IP cameras given to me. Should I use them?

[Door8192]

I have 2 new 5 year old cameras that were given to me. Not sure if I should use them?

4 MP IR Varifocal Bullet Network Camera - IP Cam Talk Store

4MP WDR Motorized Vari-Focal Bullet IP Security Camera 2.8-12mm

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4MP WDR Wifi Mini Dome IP Security Camera with Built-in Microphone 2.8mm - IP Cam Talk Store

IPCT 4MP fixed mini-dome IP camera, with wifi, microSD, built-in microphone & more.

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I am going to try and setup an old computer to stream the video to. I have all the computer parts except storage. Not sure how much I need.

 

[TonyR]

Yes, by all means!
Welcome to IPCT!

 

[Mark_M]

Hold down the reset button to bring it back to factory default and you're good to go.

 

[Door8192]

What do I need to set them up after resetting?

 

[IAmATeaf]

What do I need to set them up after resetting?

A POE switch, network cables and a laptop/PC, this should allow you to set the cams up and determine if they are working.

Once you’ve established that they work fine you can then take it from there as to what you want to do.

 

[TonyR]

First off, you''l need to access their webGUI to configure. Do this to each camera, one at a time.

After resetting, they'll likely default to 192.168.1.64, as I believe they are OEM'd by Hikvision.
Assign static IP to PC of 192.168.1.20, subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, no gateway or DNS entries needed.
Power up camera with 12VDC wall wart and plug PC directly into camera
=OR=
Plug camera into POE switch or POE injector and connect PC to POE switch or to LAN port on POE injector.
Open IE browser on PC to 192.168.1.64, allow plug-in to download and install from camera.
If no IE use Palemoon browser 32 bit
=OR=
Activate IE in Win 10/11 as follows:

• Open Notepad:
• Copy then paste the single line of code below into Notepad:
• CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application").Visible=true
• Save as OpenIE.vbs
• Make sure the the file name ends in .vbs not .txt, If it ends in .txt you must rename to .vbs
• Create a shortcut to the above file and double-click it anytime you want native Internet Explorer.

Assign a unique, static IP to each camera in the same subnet as your network but outside of your router's DHCP pool.
Return PC's IPv4 settings to the desired network subnet.

 

[steve1225]

If no IE use Palemoon browser 32 bit

I don't known - from what there is love for Palemoon browser here on the forum?
From my tests - Dahua webpugin don't contain NSAPI plugin for Firefox/google chrome any more - only ActiveX for IE...
All other browsers (including Palemoon) are using WebSocketServer23420.exe web proxy service..

So support in Palemoon for Dahua cams/NVR plugin is exactly the same as in Google chrome...
There is no magical support in Dahua webplugin (or Dahua web UI) for Palemoon browser...

Also in my tests Palemoon non stop stalls on NVR interface.. zero problems with google chrome or edge on the same Windows..

 

[TonyR]

I don't known - from what there is love for Palemoon browser here on the forum?
From my tests - Dahua webpugin don't contain NSAPI plugin for Firefox/google chrome any more - only ActiveX for IE...
All other browsers (including Palemoon) are using WebSocketServer23420.exe web proxy service..

So support in Palemoon for Dahua cams/NVR plugin is exactly the same as in Google chrome...
There is no magical support in Dahua webplugin (or Dahua web UI) for Palemoon browser...

Also in my tests Palemoon non stop stalls on NVR interface.. zero problems with google chrome or edge on the same Windows..

His cams are 5 years old.
He likely needs IE or Palemoon 32 bit.

 

[steve1225]

His cams are 5 years old.
He likely needs IE or Palemoon 32 bit.

OK, his 5 year old webplugin can have NSAPI plugin for Palemoon

 

[Door8192]

First off, you''l need to access their webGUI to configure. Do this to each camera, one at a time.

Thanks for the info. I have a POE switch on the way.

 

[mat200]

Thanks for the info. I have a POE switch on the way.

nice, do let us know how it works out, and if there's additional directions that are useful for others.

 

[Door8192]

I connected both cameras to a POE switch and they came right up. I didn't have to reset them, they had never been used.