is controlled by sending commands via Ethernet) and using specialized consoles and keyboards. The first method was described in the 20th question, here we will talk about how to control the camera using remote controls or keyboards.

There are three main types of consoles: those connected via the USB port (this type of consoles can only be connected to the server), via the RS-485 interface (in this case, the connection can be made to the recorder, server, or directly to the camera) and via RS-232 ( again only to the server).

Remote with USB connection:

Connecting the keyboard to the USB port is simple: we connected the remote control to a PC, it was identified by the operating system as a game device, and then in the video system software installed on the PC, it was installed as a control device for PTZ cameras.

Remote control with RS-485 connection:

There are some peculiarities with the keyboard connection via RS-485. Let's start with server solutions. To connect such a console to the server, you need to use various RS-485 interface converters, for example, from RS-485 to USB or from RS-485 to RS-232. And if everything is simple with the first one - we have a USB connection and it is necessary to install the appropriate drivers for this converter so that the video system software can transmit commands from the remote control to the camera. If you use a converter from RS-485 to RS-232, you will need a COM port in the server. Next, you need to determine which COM port this console has occupied, if necessary, configure it in the operating system, and then configure the video system software to operate the console through the desired COM port, indicating the control protocol (for example, Pelco-D or Pelco-P). Connecting a camera via an RS-485 interface to a recorder or PTZ camera does not cause problems, since most recorders and PTZ cameras have an RS-485 interface for connecting a remote control (the main thing here is not to confuse contacts A and B and connect A - > A and B -> B).

Important : Not all PTZ IP cameras support RS-485 interface.

Remote with RS-232 connection:

In this case, the connection diagram is identical to the control panel connection through the RS-485 -> RS-232 converter.
As such, we do not have strict requirements for hard drive manufacturers. There is only a hardware limitation on the size of hard drives. This hardware limitation is caused by which hard disk controller is used in the recorder. You can always find this data in the specification for a specific registrar. With few major hard drive manufacturers left, we recommend using hard drives from both Western Digital and Seagate. At the same time, we recommend not just any hard drives from these manufacturers, but specific series designed specifically for video surveillance. WesternDigital has the Purple series and Seagate has the Skyhawk series.

These disks are optimized specifically for recording multithreaded data arrays, such as video archives. These discs use additional technologies to ensure long-term and reliable preservation of the video archive.
Can I access the web interface of the camera connected to the PoE port of the recorder?

Unfortunately no. This is not possible on LTV recorders. This is due to the fact that the PoE switch built into the recorder is not a router. Each such DVR has an internal subnet for connecting cameras, and you can set an internal address for this switch (there are exceptions, the IP address of the internal subnet is unchangeable). Camera addressing can be either static, from the specified subnet, or dynamic, the built-in PoE switch will distribute addresses to cameras from the internal DHCP server. As a rule, before connecting cameras to the built-in PoE switch, you first need to make the necessary settings for the camera through its web interface, and then connect it to the recorder. In most cases, a limited number of camera settings (brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, control of motion detection, audio and alarm inputs) can be made from the DVR.
The camera fogs up. What to do?

Camera fogging is the process of condensation forming on the inside of the dome or camera glass. This effect occurs mainly in cold weather and is caused by the resulting temperature difference outside and inside the chamber. To eliminate it, a bag of silica gel is placed inside the camera body at the factory. It happens that during installation this bag was taken out and humid air got inside the camera, when adjusting the focal length of the lens. In this case, there is a high probability that you will encounter this effect. You can eliminate it by putting this bag back, it will absorb moisture and condensation will not form.
Can a motorized lens (MTZ) or PTZ camera be controlled from the DVR? How to do it?

PTZ- this is an abbreviation inherent in PTZ cameras or box cameras in a thermal casing installed on a turntable, meaning Pan- Panorama (turn), Tilt- Tilt, Zoom- Image enlargement. In PTZ cameras - this abbreviation means the presence of a PTZ device in cameras that rotates the camera video module 360 °, allows it to tilt within certain limits and, using the built-in zoom, change the focal length of the video module lens. For the capabilities of the PTZ camera module, see the specifications for the specific camera.

All DVRs have an On-Screen PTZ panel, which can be used to control the PTZ device of the camera. This panel is called by pressing the dedicated PTZ button. As a rule, this button is present in the context menu of any camera, but only for cameras with a PTZ module, this button is active. In other cases, this button cannot be pressed.

MTZ Is an abbreviation meaning - Motorized Zoom- varifocal lens with the ability to control the change in the focal length of the lens and focusing via the camera's web interface. In most cases, the description of the motorized lens control commands has been added to the ONVIF protocol, which allows you to control the lens not only from the web interface, but also from the recorder through specialized setup menus or through the On-Screen PTZ panel of the recorder.

Today in the video surveillance industry there is a trend of gradual transition from analog cameras to modern digital IP video capture devices. This fact is quite natural, since analog devices do not at all keep up with the development of modern technologies, when they offer the user much better image quality and ease of use of the video surveillance system as a whole for virtually the same amount. Plus, with the help of the latter, it is quite easy to organize remote control of an object, which nowadays is also becoming an important point when creating a video surveillance system.

In connection with the widespread transition to IP cameras, more and more people began to be interested in the question of their correct connection and configuration. Of course, for a novice user this may seem like a difficult and insoluble task, but for those who have been familiar with a computer for a long time, connecting and configuring IP cameras will not cause any particular difficulties. In this article, we tried to describe in as much detail as possible the process of connecting a digital IP camera to a computer, as well as specifying the correct settings for the device to work correctly.

We connect the IP camera to the computer

Any IP camera is connected to the computer's network card directly via. If there are several cameras, then to access the viewing of images from each of them, you need to connect IP cameras through a router.

All IP cameras have their own address by default, and before proceeding with setting up an IP camera, we need to know it. To do this, you can use specialized software that usually comes with the devices, or download the necessary utility on the manufacturer's website. In addition, the IP address of the camera is usually spelled out in the user manual or on the attached label of the device.

If you try to access the camera interface through a browser the first time you connect, you will most likely fail. This happens because the computer and the camera are configured to operate on different subnets. After we have found out the IP address of the camera, it is necessary to bring it in line with the one used in your local network.

Today, the creation of remote video surveillance is especially important. Surveillance over the Internet is fairly easy to accomplish using a router with a dedicated IP address. Online video surveillance can be implemented in 4 ways, which you can read about.
It is becoming more and more accessible to create remote video surveillance with the help of special ones. Moreover, when implementing cloud video surveillance, you do not need a dedicated IP address, and equipment settings are minimized.
For video surveillance at remote sites, you may need GSM cameras. They will be convenient to use in the country, in the garage, or in a country house, since they can promptly warn you about the occurrence of various extraordinary events at the facility by sending a message to your mobile phone. You can read about GSM cameras for video surveillance at the link.

To find out the IP of the local network, you need to go to the "Sharing and Networks Control Center", then in the "Connections" line, select the "Ethernet" or "LAN" item. In the window that opens, click on the "Details" button, then a new tab opens to us, on which we find out the IP address of the local network - we look at the line "IPv4 default gateway", in our case the computer is running on the 192.168.99. * Network. Let's say the IP address of your camera was like this: 192.168.0.24, now our task is to replace it with 192.168.99.24 - you can have any other numbers, but the principle remains the same.

Find out the IP address of the local network

You can change the IP address of the camera using the same program through which you learned it. Hikvision, for example, calls it SADP, while other cameras come with their own programs. After the IP address of the camera is aligned with the address of the local network, the image from it will become available at the new IP address, in our case it is http://192.168.99.24.

Changing the IP address of the camera through its web interface

There is another way to get into the web interface of the camera, which involves changing the IP address of the local network. For example, the IP address of our camera looks like 192.168.0.24, and the local network of the computer is 192.168.99.22, and we need the computer and the camera to work in the same subnet (.99. Or .0.). To do this, we will bring the subnet of the local network in accordance with the address of the camera, for example, change it to 192.168.0.22. To do this, go to the "Sharing and Networks Control Center", then in the "Connections" line, select the "Ethernet" or "Local Area Network" item. A window should be highlighted, as in the screenshot below. In this window, click on the "Properties" button, then select "IP protocol version 4 IPv4", call its properties, and manually register the IP address 192.168.0.22, and specify the address of our IP camera 192.168.0.24 as the gateway. Don't forget to save your settings.

Registering an IP address for accessing the camera. The picture is available for enlargement

Now, through any browser, go to the device's web interface - type in the address of the camera 192.168.0.24 in the search bar. If you did everything correctly, a window should open for entering a login and password, which we take from the instructions for the camera. Usually by default they are admin / admin, admin / 12345, admin / 00000000, and other light combinations. After entering the data, you will be able to view the image from the camera, as well as configure the camera.

In the web interface of the camera, it is necessary to match the IP address of the camera with the address of the local network. Typically, these settings are found on a tab called "Network". For example, your router is located at the local network address 192.168.99.22, which means that for the camera we need to set an IP of something like the following: 192.168.99.24. We put a tick in the IP settings on "Fixed IP address" - we need it to configure it, and write the data:

IP address: 192.168.99.24;
Subnet mask: standard 255.255.255.0;
Gateway (the IP address at which our router is located): 192.168.99.22;
DNS IP Address: 192.168.99.22.

If you do not want to view your cameras over the Internet, then just check the box next to the Dynamic IP (DCHP) line.

Now you need to assign a port to your camera. By default, port "80" is open, so if your camera does not have these settings, you should use. If this line is available, we write the values manually for each camera. For the first, for example, let's set port 8081.

Diagram of connecting IP cameras to a computer via a router and creating access via the Internet

We save the settings, disconnect the camera's network cable from the computer and insert it into a free port of the router. After that, all the manual settings of the IP address that we made earlier in the local network to connect to the web interface of the camera are reset to automatic - we just put dots to get the IP address and DNS addresses automatically, and connect the router to the computer's network card. If necessary, enter the web interface of the camera already through the router at the IP address assigned to it ( http://192.168.99.24), and set up a wireless connection via Wi-Fi. We do the same settings for each camera, and do not forget to assign different IP addresses and ports to all other devices, if this is permissible (some cameras do not provide for manual port assignment, for them it will be standard - "80"). For example, the second camera will be assigned the IP 192.168.99.25, and the port 8082, the third 192.168.99.26/8083, the fourth 192.168.99.27/8084, and so on.

For video surveillance using IP cameras through a computer, you may need special programs. They can be bundled with the equipment or downloaded separately from the Internet. You can read about them in.
Instead of IP cameras, in some cases, it is more expedient to use. For example, when the video surveillance system consists of only one camera.
You can organize video surveillance in the country using a conventional 3G router and several IP cameras. At the same time, it is very important that there are no interruptions with the cellular network signal in your area. Read the article on how to implement suburban video surveillance in this way.

Configuring a router to view IP cameras over the Internet

After configuring the cameras, it is the turn of the router:

We connect all configured cameras to the router via network LAN ports, or via Wi-Fi;
We connect the router to a computer via Wi-Fi or a network cable;
We go into its web interface, and proceed to port forwarding so that the router, when accessing a certain address from the outside, knows which camera to issue from the internal network.

These settings can be found in sections titled “Port Forwarding”, “Routing”, “WAN”, in the “Virtual Server” or “Virtual Server” tab. First you need to activate the virtual server with a tick. Depending on the router model, you can stumble upon similar settings:

Service name - write manually, for example, "First camera";
Port range - the port that we assigned in the settings of the first camera (8081);
Local IP address (IP address of the camera) - for example, we have it 192.168.99.24;
Local port - 8081, or 80 if there are no port settings in the camera;
Protocol: TCP - the IP camera works with this protocol;
Protocol number: leave the field blank, or write any number, for example, 1.

Connecting and configuring an IP camera via a router

We prescribe the settings for each camera according to the above-described principle. Do not forget that each camera must have its own distinct IP address and port, if, of course, there is such a possibility.

To connect to the cameras from any device with Internet access, you need a static IP address. You can order it from your provider for a fee, or use the DynDNS service. Using this service, you can assign any domain name to your dynamic IP address, like http: // your_unique_domain.ddns.ru... But first you need to activate this function in the router settings. In some routers, these settings are located in the "WAN" section of the "DDNS" tab. There you can specify the server (DynDNS, ASUS, NO-IP, etc.), your 3rd level domain name, and other necessary settings. Next, we register the domain name on the service (by the way, ASUS routers have their own free service for these needs), and prescribe it in the router settings.

Functional check after setting up IP cameras

After configuring the IP cameras and the router, we will check their performance. To do this, you need to open a browser and write the IP address of the camera and its port in the address bar in a similar form: http: //your_unique_domain.ddns.ru: 8081, or http: // your_static_IP_address: 8081. When accessing the camera from your computer located in the same local network as cameras with a router, simply type its unique IP address into the address bar.

If you have configured everything correctly, the system should work, and when you register different ports in the address bar of the browser, you will see the picture from the corresponding camera.

So, we have analyzed the question of how to connect an IP camera to a computer and configure it to work in a local network, as well as organize access to it via the Internet from any device. Remember that some of the nuances on the equipment of different manufacturers may differ, but the basic principle of setting will always be the same.

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Hello, thanks for reading the article.
question, any, roughly speaking, not an expensive ip-camera, can I connect to the laptop by "conjuring" with an ip-address?

ps I need to shoot a video in the dark with an IR backlit camera. For these purposes, it will be enough for me: camera-ip, software, laptop?
thanks

Hello, of course, you can connect any even the cheapest IP camera to your laptop. Everything described by you will be enough to connect one IP camera to a laptop.
Are there ip cameras with wifi and the ability to directly connect to it without using a wifi router?
Those. there is a phone with an android and wifi, there is an ip-camera with wifi in the open field 😉 how to make them friends?
1. Try using tinyCam Monitor to connect CCTV cameras to Android. With it, you can connect most IP cameras that have a WiFi access point to your Android gadget.

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