The default IP address for most Dahua cameras (especially older models and many standard IP cameras) is:
To ensure the security and proper functioning of Dahua cameras, follow these best practices:
You cannot log in with admin/admin on a new, out-of-the-box camera until you have set your own password.
This means the camera does have a static IP. Instead, it sits silently waiting for a DHCP server (your router) to assign it an address.
If you have SmartPSS (Dahua’s client software), you can use the "Device Management" tab to auto-search the network, similar to ConfigTool.


The default IP address for most Dahua cameras (especially older models and many standard IP cameras) is:
To ensure the security and proper functioning of Dahua cameras, follow these best practices:
You cannot log in with admin/admin on a new, out-of-the-box camera until you have set your own password.
This means the camera does have a static IP. Instead, it sits silently waiting for a DHCP server (your router) to assign it an address.
If you have SmartPSS (Dahua’s client software), you can use the "Device Management" tab to auto-search the network, similar to ConfigTool.