Add static IP address to individual device

bocaboy2591 wrote:

If you're not knowledgable about TCP/IP, it might be better to print this page and then work with your friend to accomplish what you're trying to do. As I'm sure s/he will tell you, this isn't really hard.

I think the bigger question is why you need to set up a static IP for security cams. I have both Blinks and SimplySafe cams and they both are working just fine with my Arcadyan KVD21 5G Gateway. without static iPs. In addition, they didn't even need to be power-cycled in order to recognize the new gateway and get a new IP address.

Did you set up the T-Mobile gateway with the same WiFi name(s) (SSID) as your old system? If you did, the change-over to T-Mobile should be transparent to the devices on your network.

As an example, if the name of your WiFi network was, say, TomR, you should recreate that name in the T-Mobile app. You may have to power-cycle a device like a camera or smart switch to get a new IP address, but it will automatically find and connect to your T-Mobile gateway, which is now acting as your DHCP server. 

OK, that question just pointed out my lack of knowledge on the subject at hand.

Yes, the T-Mo gateway has the same names and pass codes. And if memory serves me, he NVR did not come online. I had my alarm company restore everything remotely.

Here is what I am seeing.

When my NVR looses power and is restarted, it will not display the camera images. My original configuration is offline. The system will search for an online device but not connect. I must go through the setup again to add it. 

I only assumed it was because the IP address has changed. From here, I will contact the service and have their tech determine why that happens.

Thanks again.

Tom R.