Fail to Add Reolink WiFi cameras to Reolink WiFi NVR(RLN-211W) on A Monitor

Applies to: C1; C1 Pro; C2; RLC-210W; RLC-211W; RLC-410W; RLC-410WS; RLC-411WS; Lumus(Not recommended); E1 Pro(Not recommended) 

Note: Please refer to this article to check on the steps of the initial setup: the How to Initial Setup for WiFi NVR on the Monitor 

Phenomenon: On the WiFi NVR monitor, it shows Vidoe Loss or a black screen

Cause 1: RLC-211W can't be added to the WiFi NVR when you first set it up

Solution 1: Make sure the camera is powered on. Refer to this article to reset the camera. Refer to: How to Reset Bullet or Dome Cameras Press the reset button until you hear the voice prompt and then release the reset button. 

And go to WiFi NVR monitor>>>Menu>>>Network>>>WiFi Setting>>>Let the camera scan the code on the WiFi Setting

Cause 2: The distance between the camera and the WiFi NVR is too far. 

Solution 2: Please move the camera close to the NVR. 

Cause 3: The antennas of the camera are not tightened.

Solution 3: Please tighten the antennas of the camera.

Cause 4: The WiFi channel is not the one that the camera can support. 

Solution 4: Please change the WiFi channel. You need to log in to the router management interface and then find the wifi channel. And you can find there is a login address on the router to let you log in to its management page by using a computer/phone.

For 2.4GHz WiFi, the camera can support wifi channel from channel 1~13. 

For 5GHz WiFi, the camera can support the following wifi channels:

Or you can let the camera connected to the router which the WiFi NVR is connected to. Then go to IP channel of the WiFi NVR>>>Click Refresh>>>To find the camera>>>assign one channel for the camera>>>Click Apply>>>Then add the camera to the WiFi NVR. 

Cause 6: The resolution of the camera is higher than 2MP

Solution 6: Please adjust the resolution of the camera. Refer to: Which Cameras Can I Use my Reolink WiFi NVRs with