To add a camera to your Speco N128NR 4K NVR, you can use the EZ Camera wizard for automatic detection or manually add it via the IP Camera menu using its IP address and credentials. The process generally requires the camera to be physically connected to the NVR’s network.
Automatic Camera Addition (EZ Camera Wizard)
- Connect the Camera: Physically connect the IP camera to the NVR’s PoE ports or to the same local network/switch that the NVR is connected to.
- Access NVR Menu: Log in to your NVR’s interface (via a connected monitor and mouse, or web browser).
- Run EZ Camera: Navigate to the setup options and select the EZ Camera wizard. This function will search for all available IP cameras on the network.
- Add Cameras: The NVR will display a list of discovered cameras. You can typically select individual cameras to add or use an “Add All” option. The NVR will attempt to automatically configure them, often using default credentials or syncing network settings.
Manual Camera Addition
If the camera is not automatically detected, is a third-party brand (must be ONVIF compliant), or has specific network settings, you may need to add it manually.
- Ensure Network Connection: The camera must be properly connected to the network and powered on.
- Find Camera IP: Use a Speco IP scanner tool or access the camera directly via a computer connected to the same network to find its specific IP address, username, and password.
- Access NVR Camera Settings: From the NVR’s main menu, go to Settings > Camera(or IP Camera) > Add Camera.
- Enter Details:
- Select an available channel.
- Choose the correct protocol (e.g., SPECO, ONVIF).
- Select “Manual Add” mode.
- Input the camera’s specific IP address, port number, username, and password.
- Save Settings: Click OK or Save to confirm the settings. The camera status should change to “Connected” if the information is correct.