How to Add an EliteX™ Camera on the Same Network as an EliteX™ NVR
Need to add an EliteX™ camera that is installed far from your EliteX™ NVR? You can connect the camera to the same router or network as the NVR and add it remotely without plugging it directly into the NVR's PoE port.
This setup is ideal when the camera location is too far from the recorder, allowing you to use a router, network switch, or unmanaged PoE switch while keeping the camera connected to the NVR.
Things to Prepare
Before adding the camera, make sure you have:
- An EliteX™ NVR connected to the network
- An EliteX™ camera connected to the same router or network as the NVR
- A monitor and mouse connected to the NVR
- Access to the NVR configuration menu
Here's an illustration of how the connection should look like:
Important: If the channel you plan to use already has a paired camera, you must unbind and remove it first before adding a new camera.
Steps on How to Add an EliteX™ Camera Connected to the Same Router as the NVR
Unbind the Existing Camera Channel
If the target channel already has a camera assigned:
- Go to Configuration > Camera > POE then go to POE Binding Configuration
- Uncheck the channel you want to use
- Click
- Go to
- Click the Delete icon for the unbound channel
Search and Add the Camera
- Go to Configuration > Camera > Camera
- Click
- Wait for the camera to appear in the device list
Click the Edit icon - Change the IP Address and Gateway to match your router's network settings. Adjust the Subnet Mask if necessary.
- Enter the camera password: 123456
- Click to save
- Click Add and it will automatically be added to the channel that was previously unbound
Rebind the Channel
- Return to Configuration > Camera > POE then go to POE Binding Configuration
- Check the channel box again
- Click to save
The camera should now be added successfully and accessible through the NVR.
Why This Matters
Adding a camera through the same network gives you more installation flexibility. It allows cameras to be placed farther away from the recorder while maintaining centralized recording, monitoring, and management through the EliteX™ NVR.
Related Scenarios or Questions
Can I connect an EliteX™ camera to a router instead of directly to the NVR?
Yes. As long as the camera and NVR are on the same network, the camera can be added manually.
Can I use an unmanaged PoE switch?
Yes. An unmanaged PoE switch can provide power and network connectivity to the camera.
Why can't the NVR find my camera?
Verify that the camera and NVR are on the same network and that the IP settings are configured correctly.
Do I need to unbind a channel before adding a camera?
Yes, if the channel already has a camera assigned.
Can I move an existing camera to a different network connection?
Yes. Simply unbind the channel, update the camera's network settings, and add it again.
Summary
To add an EliteX™ camera located far from the NVR, connect it to the same network as the recorder, configure its IP settings, and add it through the NVR's Camera menu. If the channel is already occupied, remember to unbind and remove the existing camera first.