Looking to change the IP address? Whether you want to manually assign a static IP to your Reolink camera, NVR, or Home Hub, or have your router automatically assign one via DHCP, you can easily manage these settings in your device’s network configuration menu.

Applies to: All Reolink devices except battery-powered ones.

Note: Battery-powered cameras do not support network setting configuration. For details, see: Can I Set Static IP Address for Battery-powered Cameras .

DHCP vs Static IP: Definitions and Use Cases

Type Description  Typical Use Cases

DHCP

(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

 Automatically assigns an IP address to a device from the router’s available pool.
  • Suitable for home or small office networks, where devices automatically obtain an IP address from the router, making setup and management easier.
  • Ideal for environments where devices frequently change locations or require quick connections.
Static IP A fixed IP address manually set on the device that does not change.
  • Recommended for households with many devices, where you need to manage your own devices and network.
  • This configuration is also ideal for security cameras or recorders, ensuring stable remote access and consistent connectivity.

How to Assign or Change IP Address/DHCP Configuration

Choose the appropriate setup based on specific needs and usage scenarios. As an advanced feature, it cannot be configured via the App; use the following software platforms to set up DHCP or Static IP:

Note: When the camera is connected to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub series, the camera is managed by the NVR or Home Hub, so the camera’s IP address cannot be configured individually.

  • Via Reolink Client

    Here is a video for your reference:

    Step 1. Launch Reolink Client and log in to your Reolink device. Click the Device Settings icon, then go to Network > Network Information page.

    network information

    Step 2. Click and enter Network Settings page.

    network setting

    For Reolink products, the default connection type is DHCP. When DHCP is selected as the connection type, the IP address is assigned automatically, so the IP address field will be grayed out.

    network setting configuration

    Step 3. If you need to configure a static IP address for your Reolink device, click the drop-down menu of Connection Type, and tick Static.

    static

    Step 4. Now you may manually type in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway you want to configure for your device. After entering all the information, please click Save to save your settings.

    static setting

  • Via Reolink Web browser

    Applies to: All Reolink products (except battery-powered ones, Reolink E1, E1 Pro, Reolink Lumus)

    Step 1. Log in to your Reolink device via Web Browser and then click the gear icon on the top right to get to the settings page.

    web live view

    Step 2. Click Network Settings > Set Up. web setup.png

    Step 3. In this settings interface, you can change the connection type to either DHCP or Static IP Address. If you choose Static IP Address, please ensure to configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway, and other settings accordingly. Click Save to save the setting. choose static

  • Via Reolink NVR (new UI)

    Applies to: RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N2MB02/N3MB01/N7MB01), RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N6MB01), RLN36 and RLN12W.

    Here is a video for your reference:

    Step 1. Right-click on the live view page to bring up the settings bar, and then click the gear icon to enter Settings Menu page. enter NVR settingsStep 2. Go to Network > Network Status page. The default network access for Reolink NVR is DHCP.Network status modifyStep 3. Click the drop-down arrow of Network access and tick Static.   network access listStep 4. Input all the information needed for setting up static IP address, including the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Then click Apply to save the settings. network static Note: Click the text box to bring up an on-screen keyboard, and then you can enter the number.network static input number

  • Via Reolink NVR (Old UI)

    Applies to: RLN4-410 (hardware version H3MB17), RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB02), RLN8-410-E, RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB02/H3MB06)

    Also, here is a video for your reference: 

    Step 1. Log into your Reolink PoE NVR on the monitor, and then go to Menu > Network > General page.

    POE main menu

    network general

    Step 2. Change the Network Access from DHCP to Static and click Apply to confirm.

    network dhcp

Contacting Support

If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, do not hesitate to contact the Reolink Support Team. When submitting a support request, include detailed information about the troubleshooting steps you have taken and the outcomes. This information will assist the support team in diagnosing and resolving your issue more efficiently.