How to connect the webcam directly to the computer with a network cable, and learn the detailed steps.

First of all, to answer you, the camera can be directly connected to the computer, but before that, two conditions must be met at the same time.

During normal maintenance or inspection, it may be necessary to remove the camera separately for inspection. We can connect it through a switch, or directly connect the computer with the camera. Let's talk about the latter today.

First of all, we need to download the sadp software (official website can download it) on the computer to search the ip address of the camera. Take Haikang camera as an example to show that other brands in official website also have related downloads. Software download suggests turning off the firewall and antivirus software on the computer. After we search for the IP address of the camera, we will change the IP of the computer to the network segment with the camera. If not, look at the picture below.

Then enter options in the address bar of IE browser to reduce the security of the browser. The following figure

4. Enable all points related to Activex plug-ins and controls, and then restart the browser.

5. Enter the browser Internet option-Security, and add the device ip to the trusted site.

6. If it still doesn't work, you can add another compatibility view (Internet Settings-Compatibility View Settings-Add), add the IP address of the camera to the compatibility view of IE browser, restart the browser and log in again.

The webpage is connected to the camera, the preview screen is normal, and the menu display is incomplete. In this case, it is recommended to change the browser, uninstall the plug-in and reinstall access.