VB-CAM-201 Network

Getting the Camera's IP Address

NOTE: The Camera IP address, by default, is set as 'Fixed IP address'. Once you follow the below steps to connect to the camera, you can adjust the setting to 'Dynamic IP address' and let your Router/DHCP server assign the network setting to the camera automatically.

The camera’s factory default IP address is 192.168.100.88. To check this IP address, you can use the remote control to open the menu and find the intranet setting in the INFORMATION page.

Connect to a Computer

Connect the camera to a computer via a network cable directly.

1. Connect one end of a CAT5/5e/6 network cable to the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet interface of the computer (LAN port).
3. Connect the camera to a power supply.
4. Configure the computer network setting to the IP address 192.168.100.2 and subnet mask setting to 255.255.255.0.

Connect to a Router

Connect the camera and computer to the same router via a network cable.

1. Connect one end of a CAT5/5e/6 network cable to the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet interface of the router (LAN port).
3. Connect the camera to a power supply.
4. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet interface of the computer and router (LAN port).
5. Configure the computer network setting to the IP address 192.168.100.2 and subnet mask setting to 255.255.255.0.

Setup Camera

Open your web browser and enter: http://192.168.100.88 You will see the login web page as below if your cables are connected and network settings are correct.

There are two accounts built into the camera system:

• Administrator - The default username is admin, password is test. This account can access all functions on the web page.
• Guest – The default username is guest, password is test. This account only can access the basic functions on the web page.

NOTE: The username and password can be changed in the SETTINGS menu.