Lorex Camera Troubleshooting

How should you go about troubleshooting the Lorex camera? Be methodical about it. Experiment and see which of the possible reasons is causing your cam to act up. Most issues can be solved in a DIY fashion, thankfully.

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When troubleshooting the Lorex camera, you should be methodical about it. Experiment and see which of the possible reasons is causing your cam to have issues with its video feed, app connection, and other features. Most issues can be solved in a DIY fashion, thankfully.

Without further ado, let’s discuss lorex camera troubleshooting. Let’s find ways to make sure your surveillance devices are always up and running when all is said and done

My camera is showing itself as offline on my NVR. How to Fix!

The DVR/NVR system assists in making it easier to keep tabs of the live feed and the status of the cams. If your connected Lorex cam is displayed as “offline” on your NVR, it might be because of an issue with the NVR’s internal settings or it might instead be a cable connection issue.

You can fix this by restoring your NVR to factory settings if it’s called for.

Fixing an Offline Lorex Camera with a Direct Connection

Check the port connections if your offline cam is connected directly to the back of the NVR. To do this, switch ports of an offline camera with an online camera.

If the offline cam displays itself as online when plugged into another port and the online cam becomes offline on the other port then it’s a port issue. This indicates that your NVR port settings should be restored to default or factory settings.

• LHV/LNR Series DVR/NVR: To restore this NVR model, right-click “Live View” to get to the “Quick Menu”, click the “Main Menu”, click the Setting Icon, click “Setting” then “Default”, and check the menus you wish to restore to default settings.

Click “Apply” to save changes then click “OK” to exit the menu.

• ECO Series DVR/NVR: To restore this NVR model, right-click on “Live View” to access the “Quick Menu”. Click the Main Menu icon (a house) the click “Advanced”. Click the “Maintain” tab and then go to “Load Default”.

Select the menus you wish to restore to factory settings or click “All” to restore the entire system. Click “Apply” then “OK” on the Warning Window. Click “OK” to return to the menu and “Exit” to return to the previous menu. Reboot the DVR for the changes to take effect.

• LNR200/LNR300 Series NVR: To restore this NVR model, right-click “Live View” then click “Menu”. Afterwards, click “Maintenance”, “Default”, and then “OK” to auto-reboot the NVR and restore the device to its factory settings.
• LHA/LNK Series DVR/NVR: To restore this NVR model, go to the Taskbar and click, the Main Menu icon (a house). From there, click the “Advanced”, “Maintenance” option, and the “Maintenance” tab. On the tab, click “Load Default”.

Select the menus you wish to restore to factory settings. Click “Save” to confirm then restart your NVR for changes to apply.

If this doesn’t fix your offline camera this might mean hardware failure. Contact Technical Support for assistance and potential replacement if the cam is under warranty.

Fixing an Offline Lorex Camera with a PoE Switch Connection

If your offline cam is connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch (that’s also linked to your router) then you might need to reconnect the cam to your NVR.

• Reconnect and Disconnect: To reconnect your camera on an LHV/LNR Series NVR, disconnect then reconnect the cam to the switch. Make sure the switch is linked to the same router as your NVR.
• Menu Navigation: Now right-click “Live View” to get the “Quick Menu”. Now click “Device Search”. Login the NVR with your login info. The default username and password is in your user manual.
• Device Search: After clicking Device Search, your NVR will search the network it’s connected to for any IP cameras. It’ll then display them on the top half of the Remote Device window.
• Select Camera: Select the camera you wish to reconnect to on the window then click “Add”. Enter the password of the cam (also in your user manual). The cam appears on the window’s lower half.
• Green Status: After a few moments, the status should turn green. This indicates the cam has been successfully added to the NVR.

How do you restore an IP camera to default settings?

Make sure the cam is connected to your NVR through the Ethernet cable. Press and hold the reset button located at the base or back of the camera. While holding this button, disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable.

This should make your cam go back to factory settings and restart for good measure. The camera should start operating normally after the restart. However, because it’s back to factory settings, you’ll need to reconfigure the system and put in your custom settings from before.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about Lorex cams.

Why is my Lorex camera not working?

Usually, it’s because your cam has lost power or has power supply issues. It might have a loose or faulty video cable or the power adapter might be disconnected. To fix this, check the point of contacts for your camera, recorder, and monitor or TV.

Why is my Lorex camera offline?

If on your NVR the connected camera is shown as offline, it could be an issue with the cable connection or the NVR’s internal settings themselves. If your offline Lorex cam is connected directly to the back of the NVR check the ports and the cables for damage and potential replacement.

How do I get my Lorex camera back online?

The easiest solution to get your Lorex cam back online (aside from power-cycling your router or modem) is by reconnecting the device to your Lorex home app. Launch the app, go to “Settings”, “Wireless Network”, and then follow the on-screen connection guide to get your cam working.

Why are my Lorex cameras not working?

Loss of power is the most common reason why security cameras go black. It happens when power adapter is disconnected and cable that connect the camera to the recorder and monitor becomes loose and faulty. To fix the issue, we recommend that you check any point of contact on your camera, recorder, and monitor.

How do I reset my Lorex camera?

To reset the IP camera to default settings:

1. Ensure that the camera is connected to the NVR via an Ethernet cable.
2. Press and hold the Reset button on the back or base of the camera.
3. While still holding the Reset button, disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable.
4. The camera will reset to defaults and then restart.

Why is my Lorex camera offline?

If a connected camera is showing as Offline on your NVR, it could be related to an issue with the internal settings of your NVR or a cable connection problem. If the offline camera is connected directly to the back of your NVR, check the port connections.

How do I get my Lorex camera back online?

Reconnect your device to the Lorex Home app.

Once you have powered on your device and restarted your router, you can reconnect your device to the Lorex Home app. To reconnect to the Lorex Home app, launch the Lorex Home app > tap Settings > Wireless Network > then follow your device’s on-screen connection guide.

What causes security cameras to stop working?

Why does video loss happen in security cameras or systems? Most of the time, the issue of video loss on CCTV security cameras, DVR or NVR, is caused by several factors: network issues, bad power supply, cabling problems, defective hardware, bugs on the camera’s software, IP address conflicts, bad configurations, etc.

Why are my security cameras not working?

Reboot the security camera

Reboot the device. Rebooting your security camera will release its cache to flush, re-calibrate the settings, and revise connections. Directly unplug the security camera from its power supply then wait for a few seconds before plugging it again. This will reboot it.

Where is the reset button on my security camera?

How to Reset Your Security Camera

How do I reset my security camera?

How to reset IP Camera to factory defaults

1. Keep the device powered on for at least 30 seconds to complete its normal startup.
2. Find something like a pin to press the Reset button on the camera and hold it for 15 seconds to restore the settings to factory defaults.

How do I reset my camera?

After the power cable plugged keep holding the reset button . The red PowerLED light will flash on for 3 second first, turn off for about 15 seconds, flash on for another second and turn off again. This procedure takes around 20seconds and camera will power up. Release the reset button.

Why does my security camera Say no signal?

One of the most common problems when a camera is not displaying video is a bad cable or BNC connection. Using a test monitor, you can temporarily eliminate the power and video cable that your camera is using.

How do I reset my Lorex PTZ camera?

To restore the camera to default settings:

Press and hold the reset button below the camera module for at least 10 seconds. While still holding the reset button, disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable. Hold the button for 15 seconds before releasing.

How do I connect my Lorex security camera to Wi-Fi?

How To Set Up Lorex Wi-Fi Connected Wireless Home or Baby …

Why do security cameras go black?

Some users experience CCTV camera black screen or video going black at night, it’s likely that the camera lacks infrared night vision, or the IR night vision camera doesn’t have an IR cut filter or a faulty IR sensor, or you simply forget to turn the IR on. Quick Fixes: Check camera settings to make sure the IR is on.

What happens if you unplug a security camera?

When your house, the cameras won’t record. When you are away from the home, the cameras record. They’ll still be “working” but not recording.

Do security cameras go bad?

Once your security camera system is in place, the cameras typically fade into the background quite quickly. After a few weeks, you might not even notice they’re there. That’s not an issue on its own, but it does mean that you need to be intentional about keeping an eye out for wear and tear on the cameras.

How long does a security camera last?

In general, most security camera footage is kept for 30 to 90 days (1 to 3 months the most).

Why is my security camera flickering?

CCTV Cameras can Flicker due to Lighting or Electrical issues. Some lightbulbs can operate at a frequency that will cause the camera viewing it to flicker. The frequency of power being sent to the camera can be incompatible and also cause flickering. Insufficient power is another possible cause.

How do I reset my Lorex NVR?

How to Reset Factory Default Settings to your Security Video Recorder

How do I reset my NVR to factory settings?

To factory reset the device, hold the reset button down and unplug the NVR from power. Once power is removed from the unit, continue holding the factory reset switch for 4 – 5 seconds, continue holding the reset switch and plug the power supply back into the unit. You should hear a beep if not that is alright.

How do I reset my Cove outdoor camera?

If you are resetting your Cove Indoor Camera (the smaller camera with a black base), use a small paper clip or something narrow to press the button in the reset hole. The reset hole is located on the back of the camera in the top left corner next to one of the screw holes. It will have the words “Reset” next to it.

Does a factory reset delete everything?

Factory resets aren’t perfect. They don’t delete everything on the computer. The data will still exist on the hard drive. Such is the nature of hard drives that this type of erasure doesn’t mean getting rid of the data written to them, it just means the data can no longer be accessed by your system.

What happens if I reset my camera?

The Reset Default or Camera Settings function only resets the shooting settings of the camera to their default settings.

Ultimately

Most Internet issues root from the router itself requiring a reset or a power-cycle. Most issues involving the features of the cam root from power supply or insufficient power. It also involves a lot of default settings resets.

Troubleshooting is a lot easier to accomplish than you’d think. You just need to read the instructions carefully and zero-in on the cause of the problem. This way, your Lorex smart camera should be able to seamlessly stream video and ensure the safeness of your home.

How to Reset Lorex Camera?

How do you reset the Lorex cam? Does it involve pinhole or pushbutton reset button? How long are you supposed to push the reset button? Can you use your app to do the reset?

The decades-old Lorex brand is a well-established company in the security technology industry. It offers topnotch, professional, and consumer-grade security systems for commerce and residences as well as homes, apartments, and offices.

How to Reset Lorex Camera

Some Lorex IP Cameras include a reset button found on the device itself. You can do manual reset with the button in order to restore the cam to default or factory settings (i.e., the settings it has fresh off its box). In order to reset your Lorex Cam to factory or default settings, do the following.

• Make sure the cam is connected care of Ethernet cable to the NVR.
• Press and hold the reset button by your finger on the base or back of the camera. It varies from model to model.
  • You might have to take off the housing in order to access this reset button as well.
  • Scan through your cam’s user manual in order to find out the specific location of the reset button on your model of Lorex camera.
  • You can also avail of documentation and downloads for your device on the Lorex website.
• While still holding and pressing the reset button, disconnect the Ethernet cable then reconnect it soon after. Don’t let go of the button for 15 seconds afterwards.
• Release the button and check if the camera resets to defaults and restarts. The restart process will take a couple of minutes to complete.

The camera should work normally after the reset and restart. However, you’ll need to input your customization settings and reconfigure everything when all is said and done. If the reset isn’t successful, retrace your steps and attempt it again.

What Does the Lorex Camera Brand Bring to the Table?

The Lorex cam brand offers some quality products, such as its Ultra HD 4K 8-Channel Security System. It includes various high-end video cameras that connect with each other. It’s also a proper example of the best that the Lorex brand offers.

No Mandatory Monthly Fees and Optional Cloud Service

There’s a lot to like about the camera line. For instance, you don’t need monthly fees for it to work. You don’t have to worry about long-term contracts or fees that require cancellation in case you wish to switch to another provider.

The only costs linked to this package deal were the initial cost of the equipment and a fee for premium cloud storage (optional). It’s not like other products that emphasize cloud storage fees as a requirement for their products to work decently.

High Video Quality

You have 4K video quality, which means even a single frame screenshot reveals quite a lot in terms of what’s happening before the camera. You’re likelier to recognize faces, prevent blurs and obfuscation, and identify what you’re looking at in high-quality footage.

It’s no antiquated bank security camera with fuzzy footage. Everything is as clear as day and akin to real-time footage you’d see in a live-feed of a sports event like the Super Bowl.

People/Vehicular Detection

It’s also quite the advanced camera network or system due to its vehicle and people detection. More to the point, it has advanced motion detectors that alert you when there’s movement on your party by people or vehicles.

This prevents false alarms involving small animals or moving branches. The A.I. of the system detects only people and vehicles instead of pets or wildlife such as raccoons and squirrels.

Because you’re monitoring everything via smartphone, tablet, or some other mobile device, this feature eliminates unnecessary (and annoying) push notifications.

The Installation Process

The installation process of the Lorex camera system can get involved and complex, like in the case of its reset process. There’s no option for professional installation help from Lorex. You might have to hire a general third-party handyman to do it for you.

This is especially disadvantageous to any user that doesn’t have any technical expertise or DIY know-how when it comes to installing equipment.

Monitoring Limits

The system requires you to monitor things on your own through the Lorex app. This is mostly fine, but other systems feature 24/7 monitoring for consumer-grade or even industrial-grade use.  You have to call for help in the event of an emergency yourself.

It’s not like other systems that call emergency services like the police, an ambulance, or the fire department for you. It’s not necessarily a deal-breaker for most, but for those looking for 24/7 CCTV monitoring might get disappointed.

The Specifications of the Lorex Camera 4K Ultra HD

The Lorex Ultra HD 4K 8-Channel Security System allows you to avoid monthly fees completely with a fully functional camera system that doesn’t require the cloud storage in order to work. This is because it boasts of local storage through a hard drive.

To wit, it comes with the following specifications:

• Local storage through hard drive.
• 18 LED infrared sensors for night vision.
• Its recording type is motion-activated recording.
• It offers 10 gigabytes of free cloud storage as well.
  • The free plan extra features include 3 RapidCaps per month.
• Optional expanded cloud storage subscription for all-access mobile video.
  • The Lorex Cloud Premium monthly plan only costs about $4.
  • The Lorex Cloud Premium yearly plan only costs $35.

Don’t Forget to Keep This in Mind

If you wish to reset your IP camera to default settings, you need it to be connected to your NVR through its Ethernet cable. You should then press and hold the reset button found at the base or back of the cam. Afterwards, connect and disconnect the Ethernet cable while still holding the button.

From there, wait 15 seconds more before releasing the reset button. This allows the device to return to factory settings then restarting when push comes to shove. The specifics of resetting the cam have been made this complex to prevent accidental resets when you don’t need to do a reset.

References:

1. “IP Cameras: Restoring default settings“, LorexTechnology.com Help, Retrieved February 28, 2022

How to Connect Lorex Camera to Phone?

How do you connect your Lorex Cam to your smartphone? Through the smartphone app of Lorex, of course. Keep on reading to find out the rest of the details and the steps needed to accomplish this task.

The makers of Lorex Cameras are continuously evolving and adding new products in their lineup. They’re not a stagnant brand at all. They’re all about beefing up their tech to compete in the competitive security cam market.

They even have an Ultra 4K camera system included in their lineup of Wi-Fi or IP surveillance camera solutions that outdo 2K or 1080p offerings.

How to Connect Lorex Camera to Phone

Here’s what you should do to connect your Lorex Camera with the Lorex Home App. Once app connection is established, you’ll be able to control your Lorex camera with your phone.

• Open the app known as Lorex Home first.
• Go to the “Devices” screen and Tap the icon labeled “Add Device”. This will add your Lorex Camera to the app and thusly to your smartphone.
• Scan the QR code on your Lorex Wi-Fi cam using your smartphone as well.
  • If your phone can’t scan the code, tap the option, “Manually Enter Device ID”.
  • Make sure the LED is flashing green and you hear the camera startup chime.
• Let your Lorex Home App establish a Wi-Fi connection via your camera.
• Now you’ll be given a prompt to enter a secure password for the device. Set a strong password.
• Choose the Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks on the area then enter the Wi-Fi password to make that connection.
• Once more, make sure that you hear a camera chime and the LED has become a solid green. After this happens, tap “Next”.
• Make a name or label for your Lorex cam/device by selecting a list of predefined names. You can also enter a custom name on the indicated text box if you wish.
• Tap “Complete” to finish the process.

You’ve now successfully connected your Lorex Wi-Fi cam to your phone via the Lorex Home application. Congratulations.

Why Should You Make the Switch to Lorex Security Cams?

Lorex faces stiff competition against Ring, Blink, Nest, Arlo, ADT, and Wyze as well as hundreds of other “lesser” known security cam companies such as Reolink, Yi, AmCrest, Swann, SimpliSafe, Danale, Foscam, Geeni, HikVision, and Hive.

However, Lorex has several aces up their sleeves, including their crowning achievement of an Ultra HD 4K camera system that outdoes even bank CCTVs and their fuzzy videotape recordings. Their cams also showcase video displays from day to night as well as platform integration, audio features, and more.

How to Connect Lorex Camera to Phone?

More about the Lorex Brand and Its 4K Offerings

You can find tons of beefed-up security system options with Lorex on its homepage. You might even feel overwhelmed by the options. Instead of offering smart devices, they’ve really zeroed-in on security cam tech.

You can shoot 2K or 4K with the Lorex brand. It even offers wireless outdoor cameras to boot. However, its head-turner of a product remains its Lorex Ultra HD 4K 8-Channel Security System.

To wit, the whole package offers the following:

• 1 Mouse
• 1 HDMI Cable
• 4 Mounting Kits
• 1 Security Decal
• 1 Ethernet Cable
• 1 1-TB Hard Drive
• 5 Power Adapters
• 1 Quick Start Guide
• 4 60-Foot BNC Cables
• 4 Ultra HD 4K Cameras

All that’s missing is 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree! It will really feel like Christmas when you unbox this monster of a package deal.

Why Ultra HD Makes Perfect Sense for Security

Because Lorex is faced with so many home security systems in the market, it naturally pushed the technology to 4K video quality. However, some might question whether this was a wise decision or not. Isn’t 1080p Full HD enough to reveal face details or plate numbers?

Isn’t 4K video overkill? The present industry standard for Nest and ADT is 1080p. The highest quality video for smart security cams is actually 4K but many consumers question if it’s required.

By our estimation it does help in long-distance shots and capturing detailed footage of intruders when the motion detection is triggered, especially for the Lorex 4K Ultra HD 8-Channel Security System.

The Pros and Cons of the Lorex Security Cam Brand

It was reported back in 2018 that the global smart home security market was valued at $2.14 billion. It was expected to grow up to $4.37 billion this year in 2022, and even the pandemic shouldn’t slow down its growth. If anything, it might’ve pushed more people to invest in smart cam security!

Aside from the 4K Ultra HD 8-Channel Security System, Lorex has a hose of cameras in its arsenal. These products pack some serious security power in their own right, but they have some drawbacks you should watch out for too.

Pros:

• No contracts and monthly fees.
• The app experience is buttery smooth.
• Local storage via 1TB hard disk and the like.
• Its color night vision offers long-range coverage.
• Free cloud storage and optional expanded cloud storage.
• There are lots of equipment and building options aplenty.
• All models offer HD video quality in 720p and 1080p (up to 4K in some of them).

Cons:

• Cheap Lorex packaging.
• Limited customer service hours.
• It’s hard to navigate the Lorex website.
• Dealing with occasional false alarms and notifications.
• Some might feel like Ultra 4K HD quality footage is overkill for surveillance.

Ultimately, Lorex cameras are worth a look even over the ever-popular Ring or Arlo cams because of the company’s sheer focus on these devices. They’ve found a way to make Ultra 4K security footage possible and relatively cost-effective for its quality. That’s no simple feat to accomplish!

Never Forget the Following

To connect your phone to your Lorex Wi-Fi cam, 4K cam, or wireless cam, you need it to connect to the Lorex Home mobile app. This shouldn’t be a problem since all Lorex products use mobile devices in order to operate them, with your smartphone or tablet doubling as their remote controls.

You’ll need to add the device to the app, scan a QR code or manually enter the device ID, setup a password for your account, connect to your home Wi-Fi, and name your device to separate it from the other devices integrated with the application.

How to Connect Lorex Camera to Wi-Fi?

Lorex cams are powerful cameras with reliable technology and no monthly fees. With that said, how do you connect the Lorex Cam to your Home Wi-Fi exactly?

Lorex cams might not have the name recognition achieved by Ring cams from Amazon and Nest cams from Google. However, they have many other things going for them, such as staying in power. The famous Canadian brand that’s making their splash stateside has been around for quite a while.

Regardless, let’s learn to connect the Lorex camera to wifi down below. We’ll also discuss Ethernet connections to NVR, restoring the camera to factory settings, and the things that make Lorex products stand out.

How to Connect Lorex Camera to Wi-Fi

Here’s how you can go about connecting or changing the Wi-Fi provider of your Lorex Camera. This process works whether you’re setting up your Lorex cam for the first time, right out of its box, or if you’re switching from one Wi-Fi connection to another.

• Activate the camera hotspot by pressing the reset button once.
• Open the Lorex Home App. Go to “Device Settings” by tapping onto it.
• Scroll down the menu then select “Wireless Network”. Tap “Next” afterward.
• Tap “Join” once you get a prompt to join the Wi-Fi network.
• Wait for your device to connect to the Device Hotspot.

Restore Your Lorex Camera to Factory Settings

In order to reset your camera to default or factory settings like it’s fresh off of the box it came with then you should do the following:

• Look for the reset button. Depending on the camera, it could be located at the base or back of the camera.
• Press and hold this reset button for 10 to 15 seconds or until you hear the chime indicating that the camera has undergone the reset process.
• Look below the lens for the flashing green light. This indicates whether the cam has fully reset and restored factory defaults or not.

Why Does the Lorex Camera Say It’s Offline?

You might need to simply reset or power cycle your router (turn it on and off) until the connection returns. If it’s an issue with the camera itself then that’s what the reset function is for. Go ahead and reset the camera to see if that puts your cam back online.

If your connected Lorex Cam claims you’re offline on your NVR, it could be an Internet connectivity issue, internal settings of your NVR, or an Ethernet cable connection problem.

If your offline camera has a direct connection to the back of the NVR, check the ports for damage or a loose connection. Or you can restore your NVR to default settings in order to see if that fixes the issue.

Things That Make the Lorex Camera Stand Out

The best of the best of the cream of the crop of Lorex Camera products—Lorex Ultra HD 4K 8-Channel Security System—has a lot going for it.

It’s able to take on rivals like Amazon’s Ring Cams or Google’s Nest Cams because of features like its exceptional video quality up to 4K, commercial-grade quality and construction, and several custom recording options.

Furthermore, Lorex Wireless camera batteries last for 4 months of regular use. While this might sound short compared to other devices that have batteries that last 6 months, those devices tend to get to the 6-month figure by putting their cams on the lowest settings.

What More Can Be Said of 4K Quality?

Writing about how good a camera’s audio and video doesn’t do it justice. Instead of just using your imagination, look for good video reviews on the Lorex camera, particularly their best offerings like the Lorex Ultra HD 4K 8-Channel Security System or the Lorex Wireless Camera.

Their best cameras offer Ultra HD 4K or better than the standard 720p HD or 1080p Full HD of other camera brands like Amazon Ring or Google Nest. They showcase a detailed video display worthy of a Super Bowl livestream or the latest Marvel superhero movie.

In security and surveillance terms, everything becomes more detailed. The faces of would-be burglars or package thieves will be revealed or the license plate number of their escape vehicle would be exposed.

Lorex Camera Customer Service

You can get to the Lorex Cam customer service from Monday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. You have to wait if you get problems with your system outside of those hours. Thankfully, its website has an FAQ, help desk, and support for common issues and glitches.

The reset button option, by the way, covers most connection and account access issues even though it can get quite annoying having to reconfigure your cam or set of cameras every time.

The Global Home Security Market

According to recent reports, the global home smart security market has gotten a value of $2.14 billion in 2018 and is estimated to grow to $4.37 billion by 2022 (this year).

The demand for Wi-Fi or IP cams has only grown during pandemic times even though no reports are forthcoming exactly because we’re dealing with Covid-19. People want to feel safe and secure even when they’re stuck at home during lockdown.

As lockdowns get lifted and everyone starts going back to their offices, they also want to keep an eye on their empty houses with the ease of a mobile app.

Even When Faced with Stiff Competition

Even when faced with stiff competition from Ring, Blink, Nest, Arlo, and Wyze, Lorex finds a way to outdo them in more ways than one (particularly in terms of offering 4K Ultra HD cameras versus their 1080p or 720p offerings).

They might have name recognition, the backing of industry giants like Google and Amazon, and a large market share. However, more and more people are becoming more aware of consumer-grade Wi-Fi cameras and using smart devices for security and surveillance purposes.

Never Forget

Never forget that to connect your Lorex Camera to your Wi-Fi, you need to press the reset button once (don’t press and hold, just press it) to activate the hotspot of the camera. Open the Lorex Home app, tap “Device Settings”, scroll down, tap “Wireless Network”, and tap “Next”.

When you get the prompt to join the Wi-Fi network, tap the “Join” option and then wait for your device to connect to the “Device Hotspot”. You’re now all good.

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Hence this article is all about default CCTV default password.

So this article is not limited to a particular “CCTV default password“,  it covers almost all the brands but if few brands are missing kindly mention in the comment. I try to cover almost all IP addresses and passwords but few products have a unique code that will mention in their user manual.

So below is the list of CCTV default passwords and Usernames.

1. Hikvision Default Password and IP address

Hikvision one of the best CCTV camera brands all over the world and it has many customers around the world. Sometimes they need to know for the default password of the Hikvsion’s devices. Here is the default password of Hikvision’s devices.

Username: admin

Password: 12345

IP address: 192.0.0.64/192.168.1.64

IP Tool: Download SADP Tool

For new models, you can reset the password via the SADP tool. Please click the link below and follow the instructions on the pdf file

CP Plus CCTV Default Password 

Username:  admin
Password:  admin
IP Address:  192.168.1.108 / 192.168.1.240

2. Dahua default IP address and password

Dahua default IP address is in the series of  192.168.1.XXX and if you need to change IP address then you need to follow the below link “How to change Dahua IP address“.

Username-admin

Password-admin

For DVR and NVR, following are the  default accounts:

• admin/admin admin/123456 (master account of local and network accessing)
• 888888/888888 (local administrator)
• 666666/666666 (restricted user)
• default / default (hidden user)

3. CP Plus IP camera default IP address

User name: admin
Password: admin
IP Address :  192.168.1.108 / 192.168.1.240

CP PLUS IP camera address finder tool

If cameras being used on 3rd party recorders or you need to configure a large number of cameras. The first step will be to use the Tools to find and configure the IP address and the local area network. Here is the link to the CP PLUS IP camera address finder tool.

4. Axis camera default IP

Axis camera User name: root
Password: pass
default IP: 192.168.0.90

5. Bosch camera default IP

For old models:
Username: service
Bosch IP camera default password: service
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
For new models:
You can reset the camera by pushing the reset button about 8 seconds.

6. GEOVISION default password

Username: admin
Password: admin
IP Address: 192.168.1.108

7. TVT  IP camera default IP

DVR and NVR

Username: admin
Password: 123456
IP Address: 192.168.226.201

IP Camera

Username: admin
Password: 123456
IP Address: 192.168.226.201

8. Gobbler default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: 123456

9. Panasonic default IP address and password

User name: admin
Password: 12345
IP Address:  192.168.0.253/10.1.1.12/192.168.0.10

10. SONY default IP address and password

Username: admin

Password: admin

IP Address: 192.168.0.100

11. Samsung default IP address and password and Samsung DVR default password

User name: admin
Password: 4321/111111/1111111
IP Address: 192.168.1.200

12. Ubiquiti default password

Username: ubnt
Password: ubnt
IP Address: 192.168.1.20

13. Mobotix camera default password.

Mobotix:
Username: admin
Password: meinsm

14. Messoa  default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: 1234 or model number of camera or
IP address: 192.168.1.30

15. LTS Security default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: 12345/123456
IP Address: 192.0.0.64

16. Speco default IP address and password

Speco
For old models:
Username: root /admin
Password: root/admin/1234

17. Canon default IP address and password

Username: root
Password: camera model number
IP Address: 192.168.100.1

17. Cisco default IP address and password

Username: No Username
Password: No Password
IP Address: 192.168.0.100

18. FLIR default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: fliradmin
IP Address: 192.168.250.116

19. Foscam default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: Blank
IP Address: search By IP tool, Click here to download

20. Honeywell default IP address and password

Username: administrator
Password: 1234
IP Address: DHCP enabled

Honeywell IP Utility is a free program that enables users to configure the IP network settings, name device(s), upgrade firmware and change passwords.

21. PELCO default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: admin
IP Address: DHCP enabled

21. QVIS default IP address and password

Username: Admin
Password: 1234
IP Address: 192.168.0.250

22. SANYO default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: admin
IP Address: 1192.168.0.2

23. Toshiba default IP address and password

Username: root
Password: ikwb
IP Address: 192.168.0.30

24.  3xLogic default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: 12345
IP Address: 192.0.0.64

25.  Basler default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: admin
IP Address: 92.168.100.x

26.  CNB default IP address and password

Username: root
Password: admin
IP Address: 192.168.123.100

27.  DIGISOL default IP address and Password

Username: admin
Password: 888888
IP Address: 192.168.1.10

28. Uniview default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: 123456
IP Address: DHCP enable.

Uniview IP camera address finder tool

If cameras being used on 3rd party recorders. The first step will be to use the EZTools software on a PC to find the IP address of the cameras and then you change according to your local network. The second step will change the camera protocol to ONVIF. Here is the download link of EZ tool.

29. LILIN default IP address and password

Username: admin
Password: 1111
IP Address: 63.110.100.xxx/DHCP Enable

30. Trendnet default IP address and Password

Username: admin
Password: admin
IP Address: 192.168.10.1

I hope this information is helpful to you.  If you have any query, please write to us in the comment box below.

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In this guide, we will show how to reset the password for generic H.264 DVRs, H.264 Network DVRs, or even NVRs. There are a few methods for resetting an H.264 DVR, follow them one by one until you get your problem solved. If not, drop a comment and we’ll try to help you out.

How to Reset Password for H.264 DVR

First of all, let’s clarify what H.264 Network DVRs are. These H.264 DVRs are a generic type of video recorders manufactured by thousands of manufacturers all over the world and are marketed in many brand names (usually when the DVR starts up it will show up there the H.264 logo).

Since there are thousands of DVR brands on the market and the way to reset the password can vary from one model to another.

The first step of doing a password reset on an H.264 DVR is to consult the equipment’s manual or to contact the DVR’s a dealer/reseller, most of the resellers (TVT, Dahua, Lorex, Swan, FLIR, Samsung, Panasonic, Axis, Uniview, Foscam, Zmodo) support their products.

However, sometimes you have an H.264 DVR with an unknown brand and there’s no manual available or no technical support team. If you have lost the password for your non-branded / generic H.264 DVR, you could try the password reset methods shown in this guide.

Below are listed the techniques and the procedures we will deploy to reset the password for H.264 DVR. As you can see, there are four basic password procedures that work on most H.264 DVRs.

1. Try to use the DVR factory default password
2. Use H.264 DVR master password generator
3. Remove the battery to reset the password
4. Use a jumper to reset the passwords
5. Contact the manufacturer

1. Try to use DVR factory default password

Trying to use the DVR’s default password is the first thing for an H.264 DVR reset password recovery procedure. It happens a lot that the original DVR’s password has never been changed. Check the DVR manufacturer’s manual or website for the factory/default password.

Take a look at the table below with the DVR default password for different manufacturers. Perhaps your DVR is listed there (the empty space on the password means you need to leave the password box empty). Also, you can find more default passwords on this link.

2. H.264 DVR Master Password Generator

Many CCTV manufacturers provide master password generators to allow administrators access to their CCTV products. Usually, they use the current date of the security system in order to generate a super password. Others may use the serial number of the equipment.

A lot of the recorders on the market are generic DVRs manufactured in China and in many cases re-branded by third-party companies. Y

You can tell by the user interface which is exactly the same across many brands such as HD iDVR, Everfocus, Everest, Sansco, Luxvision 5716, 6008T-EL, HA-1648, CP-Plus, Citrox, BB-4CH, Yoko, TVT, Super Live Pro DVRs,  Kare, XVIM, and other generic brands simply named “H.264 network”, “H.264 DVR”, etc.

If your DVR has a login screen similar to the one shown below, then most likely it’s an H.264 generic DVR. Keep in mind that the user’s interface color scheme may have been further modified by the re-branding company.

You need to find out what’s the date on your security system DVR. Run the machine and simply check the timestamp on the screen. The date is used by the password generators to create a unique super password. So, take a look at the monitor and note the timestamp (as shown below).

Note: DVR master password generators will work only with specific DVR models.

HiSilicon DVR password generator

If your DVR runs on a chip manufactured by Hisilicon, then you can check the Hisilicon password generator to get a working password for your recorder. This generator works with these models: Hi3511, Hi3512, Hi3515, Hi3520, Hi3531, Hi3532, Hi3521, Hi3520A, Hi3535, Hi3520D, Hi3530A, Hi3535A.

On the internet, you can find 3 versions of the Hisilicon H.264 DVR password generator that work with the models mentioned above. Try all of them one by one until you’re able to reset the password. Below are the links to download the DVR password generators.
H.264 DVR Password Gen01
H.264 DVR Password Gen02
H.264 DVR Password Gen03

How to use the HiSilicon H.264 DVR password generator?

The image below shows an example of how to use this password generator software. Enter the year, month, and day (format YYYYMMDD) that you see on your DVR’s timestamp. Let’s say the date on your screen is 02/17/2020 you have to type: 20200117.

Below is an example of the password generated by the software that should be entered into the DVR, it is unique and valid only for that date (and day).

As we mentioned, this type of password generator app works with DVR models that use a chipset manufactured by Hisilicon (even though the brand name of the DVR may be different). It’s worth giving it a shot.

Dahua DVR password generator

Dahua is a worldwide manufacturer and in many cases, they sell their equipment under other local brands. Download and test it (refer to this article “Dahua Daily Password Generator” for more details). Click here to download the Dahua DVR password generator.

How to use the Dahua DVR password generator

Below is an example of using the Dahua password generator, type the year, month, and day (format YYYYMMDD) you see on the DVR’s timestamp.

After entering the DVR date, click on the “Create PW” button and you will see the password created on the password window. Give it a try on your DVR.  If the password didn’t go through, you can find more information in the article: How to reset Dahua DVR admin password.

Dahua manufacturers OEM brands often sold under these brands: Activecam, Advidia, Amcrest, Ameta, Ascendent, Backstreet Surveillance, BV Security, CCTV Security Pros, CCTV Star, CP Plus (Orange Line), Dax Networks, eLine, ENS (formerly Eastern CCTV and SavvyTech), Expose, Lorex, GSS, Honeywell, IC Realtime, Ikegami, Impath Networks, Inaxsys, IndigoVision, Infinity CCTV, Innekt, Intelbras, KBVision, Lumixen, Maxron, Montavue, Oco, Optiview, Rhodium, RVI, Saxco, Security Camera King (Elite), Space Technology, Speco, ToughDog, Tyco Holis, Tyco Illustra Essentials, Unisight, VIP Vision, Watchnet, Winic, Zuum.

H.264 DVR password generator

In many cases, the DVR has an unknown brand. This is a common thing since many Chinese manufacturers sell their DVRs or cameras to third-party companies which they resell under local not-so-known brands or simply as H.264 DVR. In itself, H.264 is not really a brand but just the name of the compression algorithm. You can download the generic H.264 password generator at this link.

How to use the H.264 DVR password generator

The image below shows an example of using the H.264 password generator. You have to enter the date shown up on your DVR’s timestamp.

Excel DVR password generator

This Excel spreadsheet has a built-in formula that can be used to generate super passwords for the H.264 DVRs. It works the same way as the previous methods, you need to enter the date and the tool will generate a master password. Click here to download the Excel H.264 DVR password generator.

3. Remove the battery to reset the DVR

A few H.264 DVRs can be reset by another technique: removing the battery from the motherboard. By doing that, the clock of the system will be reset and the DVR will go back to factory defaults and you can log in by using the default username and password.

How long do you need to have the battery removed? It depends on the DVR’s model number. Usually, it takes 10 minutes for the card to be discharged. So, keep the battery out until the DVR’s internal clock has gone to default. Remove the battery from the DVR as illustrated below.

When the clock runs out of the battery, the timestamp on the recorder goes to 01/010/2000 and you either can try the default password or use the DVR password generator to create a new password based on this date.

Most likely the default username will be admin and password: empty, 12345, or 123456. For old Dahua DVRs, the password can be “000000”.

4. DVR reset using a jumper

In order to perform this kind of reset, you need to open up the cover of your DVR and find the reset pins on the motherboard.  The H.264 DVRs that have these pins are for example old Dahua DVRs, old TVT DVRs, Swann DVR models, etc.

An example is shown below can be reset by closing the two contacts (pins) for 3 minutes. Once you close the circuit (via the jumper), the H.264 DVR will automatically reboot and come back online without any password or just using the default one. Try to log in.

5. Contact the manufacturer

If you tried all the methods explained above but you still can’t reset the password, then as the last option you should contact the manufacturer or seller and ask for technical support. First, locate the model of the unit, google it and see who is the original seller or manufacturer.

Then, contact them via email or phone and provide the model number and serial code. Usually, they help their customers and you may get your problems solved. If you don’t have any receipt, claim that the system was passed to you by the previous owner. They may ask you for an ID which you should provide.

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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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Default Usernames, Passwords and
IP Addresses for Security Cameras

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USERNAME:
Admin / admin

PASSWORD:
12345 / 123456

IP ADRESS:
192.168.0.100

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
admin

IP ADRESS:
192.168.1.108

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
admin

IP ADRESS:
192.168.1.108

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
12345 / 123456

IP ADRESS:
192.0.0.64

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For new models you can reset password via SADP tool.

Please click the link below and follow the instructions on the pdf file.

Hikvision password resetting guide

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
12345

IP ADRESS:
192.0.0.64

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
4321

IP ADRESS:
192.168.1.200

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
111111 / 1111111

IP ADRESS:
192.168.1.200

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
12345 / Model No

IP ADRESS:
192.168.1.30

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
meinsm

IP ADRESS:
—

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
admin

IP ADRESS:
192.168.0.100

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USERNAME:
ubnt

PASSWORD:
ubnt

IP ADRESS:
192.168.1.20

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1- Remove the Ethernet cable 2- Press and hold the control button and insert the Ethernet cable again while holding the control button.
3- Hold the control button until the amber lights turn on. Then release the button .
Wait about 1 minute.
4- When the amber lights turns into the green lights your camera is resetted and your passoword as well.

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New Model does not have a default password , but you can reset it to factory settings.
Follow these steps.
1- You can reset the camera by pushing the reset button about 7 seconds.
2- Or you can reset the NVR by removing the battery on the mainboard (not recommended, at your own risk)

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USERNAME:
Root

PASSWORD:
Pass

IP ADRESS:
192.168.0.90

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USERNAME:
service

PASSWORD:
service

IP ADRESS:
192.168.0.1

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USERNAME:
admin

PASSWORD:
1234

IP ADRESS:
192.168.1.7

 

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USERNAME:
root / admin

PASSWORD:
root / admin

IP ADRESS:
192.168.1.7

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Arecont does not have a default password, but you can reset it to factory settings.
Follow these steps
1- Access the camera’s web interface by typing the IP in your web browser.
2- Under the Administration or System tab, click on Restore to Factory Default.
3- Once the camera reboots, all settings on the camera will be restored to factory default

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You can choose your own password after setup.

If you want to reset it

1- Press and hold down the reset button for at least 1 minute.
2- Power on the camera until the red light flashes rapidly Now your camera is back to factory default without any password.

Other Products

Brand	User Name	Password	IP Addressr1
3xLogic	admin	12345	192.0.0.64
Acti	admin	admin	192.168.0.100
American Dynmics	admin	admin	192.168.1.168
Arecont Vision	admin	No Set Password	No Default / DHCP
Avigilon	admin	admin	No Default / DHCP
Axis	root	no set password	No Default / DHCP
Basler	admin	admin	192.168.100.x
Bosch	service	service	192.168.0.1
Bosch Dinion	admin	No set password	192.168.0.1
Brickcom	admin	admin	192.168.1.1
CBC Ganz	admin	admin	192.168.100.x
Cisco	no default	no set password	192.168.0.100
CNB	root	admin	192.168.123.100
Costar	root	root	unknown
Dahua	admin	admin	192.168.1.108
Drs	admin	1234	192.168.0.200
DVTel	Admin	1234	192.168.0.250
DynaColor	admin	1234	192.168.0.250
Flir	admin	fliradmin	192.168.250.116
Foscam	admin	leave blank	unknown
GeoVision	admin	admin	192.168.0.10
Grandstream	admin	admin	192.168.1.168
GVI	Admin	1234	192.168.0.250
HIKVision	admin	12345	192.0.0.64
Honeywell	administrator	1234	no default/DHCP
IOImage	admin	admin	192.168.123.10
IPX-DDK	root	Admin or admin	192.168.1.168
IQInvision	root	system	no default/DHCP
JVC	admin	Model# of camera	no default/DHCP
VideoIQ	supervisor	supervisor	no default/DHCP

Brand	User Name	Password	IP Addressr1
LTS Security	admin	12345	192.0.0.64
March Networks	admin	leave blank	unknown
Merit Lilin	Camera	admin pass	No Default / DHCP
Merit Lilin	Recorder	admin / 1111	No Default / DHCP
Messoa	admin	Model# of camera	192.168.1.30
Mobotix	admin	meinsm	No Default / DHCP
Northern	admin	12345	192.168.1.64
Panasonic	admin	12345	192.168.0.253
Panasonic	admin1	password	192.168.0.253
Pelco	admin	admin	no default/DHCP
PiXORD	admin	admin	192.168.0.200
PiXORD	root	pass	192.168.0.200
QVIS	admin	1234	192.168.0.250
Samsung	root	4321 / admin	192.168.0.200
Samsung	admin	4321 / 1111111	192.168.1.200
Sanyo	admin	admin	192.168.0.2
Sentry360	Admin	1234	192.168.0.250
Sony	admin	admin	192.168.0.100
Speco	root	root	192.168.1.7
Speco	admin	admin	192.168.1.7
StarDot	admin	admin	no default/DHCP
Starvedia	admin	no set password	no default/DHCP
Toshiba	root	ikwb	192.168.0.30
Trendnet	admin	admin	192.168.10.1
UDP	root	unknown	unknown
Ubiquiti	ubnt	ubnt	192.168.1.20
W-Box	admin	wbox / 123	192.0.0.64
Wodsee	root	leave blank	unknown
Verint	admin	admin	no default/DHCP
Vivotek	root	no set password	no default/DHCP

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