18 Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)

The LHV5100 Series (8–channel and 16–channel) can support IP camera channels, in addition to the MPX/analog channels it already has. The 8–channel system can accommodate 4 additional IP camera channels and the 16–channel system can accommodate 8 additional IP camera channels. Since the system does not have PoE (Power over Ethernet), the cameras must be connected to the same Local Area Network (LAN) as the system and powered by a separate PoE switch (not included) or power adapter (not included).

Follow the steps below to enable IP cameras and add them over the network.

Prerequisites

Connect the IP cameras to the same LAN as the system.
Power the IP cameras via a PoE switch or power adapter.

Enabling additional IP camera channels in the system:

Right-click and select Main Menu.

Click

and then Cable Type.

Click the Add IP Cam button to add the additional IP camera channels.

Wait for the system to restart.

Adding cameras to the system:

Right-click and select Remote Device.

Click Device Search. The system searches the network for compatible cameras.

Check the camera(s) you would like to add.

Click Add. The Status indicator turns green to show the camera is successfully connected.

Right-click to return to live view.

	Note
This feature is recommended for Professional Installations Only.

	Note
If the status indicator turns red, click . Update the camera user name, password, ports, and manufacturer as needed.

	Note
You can also add a camera to a specific channel by hovering the mouse over an empty channel in split-screen view and clicking . Then double-click the camera you would like to add and right click to exit.