Network Cameras on a LAN

[weebs 0]

With the help of the CCTV forums I recently purchased 4 Hikvision DS-2CD2132F-I (3MP PoE Network) cameras and a TP-Link 8-Port PoE switch. I have a computer to connect to the switch and in theory run/record the cameras, however, I was not planning on connecting this computer or the TP-Link switch to the internet. The Hikvision SADP software can see the cameras but it's the only thing. I cannot connect to the cameras by their default IP in a browser and iSpy does cannot find the cameras.

 

Does anyone know if there is a solution to this problem without having to connect the system to the internet?

[Boogieman 1]

You dont need the internet. You are doing something wrong..make sure the ip cameras are on the same subnet as your router. If you are not using a router, that is your issue...you need to set static ip addresses for the cameras. leave the gateway and dns blank.

[weebs 0]

I have an unmanaged switch, I can set the cameras' IP using the included SADP software but I believe the Hikvision cameras come with a default static IP. Maybe it has something to do with the subnet. It's weird I am able to see them with SADP but not with anything else.

[Securame 0]

By default they come with 192.168.1.64. If you do not have a router/DHCP server on the netwotk (which you do not, if you only have a switch, cameras, and your computer), you will need to set up manually an IP on your computer that matches that subnet, 192.168.1.x. Otherwise you will not be able to access the cameras.

[weebs 0]

Sorry about the delay, I was not able to try out your solution until recently but it worked. I had difficulty changing my computer's network settings but I could easily change the cameras' subnet address and it all works now. I should also say that I was never able to get the cameras to be recognized by iSpy but a demo copy of Blue Iris found them no problem with the network changes.