Software methods for determining the IP address
If necessary, you can find out the surveillance cameras in other simple ways. One of the most accessible ways is using the command line in the Windows operating system.
You need to do the following:
- Click “Start”
- In the line “Find programs and files” type “cmd”
- In the window that opens with a black background, type “IPconfig” or “IPconfig / all” and press “Enter”
- The system will show the address of all devices connected to the network
Before searching for addresses, make sure that the cameras of the surveillance system are connected to the network and are powered.
In addition, there are free utilities that allow you to easily find the address of surveillance cameras.
They can be divided into two groups:
- Universal utilities
- Utilities from a specific GoPro camera manufacturer
The most popular universal utilities are AngryIPscanner and AdvancedIPscanner. These products scan at high speed, provide complete information about each network device, and have a simple and intuitive interface. You can download them from the developer’s website. To detect surveillance cameras, you must specify an address range and launch a scanner. If the subnet is not known, then you need to enter the range of its search from 0 to 255 and the address within the same limits.
If the manufacturer of surveillance cameras is known, then you can use special utilities to determine the addresses.
- RVI. Config Tools
- Beward. Device Search
- Microdigital. IP Installer
- Aircam. Ubnt-discovery
- IPEYE. UC244
- Hikvision. SADP IP-finder
Microdigital
Microdigital from South Korea directly supplies equIPment to the domestic market. IP surveillance cameras are of high technical characteristics. They are optimized specifically for the Russian consumer. Standard camera addresses 10.20.30.40, and additional requisites. root.
Surveillance cameras from IPEYE equIPped with a powerful processor give a FullHD picture and are considered the best on the Russian market in terms of price / quality ratio. Manufacturers use the following details: 192.168.0.123 admin 123456.
Address of IP cameras from the manufacturer
Each security camera company assigns its product addresses. As a rule, all cameras from the same manufacturer have the same digital code and the same password and login. After installing the IP camera in the network, the user needs to change the device details to their own. The list of IP addresses of surveillance cameras from different manufacturers includes the most famous companies.
RVI products are well known in the market. This is an IP camera designed for both indoor and outdoor installation. Manufacturers use addresses 192.168.1.108, and the word admin is used as login and password.
Dahua
Dahua is considered one of the world’s leading companies in the design and manufacture of digital devices. For the release of security and surveillance systems, this company ranks second in the world. The factory details of the cameras are as follows: 192.168.1.108 and admin-admin.
Hikvision
Hikvision’s IP cameras have proven themselves well in both domestic and industrial surveillance systems. The devices use the most modern technical solutions. For its systems, the company supplies Developed software. Factory settings include address code and login details. 192.0.0.64 and admin 12345.
Beward
Surveillance cameras from Beward are distinguished by high image quality and advanced functionality. They do NOT belong to the budget class and are quite expensive. Manufacturers use the address 192.168.0.99 and 192.168.0.158. Password and login. admin.
Polyvision
Polyvision digital cameras are of high quality and in the mid-range. They are designed for a wide range of users. Cameras are integrated into any security systems, including “Smart Home”. All products of the company are Russified and supplied with software. Factory details of surveillance cameras: 192.168.1.10, admin.
After connecting the camera to the network and entering the settings menu, all the details can be changed. When setting a new address, it is necessary that the device belongs to the same subnet as the computer.
Definition of IP address
The surveillance system is designed to monitor the situation in a specific room or on a site within the range of the camera. It can consist of any number of cameras. To view images from analog cameras, just connect the coaxial cables to the recorder and switch the multIPlexer, you can view the image from any camera.
The situation is different with IP cameras. Before getting an image from such a device, you need to organize a local network, and the Internet protocol includes the mandatory addressing of all network components. Therefore, to work with an IP-camera, you need to know its address. There are several ways to determine the address of a surveillance camera.
It will be a little more difficult for those who purchased a surveillance camera from their hands and there is no documentation for it. Since the address of the camera is unknown, and there is no way to find out it, you should reset all settings and return to the factory settings. To do this, the camera has a “Reset” button. It is usually located next to the power connector or Ethernet jack. It needs to be pressed and held for a few seconds. As a result, all existing settings will be reset. To avoid accidental pressing, the button is located in a small depression, so press it with a thin object.
All ways to find out the IP address of a surveillance camera. standard and not only
Any surveillance camera operating over the Internet Protocol (IP) has its own specific address. It consists of four digital groups, which are necessarily separated by dots. Each of the numbers can accept a value from 0 to 255, so the network address of the surveillance camera may look like this: 145.22.0.246. At this address, the network device can transmit or receive data. After installing the surveillance system (we discussed how this is done here. http://videokontroldoma.ru/videonablyudenie-svoimi-rukami/) you need to find out the IP camera address in order to receive information from it.
From the material you will learn:
How to find the IP address of the camera?
Quite often in my practice is the case when we get our hands on equIPment whose IP addresses are unknown. This can happen if the equIPment has already been used somewhere and its IP address has been changed.
For reference, I will give a list of standard IP addresses for some devices.
IP cameras:
- Aircam. 192.168.1.20 Login: ubnt, password: ubnt
- Beward. 192.168.0.99 Login: admin, password: admin
- Dahua. 192.168.1.108 Login: admin, password: admin
- Hikvision. 192.0.0.64 Login: admin, password: 12345
- IPEYE. 192.168.0.123 Login: admin, password: 123456
- Matrixtech. 192.168.1.120 Login: admin, password: 1111
- Microdigital. 10.20.30.40 Login: root, password: root
- Novicam. 192.168.0.88 Login: admin, password: none
- Polyvision. 192.168.1.10 Login admin, password: none
- Space Technology. 192.168.0.100 Login: admin, password: 12345
Ethernet routers
- D-link. 192.168.0.1 Login: admin, password: admin
- TP-link. 192.168.0.1 Login: admin, password: admin
- Mikrotik. 192.168.88.1 Login: admin, password: none
ADSL. modems
- D-link. 192.168.1.1 Login: admin, password: admin
- Zyxel. 192.168.1.1 Login: admin, password: 1234
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What if your GoPro is on the list or the standard IP addresses are still not suitable? How to find out the IP address of a camera, or any other network device?
With IP cameras, things are much simpler: For most cameras there are special utilities that find their “own” cameras on the network.
But if we need to find out the IP addresses, for example, of a router? What then?
Below is a method for determining the network address of a device using the WireShark network traffic analysis program.
The method is based on the fact that at the moment of switching on, the devices communicate to the network in their existence in one way or another. For example, my experimental D-Link DIR-620 router with an unknown IP address, when turned on, issues its IP address up to two protocols: SSDP and IGMPv3. How can an inexperienced user get the coveted IP addresses without becoming a network engineer? Very simple!
Download and install a program for analyzing network traffic. I am using the Above WireShark =)
We launch it and select the network interface to which our device under test is connected. It is important to connect it directly to the network card so that extra packets DO NOT clog the collected traffic dump
After choosing the interface, press the button with a symbolic picture of a shark fin, green:
After that, we turn on our unknown network device and wait a couple of minutes for it to load and until the traffic with the packages we need is collected. In the meantime, the packages are being collected, we set up the filter. I decided to filter out SSDP packets. I know that this is a UDP protocol using port number 1900. Therefore, in the filter settings I specified exactly these parameters (udp.Proto1900):
In total, we will see something like this in the WireShark output:
We are interested in the Source column. In my case, the IP address of the computer’s network card was 10.148.20.10. we are not interested in it, since this is our local IP, but the address 10.148.50.9 is the unknown IP of the router (or camera, or registrar or any other network device).
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Determine IP-address using the command line
There is a way in which you can determine the IP through cmd (windows command line). Do NOT need to run scanners.
- Connect the camera to the computer via a network cable (rj45).
- Connect camera power.
- Run cmd. (Start execute).
- Type the command “IPconfig” press enter, there is another utility arp.a.
At the exit, get a list of IP-addresses that are connected to the computer.
How to find the IP address of the camera?
An IP camera is a device that transmits images using the IP protocol.
The camera uses a LAN / WAN connection for data transmission. LAN is a local area network, WAN Internet. To transmit the image to the second device, you need IP-addresses, which is assigned to a network device called an IP-camera. In the article, we will analyze the main ways to determine the address.
Determine the IP addresses of the surveillance camera
IP cameras are easy to identify using the instructions. Each instruction contains information: IP-address; Subnet mask; Gateway. What if there is no documentation? Everything is simple here, go to the manufacturer’s website and download it to your computer. The site will ask the device model. This information can be viewed on the device itself. There is another option to find out the IP. look on the Internet “default IP-address”.
Determine IP using programs
With an IP camera, there is almost always a program that can quickly find it on the network. If there was no such program, it can be downloaded from the device manufacturer’s website.
An example of the iVMS-4200 interface is shown below. The software is easier to use for surveillance. IVMS-4200 can record. Watch in real time, make backups, factory reset and other parameters.
In iVMS-4200, to find out the IP-address, go to the “Storage Schedule” tab. On the left there will be a list of cameras and IP-addresses.
It so happens that the cameras have official software, it is better to use universal programs to search for IP-cameras on the network, which are usually called “scanners”. An example of such a scanner is Angy IP Scanner, which makes it possible to find out the IP on the LAN. The software works under windows, linux, mac.
The software does not need to be installed, at the first start it will show brief information in English, because there is a Russian interface.
In the main menu, you should specify the range of addresses, which can be found in the instructions. If you do NOT want to search for this range, you can enter the universal 192.168.0.0. 192.168.255.255.
Start the scan, click on the start button, Angy IP Scanner will show all IP addresses, which can be divided into two groups.
Available IP-addresses are marked with a blue circle. Unavailable. marked with a red circle. You just need to see what color the circle is.
There is another program that can help determine the IP-address, TCPnetView. The interface is in Russian. Start TCPnetView and press F5. In addition to the IP address, it will display on the screen: Mass addresses, hostname, network resource, comment to the resource.
Let’s see how to find out the IP-address of the surveillance camera:
Connection recommendations
DO NOT connect several IP cameras to your computer at once, as they may conflict. Because by default, many IP devices have the same IP address.
To prevent this from happening, change the default IP-address. Having connected each IP-camera separately, go to the web interface and change the settings.
How to find the IP address of the camera?
IP cameras differ from analog cameras not only in resolution, digital protocol, but also in the way they are connected to a recording device. If it is enough to connect an ordinary camera to the recorder or the input of the capture card and that’s all, then in order to view the image from the IP camera, you need not only connect it to a computer or computer network through a switch, you also need to find out its address. There are several ways to find out the IP address of the camera.
Firstly, if there is an instruction for the camera, it should say which IP address is set in the camera by default. If the IP camera is not new, then it is possible that the IP addresses have been changed in it, then Reset the camera settings to factory settings. click the “Reset” button.
Default IP Address:
- Beward. 192.168.0.99 Login: admin, password: admin
- Dahua. 192.168.1.108 Login: admin, password: admin
- Microdigital. 10.20.30.40 Login: root, password: root
- Aircam. 192.168.1.20 Login: ubnt, password: ubnt
- IPEYE. 192.168.0.123 Login: admin, password: 123456
- Hikvision. 192.0.0.64 Login: admin, password: 12345
Here I would like to note that there is no need to connect several IP cameras to one network at once, especially if these are cameras from the same GoPro manufacturer. TK They all initially have the same IP address, then there will be a conflict in the network. First connect one IP camera, change the IP addresses in it in accordance with your subnet, then the second, etc.
Secondly, each IP camera should come with software that will allow you to quickly find the connected camera on the network, if necessary, change this address and make all the necessary settings. On this page, we will post links to similar software if you suddenly lost the CD that came with the IP camera and cannot determine the IP address of this camera.
Thirdly, in order to find out the IP address of the camera, or the second device (router, modem, second computer connected to your network), you can use a simple program to scan IP addresses. An example of such a program is the Angry IP Scan utility. With this simple program with an intuitive interface, you can not only scan all the IP addresses in your network, but also find out the MAC addresses of the device and the speed of its response.
It is enough to specify the range of addresses to be scanned in the program and press the “Start” button. And all your network addresses will appear in the list. Available IP addresses will be marked with a blue circle. If you do not know the subnet of your IP camera, enter the range 192.168.0.0. 192.168.255.255, while scanning can take quite a long time.
By the way, with the help of this simple program you can detect all unauthorized connections to your wireless network in order to further add their IP address to the blacklist of your router.
In order to find out the IP addresses of a digital camera, you can use universal software that supports a large number of different IP cameras, for example, Macroscop or Line software.
In conclusion, it seems that it will not be superfluous to remind you that for the successful collaboration of the IP addresses of your computer and the addresses of your IP cameras must be in the same subnet, i.e. the penultimate numbers of IP addresses must be the same. This applies not only to IP cameras, but also to all digital devices operating in the same computer network.
Using third-party programs
Download and install the free Angry IP Scan software. The utility helps to scan devices connected to the home network and find out their IP addresses. In the scan range, specify a value from 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 and click the Start button. After completing the procedure, a list of devices associated with your network will appear. Find the camera in it and look at the Corresponding IP column to find out the address.
If you do not understand which IP belongs to the camera, then Disconnect it from the network, scan, remember the received address (or take a screenshot of the screen using the PrtSc key), Connect the camera to the network and start scanning again. Compare the two lists and use the exclusion method to find the device that appears on the rescan, which will be the camera.
We start scanning and find IP cameras
Finding IP
IP cameras’ addresses are formed according to the same princIPle: four digits from 0 to 255, separated by a dot. For example, 120.57.117.92. There are several ways to find out the addresses assigned to the camera.
Using the command line
- Connect computer and camera LAN cable.
- Run Command Timeline as Administrator.
Run the command term as administrator
We execute the arp.A command and look for IP cameras
Why know the IP address of the camera
The camera records what is happening, but does not store what is received. Most often, it transfers it to a computer, in whose memory it will remain for some time. The IP (unique address) of the camera is required to synchronize it with the computer: using a special program or command, the computer uses the IP addresses of the camera and connects to it. Without knowing the IP, you DO NOT configure the computer to work with the desired camera.
The camera connects to a computer via a network
How to find out IP cameras. Table: standard IP, logins and passwords
| firm | IP addresses | Login | password |
| Beward | 192.168.0.99 | admin | admin |
| Dahua | 192.168.1.108 | admin | admin |
| Microdigital | 10.20.30.40 | root | root |
| AirCam | 192.168.1.20 | ubnt | ubnt |
| IPEYE | 192.168.0.123 | admin | 123456 |
| Hikvision | 192.0.0.64 | admin | 12345 |
| Polyvision | 192.168.1.0 | admin | no password |
| Spacetechnology | DHCP is used | admin | 12345 |
View instructions
The default address is indicated in the accompanying documentation. If the paper instructions are lost, you can find them on the official website of the manufacturer. The table below contains the default IP address of popular companies.
How to find the IP address of the surveillance camera and change it
IP cameras are used for surveillance and are connected to the server using a unique IP address to transmit images to the corresponding computer address. But if there are synchronization problems or if you change the device without knowing the address, it will NOT work to configure the camera to work properly. In this situation, simple and understandable ways will help to determine or change the current address.
Change IP Camera
You will need to change the IP if you want to connect two or more cameras at the same time. In this case, each camera will have the same default address, but you cannot connect multIPle devices with the same IP, otherwise a name conflict will arise. To avoid a malfunction, enter a new IP.
To change IP Let’s use the universal free Intelligent IP Installer:
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Launched the program, click on the Search button to start scanning. Connect the camera to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. After finishing the search, select Found option and click Setup.
Click on the Seach and Setup button
Enter your username and password
Set your IP manually
An IP address is required to connect the camera to a computer and display the digital recording on the monitor. However, it is important that this address is unique. Otherwise, the computer will NOT be able to work correctly with the camera and display the image on the screen.
How can I find the IP address of a surveillance camera? How to find the IP address of a surveillance camera?
Digital cameras transmitting over a network have their own address, like any other device that uses the Internet protocol.
Surveillance systems that use a network connection allow data to be transmitted over a local (LAN) or Internet (WAN) network. In both cases, to send files, the camera must be assigned an address in the form of a set of numbers from four groups separated by dots, which is called IP.
That is, each digital camera in the system has an identifier in the form of an IP. By the way, analog cameras can also be connected to the Internet, but you have to. How to do this, you can read on our website, follow this link.
In any case, in order to manage, configure and transmit the image from the camera, you need to know its IP addresses. over, your address must be in each camera in the control system.
To connect cameras, you need a router, through which all devices are connected via Ethernet. Some IP cameras can also be connected to the system via Wi-Fi.
After all cameras and the recorder or computer are connected to the local network, through the software or a special utility, the image from each camera is displayed by its IP-address. You can connect cameras to the system manually, through automatic configuration and remotely, using the HiDDNS service.
But how do you know the IP address of each device in the surveillance system? First of all, they can be found in the technical documentation or found on the CD-ROM, which is supplied with each camera. This identifier is listed in the default network settings section. In the absence of operating instructions, it can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s official website.
If the cameras have already been used and the IP x has been changed, then you can reset to factory settings using the RESET button or the second method, as described here. The reset button is usually located near the power connector or Ethernet port. As a rule, the button is recessed into the body and a thin object is needed to press. To reset the settings, you must hold it down for 10 seconds. Often the factory reset button is located inside the camera body, so it will have to be disassembled. In general, read the article by reference in this paragraph.
After resetting the parameters, you can connect to the camera using the standard network settings from the operating instructions.
For convenience, you can use the table below, which shows the default settings for the main brands of cameras. By opening a browser and entering the IP camera in the address period, you can connect to it and configure it as needed.
In the case when it is impossible to connect to the device through the browser, then most likely the IP addresses of the camera have already been changed and you will have to reset to factory settings.
We also recommend installing the monitoring software on the hard disk of the recorder or PC. I installed the program from the manufacturer of your cameras, it will be easier to configure them, as well as find out the IP addresses of the cameras. You can use other software for this, called scanners.
The most popular programs for determining the IP address are:
- Search Tool. solves the tasks of finding the address, changing network settings (including DNS, gateway, subnet masks, IP, HHTP and RTSP ports), you can also replace the camera firmware in it;
- Ivms 4200. software for working with Hikvision cameras, allows you to define IP, view and record. And also to manage several cameras in surveillance complexes;
- IP Search. will help you find recorders and cameras within the local network that support the FreeIP service;
- Tcpnetview. a program that analyzes network connections, determines the address by MAC and IP protocols, hostname and information about the network resource;
- Angry IP Scanner. scanner for determining the address of connected devices;
- IP-Hunter. suitable for searching IP cameras within a local network.
There are other scanners as well. For example, many surveillance equIPment manufacturers release their own software of this type. This is the best option, but sometimes it is impossible to find it on the web and download it, then universal scanners will come to your aid.
You can also determine the IP address of the device using the standard command term, which is on every computer. To do this, you need to connect the camera to a computer via an Ethernet cable, and then turn on the device’s power. When the camera starts, open the command term. through the “Start” menu, enter cmd in it, and in the list of programs select the Corresponding shortcut.
In the window that opens, enter the command “arp.A” and press “Enter”. The command line will display a list of all IP-addresses connected to the computer.
So, you found out the IP address of your cameras. What’s next? For the system to work correctly, you need to change the IP for each device to prevent conflicts between addresses, because they cannot be avoided if each camera has the same IP. And this will be necessary if you connect all cameras to the system at the same time. Then you will have to manually add the addresses of each camera.
You can set new IP addresses for cameras using the official GoPro software or Special utilities, or through the web interface. For this you need:
- Connect the device to a PC or DVR via Ethernet cable.
- Enter the address of the camera that is currently set (default).
- Using your username and password, enter the web interface.
- Change the device configuration in the “Settings” section (or “Parameters”, or “Settings”).
- Save new IP.
- Check the functionality of the new camera address, go to the interface and Using the new changed IP.
In the software, the address is changed in the settings section, which may have different names.
After the new IP address is set, access to the camera through the old address will be impossible, so you will have to reconfigure the software for the surveillance system.
For the correct configuration of the surveillance system, it is important not only to correctly connect all cameras through the router, but also to find out the IP-address of each and use the Internet protocol to configure the operation of all devices.
Knowing the IP address of surveillance cameras, you can change their configuration in the necessary parameters and configure surveillance for its normal operation.
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Connection properties
Next, we will show the internal (system) ability to find out the IP address. This is the standard method for all versions of Windows, which may differ only in minor nuances.
- Click on the connection icon on the taskbar with the right mouse button.
- We select the item Marked in the screenshot.
Going further to “Changing adapter parameters”.
Then. right-click on the icon of the desired connection.
The line “IPv4” will contain your IP.
Search IP address
Typically, each computer has 2 kinds of IP addresses: internal (local) and external. The first is associated with addressing within the provider’s subnet or with the introduction of Internet access distribution devices (for example, a Wi-Fi router). The second is the same identifier under which you are “seen” by other computers on the network. Next, we will consider the tools for finding your own IP, Using which, you can find out each of these types of network addresses.
How to find the IP address of your computer
Online services
Yandex
The popular Yandex service can be used Not only to search for information, but also to find out your IP.
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To do this, go to Yandex at the link above, type in “IP” in the search bar and press “Enter”.
The search engine will display your IP address.
2IP
Find out the IP address of your computer, as well as other information (the browser used, provider, etc.) You can on the 2IP service.
Everything is simple here. you go to the online service page using the link above and you can immediately see your IP.
In contact with
It is enough just to calculate your own online identifier by logging into your account in this social network.
The contact saves the history of each login to the account with a binding to a specific IP address. You can view this data in the account security section.
“Command line”
Another in-system method, but only with console injection.
- Press the WinR keyboard shortcut.
- The “Run” window will appear.
A large amount of technical information will be displayed next. We need to find on the left a term labeled “IPv4”. Perhaps, in your case, you need to scroll up the list to get to it.
There are several ways to find your IP easily. Of course, the most convenient one is to use online services. They allow you to determine the actual external IP address for your identification by other devices on the Internet.
How to find the IP camera address
IP cameras differ from analog cameras not only in resolution, digital protocol, but also in the way they are connected to a recording device. If it is enough to connect an ordinary camera to the recorder or the input of the capture card and you can enjoy seeing the image from this camera, then in order to view the image from the IP camera, you need not only connect it to a computer or computer network through a switch, you also need to find out its IP addresses.
How to find the IP address of the camera?
There are several ways.
Firstly, if there is an instruction for the camera, it should say which IP address is set in the camera by default. If the IP camera is not new, then it is possible that the IP addresses have been changed in it, then reset the camera settings to the factory settings. Click the Reset button.
Default IP address:
- Beward. 192.168.0.99 Login: admin, password: admin
- Dahua. 192.168.1.108 Login: admin, password: admin
- Microdigital. 10.20.30.40 Login: root, password: root
- Aircam. 192.168.1.20 Login: ubnt, password: ubnt
- IPEYE. 192.168.0.123 Login: admin, password: 123456
- Hikvision. 192.0.0.64 Login: admin, password: 12345
Here I would like to note that there is no need to connect several IP cameras to one network at once, especially if these are cameras from the same GoPro manufacturer. T.K. They all initially have the same IP addresses, then there will be a conflict in the network. First connect one IP camera, change IP addresses in it in accordance with your subnet, then the second, etc.
Secondly, each IP camera must come with software that will allow you to quickly find the connected camera on the network, if necessary, change this address and make all the necessary settings. On this page, we will post links to similar software if you suddenly lost the CD that came with the IP camera and cannot determine the IP address of this camera.
Thirdly, in order to find out the IP address of the camera, or the second device (router, router, modem, second computer connected to your network), you can use a simple program to scan IP addresses. An example of such a program is the Angry IP Scan utility. With this simple program with an intuitive interface, you can not only scan all the IP addresses in your network, but also find out the MAC addresses of the device and its response speed.
It is enough to specify the range of scanned addresses in the program and press the START button, and all scanned addresses will appear in the list. Available IP addresses will be marked with a blue circle. If you do not know the subnet of your IP camera, enter the range 192.168.0.0. 192.168.255.255, while scanning can take quite a long time.
By the way, with the help of this simple program you can detect all unauthorized connections to your wireless network in order to further add their IP address to the blacklist of your router.
In order to find out the IP addresses of a digital camera, you can use universal software that supports a large number of different IP cameras, for example, Macroscop or Line software.
In conclusion, it seems, and it will not be superfluous to remind that for the successful collaboration of the IP addresses of your computer and the addresses of your IP cameras must be on the same subnet, i.e. Penultimate numbers IP address Must be the same. This applies not only to IP cameras, but also to all digital devices operating in the same computer network.
Programs for determining the IP address of a surveillance camera
The camera transmits in digital size over the TokenRing network and Ethernet over IP. The monitoring device is an addressable linear module. After connecting, you need to search for IP cameras in the network for the initial adjustment of operating parameters and image acquisition. There are special programs for finding similar devices that support cloud service.
How to find the camera ID
This parameter is indicated on a label located on the back of the device. The surveillance camera ID is in the P2PID line. There is also a QR code, which must be encoded using the application by clicking on the Scanning device QR code button. So the characteristic is automatically included in the application without using the manual input method.
It is important not to allow duplicate codes, otherwise access to the device will not be obtained, and the address will need to be changed again. You can not occupy the default address, which are used by the router.
The program recognizes the unique MAC code of the IP camera’s network card, which does not change without a special GoProgrammer. In order not to make mistakes when finding a location on the network, the search range is predefined.
The first address from the list (pool) is selected. The last digits of the address are assigned Chronologically if several cameras are used. The registrar is given the first number in order, and the devices are assigned the following numbers.
By default, if the new device
The manual can be paper or on disk, but it contains the default address. If the watchdog was previously used, the code could change. In this case, the settings are reset to the factory settings by pressing the key.
There are default camera values:
- Dahua. address 192.168.1.108, account. admin, password. admin;
- Hikvision. code 192.0.0.64, login. admin, confirmation. 12345.
You cannot configure two or more cameras of the same local network at the same time, especially if the devices are from the same manufacturer, since initially they have the same code. an address conflict will result. First, you need to connect one camera, change its individual parameters in accordance with the address range of the local network, then the second.
Definition of IP in the local network
Together with the camera, a software package is sold, which helps to quickly determine the position of the device on the Internet, change auto settings and addresses.
Such software can be found on the manufacturer’s website, for example:
- You can easily find out the IP address of the Hikvision surveillance camera in the local network using the SADP service utility;
- The Dahua config tool is suitable for Dahua cameras.
The platform is used for scanning the location of Advanced IP Scanner, which finds MAC and IP codes of devices connected to the Internet. In this case, the address of the camera and the gadget should be within the same subnet. the penultimate IP digits within the boundaries of the local service should be identical. The requirement applies to devices and all modules connected to the same network.
Factory auto-settings are determined after reading the manufacturer’s instructions, where the default address or default settings are set.
Is there a danger of hacking the camera
Most crackers gain popularity by finding weak points in security systems and posting footage for review on the Internet. Other cases are dangerous breaches of the security system, and hackers plan an attack beforehand. There is a falsification of the RTSP stream of the digital signal. Unauthorized entry into the local network is punishable by law.
Users connect cameras via RTSP links to save time or as a result of ignorance and DO NOT think about changing passwords and setting security settings.
In practice, the actions of the cracker proceed according to the plan:
- The RTSP stream is monitored for the device where the spoofing will be;
- A file is being prepared for transfer;
- The recorded is broadcast;
- Reverse replacement protection in progress.
The stream is in agreement with the protocol. The device transmits images with low resolution for broadcasting, and high resolution for recording. For them, links differ by one number in the code.
Web interface
It is one or more pages that represent a user for communicating with a device or service industry. The protocol and HTTP browser are used. Interfaces are filled in compliance with the same requirements for functionality and design if they work with different browsers.
Web interfaces are created using the classic method with HTML embedding together with Java ScrIPt and CSS. Difficulties arise due to the different implementation of the specifications during development and support. The user adjusts the characteristics of the font, color, which causes incorrect work.
A method using Silverlight or Adobe Flash to implement ideas on the interface is being spread. Browsers support such technologies with plugins, and compiling web browsers is straightforward. Applications and utilities of this series give more options to the user when using the interface.
Special programs
IPC Manager, IP Wizard, Device Manage programs are used when the IP cIPher has already been changed by the previous user for the next address translation. The utilities will be useful if there are multIPle witness installations with the same factory authentication.
A package for studying the movement of a network card of gadgets has been developed. Wireshark is extensible under the free license of the GNU GPL. The second option is a free-to-use web browser from Torch Media Inc.
The Internet scanning method is used, but it takes a long time and cannot always find the IP camera on the network. The method does not give 100% of the total in the search, so it is better to adopt another option.
Change settings
Parallel devices connect to the router using a cable or wireless transmission. Port numbers are changed in the camera settings, for all modules individual codes are written in the range from 1,000 to 60,000. Port forwarding is performed on the router. This is a technology for Internet access to a gadget on a local line via a router. Access is obtained after redirecting traffic of some ports from an external address according to the location code of the computer in the internal network.
Using the web interface
In the first case, the Wireshark program is downloaded, the camera is connected to a computer or smartphone. The launch is performed, operation is allowed in all firewalls. We work directly to exclude filtering of all traffic. A timeline will appear where you can see the IP addresses of the scanner or registrar.
The second option is suitable for owners of a Mikrotik router. You can find out the IP addresses of the camera by connecting to the router and launching the WinBox utility.
After authorization, the following steps are performed:
- Determine the interface for connecting the device;
- Launches or installs Torch;
- Start scanning automatically or by pressing start;
- Check the deadline list for presence address.
After that, the computer settings are changed so that the camera and the gadget are on the same network. The found address is entered in the platform line and a window appears for entering the password and account name. Authorization allows the tracking device to access the WEB interface, the user assigns a new location code.