How to Set Up an IP Camera Adapter

To set up your IP Camera Adapter, follow the instructions given below. Once installed, the IP Camera Adapter will show up as a new device. If you are using a Mac, you will need to download an application that allows you to configure IP Camera Adapter. These applications can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. You will need to specify the MJPEG stream address as well as the username and password that you would like to use. In case of Windows Vista/7/8/10, you will need to specify basic authentication as the IP Camera Adapter will not support Digest authentication.

Once you have purchased an IP Camera Adapter, you will need to connect it to your network. Wi-Fi networks will be faster than Ethernet cables. Cellular networks will be slower, but will work for most applications. Most IP Cameras come with a cellular transmitter. For the best performance, use a wired network. However, cellular networks are convenient and most IP Cameras come with a cellular transmitter.

If you plan to use PoE, then your IP Camera Adapter will connect to your router via a network cable. You can then connect the camera to the network using a network cable or wirelessly. To ensure that your cameras will work together, you will need a router with a PoE capability. Once installed, you can begin monitoring from your PC. If you don't have a PoE router, you will need to buy an IP Camera Adapter separately.