12 VDC ± 25%, 0.5 A, max. 6 W, Ø 5.5 mm coaxial power plug, reverse polarity protection,
A switching adapter is included in the package.
📌 Setup Guide: Hikvision DS-2CV2041G2-IDW Wi-Fi Camera to DS-7604NI NVR
Step 1: Prepare Your Devices
✅ Ensure:
- The DS-7604NI NVR is connected via Ethernet to your router.
- The camera is powered using a 12V/1A power adapter.
- The Wi-Fi signal is strong where the camera is installed.
- The PC is connected to the same router as the NVR and camera.
Step 2: Connect and Configure the Camera
Option 1: Wired Setup for Initial Configuration (Recommended)
- Connect the camera to the router using an Ethernet cable.
- Download and install Hikvision SADP Tool on your PC.
- Open SADP Tool, and find the camera’s IP address.
- Open a web browser and enter the camera’s IP (e.g.,
http://192.168.1.100
). - Log in using:
- Username:
admin
- Password: The one created during activation.
- Username:
- Navigate to Configuration > Network > Wi-Fi.
Step 3: Connect the Camera to Wi-Fi
- Go to Configuration > Network > Wi-Fi.
- Enable Wi-Fi.
- Click Search and select your Wi-Fi network (SSID).
- Enter the Wi-Fi password.
- Click Save and disconnect the Ethernet cable (if used).
- Reboot the camera and wait for it to reconnect wirelessly.
- Use SADP Tool or your router’s DHCP client list to find the new Wi-Fi IP address of the camera.
Step 4: Assign a Static IP to the Camera
To prevent future IP changes, bind the camera’s MAC address to a static IP in the router.
On Your Router:
- Log into the router’s web interface (
http://192.168.1.1
). - Go to DHCP Settings > Address Reservation (name may vary by router).
- Find the camera’s MAC address in the connected devices list.
- Assign a static IP address (e.g.,
192.168.1.200
). - Save and reboot the router.
On the Camera:
- In the camera’s web interface, go to Configuration > Network > TCP/IP.
- Change IP Mode to
Static
. - Enter:
- IP Address: (same as reserved, e.g.,
192.168.1.200
). - Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
- Gateway: Router’s IP (
192.168.1.1
). - Preferred DNS:
8.8.8.8
- Alternate DNS:
8.8.4.4
- IP Address: (same as reserved, e.g.,
- Click Save and reboot.
Step 5: Add the Camera to the NVR
- Connect a monitor & mouse to the NVR.
- Go to Menu > Camera > Camera Management.
- Click Add Camera.
- Choose Manual Add and enter:
- IP Address:
192.168.1.200
(or your assigned static IP). - Protocol:
Hikvision
- Port:
8000
- Username:
admin
- Password: (Same as camera login)
- IP Address:
- Click Apply & Save.
Step 6: Configure Recording Settings
- Go to Menu > Storage > Schedule Settings.
- Set the recording type:
- Continuous (records all the time).
- Motion Detection (records only when motion is detected).
- Event-based (records based on smart detection events).
- Click Apply and check if footage is saved.
✅ Final Checks
- 🔲 Ensure the camera appears in the NVR Live View.
- 🔲 Verify the camera keeps the same IP after a router reboot.
- 🔲 Test recording and playback.
- 🔲 Improve Wi-Fi strength if video lags (use a Wi-Fi extender if necessary).
🚀 Summary
- The camera connects wirelessly to the router, and the NVR communicates with it over LAN.
- A static IP is set to prevent disconnection.
- The camera is manually added to the NVR for recording.