How to Connect to Edimax IP Camera in C# .NET¶

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Brand Overview¶

Edimax (Edimax Technology Co.) is a Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 1986, Edimax is known primarily for networking products such as routers, switches, and Wi-Fi adapters, but also manufactures a range of consumer and small-to-medium business IP cameras under the IC series. Over the years, Edimax cameras have evolved through several URL format generations.

Key facts:

• Product lines: IC (IP camera), IR (infrared), PT (pan/tilt), VS (video server)
• Multiple URL format generations: older models use /ipcam.sdp, newer models use /stream1
• Default RTSP port: 554 (some models use 8000)
• Default credentials: admin / 1234
• ONVIF support: Yes (newer models)
• Video codecs: H.264, MJPEG
• Primary RTSP URL: rtsp://IP:554/ipcam_h264.sdp

RTSP URL Patterns¶

Standard URL Format¶

Edimax cameras primarily use an SDP-based RTSP URL:

rtsp://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[IP]:554/ipcam_h264.sdp

Camera Models¶

Alternative URL Formats¶

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

Connecting with VisioForge SDK¶

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

// Edimax IC-3116W, H.264 main stream
var uri = new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.90:554/ipcam_h264.sdp");
var username = "admin";
var password = "1234";

For newer IR/PT series models, use /stream1 or //stream1 instead of /ipcam_h264.sdp.

Snapshot and MJPEG URLs¶

Troubleshooting¶

"401 Unauthorized" error¶

Edimax cameras ship with default credentials of admin / 1234. If authentication fails:

1. Access the camera at http://CAMERA_IP in a browser
2. Log in with the default credentials or the ones you configured
3. Navigate to Configuration > Security to verify or reset credentials
4. Use those credentials in your RTSP URL

URL format not working¶

Edimax has used several different RTSP URL formats across model generations. If your URL does not connect:

1. Try /ipcam_h264.sdp first (works with most mid-generation models)
2. Try /ipcam.sdp for older IC-1500 and IC-3000 series
3. Try //stream1 (with double slash) for newer IR and PT series
4. Try /stream1 (single slash) if double slash fails
5. Check if your model uses port 8000 instead of 554 (e.g., PT-31E)

Double-slash URLs¶

Some newer Edimax models use a double-slash in the RTSP path (e.g., rtsp://IP:554//stream1). This is intentional and not a typo. If /stream1 does not work, try //stream1.

Port 554 vs port 8000¶

Most Edimax cameras use the standard RTSP port 554, but some models (such as the PT-31E) use port 8000. Check your camera's web interface under Configuration > Network > RTSP for the correct port setting.

Snapshot authentication style¶

If snapshot URLs return 401 errors even with correct credentials, try switching between the two authentication parameter styles:

• Older firmware: ?account=USER&password=PASS
• Newer firmware: ?user=USER&pwd=PASS

FAQ¶

What is the default RTSP URL for Edimax cameras?

For most Edimax IC series cameras, the URL is rtsp://admin:1234@CAMERA_IP:554/ipcam_h264.sdp. For newer IR and PT series, use rtsp://admin:1234@CAMERA_IP:554//stream1. The exact format depends on the model and firmware version.

Do Edimax cameras support ONVIF?

Newer Edimax models support ONVIF. Older IC-1500 and IC-3000 series models may not have ONVIF support. Check your camera's specifications or web interface for ONVIF settings.

Why does my Edimax camera use a double slash in the URL?

Some newer Edimax models (IR and PT series) use a double-slash path format like //stream1. This is the correct format for those models and is not a typo. Both //stream1 and /stream1 may work depending on the firmware version.

What is the difference between ipcam.sdp and ipcam_h264.sdp?

/ipcam.sdp is the generic SDP stream used by older models and may deliver either MJPEG or H.264 depending on the camera configuration. /ipcam_h264.sdp explicitly requests the H.264 encoded stream and is recommended for better compression and quality.

Can I use both snapshot authentication styles?

No. Each camera firmware version supports only one authentication style for HTTP URLs. Older firmware uses account=USER&password=PASS while newer firmware uses user=USER&pwd=PASS. Try both to determine which your camera expects.

Related Resources¶

• All Camera Brands — RTSP URL Directory
• Zavio Connection Guide — Taiwanese SMB cameras
• RTSP Video Streaming Guide — Edimax RTSP network streaming
• IP Camera Preview Tutorial
• SDK Installation & Samples