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The recorder plugged and powered on
A monitor with HDMI or VGA connected to view video (The default recorder resolution should be 1280x720. Ensure your monitor supports at least 720p resolution.)
A short pre made ethernet cable.
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Step 1:
Grab a short, pre made, known working, ethernet cable.
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If your IP camera is equipped with infrared you may notice the faint red glow when connected, this means the unit is receiving power. It may help to cup your hands around the camera to see the IR. Some cameras also have LED lights on the internal circuit board that display activity.
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Step 4:
An IP camera generally takes about 1 to 2 minutes to fully boot. Ensure you are looking at the full grid of the display by right clicking and going to multi window and clicking the largest option.
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