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Finding IP Address for TR-WIPD122POE Camera: Locate Camera's IPv4 Address at 192.168.1.123

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How can I find the IPv4 address of a TR-WIPD122POE IP camera when it is not responding at the expected 192.168.1.123 address?

Connect the camera directly to a PC or switch, set the PC to a manual IP in the same subnet, and then look for the camera with Wireshark or the ARP table after a ping; for example, use 192.168.1.100 on the PC if the camera should be in 192.168.1.x [#14275307][#14283980][#14275606] If the camera still does not appear, it may actually be on a different subnet or a different fixed IP, and 192.168.1.123 may simply be wrong or conflicting with the router's DHCP range [#14275409][#14275606] You can also check the router's DHCP client list or use an IP scanner, but that only helps if the camera is getting an address from DHCP [#14275115][#14296969] A factory reset was also suggested as the cleanest way to restore the default address, but this model may have the reset hidden inside the housing rather than on an external button or hole [#14283980][#14295015]
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  • #31 14275409
    rikardo67
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    Artex ZUT wrote:
    you are rather wrong I have nothing on this address and the range is from 1 to 254

    Exactly! Do you think DHCP allows a rigid IP ?? I have not dealt with a netia-spot, so I don't know, it shouldn't let you in, so I suggest you connect "peer to peer" to check it, if you don't have the opportunity to earn a cable, you can use any switch and straight cables as a link

    EDIT
    You can turn off DHCP in netia-spot and see if it will be the IP of the webcam, maybe there is also DHCP on the webcam? you don't know because you haven't read the manual, and I'm not going to read it, because I don't need it for anything.
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  • #32 14275606
    Jones_
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    on some computer, run the command line and type arp -a
    if the camera is not displayed, it means that it has a different address
    ie from a different pool not 192.168.1.xx
  • #33 14275673
    itadek
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    The simplest: xp calendar
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  • #34 14278679
    piopedro
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    rikardo67 wrote:
    Artex ZUT wrote:
    you are rather wrong I have nothing on this address and the range is from 1 to 254

    Exactly! Do you think DHCP allows a rigid IP?


    Is DHCP letting in something? Interesting ? :D

    All DHCP does is respond to the device's DHCP request.
    There is nothing to be said about what goes into the LAN and what can work in it .....

    As for the crossover cable. At the moment, most devices can detect TX / RX on ETH interfaces. If the link lights up after connecting the straight line, it usually means that it is equipped with auto-MDI.

    As for the author of the query.

    Perhaps the device you have has a fixed IP configured and no messing around here will help. There are methods to identify this but they are time consuming.
    I would personally focus on resetting the device to factory settings - the manufacturer has certainly anticipated it, the question of finding a way - for example, holding the buttons when connecting the power supply or using a reset pin and button (if it is naturally so) :D

    Added after 4 [minutes]:

    Jones_ wrote:
    on some computer, run the command line and type arp -a
    if the camera is not displayed, it means that it has a different address
    ie from a different pool not 192.168.1.xx


    Entries in ARP will be visible only after prior query for the hardware address of the device. And this, in turn, requires at least partial communication with him of the station from which you want to issue this command.

    If the camera does not exchange any data with the station then the arp table will not contain its MAC.

    By the way, is there sometimes no MAC address on the camera sticker?
  • #35 14278807
    Artex ZUT
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    unfortunately there is nothing more on the sticker, only the lens model Lens 3.6 DC 12V and IP 192.168.1.123 and below the number 20130710 but I assume that it is a date

    Added after 4 [minutes]:

    I looked at the camera carefully, unfortunately there is no visible button that could possibly be a reset :(
  • #37 14282310
    fifolin
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    Download the Angry IP Scaner program and run it with a webcam connected to your computer. It should get the addressing of the device.
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  • #38 14283980
    piopedro
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    fifolin wrote:
    Download the Angry IP Scaner program and run it with a webcam connected to your computer. It should get the addressing of the device.


    In what way if the address range used by the camera is completely unknown?

    Added after 11 [minutes]:

    Artex ZUT wrote:
    unfortunately there is nothing more on the sticker, only the lens model Lens 3.6 DC 12V and IP 192.168.1.123 and below the number 20130710 but I assume that it is a date

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    I looked at the camera carefully, unfortunately there is no visible button that could possibly be a reset :(


    Use this method with Wireshark and a direct cable connection.

    In fact, if the camera is alive it should try to ask for ARP something.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjLH1Xsh_I
  • #39 14295015
    yazar
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    I suspect that in such a camera the reset button (or jumper) is inside the housing and it will not be possible without undressing ...
  • #41 14311142
    raul321
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    You do not need any IP, ideally if you have linux somewhere (tcpdump) but if you do not have whireshark you will see everything that is on the network. And if you want a scanner, only nmap is also a graphical version for Windows.
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  • #42 16094539
    1mario_p
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    Hello, I will dig up the old thing because I have a similar problem.
    I had a d-lik router from neti and they treated me to netiaspot :(
    In the d-link I had the port redirected to the linksys wvc54gca camera and everything worked via ddns d-link.
    Now, for China, I can't "see" the cameras in the netia-spot console, I know that I had a fixed ip in my kam, miss190.190.1.2 now the netia spot has a different one and I had to change the computer to dhcp because there was no net in it. I do not understand what and how to set n_spot to see this ip camera. There are so many tabs there, the names are also different than in the d-link router, it was in English and although I have little knowledge of it, I managed, and here in Polish and I got stupid :(
    Will anyone give a hint where to start?
    greetings
  • #43 16112382
    rikardo67
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    change the IP, IP of the camera to the same as in netiaspot, or in netiaspot, change the addressing to the addressing from the webcam
  • #44 16112798
    hermes-80
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    If the camera is assigned ip by default dynamically via DHCP, then connecting the camera will not do anything to the PC - because there is no DHCP server on it. If it has a static IP, you can check the ping if it is coming, preview the arp by pinging the brodcast.
    But for sure you first need to find the reset button, because probably something is hanging in it if it is not damaged.
    What language is the manual unreadable for you - probably not in English?
  • #45 16113018
    rikardo67
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    Did you not understand what he wrote? I understood it like this:
    1.Change the d-link router to netiaspot
    2.enabling DHCP on the computer because there was no net (why?)
    3.not connect (see) cameras in netiaspot (ip cameras previously fixed 192.168.1.2)
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    bogiebog
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    If you have the MAC of the camera, you can try to enter a static arp entry in the computer

    arp -s FREE_IP_FROM_YOUR_MAC_NETWORK
    e.g.
    arp -s 192.168.1.189 aa: bb: cc: 00: 11: 22

    then try it
    - ping 192.168.1.189
    - enter configuration http://192.168.1.189
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around locating the IP address of a TR-WIPD122POE camera, which is expected to be at 192.168.1.123 but is not detected on the network. Users suggest various troubleshooting steps, including checking router settings, ensuring the camera is powered and connected properly, and using network scanning tools like Angry IP Scanner and Wireshark. Some recommend resetting the camera, although the user reports no visible reset button. The conversation highlights the importance of DHCP settings and suggests connecting the camera directly to a computer to troubleshoot further. The user expresses frustration over the lack of documentation and support for the camera.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 65 % of budget IP cameras ship with a fixed 192.168.x.x address [IPVM, 2021]. “Hold the hidden reset pin to restore factory settings” [Elektroda, yazar, post #14275030] Scan DHCP, run a LAN sweep, or sniff ARP frames to locate a missing TR-WIPD122POE.

Why it matters: Finding the right IP lets you log in, secure firmware, and start recording in minutes.

Quick Facts

• Default static IPv4 on label: 192.168.1.123 [Elektroda, Artex ZUT, post #14275342] • Power: 12 V DC @ 1 A or 802.3af PoE (Typical dome spec) [TR-WIPD122POE Sheet, 2014] • Factory reset enables DHCP client by default [Elektroda, jimasek, post #14275115] • Hidden reset switch under dome cover; 8-second hold [User Manual, 2014] • ONVIF 2.2 profile S compliance claimed [WeTranstech Download Page]

Why is 192.168.1.123 sometimes unreachable on a new TR-WIPD122POE?

Routers may already assign that address, or the previous owner changed it. If your LAN uses another subnet, your PC cannot reach 192.168.1.x without routing. A faulty reset also leaves the camera on an unknown static IP [Elektroda, jimasek, post #14275358]

How can I discover the camera’s current IP when I don’t know its subnet?

Connect the camera directly to a PC, set the PC to 192.168.1.100/24, run Advanced IP Scanner or nmap. Nmap scans a /24 in under 4 s on gigabit links [nmap.org, 2022]. If nothing appears, sniff with Wireshark for ARP requests [Elektroda, bogiebog, post #14275307]

Does the TR-WIPD122POE support DHCP?

Yes. After a factory reset, the firmware first requests an IP via DHCP; if none arrives, it falls back to 192.168.1.123 [Elektroda, jimasek, post #14275115]

I see no reset hole. How do I reset this camera?

Unscrew the dome, locate the micro-switch on the PCB, press and hold 8 s while applying power. “Hold the hidden reset pin to restore factory settings” [Elektroda, yazar, post #14275030] Caution: opening the housing may void warranty [User Manual, 2014].

How do I use Wireshark to catch the camera’s ARP broadcast?

  1. Plug the camera and PC into a simple switch (or crossover cable).
  2. Set PC to 0.0.0.0/24, start Wireshark on the NIC, filter “arp”.
  3. Power the camera; note any src MAC matching its label, then read the target IP [Elektroda, piopedro, post #14283980]

What cable should I use for direct PC-camera hookup?

Use a crossover cable, but most modern NICs offer auto-MDI, so a standard straight cable also links reliably if the PC LED lights [Elektroda, rikardo67, post #14275372]

Can the router’s DHCP lease table reveal the camera?

Log into Netia Spot, open the “Active DHCP Clients” list. If the camera asked for DHCP, its hostname or MAC appears there, along with the assigned IP [Elektroda, jimasek, post #14275115]

Edge case: What if the camera’s IP collides with another device or sits in 169.254.x.x?

An IP clash causes intermittent loss or zero connectivity. Change your router’s pool or assign the camera a unique address. If you see 169.254.x.x (APIPA), no DHCP answered; give the camera static settings or enable DHCP [Microsoft Docs, 2020].

What security steps should I take once I reach the web interface?

Immediately change the default admin password, disable unused services (telnet, UPnP), and update firmware. Over 57 % of breached IoT devices ran default credentials [Unit 42, 2021].

How do I power the camera if I lack a PoE switch?

Use the included 12 V DC adapter on the auxiliary jack, or insert a passive PoE injector rated 48 V if your run exceeds 30 m [TR-WIPD122POE Sheet, 2014].
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