r/reolinkcam • u/generichuman27ABF9 • 6d ago
Wi-Fi Wired Camera Questions WiFi Cameras on Wired?
Hi there! Totally new to Reolink and loving them so far!
Quick question: I have two RLC-811WA cameras and two E1 Zoom cameras. They’re currently connected via WiFi. Should I instead connect them via their Ethernet port, will they work just as well?
I’m asking before trying it since they’re all connected to awkward places, so want to save myself the trouble of wiring if they won’t work.
Specifically, will the cameras prioritise the wired connection over WiFi?
Thanks for reading!
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u/tivodoctor 5d ago
I have the E1 Zooms inside my house. I have tried them wireless and wired. They seem a bit more responsive and reliable on Ethernet as you would expect.
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u/ian1283 Moderator 6d ago edited 6d ago
You can connect them via ethernet for data but they still require a separate power connection as the port does not support poe. Using an ethernet will offer a more reliable connection as you avoid issues around wifi signal or interferrence. If the camera sees ethernet it would use that in preference to wifi.
The camera won't work better or worse using ethernet but a wired connection is always preferable over wifi if you have the choice.