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D-LINK

D-Link is a globally recognized networking brand producing routers, switches, and IP cameras. Their surveillance line includes Wi-Fi cameras, PoE cameras, and NVRs for home and business use. D-Link emphasizes seamless connectivity, mobile apps, and smart home integration. The brand is popular among both DIY consumers and small businesses. D-Link is chosen for projects requiring networking expertise and affordable security. How to connect to D-link IP cameras?

Connecting to your D-link IP camera

D-link IP camera connection options:
Try the following rtsp connection options in SmartVision to connect to D-link.

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.188
Default username: admin
Default password: admin

Default RTSP address (32-L:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554play2.sdp

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D-link IP camera

Initial setup of IP cameras starts by isolating the device from the main network and connecting it to a separate segment or directly to a laptop to avoid IP conflicts and prevent accidental external access. Identify the factory IP address and default credentials and change them right away. In large systems the same password can be used within an isolated subnet for easier management, but different passwords should be set for remote access.

RTSP Address of D-link IP camera

RTSP is a standard protocol for streaming video and audio over a network. It lets the camera connect to a recorder or software without vendor apps. The URL usually looks like rtsp://login:password@IP:554/path_to_stream. You can find it in the documentation, the web interface, or with SmartVision or ONVIF Device Manager.



rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/play3.sdp

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ONVIF vs RTSP: What’s the Difference?

People often confuse ONVIF with video streaming — but ONVIF doesn’t transmit video at all.

D-link compatible software

Assign a static IP address from a dedicated range, place cameras in a separate VLAN, and block direct Internet access if cloud features are not used. Use SmartVison to find D-link IP camera on network. Disable UPnP, DDNS, auto-updates, and any unused protocols for security reason. If the camera does not support RTSP, check if you can enable it in settings. Try HTTP streaming if supported. If not, replace the camera with a model that supports RTSP or ONVIF.

SmartVision

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Features include motion and object detection, face and license plate recognition, audio-only recording from IP cameras with automatic speech recognition in over 100 languages, cloud integration.
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