Configuring an IP camera involves finding its specific IP address, which is its unique identifier among the numerous devices connected to the same network.
However, the steps involved in installing and configuring IP cameras on the local area network (LAN) may vary slightly from those in the wide-area network (WAN). Regardless, the cameras must be connected to the network so that they can be accessed.
The process of setting up an IP camera and network can be divided into three parts.
Step 1. Configure IP Camera Network
You must ensure that both your monitoring devices and CCTV cameras (and NVR) are attached to the same home network before you begin the IP camera configuration, either with or without a router.
Check full explanation of security camera connection here.
Step 2. IP Camera Configuration on LAN
You need to determine the local IP address of the CCTV camera to configure IP cameras on LAN, such as a typical home network.
Previously we introduced 3 ways for you to do that.
Step 3. CCTV Camera Configuration on WAN
Finally, configuring an IP camera on the WAN usually involves port forwarding, which necessitates the local IP address of the camera, HTTP and RTMP port numbers, and WAN IP address.
What is port forwarding?
Port forwarding essentially transfers your local IP address into a public one that is used to access a specific camera on a wide area network (WAN), such as crossing neighborhoods or even countries.
Follow the detailed steps in our previous post for easy IP camera configuration.