Many users ask, "Can’t I just log into my router?" While you can technically find IP addresses via your router’s DHCP table, the CP Plus tool offers specific advantages:
If the official software fails, several universal tools can detect CP Plus cameras:
If the camera has the same IP as another device (like your PC):
Click the "Refresh" button (usually a green circular arrow icon) or "Search Devices." The software will broadcast for 10 seconds.
A generic network scanner can find the camera’s IP, but it won’t identify it as a "CP Plus Camera" easily. You must look for the MAC address vendor (CP Plus usually uses MAC prefixes belonging to HiSilicon or generic surveillance hardware).
While the official tool is best, sometimes you need a backup plan.
CP Plus does not have a single tool called “CP Plus Camera IP Finder.” Instead, they provide two primary utilities:
CP Plus cameras support ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum). This powerful tool discovers any ONVIF-compliant device regardless of brand. It often finds cameras that proprietary tools miss, especially on complex networks.