One of the key issues when you need to create a security system or a room is the connection of the camera via Wi-Fi. After all, it is with this technology you can monitor everything that happens on the site in real time, as well as manage your equipment. You can connect the camera via Wi-Fi according to instructions, and sometimes this process takes place automatically. Let's figure out how to connect your wi-fi camera to make it work efficiently.
Connect with your smartphone
It is not often necessary for users to connect to a CCTV camera via a smartphone. This is quite simple, you need to follow the following instructions:
install Ezviz (for Hikvision) or Lechange (for Dahua video cameras) on your smartphone based on iOS or Android.
How to connect your camera over Wi-Fi
When the first digital CCTV camera is connected, you need to connect the Wi-Fi camera to the router using the internet cable and power;
Start the app and add cameras to the list you want to view in real time.
When you add, be sure to specify the camera's identification cameras - you need to scan the code or enter it manually, as well as the password, which is the default, but it is desirable to replace it for security reasons;
you need to wait a little while until the camera connects and you can use the wireless connection.
To wirelessly connect your surveillance camera, you'll need to find a WiFi setting in your app settings, select the network you want and confirm the connection, and enter your network password if necessary. You have to wait about 1 minute. You can't turn off the power cable and the internet, and then wait for the reboot. When the download is complete, you need to disable the LAN cable and the Wi-Fi wireless connection will be completed.
Connecting a surveillance camera with a computer
Consider with you how to properly connect the Wi-Fi CCTV camera to the computer. To use this method, you must follow the following instructions:
Connect the camera to the router.
Install software on your computer.
Add a camera number to the settings to add it.
You can download the program for customization on the official website of the manufacturer, the cameras of which you get. You need to activate the camera and add it by entering the number and password. After that, the camera will be added and you will be able to enjoy all the charms of Wi-Fi technology. To view the added camera, you need to find her IP from the list and click twice, after which you will see the image of the camera on your smartphone or computer.
Also, after setting up, you can access the camera via Internet Explorer, where you need to enter the network address. You'll see a window to enter the user's login and password, which was listed at the time of activation. If you see The Olight status, then there is an IP address conflict between the router and the cameras. You need to reset the camera settings on the factory - click and hold RESET.
