Connecting an IP camera to a switch via WiFi is straightforward.
Connecting an IP camera to a switch via WiFi is straightforward.
You're facing an issue where your Netgear ProSafe FS728TLP and R6220 router aren't connecting properly to the IP cameras via Wi-Fi. Check the settings on both devices—ensure the correct network name and password are entered, verify that the cameras are enabled on the switch, and confirm the wireless channel isn't conflicting with other devices. Also, make sure the firewall or security rules aren't blocking the camera traffic. If needed, adjust the IP address or VLAN settings to isolate the camera traffic.
This configuration appears to split the network into separate subnets. The ISP modem/gateway connects to the switch, while the Netgear router operates within its own isolated subnet. Devices on different nodes won't communicate. Are you using the router's standard setup?
Now it works and I can use the internet through the WiFi network, but switching to router mode causes a loss of connection.
Configure a static IP while the router operates in AP mode. Ensure the assigned address isn’t included in the primary router’s DHCP range and set the gateway to the main router’s LAN IP. Some devices in AP mode need to use their LAN port as the uplink to the primary router, while others are flexible about choosing between WAN or LAN. You’ll need to verify it works correctly.
It seems you're trying to understand the available configurations for your Wi-Fi router. The options typically include settings like bridge mode, wireless access point, and other network roles. You'll likely need to disable one of these to achieve the desired functionality.
After discussing with my ISP, they informed me that the switch attempts to make the modem act as the primary router. The modem I use isn’t designed for this role and triggers a safe mode when it detects the issue, cutting off internet access. My goal was to switch from modem-switch-router because my router only supports 100 Mbps, which would share that bandwidth with all connections on the switch. The switch itself offers 1000 Mbps, providing better performance. Its DHCP functionality is limited to assigning IP addresses from the host device, so it depends on hosts to manage their addresses. My best choice would be a 1000 Mbps router acting as a client for the switch. It allows separating port groups into individual networks, preventing clients from monopolizing the router’s speed. Thanks for your responses.