Before you start…
Make sure that the network your NVR is connected to has an internet connection.
Check that you have set the gateway address on your NVR correctly in Configuration > Network Configuration > Network Parameter > TCP/IP page, which is usually your router’s IP address.
On the...
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In some scenarios, it can be useful to have several cameras connected to a POE switch but to keep that switch directly connected to your NVR rather than the local network.
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