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How to Connect to BrickCom IP Camera in C# .NET

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Brand Overview

BrickCom (Brickcom Corporation) is a Taiwanese professional IP camera manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 2004, BrickCom targets professional security and industrial surveillance markets with a wide range of form factors including bullet, dome, cube, and specialty cameras. The brand is known for its straightforward channel-based RTSP URL pattern across its product lines.

Key facts:

  • Product lines: CB (cube), MB (mini bullet), OB (outdoor bullet), VD (vandal dome), FD (fixed dome), MD (multi-directional), WCB/WOB (wireless)
  • Channel-based URL pattern: /channel1 for main stream, /channel2 for sub stream
  • Default RTSP port: 554
  • Default credentials: admin / admin
  • ONVIF support: Yes (most models)
  • Video codecs: H.264, MJPEG
  • Primary RTSP URL: rtsp://IP:554/channel1

Channel numbering

BrickCom uses simple channel-based URLs. Use /channel1 for the primary (high-quality) stream and /channel2 for the secondary (lower bandwidth) stream.

RTSP URL Patterns

Standard URL Format

BrickCom cameras use a simple channel-based RTSP URL pattern:

rtsp://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[IP]:554/channel1
Parameter Value Description
channel1 Main stream Primary stream (highest resolution)
channel2 Sub stream Secondary stream (lower resolution, less bandwidth)

Camera Models

Model Type Main Stream URL Notes
CB-100 (cube) Cube rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Indoor cube camera
MB-300Ap (mini bullet) Mini Bullet rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Compact bullet form factor
OB-100Ap (outdoor bullet) Outdoor Bullet rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Weatherproof bullet
OB-300Af (outdoor bullet) Outdoor Bullet rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Auto-focus bullet
VD-130Ae (vandal dome) Vandal Dome rtsp://IP:554/channel1 IK10-rated dome
VD-301AF (vandal dome) Vandal Dome rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Auto-focus vandal dome
VD-500Af (vandal dome) Vandal Dome rtsp://IP:554/channel1 5MP vandal dome
WCB-100Ap (wireless cube) Wireless Cube rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Wi-Fi cube camera
WCB-300AP (wireless cube) Wireless Cube rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Wi-Fi cube, 3MP
WOB-100Ae (wireless bullet) Wireless Bullet rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Wi-Fi outdoor bullet
MD-500AP-360-A1 (multi-dome) Multi-Directional rtsp://IP:554/channel1 360-degree multi-sensor

Alternative URL Formats

Some BrickCom models and firmware versions support these additional RTSP URLs:

URL Pattern Supported Models Notes
rtsp://IP:554/channel1 Most models Standard (recommended)
rtsp://IP:554/h264 Various Direct H.264 stream
rtsp://IP//ONVIF/channel2 VD-500Af, WCB-100Ap ONVIF sub stream
rtsp://IP/stream/bidirect/channel1 Select models Bidirectional stream with audio

Connecting with VisioForge SDK

Use your BrickCom camera's RTSP URL with any of the three SDK approaches shown in the Quick Start Guide:

// BrickCom OB-300Af, main stream
var uri = new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.90:554/channel1");
var username = "admin";
var password = "admin";

For sub-stream access, use /channel2 instead of /channel1.

Snapshot and MJPEG URLs

Type URL Pattern Notes
JPEG Snapshot http://IP/snapshot.jpg No authentication required
JPEG Snapshot (auth) http://IP/snapshot.jpg?user=USER&pwd=PASS URL-based authentication
Channel Snapshot http://IP/snapshot.jpg?user=USER&pwd=PASS&strm=1 Specific channel with auth
CGI Snapshot http://IP/cgi-bin/media.cgi?action=getSnapshot CGI-based snapshot
HTTP Channel Stream http://IP/channel2 HTTP sub stream

Troubleshooting

"401 Unauthorized" error

BrickCom cameras ship with default credentials of admin / admin. If you have changed the password via the web interface:

  1. Access the camera at http://CAMERA_IP in a browser
  2. Navigate to Configuration > User Management
  3. Verify your credentials
  4. Use those credentials in your RTSP URL

Channel URL not connecting

If rtsp://IP:554/channel1 does not work, try the alternative H.264 URL:

  • rtsp://IP:554/h264 -- direct H.264 stream without channel specification
  • Some older firmware versions may require the ONVIF format: rtsp://IP//ONVIF/channel2

ONVIF discovery issues

BrickCom cameras support ONVIF on most models. If ONVIF discovery fails:

  1. Access the web interface at http://CAMERA_IP
  2. Navigate to Configuration > Network > ONVIF
  3. Ensure ONVIF is enabled
  4. Verify the ONVIF port (default: 80 or 8080)

Wireless models (WCB/WOB) connection drops

Wireless BrickCom cameras (WCB and WOB series) may experience intermittent RTSP disconnections on congested Wi-Fi networks. Use the sub stream (/channel2) for lower bandwidth requirements, or connect via Ethernet for maximum reliability.

FAQ

What is the default RTSP URL for BrickCom cameras?

The URL is rtsp://admin:admin@CAMERA_IP:554/channel1 for the main stream. Use /channel2 for the sub stream with lower resolution and bandwidth.

Do BrickCom cameras support ONVIF?

Yes. Most current BrickCom models support ONVIF. Some models also expose an ONVIF-specific RTSP path at rtsp://IP//ONVIF/channel2.

What is the difference between channel1 and channel2?

/channel1 provides the primary high-resolution stream and /channel2 provides a secondary lower-resolution stream suitable for thumbnails, mobile viewing, or bandwidth-constrained scenarios.

Can I access multiple streams simultaneously?

Yes. BrickCom cameras support concurrent connections to both /channel1 and /channel2. The maximum number of simultaneous connections depends on the specific model.