This assumes he has received an IP address from a DHCP server. He mentioned it’s segregated from the internet. He may not be able to connect to it via UID without an internet connection.
Hey I want to correct my statement. I went back and checked this whole Thread since I remember when I first got my POE DB I struggled trying to connect it too via their Windows Client. I was hoping to find a default IP. Unfortunately at the time I could not focus fully on the task without interruptions/lack of time but I was determined to not connect the DB to my network or the Internet. Wow, now I remember, we also lost our dog that week:
cant believe this is still on back order? whats up? just reolink, or chip shortage? Popularity? I tried to connect to mine without the App, but still no luck. Had to abandon the testing, our 11 year old boxer girl past away this week. It's been a kind a tuff week.
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This is what got me trying to find the Default IP:
All Reolink cameras and NVRs with Ethernet interface are allocated a default IP Address when they came out from the factory. ...
support.reolink.com
Anyway, I finally gave in and connected it to my switch's CameraVLAN and temporarily turned on DHCP so I could get an IP then reassigned a Static IP via the Windows Client:
New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?
I apparently did the same when I got my WiFi version too:
New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?
I do remember resetting up the POE DB later, I did a reset on the DB and used the Windows Client to find the DB via UID, this I remember. What I don't remember is if I checked to see if it retained the Static IP after the reset and before running the Client. I do know for a fact I used UID to find it the second Setup, this is why I posted what I did.
It was at the time I reset the POE DB:
Check your Client, I thought I saw a 24 hour Reboot option somewhere. I will look later, have to get ready for church... NEVERMIND, it was a Reboot under Maintenance Ha! Yes it is set for 200AM on Sundays. I'll turn it off and see how things go.
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@kelhus
What I will do is do another reset on the POE DB, since I am still only bench testing it. I will see if I can set it up with UID and Without getting an IP first from a DHCP Server.
@XDRDX
My apologies, what gets me is I even thought I posted about my find in connecting via the UID the second round but could not find the post. I will know in the next day or so...
FYI, this still does not change the fact that you need to use their App or connect to ReoLink via the Internet to setup this DB.