How to Initially Set up Reolink PoE Cameras via Reolink Client (New Client)

Refer to the following methods step by step, then you will know how to initially set up Reolink PoE cameras via Reolink Client.

Applies to: RLC-410, RLC-520, RLC-511, RLC-522, RLC-812A, RLC-824A, RLC-810A, RLC-820A, RLC-811A, RLC-822A, RLC-823A, RLC-823A 16X, RLC-842A, RLC-510A, RLC-520A, RLC-1212A, Reolink Duo PoE, Reolink Duo 2 PoE, Reolink Duo Floodlight PoE, Reolink TrackMix PoE, Reolink Video Doorbell PoE, RLC-81MA, E1 Outdoor PoE, RLC-830A

Here is a video for your reference:

Notes: 

• Before the initial setup, download the Reolink Client in the Download Center.
• You need to power on your camera properly before the initial setup.

There are three methods to set up your PoE cameras on the Reolink client: Scan Device in LAN, Input IP/Domain, and Input UID Number.

Method 1. Scan Device in LAN

Note: Please connect your PC to the same router as the camera.

Step 1. Launch the Reolink Client and click the “+” icon.

Step 2. Find the uninitialized camera by scanning in LAN, and then click the “+” button. You can hit the refresh button if your camera does not show up immediately.

Step 3. Create a password for your camera, and click Next.

Step 4. Name your camera, and click Finish.

Done! You can get a live view of your camera now.

Method 2. Input IP/Domain 

Step 1. Launch Reolink Client and click the “+” icon.

Step 2. Select IP/Domain, and enter the IP address or Domain and the port number of your camera. Then click Add button.

Notes:

• You need to find the IP address on your router.
• The IP address can be either a LAN IP or a WAN IP. If you want to use a WAN IP or domain, please perform port forwarding in your router first.

Now you will enter the same pages for creating a password and name for your camera as in Step 3 and Step 4 in Method 1.

Method 3. Input UID

Step 1. Launch the Reolink Client and click the “+” icon.

Step 2. Click UID. Enter the UID number of your camera. Then click Add button.

For how to find the UID, refer to How to Find the UID of Your Device.

Now you will enter the same pages for creating a password and name for your camera as in Step 3 and Step 4 in Method 1.