How To Connect PoE Switch To Hikvision NVR (With Screenshot)
If you have multiple Hikvision CCTV cameras, you can use the Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch to centralize the whole surveillance system. For this, you need to connect the PoE switch to the Hikvision NVE. But do you know how to connect the PoE Switch to Hikvision NVR?
You need to prepare the NVR and the PoE switch first. Once they are ready to connect, you simply have to connect them via an ethernet cable.
In this article, we’ll take you through the process of how to connect the PoE switch to Hikvision NVE correctly and also will guide you on how to establish the centralized surveillance system after connecting them.
Steps to Connect PoE Switch to Hikvision NVR
The PoE switches are integrated with NVR for reducing the complexity of video transmission via the ethernet network. You can have more ports for video transmission by connecting the PoE switch to the Hikvision NVR.
To establish the connection between the PoE switch and the Hikvision NVR, you have to go through 2 procedures:
- Set up the NVR.
- Connect the PoE switch to Hikvision NVR.
- Add PoE cameras to the NVR from the App.
1: Setup the NVR
Step 1: Connect the NVR to the power source and turn it on.
Step 2: Create an ID on the Hikvision UI and provide a secure password.
Step 3: Adjust the date and time of the NVR, select the correct time zone, and click on the Next button.
Step 4: Connect the SATA hard disk to the NVR so that it can store recordings there.
Step 5: Set the recording “ON” and your Hikvision NVR will be ready to function.
Step 6: Go to the Camera Option and Add each camera.
2. Connect PoE Switch with Hikvision NVR
You can connect the PoE switch to the Hikvision NVR in two different ways –
- Without Router.
- With Router.
Let’s learn both options below.
Option 1: Connect PoE Switch with Hikvision NVR Without Router
Follow the steps below to connect the PoE switch to your Hikvision NVR while there is no router on the network:
Step 1: Connect the power cable to the power outlet of the PoE switch.
Step 2: Connect the cameras to the LAN ports on the PoE switch using CAT6 cables.
Step 3: Connect the NVR to the uplink port on the PoE switch.
After this, all the cameras will function under the same network with the additional utility of the PoE ports.
Option 2: Connect PoE Switch with Hikvision NVR with Router
Follow the steps below to connect the PoE switch to your Hikvision NVR while using the router:
Step 1: Connect the NVR to the Router. If you’re having issues connecting the NVR to the router, you can check your product manual.
Step 2: Connect the power cable to the power outlet of the PoE switch.
Step 3: Connect the PoE switch to the router using an ethernet cable.
Step 4: Connect the cameras to the LAN ports on the PoE switch using CAT6 cables.
Step 5: Connect the NVR to the PoE router.
After this, turn on the power supply for each device and the video will start transmitting as NVR does.
- Add POE Cameras to NVR Using Manual Mode
Once you’ve connected all the cameras to the PoE port of the switch and connected the switch to the NVR, follow the steps below to make all cameras function through the Hikvision NVR:
Step 1: Go to Camera Management > Camera > IP Camera, select any channel, and click Edit.
Step 2: Select Manual, provide the IP Camera Address, User Name & Admin Password, and click OK.
Note:
- The passwords of the IPC and NVR can be different.
- While adding the IPC with PoE function in the Manual mode, do not press One-touch Adding unless the camera’s passwords are the same as the NVR password or the password of the camera is 12345.
Bonus Tip: Add IPC With PoE Function to NVR Using Plug-And-Play Mode
Easy 2 steps to connect –
Step 1: Go to Camera Management > Camera > IP Camera, highlight the 2nd channel (D2), and click Edit.
Step 2: Select Adding Method as Plug-and-Play, and click OK.
After this, all your cameras will function through the NVR.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions and Answers)
Can I Connect PoE Switch Directly To NVR?
Yes, you can connect the PoE switch directly to the NVR. But you have to make sure the PoE switch and NVR are in the same network in that case.
How Does PoE Switch Work With NVR?
The PoE NVR connection allows for the video transmission of both electronic data and power through an Ethernet cable. Integrated switches handle the distribution of data to multiple powered devices while delivering video data to a designated IP address within the PoE NVR system.
Can I connect the PoE switch to DVR?
Yes, it is possible to connect a PoE switch to a DVR. In that case, you will need to establish a connection between the DVR and one of the ports on the switch. If your PoE switch has multiple uplink ports, we recommend connecting the DVR/NVR to one of those uplink ports. To ensure proper connectivity, check the lights on your switch and confirm that the lights of the ports are blinking.
Conclusion
All the steps to connect PoE switch to Hikvision NVR is demonstrated in this article. We hope you can now establish a centralized video transmitting system by connecting all your CCTV cameras to the switch and connecting the switch to your Hikvision NVR after following these instructions from this guide. For any kind of further assistance, don’t hesitate to knock us in the comment section below. Thanks for reading.
