What is an IP camera server?

What is an IP camera server?

IP video servers have built in software that allow users to connect to their cameras through a standard Internet Explorer web browser. Some video servers also allow you to connect to your camera using NVR software (network video recording).

How do I connect my IP camera to my server?

Plug an Ethernet cable (a.k.a. Cat 5 cable) into the Ethernet socket of the network camera, then plug the other end to the router (a.k.a. gateway or access point). If this network camera does not have Wi-Fi, this may be the only step needed for the network configuration. Find the IP address of the network camera.

Is a NVR the same as a server?

A: The Network Video Recorder (NVR) is a complete IP Camera recording device. It is similar to the Video Server system, but instead of using a standard Windows computer, it uses a dedicated special computer with an operating system and application software that is dedicated to recording the video.

How can I use IP camera without PC NVR?

There are two ways on how you can do this without the NVR. The first option is your PC/mobile device communicates with the IP camera directly via a server. And secondly, it is also possible that the PC/mobile device communicates to a third party server which then connects to the IP camera.

How do I access an IP camera?

Connect IP camera directly to PC via LAN cable

  • Go to LAN network adapter of PC on which you just connected IP camera and change the IP address to be on the same subnet mask like your camera
  • Go to IP address of your IP camera via Internet Explorer and you can view your camera.

    • How to set up IP camera?

    Plug an Ethernet cable (a.k.a. Cat 5 cable) into the Ethernet socket of the network camera, then plug the other end to the router (a.k.a. gateway or access point). If this network camera does not have Wi-Fi, this may be the only step needed for the network configuration. Find the IP address of the network camera. There are a few ways to do it.

    How to connect an IP camera to ivideon server?

    Contact camera manufacturer.

  • The correct MJPEG link should open video playback in any browser,and the RTSP link should open in the VLC player.
  • Send the received link to Ivideon technical support specialists,and your device will be added to the next version of the Ivideon Server.

    • How to setup IP cameras?

    A device that outputs an RTSP stream or a Device that supports ONVIF protocol.

  • Internet at the camera location.
  • A subscription with IPcamLive (You will need the “Standard” package or higher).
  • Depending on the camera/device you choose you may need a CAT-5E cable with RJ45 Connectors and POE Injectors/switches for power if you choose to go with
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