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Camera Setup Checklist
Tip: Every camera is slightly different. Please find the nearest equivalent value that applies to your camera.
Network
Dynamic (easiest)
Set camera to DHCP
Static (traditional)
- Set camera to unused IP on 192.168.88.x network (Note: The TetherBoxes normally uses 192.168.88.100, avoid using this IP)
- Set DNS/Gateway to 192.168.88.100
Video & Audio
Recording Stream (primary)
- For 4K: H.264 4K 25FPS VBR - Quality: Medium - Type: Variable/VBR - Bitrate: 6144kbit - Key Internal: 50, No Watermark
- For 1080P: H.264 1080P 25FPS VBR - Quality: Medium - Type: Variable/VBR - Bitrate: 3072kbit - Key Internal: 50, No Watermark
Analytics Stream (secondary)
Recommended: H.264 D1 (704x576, 640x360 or nearest equivalent resolution) - 15FPS - Type: Variable/VBR - Quality: Medium - Bitrate: 1024kbit - Key Interval: 30
Tip: The analytics stream is used to detect objects vs background. Please ensure this is 720P or below.
Conditions
- Anti Flicker: 50Hz (This depends on your country, in the UK it is 50hz, in the US it is 60hz)
- BLC: WDR - Middle
Audio (optional)
- Sampling Rate 16K
- Enable Main/Sub Stream
- Encode Mode: G.711A
Date & Time
You can disable time display in the camera (usually under OSD settings). If you want time displayed, configure the following:
- Usually under Basic/System → General → Date & Time
- NTP Server: Set to TetherBoxes IP address (usually 192.168.88.100)
- DST: Set appropriate settings for your timezone
- e.g. British Summer Time begins at 01:00 GMT on the last Sunday of March and ends at 01:00 GMT (02:00 BST) on the last Sunday of October
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Last updated: January 14, 2026