Setting up Cameras and NVR

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n3wb
Oct 7, 2022
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michigan
i thought i saw a DIY somewhere in this forum but i can't find it.
I have the Empiretech NVR5208-8p-4ks2e and a few Empiretech IPC-B52IR-Z12E s2.
Where can i find the set up video for NVR? from assigning IP address to the NVR. I think for now i'll try the free software
 
This post is a little dated but still applies.

If you are connecting to the NVR POE ports, you DO NOT assign IP addresses to the cameras.

bigredfish

Thread '***PSA for those with a New DAHUA NVR with Built-in PoE switch'

IF you have a Dahua NVR with built-in PoE switch...

DO NOT follow instructions telling you to use the config tool or switch the IP of your cameras or initialize anything..!

With NVR's typically with a -P designation (Built-n PoE switch - example: 4208-8P-4KS2) none of that is required and it will often make a mess of things.


*On initial setup for the NVR and cameras, DO NOT enable P2P in the popup that asks you this. Uncheck that along with Auto updates. If you wish you can enable these later easily.

1- Fire up NVR using a mouse and monitor to do...
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