Connecting Cameras over the Local Network

Connecting Cameras over the Local Network

You may also connect IP cameras to the same Local Area Network (LAN) as the NVR. This is accomplished by connected the cameras to the same router as the NVR. This type of installation is necessary to connect more than 8 cameras to 16-channel models, since they only have 8 PoE ports available to connect cameras directly to the NVR.

For these installations, an external PoE switch (sold separately) or 12V DC power adapter (not included) must be used to provide power to each IP camera. You also must add the cameras on the NVR before they will show a picture on the monitor or be recorded by the NVR. Follow the steps below to connect the cameras to the NVR over the LAN.

To connect cameras to your local network:

1A. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port* on an external PoE switch (Lorex model: ACCLPS281B, sold separately) to your router using a CAT5e or higher Ethernet cable. Connect the power cable to the PoE swtich and to a power outlet or surge protector.

B. Connect the IP cameras to ports 1~8* on the PoE switch using the Ethernet extension cables. The PoE switch will provide power and video transmission the same way your NVR does.

INTERNET

IP Cameras 1~8

16-channel NVR (8 PoE Ports)

Router

A

B

PoE Switch

Connecting Cameras to Local Network using external PoE Switch

OR

IP Cameras 9~16

A. Connect the cameras to a 12V DC power adapter (visit www.lorextechnology.com for compatible power adapters for your cameras.

B. Connect the camera to your router using a CAT5e or higher Ethernet cable.

*The terminology may vary depending on the model of your PoE switch. See the instructions for your specific PoE switch for details.

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