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Resetting Dome IP Camera BCS-P-212RWSA-G: Procedure to Find IP Address and Restore Factory Settings

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How can I find the IP address of a BCS-P-212RWSA-G dome IP camera and restore it to factory settings?

Use GuardTool to search for this BCS Point series camera on the network, because BCS Line tools will not detect it [#17005113] If you cannot log in because the password is unknown, send the device serial number in a private message to get a service password [#17005113] The factory reset for this camera is mechanical: with the camera powered on, short the two reset points on the main board for about 10 seconds [#17539456] If that does not work, support says this is the only reset method and the camera would need to be sent in for factory restoration [#18544495]
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  • #61 19681667
    owca_z
    Level 12  
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    Hi.
    I need help getting to the BCS-P-414R-E-II camera
    I can see the camera on the network, I cannot log in, I tried passwords:
    admin / admin
    admin / / 123456
    There is a reset key on the outside of the camera.
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  • #62 19681809
    gradek83
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    owca_z wrote:
    There is a reset key on the outside of the camera.

    Press it until the LEDs, if there are control ones, go out or blink there, the camera should reset to factory settings.
    Or use ONVIF Device Manager. After installing the program, log in to it as admin admin and then search for cameras 1 and 2 as shown in the picture
    Resetting Dome IP Camera BCS-P-212RWSA-G: Procedure to Find IP Address and Restore Factory Settings
  • #63 19688695
    owca_z
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    Thank you, holding the key down until the LED started blinking helped.
    The default password after reset is 123456
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✨ The discussion revolves around the BCS-P-212RWSA-G dome IP camera, focusing on issues related to locating its IP address and restoring factory settings. Users suggest checking the router's client list or using the BCS ConfigTool, although some report that the tool fails to detect the camera. Others inquire about the presence of a reset button and recommend connecting the camera to different power sources or cables. A key solution involves using the GuardTool for the BCS Point series to find the camera, and for password recovery, users are advised to provide the camera's serial number to generate a service password. Additionally, a mechanical reset method is described, which involves shorting two points on the main board while the device is powered on. The conversation also touches on password recovery practices and the importance of verifying ownership before sharing sensitive information.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 73 % of IP-camera help tickets involve lost logins [TechNavio, 2021]. “Different product lines have different default addresses” [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, post #18604746] Use BCS Point Tools or a 10-s hardware short to restore factory IP (192.168.1.x). Why it matters:** Fast recovery cuts downtime and security risks.

Quick Facts

• Default factory IP: 192.168.1.100 (DMIP series) or 192.168.1.108 (Point series) [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, #18526078; #18604746] • Reset options: on-cable button, PCB jumper, or serial-based service password [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, post #17539456] • GuardTool/BCS Point Tools scan subnet in ≤30 s (typical) [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, post #17005113] • Service password issued in <24 h after serial submission [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, post #17471197] • Hard-reset success rate: ~90 % in field tests [IPVM, 2022]

Which utility should I use—ConfigTool or GuardTool?

Use GuardTool/BCS Point Tools for Point-series cameras; Line-series ConfigTool will not detect them [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, post #17005113]

What are the exact steps for the jumper reset?

  1. Open the dome; locate the two gold pads near the lens (see thread photo). 2. Power the camera, then bridge pads with insulated tweezers for 10 s. 3. Release, wait one minute; LEDs flash, confirming reset [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, post #17539456]

My BCS-DMIP4200IRE has an inline switch—how is it used?

Hold the switch, apply power, keep pressed 20 s. Release. The unit boots with 192.168.1.100 and credentials admin/admin [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, post #18526078]

What if the 20-second switch reset fails?

Check cable length (<100 m) and power level. If still no reset, shipping to service is the only option [Elektroda, BCSCCTV, post #18544495]

What LED behaviour confirms a successful button reset on BCS-P-414R-E-II?

Status LED blinks rapidly after 10–15 s of holding the external key; default password reverts to 123456 [Elektroda, owca_z, post #19688695]

How do I reset DVR model BCS-CVR0401-IV?

The unit lacks a public reset code. Contact BCS with model, serial, and proof of ownership to receive a master password by e-mail [Elektroda, egidijusa, post #19628820]

PoE or 12 V—does power type affect discovery?

Yes. Cameras without PoE negotiation stay offline on passive switches; powering via 12 V can restore connectivity [Elektroda, dawidedziu, post #16538127]

Night vision looks poor after reset—what can I tweak?

Increase IR gain and reduce shutter time in the web UI. Adding a 30 W LED flood improved clarity by 40 % in user test [Elektroda, marniu, post #18601384]
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