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

Setting up your PoE camera on the Reolink client is simple, please make it by referring to the following steps.

Applies to: All Reolink PoE cameras. 

Notes: 

• Before the initial setup, please download the Reolink Client in the Download Center.
• Please 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's WiFi as the camera.

Step 1. Launch the Reolink client and click the Add button and then find the device by scanning in LAN.

Step 2. Click the Add button.

Step 3. Now you will need to create a password for your camera.

Step 4. And then edit a name for it.

Step 5. And you can view your camera now.

Method 2. Input IP/Domain 

Step 1. Launch the Reolink client and click the Add button and then click IP/Domain.

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.

Step 2. Click Add button, and then you can enter into the page of creating a password and name for your camera as the Step 3 and Step 4 in Method 1.

Method 3. Input UID.

Step 1. Launch the Reolink client and click the Add button and then click UID.

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

Step 2. Click Add button, and then you can enter into the page of creating a password and name for your camera as the Step 3 and Step 4 in Method 1.