Chapter 2
2. 1 Add Cameras to the NVR
VIGI NVR can add cameras singly, in batches or to a certain screen. You can also manually add cameras
by entering their IP addresses and passwords. The processes vary depending on whether the camera
has a password and whether Plug and Play is enabled. TP-Link security cameras have no passwords in
default settings.
Choose one of the methods below and follow the steps to add your cameras:
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Add Cameras Singly or in Batches
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Add a Camera to a Certain Screen
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Add Cameras Manually
Connect cammeras to the same network as the NWhen adding TP-Link security cameras, the NVR
will automatically modify the IP addresses to ensure every camera has a unique IP address and they
are in the same subnet as your NVR. To add cameras from other brands, it is recommended to refer to
their user guides before adding. If the cameras cannot be automatically found by the NVR, refer to
Cameras Manually.
2. 1. 1
Add Cameras Singly or in Batches
To add cameras without passwords, refer to
passwords, refer to
Note: If you forget the camera's password, refer to
Add Cameras without Passwords
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When Plug and Play Enabled
Note: After you connect the cameras to the network device, stay in the Live View screen and wait for
the NVR to add the cameras automatically.
1. Right click on the Live View screen and click
right click on the Live View screen and click
>
Device Access
Add Cameras with
Passwords.
>
Add
Device.
Add Cameras without
FAQ
to reset the password.
Add Camera
in the pop-up Main Menu. Alternatively,
Settings
in the pop-up Main Menu, then go to
Configure Your Network Camera
Passwords. To add cameras with
Add
Camera
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