How Do I configure Nikvision NVR to add several remote cameras using a POE switch?

[Leodan]

I have Nikvision NVR (DS-7616NXI-K2/16P) and various Hikvision cameras (dome, panoramic, bullet). I setup the NVR using the installation wizard (i.e. accepting the default addresses etc). My NVR is connected to a router with internet access, and, when connectd to the NVR ports, I am able to view any of the cameras on by mobile via Hik-Connect.

I want to add 4 cameras in a remote location by connecting them to a TP-Link POE switch (SG1005P) and running a single cable from the switch to the NVR. I believe I should be able to connect the incoming cable from the switch to a regular NVR port. But when I do this, I can only see one of the switch-connected cameras at a time. Seems to me there is some configuration requred to get all 4 cameras to display. I have looked for help online and various YouTube videoas indicate that all you have to do is plug the cameras into the switch, and the switch cable to the NVR port and - Voila!

How do I configure the NVR \ Switch to see all the remote cameras?

Thanks in advance
Sean (Leodan)

 

[sportster]

1. you need to manually set a VALID IP address on each of the 4 remote cameras. Use the same IP address "range" that is defined within your NVR. That range might be "192.168.254.xxx" (or it might be some other IP range. Depends how you previously set that up).
   • use SADP to create the valid IP address on each camera.
   • keep track of the IP addresses assigned. You don't want any duplicates.
2. within the NVR firmware find 4 unused ports..... such as D5, D6, D7, D8
3. physically plug the cable from the TP Link into ONE of chosen NVR's POE ports: 5, 6, 7, or 8. Leave the other 3 ports unplugged.
4. (optionally) plug a laptop with SADP into ANY unused NVR POE port and verify that SADP sees ALL cameras in your NVR's POE network. All cameras should be in the correct IP address range. Fix any problems with IP addresses, etc. before proceeding.
5. in the NVR firmware, set the D5 port to manual (from plug and play). Now manually add the IP address for the D5 camera to the D5 port.
   • repeat for ports D6, D7, D8
6. (optionally) re-boot the NVR.
7. repeat step 4 at any time, if any problems are encountered. You'll need the SADP info for troubleshooting.

As an aside, adding a switch to an NVR POE port is NOT recommended but has been seen to work. One has to set the ports to manual (vs plug 'n play) plus one runs the risk of "saturating" that SINGLE inter-switch link. So, keep the frames per second on each remote camera within reason...... or don't complain should any performance issues arise.