You may follow the steps below to access Reolink cameras without a router by connecting your cameras directly to your PC and then logging in to the cameras via Reolink Client.
Applies to: All Reolink cameras except battery-powered cameras.
Please download the latest version of Reolink Client before you start.
Step 1. Please power on this camera and then connect it directly to your PC with a network cable.
For WiFi IP camera, please refer to How to Power on WiFi camera
For POE cameras, Please refer to How to Power on Reolink PoE Cameras
Step 2. Open Reolink Client, then click Add Device > Scan Device In LAN to find the IP address of your camera.
Reolink Client (Old version):
Reolink Client (New version)
Step 3. Change the IP address of your computer to the same network segment of your camera.
- Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. (For Windows 8 and higher versions, search for Control Panel and then select Network And Internet).
- Click Change adapter settings.
- Right-click on Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
- Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and tap on Properties.
- Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, then click OK button and close the Local Area Connection 2 properties window.
1. The IP address eg: If the camera IP is 192.168.177.105, then you ought to set the IP address as 192.168.177.X. X is the figure selected by yourself but shouldn't be the same as the camera.
2. The Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
Done! Now you are able to access Reolink cameras without a router after connecting your cameras directly to your PC. You may log in to the cameras via Reolink Client.
Note:
1. Please set a static IP address for this camera once you can connect this camera via your PC client in case the IP address changes next time.
2. To add additional cameras, please follow the same steps outlined above. Remember to assign a unique static IP address for each subsequent camera, ensuring they do not share the same IP.