Adding External Cameras to hik NVR

[freezercam]

Is it possible to add a hik camera on a different network than the nvr(in same building) to the nvr?

 

[Securame]

Yes, as long there is connectivity.

You can even add remote cameras, either by fixed IP, or by domain. You can NOT use HiDDNS (hopefully they will add it in the future).

 

[freezercam]

so you simply add manually using an external ip address? What kind of port forwarding is required for the external network and the network with the NVR?

 

[Securame]

I think you just need to SDK port to be accessible (8000 by default). You *might* need the RTSP port, but I think you don't. No port forwarding needed on the NVR side.

Yes, you might just add it by IP address (if it is a fixed IP that will not change over time).

And you will probably get many people here saying that you are nuts if you do it like that, without setting up a VPN between NVR and camera.

 

[Jack B Nimble]

On my LAN I just added them manually by IP and usually set as ONVIF as the camera model and no issues.