Unable to modify camera IP

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Sailboater410

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Just received a new cam from Andy and I'm having trouble changing its IP address to my subnet. I've done this before, long ago, but not able to this time for some reason. I must be doing something wrong. Not real computer savvy so maybe someone could check my work.

The camera is plugged into a PoE port and red LEDs are lit, so it is powered.

I have Windows 10, go into Network and Internet / Network Connections, double click Ethernet, Properties, Internet Protocol (IPv4), check "use the following IP address" and enter 192.168.1.10, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, default gateway blank. Click OK, OK, and Close.

I've tried Config Tool searching from 192.168.1.1 to .255 and nothing comes up. It finds all my other cameras and my normal subnet just fine.
I've tried Chrome with 192.168.1.108 multiple times and it times out.
I've tried Pale Moon, same result as Chrome.
Tried BI Add New Camera and Find/Inspect, nothing.

At one point I did open CMD and run ipconfig, and confirmed ethernet was on the .1 subnet.

Any ideas?

Thank you, Ron
 
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I should add that part of my frustration comes from earlier attempts on a different desktop PC (not the one with my cameras and BI) and it turns out the Intel Ethernet had a bad driver.... many reports of problems. Tried updating the driver but no success, so I tried my laptop.

Laptop didn't work either. Used the same procedure described in my post above except turned off Wifi to ensure it communicated via Ethernet to the camera. The camera was plugged into a TP Link 24v PoE adapter, but then I discovered there were no camera LEDs lit, so the adapter wasn't working. Ugh.
 
Sailboater410 said:
The camera was plugged into a TP Link 24v PoE adapter, but then I discovered there were no camera LEDs lit, so the adapter wasn't working. Ugh.
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What are you using to power the problem camera? Hopefully it's a 802.3af/at-compliant POE switch or injector, or a 12VDC @ 2amp wall wart.
 
Angry IP scanner yes. somehow i got tricked or was presented a sly alternative that turned out to be advanced IP scanner. Works about the same.
once in a Blue moon, I have had a new camera give me fits like this.
I would "factory Reset" of the cam so you have a point of reference of where to begin.

I think I got a Refurb from Andy that was on a different IP long time ago.
But I would expect that is possible with a refurb.
 
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Thanks Flintstone and Frog, a camera reset is a good idea, forgot about that.

Looks like Angry IP Scanner is a .org site without any "trick" alternative sites, I'll try downloading on my BI system machine in a bit.
 
SpacemanSpiff said:
^^^ This first. I always perform 3 consecutive factory resets with all purchased cams. Angry IP scanner is your plan 'b'
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I do the same thing for EVERY camera I get - who knows if it is a return or what. I actually do that for any electronic I buy that has that ability.
 
Molbo said:
is your camera network 192.168.1.* or something else ?
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The OP states in his first post that he sets his Win 10 PC to a static IP of "192.168.1.10, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, default gateway blank."
:cool:
 
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TonyR said:
The OP states in his first post that he sets his Win 10 PC to a static IP of "192.168.1.10, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, default gateway blank."
:cool:
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What is your LAN Network address? Like what is the gateway IPv4 Address. Should be something like 192.168.x.x
If your LAN is on something other than 192.168.1.x your not going to see the camera.
Sometimes when I have been on the wrong subnet the camera was smart enough Be at 192.168.0.108 rather than .1.108
I thought I was losing it....
Checking in. Did he get it going? So was he just changing the PC? I don't think that works.....
Hard to force a network connection between hosts if the Router is in the mix
 
AI Overview



To add a Dahua camera with a default IP of 192.168.1.108 to your 192.168.2.1 LAN, you need to temporarily change your computer's IP address to match the camera's subnet, log in to the camera, and change its IP to match your current network.

Follow these exact steps to get it connected:


1. Temporarily Change Your PC's IP

  • Open your PC's Network & Internet Settings and go to Change adapter options.

  • Right-click your active connection and select Properties.

  • Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

  • Select Use the following IP addressand enter:
    • IP address: 192.168.1.50
    • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  • Click OK to save.

2. Configure the Camera

  • Open a web browser, type 192.168.1.108 into the address bar, and press Enter.
  • Log in using the default credentials (usually admin / admin).
  • Navigate to Settings > Network > TCP/IP.
  • Change the IP Address to an available IP on your network (e.g., 192.168.2.108).
  • Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 and the Default Gateway to your router's IP (192.168.2.1).
  • Click Save. The camera will disconnect.

3. Restore Your PC & Connect

  • Go back to your PC's TCP/IPv4 settings and select Obtain an IP address automatically.
  • Connect your Dahua camera directly to your main router or switch.
  • You can now access the camera using its new IP (192.168.2.108) or via the Dahua Support app and desktop tools.
 
FWIW, all my cameras and BI server are on a 192.168.200.XXX subnet LAN.
All the cameras have static IP's 0f 192.168.200.201 to 192.168.200.215.
The router gateway is 192.168.200.1 and it can and does assign IP's to DHCP devices on the LAN from 192.168.200.2 to 192.168.200.199.
I can set a static IP of 192.168.1.20, subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and no gateway to my PC that is connected to the same POE switch as my cameras AND the router and look for a device that is on the 192.168.1.XXX subnet any time I so desire and it finds it...been doing that for years. :cool:
 
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Flintstone61 said:
AI Overview



To add a Dahua camera with a default IP of 192.168.1.108 to your 192.168.2.1 LAN, you need to temporarily change your computer's IP address to match the camera's subnet, log in to the camera, and change its IP to match your current network.

Follow these exact steps to get it connected:


1. Temporarily Change Your PC's IP

  • Open your PC's Network & Internet Settings and go to Change adapter options.

  • Right-click your active connection and select Properties.

  • Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

  • Select Use the following IP addressand enter:
    • IP address: 192.168.1.50
    • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  • Click OK to save.

2. Configure the Camera

  • Open a web browser, type 192.168.1.108 into the address bar, and press Enter.
  • Log in using the default credentials (usually admin / admin).
  • Navigate to Settings > Network > TCP/IP.
  • Change the IP Address to an available IP on your network (e.g., 192.168.2.108).
  • Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 and the Default Gateway to your router's IP (192.168.2.1).
  • Click Save. The camera will disconnect.

3. Restore Your PC & Connect

  • Go back to your PC's TCP/IPv4 settings and select Obtain an IP address automatically.
  • Connect your Dahua camera directly to your main router or switch.
  • You can now access the camera using its new IP (192.168.2.108) or via the Dahua Support app and desktop tools.
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I think one important step is missing in this overview, the camera has to be directly connected to the PC. So, it has to be powered by 12v adapter or through a POE injector.

The other approach, that I'm using, is to have a special 192.168.1.0/24 VLAN with a POE switch port configured for that VLAN. And then you can just connect camera to the port. In this case you don't have to change your computer settings.
 
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tigerwillow1 said:
Not so intelligent missing the Config Tool alternative
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Does Config Tool find devices that are on a different subnet as the PC it's installed/runnning on?

I ask because I never have used it.
 
TonyR said:
FWIW, all my cameras and BI server are on a 192.168.200.XXX subnet LAN.
All the cameras have static IP's 0f 192.168.200.201 to 192.168.200.215.
The router gateway is 192.168.200.1 and it can and does assign IP's to DHCP devices on the LAN from 192.168.200.2 to 192.168.200.199.
I can set a static IP of 192.168.1.20, subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and no gateway to my PC that is connected to the same POE switch as my cameras AND the router and look for a device that is on the 192.168.1.XXX subnet any time I so desire and it finds it...been doing that for years. :cool:
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I think that only works because you are using unmanaged switch. But OP is using "Unify PoE switch".
 
Molbo said:
I think that only works because you are using unmanage switch. But OP is using "Unify PoE switch".
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Yes, I get that. I was not aware at first that all "Unify" (Unifi) POE switches are managed.
 
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