Most cameras ship with a default IP (e.g., 192.168.1.108). Do this before mounting:
Most failed installations happen not during the wiring, but during the planning phase. You need a "Site Survey."
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If you have purchased a plain white box labeled "Network Camera" or "NetworkCamera" (often generic Chinese OEM models), here is the typical user experience:
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