Overview
Your Coram Point NVR is configured to scan your network automatically to discover new IP cameras, and to detect IP changes for existing cameras. You can then add the cameras to your account and start accessing and analyzing your video feeds.
Note: Automatic scanning generally works when your cameras are connected to the same network switch as your Coram Point NVR, and when there is no level-3 router connected in between your Coram Point NVR and the cameras you want to detect.
If you have a more advanced setup, or if automatic scanning does not work, you can add cameras manually, as long as you have the IP address for those cameras. To learn more, refer to Adding Cameras Manually.
Adding Cameras Automatically to your Coram Account
Before you begin, ensure the following:
You have admin rights for your Coram account. For support, contact your system administrator.
You have connected your Coram Point NVR and any IP cameras you want to add. To learn more, refer to Setting Up Your Coram Point NVR and IP Cameras.
You have registered your Coram Point NVR. To learn more, refer to Registering Your Coram Point NVR.
You have the credentials for the cameras you want to connect. To learn more, refer to Camera Credentials.
Tip: You can disable automatic scanning for new cameras, or configure a custom scanning schedule. To learn more, refer to Settings: Controls.
To add cameras to your account that were detected automatically:
Access the Coram web app and sign in to your account.
From the main navigation menu, click Devices.
In the top-right corner of the page, click + New Camera.
The Add New Cameras page appears, and the Discovered Cameras tab is selected.From the Location dropdown menu, select the location where the new cameras are connected.
All connected IP cameras in the selected location are discovered automatically.
Do one of the following:
If each camera has a unique username or password, type the username and password for each camera. To learn more, refer to Camera Passwords.
If any cameras use the same username and password, select the corresponding cameras. Then, in the Credentials for selected cameras dropdown menu, type the username and password, then click Save.
Click Activate.
The cameras are added to your Coram account and you can access them immediately.
Camera Credentials
Note: Usernames and passwords for your cameras are not the same as the username and password you use to sign in to your Coram account.
Coram IP Cameras
Default username: admin
Default password: admin123!
Tip: If this password doesn't work, try 123456
Third-Party Cameras
For third-party cameras, the default username and password is set by the manufacturer, and any custom password is set by the company that installed your previous system.
Tip: If the company that installed your previous system cannot provide the usernames and passwords for your cameras, try the following:
Find the default username and password by searching online using the camera manufacturer and model name.
Factory reset your cameras. For more information, consult the manufacturer documentation.
Support for Third-Party Cameras
Coram is compatible with any IP cameras that comply with ONVIF standards. This includes fixed lens, PTZ, fisheye, or multi-sensor cameras. Adding a third-party camera is a similar process to the one described above. You will need to provide the username and password for the third-party cameras.
Apart from ONVIF-compliant IP cameras, Coram Point also supports Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti cameras. To enable the RTSP stream within the Cisco Meraki or Ubiquiti portal, you will need to follow the necessary steps.