Connecting Cameras To The Local Area Network (Lan) - Lorex NR800 Series Instruction Manual

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Basic Setup (NR800 Series)

6.11 Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)

For flexibility, you may also connect IP cameras to the same Local Area Network (LAN)
as the NVR. This is accomplished by connecting the cameras to the same router as the
NVR.
For these installations, an external PoE switch (sold separately) or power adapter (sold
separately) must be used to provide power to each IP camera. You also must add the
cameras on the NVR before they will show a picture on the monitor or be recorded by
the NVR.
Follow the steps below to connect the cameras to the NVR over the LAN.
NOTE
• Compatible with Lorex 1080p wired PoE HD cameras only. For a list of compatible cameras, please
visit www.lorextechnology.com/support.
• Camera and NVR images in this section are used for illustration only.
Step 1 of 2 — Option A: Connecting cameras to your local network using a PoE
switch:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on an external PoE switch (sold sepa-
rately on www.lorextechnology.com) to your router using a CAT5e or higher Ethernet
cable. Connect the power cable to the PoE swtich and to a power outlet or surge
protector.
NOTE
Terminology may vary depending on the model of PoE switch you have.
2. Connect the IP cameras to the PoE switch using the Ethernet extension cables. The
PoE switch will provide power and video transmission the same way as your NVR.
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