Finding the Default IP Address of a UNV Camera

The short answer

Look on the camera itself first. A UNV (Uniview) camera's factory network address is normally printed on the product label or in the quick start guide that shipped with it. If you can't find either, Uniview's own device discovery utility or your network recorder can show you the address the camera is actually using. The factory default only applies to a camera that is still on its original network settings. If the camera has been set up before, connected to a network video recorder (NVR), or given an address automatically by your router, its current address will be different.

This guide does not list a specific default number. The source material for this article did not include a confirmed figure, and factory settings can differ by model and firmware version. Your camera's label or manual is the authoritative source for your unit.

What changes the answer

• Factory-fresh or previously configured: Once someone has changed the network settings, the printed default no longer applies.
• Automatic or fixed addressing: Some cameras get an address from your router automatically through DHCP, the system routers use to hand out addresses. Others keep a fixed factory address. Which one your camera uses depends on the model and firmware.
• Connected through an NVR: A camera plugged into an NVR's built-in PoE ports may sit on the recorder's own internal network, with an address the recorder assigned.
• Model and firmware: Defaults and first-login steps can vary between product lines and firmware releases, so check the documentation for your exact model.

Where to look, in order

• 1. Check the label on the camera body or its packaging, and the printed quick start guide.
• 2. Run Uniview's discovery utility on a computer connected to the same network. It scans for UNV devices and lists their current addresses. The utility has been distributed as EZTools; check Uniview's support resources for the current name and version.
• 3. If the camera is connected to a UNV NVR, open the recorder's camera or channel management screen. It shows each connected camera's address.
• 4. Look at your router's list of connected or DHCP clients. The camera may appear under a Uniview-related name or its hardware (MAC) address, which is also usually printed on the label.
• 5. Try a general ONVIF discovery tool. ONVIF is a common standard for network cameras, and these tools can often find cameras from many brands.

If you still can't reach the camera

The most common cause is a range mismatch. A camera with a fixed factory address only answers computers on the same address range (subnet). If your home or office network uses a different range, the camera won't respond even though it is powered and connected. One fix is to temporarily give your computer's network adapter a manual address in the same range as the camera, connect to the camera, change its settings to match your network, and then return your computer to automatic addressing.

Also check the basics: the camera has power (PoE or its own adapter), the network cable shows link lights, and the computer and camera are on the same network rather than separated by a guest network or VLAN.

Restoring factory settings is the last resort. It returns the camera to its default address, but it also erases its configuration, including passwords and stream settings. The reset method differs by model, so follow the manual for your camera.

After you find the address

Enter the address in a web browser on the same network to open the camera's management page. Many current models ask you to create a password on first login rather than using a shared default. Set a strong, unique password before putting the camera into regular use.

Video and audio are configured separately. Seeing a live image only confirms the video stream is working. If the camera has a built-in microphone or an audio input, audio may need to be enabled in its own settings. To use the camera as a webcam in a video-call app, you also need software that converts its network stream into a virtual camera on your computer. The app's camera and microphone choices are separate selections, and each needs your operating system's permission.