Dahua is among the top three list of CCTV cameras and devices. It is widely used worldwide. According to CCTV Journals and Surveys, Dahua IP Cameras and NVRs are used in over 160 countries. Dahua camera installation and configuration have been highly searched items in the CCTV industry.
This post guides users about the Dahua IP Camera Setup. Users will find here “How to add IP Camera in Dahua NVR.” It is also a tutorial for Dahua IP Camera installation and configuration.
You will get the answers to your queries like Dahua NVR IP Camera setup, how to reset the Dahua IP camera password or Dahua IP camera configuration.
The complete step-by-step guidance is illustrated. The crisp narrations and FAQs are added for a better understanding of the matter.
Dahua IP Camera Setup/ How to Add IP Camera NVR
There are two different ways by which we can add Dahua IP cameras to Dahua NVRs.
1- Search Device Option
2- Manual Add Option
We will discuss and demonstrate both processes separately.
We begin with the Dahua System. A Dahua NVR and an IP Camera setup are ready. We will learn its addition.
Open the Dahua NVR.
Add Dahu IP Camera by Searching the Device
We open the Dahua NVR, we get the following screen.
This screen opens the menu on the screen.
The menu has a setting option on the top left-hand side of the
Click the setting option on the screen and the below window will surface.
We have to add the IP camera. Press the camera option.
When we press the camera option we get the following screen.
We have to add the device by the device search option. Press the ‘Device Search’ option.
All the added cameras will show up on the screen. Select your device here.
After the device selection go to check its status. To check the status scroll down the page and all the devices with their status will appear on the screen.
The green signal means the device is active and the red signal means the device is inactive.
To activate the device press the ‘Edit’ option.
You get the following page.
The list of cameras only indicates that these IP devices are connected to the NVR. Their status will reveal whether they are in an active state or inactive state. If they are in an active state, you will get them on the screen and if they are in an inactive state, they will not show up on the screen.
If you are using a Dahu IP camera with the Dahua NVR, then the manufacturer option will be private. If you are using a third-party product then the manufacturer option will be ONVIF.
You have to re-check their password, port, IP address, or manufacturer option.
Give the device details here. Mention the channel number of the camera and the manufacturer of the IP camera. If you are using a Dahua IP device then in the manufacturing column you will mention ‘Private’ and if you are using a third-party camera then you will select ‘ONVIF.’
Then fill in the device port, username and password.
After filling in all the relevant details press the ok button.
Now, refresh the device again.
You will find the status in green. This way the IP camera will be added to the Dahua NVR by device search option.
Add cameras and watch them on the monitor screen from anywhere.
Add Dahua IP Camera by Manual Addition
We can manually add devices as well. Then we have to add devices one by one.
Open the main menu and go to the settings option. Select the camera icon and you get the following page on the screen.
Select the “Manual” option from here.
You will get this particular page to add the IP camera,
Here you have to mention each option separately for the selected camera.
After giving all the required things, press the ok button.
The below page will open on the NVR screen.
Check the status and you will find your device active.
This way you have to add IP cameras manually to the Dahua NVR.
Get your device on the screen and monitor it.
Conclusion
The post guides users about the configuration of an IP camera on a Dahua NVR. The images and narrations are mentioned. The step-by-step analysis will guide users through the complete procedure.
The process can be done through device search or manual way. Both ways are explained with illustrations.
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How do I add an IP camera to a Dahua NVR?
To add an IP camera and Dahua NVR to the same network, go to the NVR’s menu and then to the settings option then go to camera and then to camera List click the device search select the camera, and click Add.
Can I connect a third-party IP camera to a Dahua NVR?
Yes, if the third-party camera supports ONVIF. Go to Camera then to the Camera List click search, select the camera, and set the protocol to ONVIF.
Why is my Dahua NVR not detecting my IP camera?
First and foremost, check if the camera and NVR are on the same network. Then make sure the camera is powered on. Now, verify that DHCP or a static IP is properly configured. Hopefully, it will solve your problem.
How do I manually add an IP camera to a Dahua NVR?
Go to the camera option and select the camera list. Click the Manual Add option, enter the camera’s IP address, username, password, and port, and then click Save. The device will be manually added.
What is the default IP address of a Dahua IP camera?
The default IP address is 192.168.1.108.
What is the default username and password for a Dahua IP camera?
For most of its models, the default username is ‘admin’ and the password is ‘admin’. For some select items, you have to create the password at the time of login.
What is the recommended bitrate for Dahua IP cameras?
The recommended bitrate for Dahua IP cameras is 2048–4096 kbps fr 1080P resolution and for 4k is 8192–16384 kbps.
