Achieve get the most out of your IP camerasIt is directly dependent on making the right decision that meets your front-line needs when determining a surveillance circuit..
In this possibility we will teach you how to install and configure IP cameras to get the most out of them. Remember, You have to be very clear about the type of camera you are going to install so that it adapts, comply and anyway, that has an affordable price.
What do you need to install IP security cameras?
Installing cameras of this type is not an easy procedure, at the same time we will need certain materials. The tools we will use are:
- A ID card that will allow us to synchronize the location of the camera with our monitor / external device.
- A Installation CD configure camera.
- Card Micro SD to save multimedia information and create a backup.
- Router with internet connection.
- A Cable de ethernet that enables us to connect the camera to the internet through the router.
- A adapter for electrical connection to the chamber.
Now, Among the materials to install the camera we will need a drill, anchors and screws.
How to install IP cameras
- The first thing is to take out your camera and please read the instructions, it does not hurt us and can give us an idea of everything that our camera can and cannot do.
- Put in your PC the IP address range of your cameras, later, with a cable to a router port or directly to your PC, cameras often come with the IP 192.168.0.99.
- With the CD program locate, although, if the previous step was successful, you just have to open the internet explorer and enter the IP address of the camera.
- After that, the camera is already connected, now you must give it a port to access it over the internet.
- If you have a dynamic IP, solve it by accessing a free DDNS service and giving it an entry on your local router.
After these steps your camera is already in full operation, below we will show you some correct ways to configure them, since there are several cases that can occur, especially when you try to enter via the internet.
Where are the security cameras placed?
Strategic installation is essential, so for interiors it is best to place them in the corners, since these are places that cover most of the perimeter of vision. Regarding the exteriors, it is advisable to locate them facing the possible entrances and exits of the place.
We must pay attention that exterior cameras must be visible, must be located taking into account the regulations for the protection of personal data and privacy (addresses or public roads). Cameras should be located at a considerable distance to avoid reaching each other from the ground.
How to connect IP cameras
We must ensure that there is electrical outlets near the cameras or that we at least have an extension. To connect them we simply connect the end of the camera cable to the adapter, and we connect it directly to the power outlet.
How to configure an IP camera
For its configuration there is no limitation with any of the specific browsers, despite this, after this there are some differences if you have the models with MJPEG video.
- If this is the first time you are accessing the camera from the browser, the browser will ask you to enter a username and password. Regularly, the default login details will appear on the back of the camera (in almost all models they are admin and without password)
- If it is the first entry, the browser will ask you to install a plugin:
If you are a loyal Internet Explorer user or have the latest version of Microsoft Edge: The message ‘this page needs the following plugin to be installed ‘ accept by choosing the option 'allow’ for all websites. You will be prompted to install an ActiveX control, accept.
In the Google Chrome browser from 2017 there was a change in their policies and do not allow the installation of the necessary plugins to view IP cameras, inclusive en Mozilla Firefox.
How to configure the WiFi IP camera
To perform this task we will connect the network cable and we start the router, we access the camera through a web browser, y una vez en la pantalla inicial buscaremos las alternativas de ‘Configuración’> ‘WiFi’. We click on 'Search'; If we can see the name of the router, we click and enter the password.
How can I see my IP camera from anywhere?
To be able to quickly access your IP cameras, free applications or programs they are a very good option. These sync the cameras and your device using the IP address automatically and easily.
How to view the IP camera over the Internet
To open the camera port on our router, we must enter your IP address in the browser; Once the configuration is open, we will activate the UPnP option of the router. In addition, we will also access the IP camera configuration and activate the same option.
The way to verify that it has worked is by going to the browser of another device with Internet access and typing the current public IP address in the browser (example: http: // public IP address: puerto). Once loaded, we should show the camera menu.
Configure the network
The camera usually has an IP address preset by the router, this address will change every time the camera is restarted, for this we are going to allocate a local IP address and a fixed port.
- Run the program Research tool included in the CD
- We select our IP camera
- Let's right click and select Network Settings
- Enter the following values:
- Get IP from DHCP server: Disable this option
- IP adress: Enter an IP address of the same type as your router, but changing the last number to the right for another between 100 Y 254 (example: if I had written down 192.168.1.1, enter 192.168.1.201 as an example). It must be an IP not used by another device
- Subnet mask: regularly will be 255.255.255.0
- Door: is the IP address of your router
- DNS server: enter 8.8.8.8
- Puerto Http: enter a port number you don't use; If you don't know which ports you use, put, as an example, 1201. Since there are routers and browsers with restrictions on certain ports, we suggest using ports from 1200
- User: If you haven't changed your username, enter admin
- Password: if you have not changed the password, leave this information empty
If you have several cameras repeat this procedure Assign a different IP address and http port number to each.
After this you will be ready to have access to the surveillance network that your IP cameras cover. On the Internet you can find even more detailed courses on all models and how to view them remotely from mobile phones or PC.
