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

Video Capture SDK .Net Media Blocks SDK .Net

Brand Overview

Toshiba (Toshiba Corporation) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Toshiba's security division produced the IK-W series of IP cameras, covering box, dome, bullet, and PTZ form factors. Toshiba has since exited the standalone security camera market and sold its surveillance business. Despite discontinuation, many IK-W series cameras remain deployed in commercial and industrial installations worldwide.

Key facts:

  • Product lines: IK-WB (box cameras), IK-WD (dome cameras), IK-WR (bullet/rugged cameras), IK-WP (PTZ cameras)
  • Protocol support: RTSP, HTTP/CGI, ONVIF (limited, newer models only)
  • Default RTSP port: 554
  • Default credentials: admin / 1234
  • ONVIF support: Limited (newer IK-W14/16/30/70/80 models only)
  • Video codecs: H.264 (IK-W14/16/30/70/80 series), MJPEG (older models)

Discontinued Product Line

Toshiba has exited the IP camera market and sold its surveillance business. No new firmware updates or official support are available. Many early IK-WB models (01A, 02A, 11A) support HTTP snapshot only and do not provide RTSP streaming.

RTSP URL Patterns

Standard URL Format

Toshiba IK-W series cameras use the live.sdp URL pattern:

rtsp://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[IP]:554/live.sdp
Parameter Value Description
live.sdp Primary stream Main H.264 stream (highest resolution)
live2.sdp Sub stream Secondary stream (lower resolution)
live3.sdp Third stream Third stream (mobile-optimized, select models)

Camera Models - RTSP Streams

Model Type Main Stream URL Sub Stream URL Notes
IK-WB16A Box rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp -- H.264
IK-WB80A Box rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp -- H.264
IK-WD01A Dome rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp -- H.264
IK-WD12A Dome rtsp://IP:554//live.sdp -- Double-slash path
IK-WD14A Dome rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp rtsp://IP:554/live2.sdp Also supports live3.sdp
IK-WR04A Bullet rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp -- H.264
IK-WR12A Bullet rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp -- H.264
IK-WR14A Bullet rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp -- H.264
IK-WP41A PTZ rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp -- H.264

Models by Series

IK-WB Series (Box Cameras)

Model Streaming Protocol
IK-WB01A HTTP snapshot only HTTP
IK-WB02A HTTP snapshot only HTTP
IK-WB11A HTTP snapshot only HTTP
IK-WB15A HTTP snapshot + CGI HTTP
IK-WB16A RTSP live.sdp RTSP + HTTP
IK-WB16A-W RTSP live.sdp, live3.sdp RTSP + HTTP
IK-WB21A HTTP CGI only HTTP
IK-WB30A RTSP live.sdp RTSP + HTTP
IK-WB70A RTSP live.sdp RTSP + HTTP + MJPEG
IK-WB80A RTSP live.sdp RTSP + HTTP + MJPEG

IK-WD Series (Dome Cameras)

Model Streaming Protocol
IK-WD01A RTSP live.sdp RTSP
IK-WD12A RTSP //live.sdp RTSP (double-slash)
IK-WD14A RTSP live.sdp, live2.sdp, live3.sdp RTSP (multi-stream)

IK-WR Series (Bullet/Rugged Cameras)

Model Streaming Protocol
IK-WR01A HTTP snapshot only HTTP
IK-WR02A HTTP snapshot only HTTP
IK-WR04A RTSP live.sdp RTSP
IK-WR12A RTSP live.sdp RTSP + MJPEG
IK-WR14A RTSP live.sdp RTSP + HTTP

IK-WP Series (PTZ Cameras)

Model Streaming Protocol
IK-WP41A RTSP live.sdp RTSP

Alternative URL Formats

Some Toshiba models use a double-slash in the RTSP path:

URL Pattern Notes
rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp Standard (recommended)
rtsp://IP:554//live.sdp Double-slash variant (IK-WD12A, some IK-WD14A units)
rtsp://IP:554/live2.sdp Sub stream (IK-WD14A)
rtsp://IP:554/live3.sdp Third stream (IK-WB16A-W, IK-WD14A)

Double-Slash Path

If rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp does not work on your Toshiba camera, try the double-slash variant rtsp://IP:554//live.sdp. Some IK-WD models require this format.

Connecting with VisioForge SDK

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

// Toshiba IK-WD14A, main stream
var uri = new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.90:554/live.sdp");
var username = "admin";
var password = "1234";

For sub-stream access on supported models, use live2.sdp instead of live.sdp.

Snapshot and MJPEG URLs

Type URL Pattern Compatible Models Notes
JPEG Snapshot http://IP/__live.jpg?&&& IK-WB01A, WB11A, WB15A, WB16A-W, WB21A Note underscore prefix
CGI Snapshot http://IP/GetData.cgi IK-WB01A, WB11A, WB15A, WB21A, WR01A Basic snapshot
Configurable Snapshot http://IP/GetData.cgi?CH=CHANNEL&Codec=jpeg&Size=WIDTHxHEIGHT IK-WB series Set resolution and channel
Resolution Snapshot http://IP/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg?resolution=WIDTHxHEIGHT IK-WB15A, WB16A, WB30A, WB70A, WR12A, WR14A Specify output resolution
Simple Snapshot http://IP/Jpeg/CamImg.jpg IK-WB02A, WR01A Basic JPEG capture
MJPEG Stream http://IP/video.mjpg IK-WB70A, WB80A, WR12A Continuous MJPEG stream

HTTP-Only Models

Early Toshiba models (IK-WB01A, WB02A, WB11A, WR01A, WR02A) do not support RTSP. For these cameras, use HTTP snapshot URLs or MJPEG streams. You can capture these via the VisioForge SDK's HTTP source or MJPEG source modes.

Troubleshooting

Camera is HTTP-only (no RTSP)

Many early IK-WB models (01A, 02A, 11A) and IK-WR models (01A, 02A) do not support RTSP streaming at all. These cameras only provide HTTP snapshot and CGI endpoints. If your camera does not respond on port 554, check whether it is an HTTP-only model from the tables above.

Underscore prefix in snapshot URL

The __live.jpg snapshot URL uses a double underscore prefix, which is unusual. Make sure to include both underscores:

http://192.168.1.90/__live.jpg?&&&

The trailing &&& characters are also required on some firmware versions.

Double-slash in RTSP path

Some IK-WD series cameras (WD12A, certain WD14A units) require a double forward slash in the RTSP path:

rtsp://admin:1234@192.168.1.90:554//live.sdp

If the standard single-slash URL does not connect, try this variant.

No firmware updates available

Toshiba has exited the security camera market. No new firmware, patches, or official support channels are available. If you encounter bugs or security vulnerabilities, consider replacing the camera with a currently supported model.

Default credentials not working

The factory default credentials are admin / 1234. If these do not work, the password may have been changed by a previous administrator. A hardware factory reset (usually a pinhole reset button) will restore defaults on most models.

FAQ

What is the default RTSP URL for Toshiba IP cameras?

The primary RTSP URL is rtsp://admin:1234@CAMERA_IP:554/live.sdp for models that support RTSP streaming. Use live2.sdp for the sub stream on models like the IK-WD14A. Note that older IK-WB01A/02A/11A and IK-WR01A/02A models do not support RTSP at all.

Are Toshiba IP cameras still supported?

No. Toshiba sold its surveillance business and exited the IP camera market. No firmware updates, new models, or official technical support are available. Existing cameras continue to function but will not receive security patches or feature updates.

Do Toshiba cameras support ONVIF?

Only newer models in the IK-W14/16/30/70/80 range have limited ONVIF support. Older models (IK-WB01A through WB11A, IK-WR01A/02A) do not support ONVIF. For ONVIF discovery and configuration, use only the supported models.

Why does my Toshiba camera only provide snapshots, not video streams?

Early Toshiba IK-W models were designed as network snapshot cameras and do not include an RTSP server. These models (IK-WB01A, WB02A, WB11A, WR01A, WR02A) only support HTTP-based JPEG snapshots and CGI endpoints. To get continuous video, you need a newer model from the IK-W14/16/30/70/80 series.