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dstx144's avatar
dstx144
Tutor
Feb 04, 2021

wnr2000v3 in initial setup not connecting with reolink ip camera

I recently got a Reolink Argus 2  wireless camera for a gift. I connot connect with initial set up instructions provided by reolink. I own an additional Reolink RLC-410WS camera with 3 more YI cameras for indoor and outdoor purposes. All others work with wnr2000v3 security settings at " WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK". The Argus 2 camera does not work in all security modes except the no security mode which causes YI indoor cameras do disconnect. Firware on the router is up to date. Reolink support has been back and forth with no luck. Are there additional settings that need to be enabled or disabled?Any information will be halpful. Thanks in advance.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    You're running the argus 2 plus the rlc-410ws and 3 other cameras? (plus whatever other devices you have on the network)

    It might be time for a router upgrade. 

    The wnr2000 is a base model N300 device and you're attempting to run 2x HD camera's off it plus 3 other Yi camera's. 

    The argus and the rlc both support 5gzh connections because of their increased bandwidth. It might be prudent to look at a dual band router becase thats a heck of a burden on that little N300 router. 

    Not saying that's whats causing the issue but just putting it out there because I'm surpriced you haven' thad issues yet. 

     

    Does the camera connect if the other cameras are shut down and the router rebooted? 

    • dstx144's avatar
      dstx144
      Tutor

      The Argus 2 and the RLC 410 both are specifically for a 2.4 Ghz router according to the user manual for both cameras. When I go in the settings of the router and downgrade the security settings from WPA-PSK/WPA2-PASK to no security option the camera will connect to the router on initial setup and function normally along with the RLC-410WS but the 3 other YI indoor cameras drop off and loose connection with router.

      • dstx144's avatar
        dstx144
        Tutor

        I will try it the reverse way as you suggested, stay in security mode but disconnect other cameras and see what happens.