Re-using cameras on existing NVR setup
Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:03 pm
I was hoping to replace a Galaxy system with Zoneminder and keep the cameras. If I get it going I will document the experience in the compatibility section here!
The data sheet for the cameras lists ONVIF so I was hopeful. I've got one of the cameras taken from the job site and I've setup a temporary LAN with the right subnet to match the existing network. However, I don't have the NVR hardware the camera normally talks to on the LAN. The camera has no physical button or method that I can see to 'factory reset' it other than a glued in battery. The user/install guide online lists a default IP address but nothing about resetting the unit. At the jobsite the cameras can be found on the network with eg Nmap, but on my LAN they don't even register.
Just wondering if this is a common thing or if anyone has encountered this. I do have remote access to the site.
They have 3 different models in use, here is one: https://www.galaxysecurityinc.com/en/product/3105
Guide:
https://app.box.com/s/e74ewv0w5lnsoc5uh ... 7773937267
It says you can login with the default IP to configure the camera in a browser so I was hopeful for ZM compatibility.
I am powering it with a 12V AC adapter I had handy that fits the socket and amp rating is higher than it will need, however on site it is POE and I don't have a spare POE injector currently. The light does come on and then go off after likely it boots up so it has power. I assume it doesn't also need POE in addition to the 12V tail connector.
I am a n00b with security setups. Anyone have any ideas if I'm doing anything wrong or is this likely normal behaviour to prevent tampering?
The data sheet for the cameras lists ONVIF so I was hopeful. I've got one of the cameras taken from the job site and I've setup a temporary LAN with the right subnet to match the existing network. However, I don't have the NVR hardware the camera normally talks to on the LAN. The camera has no physical button or method that I can see to 'factory reset' it other than a glued in battery. The user/install guide online lists a default IP address but nothing about resetting the unit. At the jobsite the cameras can be found on the network with eg Nmap, but on my LAN they don't even register.
Just wondering if this is a common thing or if anyone has encountered this. I do have remote access to the site.
They have 3 different models in use, here is one: https://www.galaxysecurityinc.com/en/product/3105
Guide:
https://app.box.com/s/e74ewv0w5lnsoc5uh ... 7773937267
It says you can login with the default IP to configure the camera in a browser so I was hopeful for ZM compatibility.
I am powering it with a 12V AC adapter I had handy that fits the socket and amp rating is higher than it will need, however on site it is POE and I don't have a spare POE injector currently. The light does come on and then go off after likely it boots up so it has power. I assume it doesn't also need POE in addition to the 12V tail connector.
I am a n00b with security setups. Anyone have any ideas if I'm doing anything wrong or is this likely normal behaviour to prevent tampering?