All network devices are configured for either a fixed or automatic IP address. A fixed address is static. It
has been manually configured and in most cases needs to be changed to match the network where the
device is going to be connected. An automatic IP address is dynamic (DHCP). It is one that the device
obtains from the network where it will be connected. Which address is best is determined by the
network where it’s going to be connected and is beyond the scope of this tech note. In most cases when
a 3rd party camera is connected to a uniview tec NVR it should be using a static IP address. To change an
IP address, most camera manufactures will make their own software for locating their cameras on a
network. Using their program is always best since it should have optimal control as well as have the
ability to change the IP address of the camera. For uniview tec cameras we have a similar program which
is Guard Tool and is available for downloaded from the univiewtechnology.com website. It can scan the
network where the computer is connected and find uniview tec devices as well as many 3
rd party devices.

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Guard Tool might also be able change the IP address of some 3rd party cameras.

ADDING CAMERAS
Some camera manufacturers are supported by uniview tec Plug-and-Play and will automatically add to
the NVR. If they do not automatically add, then cameras will need to be manually added. Adding your
cameras can be done directly at the recorder or by browsing into the recorder. For this example we are
adding cameras over the web browser.

Browse to the recorder’s IP address and login. Open
the Setup page and navigate to the Camera >
Camera menu. This menu is where you can add your
cameras to the recorder, change the channel
positions from the built in PoE Plug-and-Play to
manual add.

Highlight one of the channels and then click the
Modify button at the top of the menu.

Change the Add Mode from Plug-and-Play to IP Address. Click on Search
and the Search screen will come up. If your camera is listed select it and
click OK.

Not all 3rd party cameras are supported so it
might not have been discovered and will need to
be manually entered.

Ensure that the IP address, user name, password, and
HTTP port are correct.

In most cases when adding a camera select ONVIF as
the protocol.

Once done with adding the camera click Save.
Note: Extended Transmission is for uniview tec camera
only and should not be turned on for 3rd party cameras.
The NVR will try to communicate with the camera. Monitor
the camera status icon.

Once successful communication is established the icon will
turn green.

It might take a couple of minutes for the camera and NVR to communicate.
So click on Refresh at the top corner of the menu to update the screen.
Once the icon goes green you are done and the camera is connected.
If the icon does not go green hover the mouse pointer over the status icon
and it will provide more information, to assist with troubleshooting (see
below).

REASONS WHY A CAMERA MIGHT NOT CONNECT

1. The protocol was not set to ONVIF
2. The camera is not ONVIF compliant (preferably profile S and above). Please refer to Onvif.org.
For cameras that don’t support Onvif camera registration refer to Adding Cameras Using RTSP
Stream
3. The IP address was entered incorrectly
4. The HTTP port was entered incorrectly
5. The camera is not compatible with the recorder. This can sometimes be resolved by updating
the recorder and camera firmware to the latest revision.
6. The network is not properly setup at the local level. This means that the IP address of any device
could be on the incorrect subnet, the IP is conflicting with another device, or the network is not
properly wired / connected.

ADDING CAMERAS USING RTSP STREAM
In some instances you may have to add a 3rd party camera using the RTSP
stream. To add a camera using an RTSP stream, from the camera menu
select the channel you would like to add and click Modify.

Once on the Modify page you will want to change the add mode to IP
Address and the Protocol to Custom. You will also need to enter the IP
Address and the login credentials for the camera. As well, you will need
to define the protocol settings. To do this you will need to click the
Protocol button.

On the Protocol page you will need to fill in the information
for the RTSP stream of the camera you are adding. One
method of obtaining this is with the program Onvif Device
Manager. In some cases the best source will be from the

camera manufacturer.
After entering the information click the Save button on the
protocol page.

Note: If you are adding multiple cameras of the same model, you can make your resource path generic by inserting and where indicated on the RTSP stream. This will allow you to use the same Custom definition for those cameras and not define them individually. Once you return to the camera Modify page click the Save button.

This should add the camera as a RTSP stream. Monitor the camera status icon. If the camera does not connect you may want to test the RTSP stream. We suggest testing with the program VLC Media Player to confirm that the RTSP is valid.

Note: RTSP does not support advanced functions like motion detection and PTZ control

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How to connect an IP camera to the DVR?

Notes:

1.The IP camera needs to support onvif protocol.

2.The DVR needs to support IP camera.

3.The resolution of the IP camera should be equal to or lower than that of the DVR’s IP mode.

Click [Main Menu] Enter the password which you set on DVR system. If the password is not set before, the default is null and just keep the password box blank.

Click [System]-[Digital]-[Channel Type] to enter the channel type setting interface. Please change DVR to IP mode or IP analog mode. After the mode is changed, the syetem will restart.

Please connect the DVR and the IP camera to the same router with ethernet cable respectively so that they are working under the same network. （If it is a Wi-Fi IP camera, it will connect to the router via Wi-Fi rather than via the ethernet cable.)

Please click [Search], select the camera, click [Add], input the password and then click “Apply”.

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How to setup Dahua Doorbell DHI-DB11 from DMSS App.

Prerequisites

• DHI-DB11
• DMSS Mobile App
• Dahua Online Account

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instruction

 For How-to instruction on creating Dahua Online Account, Click Here.

 iDMSS/gDMSS

Step by Step Instructions

1. Open iDMSS or gDMSS then scan the QR code on the DB11.

2. If the iDMSS or gDMSS are not logged, it is required to do so before proceeding to adding the device.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the status light before pressing button located on the back of the DB11 device. After the device is pressed, a vocal message will be heard.

4. When a prompt comes up, press “Join” to continue.

5. Setup the device password.

6. Choose the WIFI network the DB11 will be connecting to.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue with the setup.

8. Enter the user-defined Device Name. In the example, we use “DB11”.

9. Finalize the settings to complete the setup.

10. Go to “Me”

11. Make sure that the Notification Switch is enabled and now you should receive a call notification when doorbell button is pushed.

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Please download the lasted version of  Client before you start.

Step 1. Please power on this camera and then connect it directly to your PC with a network cable.

Step 2. Open Reolink Client, then click Add Device -> Scan Device In LAN to find the IP address of your camera.

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Step 3. Change the IP address of your computer to the same network segment of your camera.

1. Click Start –> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center. (For Windows 8 and higher versions, search for Control Panel and then select Network And Internet).
2. Tap on Change adapter settings.

   

3. Right-click on Local Area Connection and then select Properties.

   

4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and tap on Properties.

   

5. Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, then click OK button and close the Local Area Connection 2 properties window.

Done! Now you are able to access Reolink cameras without a router after connecting your cameras directly to your PC. You may log in to the cameras via Reolink Client.

Note: please set a static IP address for this camera once you can connect this camera via your PC client in case the IP address changed next time.

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There are 2 types of NVR:

• PoE (Power over Ethernet)
• Non-PoE (this model has no Ethernet ports on the back panel)

Note: If needed, a PoE camera can be setup on a Non-PoE NVR. Please note, since the Non-PoE NVR will not have PoE ports available, the PoE camera will have to be set up on the same network segment as the NVR using a PoE switch or injector. For more information on how to set up a PoE camera, click here.

Power over Ethernet models is used when cameras, that also have the PoE specification, need to be powered by being directly plugged into the NVR’s PoE ports and do not require a separate power adapter to work.

A non-PoE model has no ports for cameras to connect to on the back panel but can add cameras with the built-in scan function that finds cameras connected to the same network. A PoE model can also use this scan feature, but additionally has PoE ports to power its cameras. The scan feature allows for compatible IP cameras to be added from the network whether they are PoE or WiFi.

For the purposes of this guide, the setup procedure will be divided between both the PoE and non-PoE NVR types. Each of these sections will have both a hardware setup and software setup portion.

For more information about what is included with your NVR, click here

PoE NVR

Hardware Setup

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router to the back of your NVR. It will go into the Ethernet port in between the HDMI port and the PoE ports. Make sure the NVR is powered on.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the PoE ports on your NVR to your camera. This will confirm that it is powered on.
3. Connect a VGA or HDMI cable from the back panel of your NVR to a monitor or TV. Make sure that the monitor or TV is set to the correct input (e.g. VGA, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.)
4. Connect the included mouse to a USB port on the front or back of your NVR.

Note: The network LEDs will start to blink on the back of the NVR when you properly connect the Ethernet cable from there to the router. Any PoE ports on the NVR do not have these LEDs. The same applies to the network LEDs that will begin to blink on the back of most cameras once they’re connected to an NVR’s PoE port.

Software Setup

     1. Please make sure NVR is turned on and then log into your NVR with your NVR’s login credentials. 

     2. Access the NVR’s main menu and go to, Camera in the Management section. In this menu click on the device Search option to search for your device on the network. 

     3. Click the Device Search button, and you can view the searched IP addresses at the top pane of the interface. Double click an IP address or check one IP address and then click the Add button to add the current device to the bottom pane of the interface. The system supports batch adding.

     4. Click the Manual Add button to add a device directly. Here you can set TCP/UPD/auto connection mode. The default setup is TCP.

Note: The manual add function is for Foscam, Dahua, Panasonic, Sony, Dynacolor, Samsung, AXIS, Arecont, ONVIF, and Custom. When the type is custom, you can input the URL address, user name, and password to connect to the network camera without selecting the network camera manufacturer. Please contact your network camera manufacturer for the URL address.

Non-PoE NVR

Hardware Setup

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router to the back of your NVR. It will go into the Ethernet port in between the HDMI port and the PoE ports. Make sure the NVR is powered on.
2. Connect a camera to your switch or another router port on the same network as the NVR and make sure it is powered on. The camera must be on the same network for the NVR to connect to it. 
3. Connect a VGA or HDMI cable from the back panel of your NVR to a monitor or TV. Make sure that the monitor or TV is set to the correct input (e.g. VGA, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.)
4. Connect the included mouse to a USB port on the front or back of your NVR.

Note: The network LEDs will start to blink on the back of the NVR when you properly connect the Ethernet cable from there to the router. Any PoE ports on the NVR do not have these LEDs. The same applies to the network LEDs that will begin to blink on the back of most cameras once they’re connected to an NVR’s PoE port.

Software Setup

     1. Please make sure NVR is turned on and then log into your NVR with your NVR’s login credentials. 

     2. Access the NVR’s main menu and go to, Setting->Camera. In this menu click on the Device Search option to search for your device on the network. 

     3. Click the Device Search button, and you can view the searched IP addresses at the top pane of the interface. Double click an IP address or check one IP address and then click the Add button to add the current device to the bottom pane of the interface. The system supports batch adding.

     4. Click the Manual Add button to add a device directly. Here you can set TCP/UPD/auto connection mode. The default setup is TCP.

Note: The manual add function is for Foscam, Dahua, Panasonic, Sony, Dynacolor, Samsung, AXIS, Arecont, ONVIF, and Custom. When the type is custom, you can input the URL address, user name, and password to connect to the network camera without selecting the network camera manufacturer. Please contact your network camera manufacturer for the URL address.

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