Amcrest Camera Configuration Guide

Amcrest Camera Configuration Guide

Amcrest Camera Configuration Guide

The guide provides detailed steps on the configuration of Amcrest cameras for use with an Eagle Eye bridge/CMVR. 

Step 1:  VPN or log directly into the Amcrest camera.  
Click the  button next to the camera in Available Cameras or next to the camera on the dashboard if the camera is already added.  If the camera is in neither of these places, log directly into the camera via a switch or POE injector and IP finder.  
You will need the user name and password of the camera.  
TIP:  There are many free IP finders available on the internet.  Use this tool to find the IP of any cameras you wish to configure. 
Login Screen:


Step 2: Click Setup




Step 3: Disable ONVIF Authentication

      Step 3.1:  Click Network



      Step 3.2:  Click Connection

      Step 3.3:  Click the ONVIF tab


      Step 3.4:  Disable Authentication


      Step 3.5:  Save

Step 4: Diable Illegal Access

      Step 4.1:  Click Event

      Step 4.2:  Click Abnormality 


      Step 4.3:  Click Illegal Access Tab

      Step 4.3:  Uncheck Enable


      Step 4.4:  Click Save

Configuration Complete

Your Amcrest camera is now configured to work with Eagle Eye.  
If the camera does not stream after setting this configuration, please try to power cycle the camera and bridge.  Also, check that the configuration saved properly. If the camera will still not stream, please contact Eagle Eye technical support. 



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