Connecting the camera via wifi. The general principle of organizing access to an IP camera via the Internet. Connecting an ip camera via a router

Many users have a need to organize access to the camera via the Internet in order to organize their video surveillance system, for security, or for some other purposes. It is not difficult to connect and configure an ip camera, the main thing is to comply with all requirements and recommendations.

An IP camera is a digital video camera in which the video stream is transmitted in digital format over an Ethernet network that uses the IP protocol. Each IP camera on the network is identified by its own IP address.

IP camera location

Many users who have independently connected an ip camera are not always happy with the result. The camera may be distorted (the image slows down, the sound-voice sync is broken). Let's consider the process of connecting and configuring an ip camera through a router in more detail to avoid such troubles.

First you need to choose the right place where your ip camera will be installed. If it is necessary to attach it, for example, under the ceiling to ensure best view rooms, then you need to check if a signal can come from there (for a wireless ip camera). Take your laptop and place it where you plan to place the camera. If the Wi-Fi connection is weak, it is not recommended to place the camera there. It will not be possible to get a constant video stream from this place.

You should also know that even with correct connection cameras, when the signal goes well, there may still be signal problems. The reason, in this case, is not the signal quality, but the use of the same channel of the wireless network, for example, by neighbors. In this case, competition arises, and it is very difficult to connect Wi-Fi devices and connect an ip camera to a router.

To fix this problem, you need to start the camera control interface and see if there is a signal from other networks on the same channel. If so, then the camera signal must be switched to another network. Leave the channel the same.

Once you have installed the camera, found the desired channel and network, proceed to configure the camera for best performance. Configuration processes for cameras different manufacturers may differ, but they are similar.

Connecting the camera to a router

• For wired IP camera and. In this case, an additional UTP cable is required to connect the router to the camera.

• For wireless IP camera and router. No additional UTP cable required.

Camera setup

So that you can access your camera from the Internet or from local network, for example, in the webcamXP program, you need to start the web server. Before starting the web server, you need to find out the type of IP address. To organize broadcasting only on your home local network, you will not need to determine your IP type.

An IP address is a unique identifier (address) of a device (router, computer, etc.) connected to the Internet or a local network. IP addresses are divided into internal (local) and external. External and internal IP addresses are divided into dynamic and statistical. A static IP address is an address permanently assigned to a device connected to a network. A dynamic IP address is an address that is automatically assigned to a device connected to the network. A dynamic IP address is used for a limited period of time, mainly until the end of the connection session.

Range of IP addresses allocated to local networks:

• 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
• 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
• 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255

You also need to know that your router connected to the Internet must have a real (external, white) statistical or dynamic IP address so that other users can access your camera from the Internet. If you have a gray IP (local IP), then you need to connect the real (external) IP address service.

To distinguish a gray address, you need to view the status of your connection and find out which address is assigned to you, and then open the website http://2ip.ru/ and check it there.

AT this example The ip address 95.95.95.100 matches, so it is a direct ip address. If the addresses do not match, you need to contact your provider to connect the direct address service.

The camera is connected mainly through home routers. In this case, the ip camera transmits a video stream through the router. Take TP-LINK TL-WR941ND as an example. First go to the camera and through the SETTING - BASIC - Network - Information menu change the port number (HTTP port) from 80 to another port. For example, let's set port 20000.

After that, you need to forward this port on your router. Go to the PORT FORWARDING settings on your router. Different routers have their own way. For TP-LINK routers, open Forwarding - Virtual Server. In the window that opens, add a new entry, as in the example.

Here you can see that the port 20000 of the router is forwarded to 192.168.1.102 (192.168.1.102 is the IP address of the camera).

Now you can enter http://95.95.95.100:20000 in the browser and you will be taken to the camera menu. Here 95.95.95.100 is your ip address, and: 20000 is the port specified for the camera and forwarded on the router. After that, you should check the readiness of the camera for full operation. The camera must transmit an image good quality and shoot from any point where there is access to the Internet.

If you plan to operate the camera around the clock, then you may not need many of the additional functions of the camera. Therefore, almost all wireless cameras have a motion tracking function that immediately reacts to changes in the "field of view". When someone passes by the camera, it immediately captures this and transmits the "correct" image almost without delay. For many cameras, an FTP camera alert function is available. In this case, information is instantly transmitted to a specific site. Various cameras have different functionality. Therefore, before setting up individual functions, you need to check the instructions and make sure that this function supported by your IP camera. After each setting, it is important not to forget to save established functions, otherwise you will have to configure everything from the beginning.

After these settings, you can configure IP Surveillance. This program is used to create and view an archive of video images of IP cameras from a computer. The program allows you to simultaneously view and record images of up to 16 IP cameras (resolution 704x576 at 25 fps for each channel). With the help of such a program, it is quite easy to organize round-the-clock security of an office, warehouse, store, house, parking lot or apartment.

The program can work with any device from which you can get JPEG or Motion-JPEG. To do this, go to the IP Surveillance - MAIN Console menu and click CONFIG (settings), then go to the “Cameras” tab and click “Insert”. Then register all the camera parameters by analogy, as shown in the screenshot below.

Network or IP cameras are rapidly gaining popularity among consumers due to their ever-improving quality, performance and falling prices. Such an HD device, which cost over $ 200 in 2012, could be purchased for up to $ 60 as early as 2016. The traditional typical users of network cameras are businesses that have professionals to install and maintain them.

Many consumers, however, choose independent settings for your devices. This article invites them to explore different ways to configure the IP camera.

There are literally thousands of models of network cameras in use. There is no way to find a set of instructions that fit each of them. Therefore, the example below uses a popular model (M1034-W) from the creator of these devices - Axis. For most other IP cameras, the settings are the same or very similar.

Network configuration

Network cameras are different from web and video surveillance. "Webkas" are connected to computers using USB cables. The analog ones are connected to the servers with coaxial cables. IP cameras, in turn, are connected to the network to access them in the same way as computers are connected to networks.

Each such device is a computer with a processor and memory. They can be used to process images from CCD (Charge Coupled) or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensors, send them to clients (eg applications), and post them to a web server.

IP Cameras: Configuring with a LAN Connection

The LAN is often the consumer's home network. To connect to it, insert an Ethernet cable (Cat.c.a. Cat 5) into the corresponding socket on the network camera, then connect the other end to your router (a.k.a. gateway or access point). If your device does not have Wi-Fi, this may be the only step needed to configure your network.

Find the IP address of the network camera. There are several ways to do this.

To search use utility program from the manufacturer. Make sure the protocol is used to ensure that the network camera obtains an appropriate IP address from the router.

Program selection

If there is no dedicated application for your model, you may need a public utility, which depends on the type and model of your device. For example, for AXIS devices, you need AXIS IP Utility. Also widespread following programs to configure the IP camera:

• IPCSearch is a versatile program.
• Onvifer - for use on Android devices.
• IP CENTCOM is a new utility designed for use on Windows 8.1 / 10.
• Another version of IP CENTCOM is designed for Windows Phone.

Use your router's configuration page to find the assigned IP address of the camera. You can disconnect and then reconnect the Ethernet cable to see which device name appears in the list, to determine its IP address.

Configure Wi-Fi

Setting up an IP camera via a router is as follows. Use a browser to visit the device's web interface with its IP address and port (for example, http://192.168.0.20:81). Please note that if the camera uses the default HTTP port 80, you do not need to include its number in the web address. Some devices use a different value for HTTP (for example, 81).

Correct the IP address (i.e., make it static). Since it is assigned dynamic, it may change after a power cycle of the network camera or router. Many routers try to use the same IP address for the default device, but you shouldn't rely on this. There are two ways to accomplish this:

1. Configure the IP camera to switch the dynamically assigned IP address to static. To do this, you can use the utility listed above.
2. Start using Wi-Fi. Disconnect the Ethernet cable, move the camera to the desired location. Find the new IP again. Some IP cameras are configured such that they receive new IP addresses for Wi-Fi, different from those used for wired connections. You may need to find out the new ip for the configuration.

How do I access cameras over a wide area network (WAN)?

If you are not familiar with the camera and its configuration, it is imperative to make sure it works on your local network. This is because WAN access will never work if not available lAN connection... If the camera works on your local network, it will be very easy for you to diagnose any problems with access to the global one.

Many applications have automated the process of setting up IP cameras to a great extent, and it usually takes less than 1 minute to start using video.

The first step is to select the type of device to configure. Almost all newer modern network cameras are ONVIF compliant. Please note that most of these devices can also use a generic RTSP or MJPEG stream.

Once you have identified your device type, enter some of the required parameters (eg username, password). Setting up an IP camera (D-Link, for example) will usually be completed in a matter of seconds.

Most users want to access their network cameras outside the local network (for example, home). You can do this through cellular communication, point wi-Fi access, workplace network, etc.

Setting up an IP camera over the Internet

The exact steps depend heavily on your camera and router. Each network camera has an IP address (for example 192.168.0.100) on the local network. Non-professional users might think of it as street name and house number, and local area network as city name.

Every computing device on your LAN can find a network camera by its IP address, just like every person in a city can find a house by its street name. An IP camera can use more than one port (default is HTTP 80), each of which offers a unique service. For example, one port works for the web interface, the other for RTSP. Non-specialists may think of them as the doors of a house. You get different services by entering different doors.

Addresses and ports

The IP address of the network camera is a private address. The most common range is 192.168.0.0-192.168.255.255, followed by 10.0.0.0-10.255.255.255. Private IP addresses are good for local networks. Each LAN may have a device with the same IP.

With this in mind, you can figure out how to access the IP camera outside of the local network. Each LAN is behind a router (or gateway) with its own IP address. This IP is public, not private (unlike a network camera), although it has the same format. Due to this characteristic, the access to the router can be obtained on the Internet anywhere in the world. How do you tell him that you want to connect to a specific network camera on the local network?

What should be done?

Solution to this issue - The only way to access a computing device on the network is through its IP address and ports. If there is only one network camera in the local network, you can configure the router to send data to it. As a result, the device will behave exactly the same as on the LAN, except for using the public IP address.

But this will not work when multiple network cameras are connected at the same time. To configure more than one device, you need to allocate different ports for different devices... In other words, you will have access to each network camera with exactly the same IP address - the public IP of the router, but with different ports. Using the city analogy, you will send / request packages to different houses using different doors.

Most cameras allow you to change what is commonly used for HTTP and ONVIF, and 554 is used for RTSP. While theoretically not necessary, it is best to change these values \u200b\u200bto match the external forwarding ports. For example, if 8080 is sent to the HTTP port of a camera, it would be better to change that camera value to 8080.

From the article, you will learn several ways to set up an effective video surveillance and alarm system in your apartment with minimal financial investment using a personal computer.

There are two types. Analog - they have various data transmission formats, among them the most common: CVBS (the outdated format is gradually becoming a thing of the past), AHD, HD-CVI, HD-TVI (new formats that give an image comparable in quality to digital). IP video cameras - transmit information in digital form by pre-compressing it using codec programs: H.264, MPEG-4, M-JPEG.

There are two most common ways to connect a digital camera to a computer. Through the cloud service and over the local network. Each of these methods has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.

Cloud video surveillance - connecting a digital IP video camera of the camera through the cloud service NOVIcloud

A cloud video surveillance service is actually a server on which a specialized software, which helps in storing and processing video data from video cameras. As a rule, such servers are the property of companies producing video surveillance equipment and do not support devices from other manufacturers. For example, the SpaceCam service belongs to the RVi company, Ezviz only supports the equipment of the well-known manufacturer HIKVISION, and Ivideon works with commercial cameras. samsung brands... The functionality of such services is somewhat scarce, but you can use them for free.

Recently, commercial cloud services have begun to develop, which support work with a large number of manufacturers. For example, the domestic project NOVIcloud. Such services have an order of magnitude more functionality, including analytical ones:

• triggering by software motion detector,
• sending alarm SMS,
• recognition of faces and license plates of vehicles,
• search for information in the archive by action, etc.

However, all these functions are available only for the corresponding payment, and free or demos are very limited in functionality and the amount of memory used for the video archive.

Let's consider the sequence of actions for connecting IP cameras using the NOVIcloud cloud service as an example. To do this, you need to purchase a digital camera with NOVIcloud support. The manufacturer NoviCam offers a fairly wide selection of both indoor dome cameras (IP N27P, IP N12W, IP NC22VP) and outdoor (IP N29WP, IP W68NR, IP NC13 / 23 / 29WP). In addition to the RS-485 interface, such cameras have the possibility of additional connection via the RJ45 LAN interface.

The sequence of actions for connecting an IP camera to a cloud resource:

1. Network cable " twisted pair»Connects to the LAN connector of the camera;
2. With help special utilitythat comes with the device, the IP address of the camera is determined;
3. Login to the device firmware via an Internet browser;
4. The vendor's cloud service support switch is activated;
5. Find out the device ID. Usually it can be found at MENU → INFO → VERSION Cloud ID;
6. You are logged into the cloud resource website at: https://www.cloud.novicam.ru/
7. The Cloud ID tab is selected where the unique device code is entered.

IMPORTANT! On the same site you can download mobile applications for viewing video information from cameras on smartphones or tablets.

If you plan to create a full-fledged video surveillance system, then it is advisable to purchase additional device An IP video recorder that will serve as both a router and a storage device. For example, models NR1208 and NR4224 from the same manufacturer.

The video surveillance system will be controlled in two ways - similar to the previous scheme through a browser window on a cloud resource. And in the software, it is stitched directly on the DVR. The entrance to the device program will also be carried out through a PC.

How to connect IP cameras directly to PC

With this hardware configuration, a fairly powerful PC with an appropriate graphics card is required. In addition, you need specialized software. Usually the utilities that come with cameras are used. But the developers have already released a lot of programs functionality which are much wider. Such programs for video surveillance management include:

• XProject Go - Supports up to 8 digital cameras for free, one video archive up to 5 days. Video recording in AVI format. The program is quite unpretentious, it needs 2.4 GHz and 2 GB of RAM to maintain performance, it works on almost all modern Windows platforms.
• Ben Software Security Spy - designed for Mac OS users. The main features include an integrated software motion detector with automatic notification by e-mail, own browser and the ability to automatically send information to an FTP server.
• Zone minder - designed for Linux OS. Has no restrictions on the size and retrospective of the video archive and the number of cameras. Supports IP and USB cameras... Sends alarming SMS and e-mail messages.
• Smart IP - development of domestic programmers. The free version of the program has restrictions on the number of cameras up to 16 and the volume of the video archive up to 1 GB.

For example, let's take the Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I IP video camera. The sequence of actions for connecting the camera to a PC will be as follows:

1. The camera is connected via the LAN output to the switch, where the computer is also connected (it can be directly connected to the PC's network card).
2. In the window of any browser, the default IP address is typed. For the manufacturer Hikvision, it is 0.0.64, login admin, password 12345.

For other manufacturers, IP addresses, logins and passwords are indicated in the table:

As a rule, the message "Page not available" appears in the browser window. This is because the IP address range of the camera and the PC is different.

1. The address of the camcorder needs to be changed. To do this, in Windows, go to the "Network and Sharing Center" tab → "local area network connection" → "Information". In the appeared window "Information about network connection"We are interested in the addresses of DHCP and DNC servers, as well as" Default gateway ". For example, 192.168.0.1. it is necessary to replace the IP address of the camera with a comparable one. From 0.0.64 to 192.168.0.64. You can replace it using a special utility from the manufacturer for Hikvision cameras, this is the SADP program, which is located at https://overseas.hikvision.com/en/tools_82.html.

She herself will find the equipment connected to the PC. All that remains is to enter the login and password specified in the table and change the address.

Connecting analog cameras to a PC

The use of analog cameras in home video surveillance systems has several advantages:

• The cost of an analog camera is much lower (2-5 times) than a digital one, and the devices themselves are more compact;
• Clearly distinguishable and not subject to excessive interference, the signal arrives via coaxial cable from 300 m. While the ceiling of the video transmission over twisted pair is 100 m;
• The light sensitivity of an analog CMOS matrix is \u200b\u200bslightly higher than that of a digital one.

But if it is necessary to connect analog cameras to a PC, the most important drawback arises, leveling all the listed advantages - the need to purchase additional equipment that will digitize the video signal.

Connecting an analog camera via a cloud service

Connecting an analog camera to a cloud service, and through it to a PC, is quite possible using hybrid or analog DVRs. For example, NOVIcam's PRO models are AR1108 and AR1104.

In this case, access to cameras from a PC will be as follows:

1. Through the LAN output (1) the recorder is connected to the Internet;
2. The device firmware recognizes its unique ID code MENU → Information → Version → Device number;
3. After logging into the site https://www.cloud.novicam.ru/, the device is registered;
4. The registrar will receive a request to activate the cloud service, the request is confirmed.

Further work with analog cameras follows the same scenario as with digital ones.

Connecting an analog camera to a PC

Receiving an analog video signal by a computer can be carried out through 3 devices:

1. A video card equipped with a TV input... For new generation devices, the incoming TV-in and S-Video-In interfaces are common;

1. Video capture cards also available in two variations, as an expansion board and a separate device. They have a definite advantage in the processing speed of the incoming video signal over tuners and video cards.

• Video capture card Iconbit TV-HUNTER Analog Recorder U57 USB 2.0 $

• Hawell HW-104 video capture card.

After placing the video processing device in the PC case (or connecting it via USB), the driver is installed. The software is also installed. Usually, utilities with limited functionality are supplied in the kit. You can use video processing software: Adobe Premiere, ULead Media Studio, etc. or one of the specialized programs, provided that it is compatible with the video capture card.

If the installation of devices and programs is done correctly, then after connecting to the BNC output of the video camera, an image will appear in the program window.

The use of IP cameras is popular today. They are installed in public facilities, mainly to capture various images. Each device has an internal web server, and it can fully function with internet networks using a Wi-Fi connection either WAN or LAN networks. Each device has its own IP address, which can be used to display video images on the screen of any personal computerwho has access to the internet. To view video images, it is not necessary to install special software, a browser is enough.

In addition to standard image transmission, some devices have additional functions:

• sound reproduction;
• ability to transfer voice messages through the built-in speaker;
• installed motion sensors, night vision, etc.
• the ability to notify by email.

Cameras are used not only for the safety of the surrounding citizens, they are also installed in various work sites, such as mines. It so happens that video surveillance serves for the cultural familiarization of people with the territory.

Since most people switched to video surveillance, the question arose seriously about how to connect an IP camera to a computer directly. Of course, users who are poorly versed in computers will not be able to connect a video camera right away, but those who communicate with a computer on “you” will certainly be able to do this.

Installing the camcorder

The IP camera is connected directly to the computer through a connection. This method Twisted-pair IP camera connections are familiar to everyone because they connect Wi-Fi routers, as well as direct wired Internet connections, set-top boxes, and many other different hardware. If it is necessary to connect two or more video surveillance devices to the computer, then the power supply of the IP camera via twisted pair occurs in the same way only with the help of a router.

Each device has its own IP address, which must be found out to connect to a personal computer. there is special programs, which help to determine the IP address of each device individually. Also usually complete with a video camera should go installation disk, which contains device drivers and special programs.

After you find out the IP address, you should change it using standard or downloaded programs, since your local address must match the local network address. It is possible to change the IP address via the local network. To do this, go to its properties and select the Internet protocol. In the window " IP address"Enter the updated address, and in the window" Main gate»Register the address of the video camera.

After that, access to the device can be obtained by registering its address in the browser. When you go to the device's IP address, you can immediately connect to it and see the image. So in a simple way everyone who wants to see their own webcam from the monitor screen is used. In addition to the fact that it is possible to record from an IP camera to a computer, it is possible to provide a connection to a video recorder for the IP surveillance camera.

The process of connecting a camera that has a Wi-Fi interface

To accomplish this task, you must perform the following steps:

After all the actions taken, the video communication should work and be displayed in the browser of the personal computer.

To connect multiple cameras, you need router... The router has its own input for connecting to the Internet network and many inputs for connecting IP cameras. It is configured in exactly the same way, the only difference is that instead of one address, many are prescribed, since each device has its own unique address, and it must be registered to access the device. Each camera has a unique port number, and the fourth digits must be different.

How to connect an IP surveillance camera without a computer

It is also possible to use the connection without the participation of a personal computer. For this use special registrar and storage disk data, in which the recording from the IP camera is placed. All this is connected directly to the monitor and displayed on the screen.

This method is used only if hDD, the recorder and cameras were purchased from the same manufacturer. This is feasible because different manufacturers may not be compatible with each other and therefore can cause you a lot of connection problems. And it is not a fact that the connection will have a successful result.

Video surveillance via the Internet

At the moment, it is possible to view your camcorders using cloud... This will allow you to get rid of many complex settings, registering ports in the router and configuring DNNS. Cloud services easier to use, and it is also possible to purchase a video camera from them, which will already be with ready-made settings. And all that remains to be done is to create a connection to the router and download software application on your mobile device... This allows configurations to be made in minutes without using a personal computer. And also nice bonuses, for example, on cloud service IVideon it is possible to connect several cameras for free, because you will start paying only when the number of cameras exceeds 15.

Providing power to the IP camera is the key to smooth and successful operation. It uses IP camera technology ... The PoE IP camera can directly connect to the power supply and provide uninterrupted monitoring of the site. Power supply for IP cameras provides power, sometimes used for connection splitterto connect the camera via poE injector for IP cameras. An injector is needed in order to connect a camera with an IP address to the unit if it does not have a PoE connection. In this case, the injector acts as a conductor. There are cameras with built-in PoE power that do not require an injector connection. Multi-channel injector uses the connection of all cameras to it and provides them uninterrupted power supply due to the fact that it connects to the PoE power supply for IP cameras.

Before learning how to connect and configure an IP camera through a router, you need to get acquainted with the very concept of an IP camera, its purpose and areas of application. It is worth saying that you can connect the camera directly to your computer or laptop. But then you can limit yourself to a webcam (if you need one). Wireless IP cameras are useful if you have multiple video surveillance devices.

IT technologies advance every day, and you no longer need to lay many wires for all devices

IP cameras are used to organize a video surveillance system. They are mainly used in shops and shopping centers. Of course, they can be installed in your own home or outdoors. Usually they are installed during the renovation process (if this is a new room), because otherwise you will have to hide the cords and wires under special structures. Many devices and devices are switching to wireless connection. IP cameras are no exception here.

Of course, such a system has its drawbacks. Surely everyone at home has a Wi-Fi router. This is the simplest example of using such a system. You only press the power button, and the entire house has access to the Internet. But you should also have noticed that the further from the router is the device through which you connected to it, the lower the internet speed. And in some places it is absent altogether. It turns out that the powers of the router are not unlimited. This is due to the quality of the received signal.

This means that the further from the Wi-Fi router your IP camera is, the worse the signal quality will be. This may cause problems with image transmission, audio stream speed, audio recording, and so on. Modern routers cannot distribute the network over long distances. Therefore, it is worth making sure that the camera is located near the device that distributes the Internet. Then the thought suggests itself that wireless connection cameras with a router and a computer will be relevant for small rooms. Otherwise, you cannot do without a wired connection.

So, if you figured out the location of all devices, you can go on to actually connect and configure an IP camera through a router. Take this point seriously enough so that there will be no further problems. It is worth noting that using the same wi-Fi networksother users, for example, may add problems with signal transmission to the camera. You need to consider this point as well. But with a wired connection, such problems should not arise.

First, choose a connection method: wired or wireless. For the first option, you will need an additional UTP cord. It is needed to connect the camera to the router. If you figured it out here too, move on to the next series of actions.

IP camera setup

1. We connect the camera and the computer with the appropriate wire.

1. Now you need to enter the camera control panel. To do this, you need to find the set IP address of the camera and set the same subnet to your computer (usually the IP can be found on a sticker on the device itself or in the box of the device). For example, the address is 192.168.0.20. Launch the "Network Control Center" control panel menu. There we find "Local Area Connection" and one of its tabs - "Properties". We configure "Internet Protocol version 4" according to the screenshot.

1. You have successfully configured the subnet. Next, launch the browser and write the address of the camera http://192.168.0.20 in the field and enter the login information. They can also be on the box. If you still have one camera, then nothing else needs to be done. If there are several, proceed to the next steps.
2. We change the IP address depending on the range of the local network (you will need to know the address of the router). You will need to set the same for the camera, but change the last digit. For example, the router has the address 192.168.1.2, then the camera can be set to 192.168.1.11. To do this, check the box opposite the "Fixed IP" field and enter the appropriate data.

1. After saving the settings, you can disconnect the camera from your computer. We connect it to the LAN port of the router. Go to the LAN connection settings (in the case of a wired connection between the router and PC). There we remove the previous settings (see point 2) and set the automatic obtaining of IP and DNS.
2. Returning to network card patch cord, go to the browser at the new camera address, as in step 3. Find the Wireless menu to provide wireless network to connect automatically. The SSID and password will be needed here. We save and restart the camera.

1. We disconnect it from the device and connect the others in turn. Their parameterization is the same, with one caveat: they must have different IP addresses and ports. After finishing, you can proceed to configuring the router.

Setting up a router

1. Since all manufacturers have different settings menus, let's follow the next example. We need a Port Forwarding menu item (or something similar). But first you need to turn on the virtual server, then enter the data according to the screenshot. It is necessary to carry out such manipulations for each camera (if there are several of them).

1. If you have a static IP address, just write in your browser: http: // your address: 8181. This will take you to the page with the first camera view. But most often installed dynamic address... In this case, go to step 3.
2. In the WAN menu, you need to enable the DNS client. For example, Asus makes it possible to use their server for free. Otherwise, you can resort to using third-party services (NO-IP, etc.).

1. Having saved all the set parameters, you can, which you got after registering in the services. Done!

Now you know how to connect and configure an IP camera through a router. From now on, you can install your own video surveillance system yourself and even make it wireless. Enjoy your use!