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==How to Modify IP Address of IP Camera / Change IP Camera that is stuck on "192.168.1.108"==
 
==How to Modify IP Address of IP Camera / Change IP Camera that is stuck on "192.168.1.108"==
 
===Description===
 
===Description===
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This guide will show how to initialize a Dahua IP Camera and modify the IP Address
 
===Prerequisites===
 
===Prerequisites===
 
* Windows Computer to use Config tool
 
* Windows Computer to use Config tool
 
* Wired or wireless connection to the router or switch
 
* Wired or wireless connection to the router or switch
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* Powered IPcamera
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* Powered IP camera, connected to the network
 
===Video Instructions===
 
===Video Instructions===
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<embedvideo service="youtube">xxx</embedvideo>
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<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/zGyAVgv4U4Y</embedvideo>
  
 
===Step by Step Instructions===
 
===Step by Step Instructions===
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1. Download and install the [[ConfigTool]], or install it off of the CD included in your product packaging.
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====How To Initialize Camera====
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=====Preparing the Computer=====
  
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[[File:ipcamerachange02.jpg|500x500px]]
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The computer should be assigned an IP that is set to the same subnet as the default IP the device will be at. Most Dahua devices will default to the IP address 192.168.1.108
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[[File:ipcamerachange03.jpg|500x500px]]
 
  
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2. Launch the application, and make sure you are connected to the same network that your IP camera is on. Find your camera and double click it to enter the configuration of the camera.  
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File:Reset_Wireless_Bridge_-_Network_Setup_1.jpg|Right click the network icon in the taskbar on the computer. Select "Open Network and Sharing Center"
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File:Reset_Wireless_Bridge_-_Network_Setup_2.jpg|Click "Change adapter settings" on the left side of the screen
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File:Reset_Wireless_Bridge_-_Network_Setup_3.jpg|Select the network adapter that is connected to the device
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File:Reset_Wireless_Bridge_-_Network_Setup_4.jpg|Right click, select Properties
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File:Reset_Wireless_Bridge_-_Network_Setup_5.jpg|Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the list then click "Properties" button
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File:Reset_Wireless_Bridge_-_Network_Setup_6.jpg|Select "Use the following IP address" then enter a static IP for the computer that will match the defaulted device:192.168.1.x
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[[File:ipcamerachange04.jpg|500x500px]]
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1. Launch ConfigTool
  
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3. If you cannot access the camera via ipv4 then please select ipv6 and find the camera you want to configure and double click the ipv6 gateway area that says "fe80::"
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_1.jpg|600px]]
  
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[[File:ipcamerachange07.jpg|500x500px]]
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2. Uninitialized devices will appear in the list at their default IP 192.168.1.108
  
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4. Now that you are at the camera's config window select the Net tab
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_2.jpg|600px]]
  
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[[File:ipcamerachange01.jpg|500x500px]]
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3. To initialize the camera:
  
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5. In the menu pull down the IP version area and select IPv4 if it already isn't selected. Under this menu you will find that you can use DHCP to receive a new IP address from the DHCP server, or you can manually modify the IP address and Gateway to match your static IP specifications. After you are finished click save.
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*Check the box next to the device in the list
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*Click Initialize
  
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[[File:ipcamerachange09.jpg|500x500px]]
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_3.jpg|600px]]
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[[File:ipcamerachange05.jpg|500x500px]]
 
  
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6. Now that you have changed the IP address on the IP Camera, please select IPv4 on the Configtool main screen
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4. The Device initialization window will appear
  
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[[File:ipcamerachange08.jpg|500x500px]]
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Devices on the network that have not been initialized will appear in this window
  
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7. Once on this setting the change on the IP camera needs time to complete, click refresh and you camera should now appear with either the new network settings you configured, or an automatically assigned IP from your DHCP server (or router).
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Check the box next to the device then click Initialize
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_4.jpg|600px]]
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5. Continue with device initialization:
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*Create a password for the device by entering it twice in the Password fields
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*Enter an email address, which is used for password reset
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Click Next
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_5.jpg|600px]]
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6. Select the options for 'Easy4ip' and 'Auto-check for updates' as desired then click OK
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_6.jpg|600px]]
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7. Device initialization will begin to process
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_7.jpg|600px]]
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8. A message will confirm a successful initialization.
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_8.jpg|600px]]
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Click Finish
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====How To Change IP Address====
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1. From the 'Modify IP' section of ConfigTool
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Click 'Search setting' at the top of the page
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_9.jpg|600px]]
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2. Enter the username/password for the device (created in the previous guide)
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Then click OK
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_10.jpg|600px]]
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3. The device will appear in the list.
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To change the IP address for the device:
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*Check the box next to the device
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*Click Modify IP
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_11.jpg|600px]]
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4. The Modify IP Address window will appear
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Change the IP as desired, entering all information
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*Mode: Static or DHCP
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*Start IP: IP of device
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*Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for network
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*Gateway: Gateway for network
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Then click OK
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_12.jpg|600px]]
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5. A green check mark next to the device in the list will confirm a successful IP change
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_13.jpg|600px]]
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6. Click the Refresh button
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_14.jpg|600px]]
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7. The device will appear in the list with the updated IP information
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[[File:Initialize_Dahua_IP_Camera_and_Change_IP_Address_-_15.jpg|600px]]
  
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[[File:ipcamerachange06.jpg|500x500px]]
 
  
  

Latest revision as of 22:41, 16 October 2019

How to Modify IP Address of IP Camera / Change IP Camera that is stuck on "192.168.1.108"

Description

This guide will show how to initialize a Dahua IP Camera and modify the IP Address

Prerequisites

  • Windows Computer to use Config tool
  • Wired or wireless connection to the router or switch
  • Powered IP camera, connected to the network

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

How To Initialize Camera

Preparing the Computer

The computer should be assigned an IP that is set to the same subnet as the default IP the device will be at. Most Dahua devices will default to the IP address 192.168.1.108

  • Right click the network icon in the taskbar on the computer. Select "Open Network and Sharing Center"

  • Click "Change adapter settings" on the left side of the screen

  • Select the network adapter that is connected to the device

  • Right click, select Properties

  • Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the list then click "Properties" button

  • Select "Use the following IP address" then enter a static IP for the computer that will match the defaulted device:192.168.1.x

1. Launch ConfigTool

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 1.jpg

2. Uninitialized devices will appear in the list at their default IP 192.168.1.108

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 2.jpg

3. To initialize the camera:

  • Check the box next to the device in the list
  • Click Initialize

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 3.jpg

4. The Device initialization window will appear

Devices on the network that have not been initialized will appear in this window

Check the box next to the device then click Initialize

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 4.jpg

5. Continue with device initialization:

  • Create a password for the device by entering it twice in the Password fields
  • Enter an email address, which is used for password reset

Click Next

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 5.jpg

6. Select the options for 'Easy4ip' and 'Auto-check for updates' as desired then click OK

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 6.jpg

7. Device initialization will begin to process

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 7.jpg

8. A message will confirm a successful initialization.

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 8.jpg

Click Finish

How To Change IP Address

1. From the 'Modify IP' section of ConfigTool

Click 'Search setting' at the top of the page

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 9.jpg

2. Enter the username/password for the device (created in the previous guide)

Then click OK

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 10.jpg

3. The device will appear in the list.

To change the IP address for the device:

  • Check the box next to the device
  • Click Modify IP

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 11.jpg

4. The Modify IP Address window will appear

Change the IP as desired, entering all information

  • Mode: Static or DHCP
  • Start IP: IP of device
  • Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for network
  • Gateway: Gateway for network

Then click OK

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 12.jpg

5. A green check mark next to the device in the list will confirm a successful IP change

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 13.jpg

6. Click the Refresh button

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 14.jpg

7. The device will appear in the list with the updated IP information

Initialize Dahua IP Camera and Change IP Address - 15.jpg

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