IF you have a Dahua NVR with built-in PoE switch...
DO NOT follow instructions telling you to use the config tool or switch the IP of your cameras or initialize anything..!
With NVR's typically with a -P designation (Built-n PoE switch - example: 4208-8P-4KS2) none of that is required and it will often make a mess of things.
*On initial setup for the NVR and cameras, DO NOT enable P2P in the popup that asks you this. Uncheck...
***PSA for those with a New DAHUA NVR with Built-in PoE switch
DO NOT follow instructions telling you to use the config tool or switch the IP of your cameras or initialize anything..!
With NVR's typically with a -P designation (Built-n PoE switch - example: 4208-8P-4KS2) none of that is required and it will often make a mess of things.
*On initial setup for the NVR and cameras, DO NOT enable P2P in the popup that asks you this. Uncheck...
***PSA for those with a New DAHUA NVR with Built-in PoE switch