How to Set Up an IP Security Camera System from Scratch

Setting up an IP security camera system isn't as hard as it sounds. In this video, we break it down for you step-by-step so you know exactly how to get started.

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📋 Video Outline

00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - Needed Equipment
05:11 - NVR Setup
08:52 - IP Camera Setup (with NVR)
13:46 - IP Camera Setup (with PoE Switch)
19:34 - Recording Footage
21:15 - Remote Access & P2P
23:24 - Conclusion

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[tomyatesy]

By the way, shouldn't disabled DHCP. If you don't want the IP to change, you should log in to your router and assign all your cameras "static" IPs (usually a checkbox). As this is stored on your router, if you get a new router or do a factory reset, you will need to repeat the process, but you should be able to set the same IPs. Disabling DHCP can lead to unpredictable things happening.

[thebub]

Be aware that if you let your router assign IP addresses you may not get the same address again if you have to restart the router. Better to update your router an assign an IP address to the dvr, that way you always grrt the same address.

[basi]

Great Video! I got one question: Can I plug an existing switch on which cameras are allready plugged into, to a brand new NVR?

[nestortorres]

This is a great video for anyone who is learning how these installs work. Other than the reflection of lights on the monitor screen, it is a great video. Thanks for sharing this very helpful video instruction. 🙂

[tysonswannell]

Two things, you should explain about dhcp reservation or changing the dhcp range, a easy way to get around the network traffic and security is to use vlans on managed switches

[skybox-]

Can we set it up to not be dependent on the network but in the nvr(just in case network goes down we are still able to record) BUT set up so we can at least view the live stream?

[CSPFL]

If I want more than 8 cameras? But the nvr only supports 8 can I send a cable to a Poe switch and add more ?

[ZiaIT-Garage]

I focus on installing analog cameras, but this video has helped me learn how to configure IP cameras 👊👊

[jonardochoa]

on 22:04 the nvr is offline? can u still access it even though it is online? or how to make it online?

[powercable]

Btw there is a way that you can see your cameras IP address when you cameras are connected to an internal POE switch, you just need a desktop switch you connect on one port your Internet cable coming from the router on the next port a cable coming from the internal POE switch and another cable going back to the Internet port on the nvr

[trentstewart]

Does everybody on YouTube who is on his or her own always describe themselves as "we"? Thanks for your efforts, man.

[marytalavera]

I have thr Reolink tracking I did everything on here but it didn't work. Maybe I need to go ti general and enable white list or black list do you think? Please help I have been trying to get this NVR to work with my camer😢

[averagereviews]

I'm really just looking for clean solutions for drilling holes from my room to the ceiling. What would I use instead of drilling 4 holes into the wall for 4 cables to pass thru. Is there a cleaner solution to using 4 pass through bushings.

[ApicalTrades]

Thanks a lot. It was the best tutorial I have watched about setting up my system. Highly apprecciated.

[AR-epuw]

if I connect the camera to the switch box to have the extension but connect the network to the NVR would that still eat into the network band? or would that work via the NVR

[keningram]

What are the steps when replacing one of my existing 8 R series cameras with a new one, do I have to delete a existing camera first ? please post the steps to do this or do you have a video showing it. I have a :NSN-608(4K)-8P Thanks

[AdelAdel-hcnk]

question the port8 of the nvr which cable did you plug into it ? is it for power of the screen ?

[alextaramsari]

What a fantastic and clear video!! Thank you!

[chrisN]

Great video bro. Now I have a question for you if I install a ip camera on the shed how do they get the signal to the dvr inside the house bro. If I don’t want to run a wire from the camera to the house

[InletKayaker]

I saw the image was flipped on ur screen, can they be flipped so they show right side up when useing that type of came?