This article explains the principle of how the NVR assigns passwords to cameras and how to resolve related issues you may encounter.
Applies to: RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N2MB02/N3MB01/N7MB01/NVR_NNT3NA78P), RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N6MB01/NVR_NNT4NA716P), RLN36, NVS36, RLN12W, NVS12W, NVS8, NVS12W, NVS16, NVS36, RP-PN8, RP-PN16.
Principle
To protect the privacy and security of the camera, Reolink NVR assigns a random password to the camera.
Situations and Solutions
1. When a camera and NVR are on the same local network (not necessarily directly connected), and the Auto Add function on the NVR is enabled, a brand new camera powered on will be immediately detected by the NVR and assigned a random password.
2. If Auto Add is disabled and the camera is not directly connected to the NVR, you can manually add a new/unconfigured camera to the NVR when both devices are connected to the same local network. When the NVR is prompted for a camera password, leave the password field blank and click Confirm. The camera will then be added to the NVR.
3. Reolink IP camera default password is blank. But if you are prompted to enter a password during initial setup or after restoring/resetting a camera, check if the camera has been automatically scanned by your Reolink NVR. Refer to the following two solutions to fix this issue.
Solution 1
Step 1. Disable the NVR's Auto Add feature. Please refer to: How to Enable/Disable Auto Add via Reolink NVR (New UI)
Step 2. Delete the camera from the NVR. Please refer to: How to Delete Camera via Reolink NVR (New UI)
Step 3. Reset your camera and reconfigure it. Please refer to: How to Hard Reset Device by Pressing the Reset Button
Solution 2
Step 1. Change the camera password on the NVR monitor. Please refer to: How to Configure User Settings via Reolink NVRs
Step 2. Enter the changed password in the Reolink App/Client to log in.
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