Hi all, new to this forum. Have my 1st question. I just had a Flir 8 channel 6 camera NVR system installed (DN308P2E6). I just purchased two additional cameras so all 8 channels will be used. The cameras are the same model# that came with my system. My problem is I installed the new cameras and verified that the cables were good but I can't get them up and running. I was told by a Flir salesman that my system would automatically recognize them but that's not the case. I've tried doing a device search, they show up but must be configured I assume because the port, MAC address, etc. are different than the original 6. Can anyone give me an idea of how to set them up? Thanks.
Can't get NVR to recognize additional cameras
- Thread starter mpd2434
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Just one thing to check because I'm not familiar with Flir / Lorex systems......... Look at the specs of the other cams on your system and write down the info for each camera. Check the new ones and make sure there is not a IP address conflict. You may have to change that. Not sure how much you know about networking but see if you can set the system to static so you can control the IP address. (Uncheck DHCP)
That's good. The IP should all be different.
I'm sure someone else on this forum can offer something better to help.
You might want to post screenshots of the cameras setting. Originals and new ones..
I'm sure someone else on this forum can offer something better to help.
You might want to post screenshots of the cameras setting. Originals and new ones..
Q™
IPCT Contributor
Assuming these cameras are on the same LAN as your PC, are you able to browse to each of the new camera's IP address with your web browser and log into each camera with your browser?
OK I think I found my problem. I used a short store bought cable and pulled one of the cameras down then plugged it directly into the NVR and it worked fine. I figured the wire I ran to the camera outside has a bad connector. My problem is I only have the basic tester with the lights to check my connection. All 8 lights are lighting up the same as the store bought cable which means a good connection. wtf. Guess Ill have to replace both plugs
alastairstevenson
Staff member
The tester will likely only be checking connectivity.
That doesn't mean though that the wire assignments are correct, it just means that each wire is connected to the corresponding pin at each end of the cable.
Get the twisted pairs wrong and interference and crosstalk will kill the ability to transmit data.
What wiring standard did you use?