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GEN

Gen is a generic market name that appears on a wide range of OEM cameras sold through online distributors. Specifications can vary significantly, so buyers must check product listings for details such as resolution and streaming compatibility. These cameras are typically chosen for bulk projects where cost is the primary consideration. Gen?labeled devices are often integrated into rental property surveillance or temporary security setups. How to connect to Gen IP cameras?

Connecting to your Gen IP camera

Gen IP camera connection options:
Try the following rtsp connection options in SmartVision to connect to Gen.

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

Default RTSP address 3200cp:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/cam/realmonitor

The connection details provided here are community-sourced, may be incomplete, and are offered without any warranties of reliability. For How to Reset IP Camera to default factory settings please click here.

Gen 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 Gen 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.

3300C rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/cam/realmonitor
3MP rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/cam/realmonitor

rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554//cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=00&authbasic=[AUTH]
3400 rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/cam/realmonitor
3MP M
axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi 3MP
3MP rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554//cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=00&authbasic=[AUTH]

ONVIF vs RTSP: What’s the Difference?

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

Gen 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 Gen 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.

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