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

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Brand Overview

Wisenet is the product brand name used by Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin / Samsung Techwin) for all IP cameras, NVRs, and video management systems. Wisenet is not a separate company but rather the product family name used across Hanwha Vision's full surveillance lineup.

Key facts:

  • Manufacturer: Hanwha Vision (South Korea)
  • Product tiers: X (premium), P (AI), Q (mainstream), Q mini (compact), L (value), T (thermal)
  • Protocol support: RTSP, ONVIF Profile S/G/T, SUNAPI (proprietary)
  • Default RTSP port: 554
  • Default credentials: admin / (set during activation)
  • ONVIF support: Yes (all current models)
  • Video codecs: H.264, H.265, WiseStream III, MJPEG

Wisenet = Hanwha Vision Products

Wisenet is the product brand, Hanwha Vision is the company. All Wisenet cameras use the same RTSP URL patterns. For detailed connection instructions including NVR channel access and troubleshooting, see our Hanwha Vision connection guide. For legacy Samsung-branded cameras, see the Samsung/Hanwha guide.

RTSP URL Patterns

Standard URL Format

All Wisenet cameras share the same profile-based URL structure:

rtsp://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[IP]:554/profile[N]/media.smp

By Product Tier

Wisenet Tier Example Models Main Stream URL Key Feature
X series (premium) XNO-6080R, XND-8080RV, XNP-6120H rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Best WDR, low-light
P series (AI) PNO-A9081R, PND-A9081RV rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Deep learning analytics
Q series (mainstream) QNO-8080R, QND-8080R, QNE-8021R rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Balanced features/price
Q mini (compact) QND-8021 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Discreet form factor
L series (value) LNO-6032R, LND-6032R rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Entry-level
T series (thermal) TNO-4030T, TNO-4050T rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Thermal + visible

Multi-Sensor and Multi-Directional Models

Model Type Stream URL Notes
Single sensor rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Standard
Multi-sensor channel 1 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channel1 First sensor
Multi-sensor channel 2 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channel2 Second sensor
Stitched panoramic rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channel5 Combined view

NVR / WAVE VMS Access

For Wisenet NVRs (XRN, QRN, LRN series):

Channel Main Stream Sub Stream
Camera 1 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channel1 rtsp://IP:554/profile3/media.smp/trackID=channel1
Camera 2 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channel2 rtsp://IP:554/profile3/media.smp/trackID=channel2
Camera N rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channelN rtsp://IP:554/profile3/media.smp/trackID=channelN

Connecting with VisioForge SDK

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

// Wisenet QNO-8080R (Q series 5MP), main stream
var uri = new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.90:554/profile2/media.smp");
var username = "admin";
var password = "YourPassword";

For sub-stream access, use /profile3/media.smp instead of /profile2/media.smp.

Snapshot and MJPEG URLs

Type URL Pattern Notes
JPEG Snapshot http://IP/cgi-bin/video.cgi?msubmenu=jpg&action=view&Resolution=1920x1080&Quality=5&Channel=0 Requires digest auth
MJPEG Stream http://IP/cgi-bin/video.cgi?msubmenu=mjpeg&action=view&Channel=0&Stream=0 Continuous MJPEG

Troubleshooting

Which profile number is the main stream?

Wisenet cameras typically use profile2 as the main (highest quality) stream. This is different from most other brands. If you get unexpected results, check the profile configuration in the camera's web interface (Setup > Video/Audio > Video Profile).

WiseStream III bandwidth savings

WiseStream III dynamically adjusts encoding per region in the frame. The output is standard H.265 or H.264 -- no special decoder is needed. WiseStream settings can be configured in the camera's web interface.

Camera activation

New Wisenet cameras require activation (setting a password) before use. Use the Wisenet Installation Wizard utility, web browser, or Wisenet mobile app for initial setup.

FAQ

What is the default RTSP URL for Wisenet cameras?

All Wisenet cameras use rtsp://admin:password@CAMERA_IP:554/profile2/media.smp for the main stream. Use profile3 for the sub stream.

What is the difference between Wisenet X, P, Q, and L?

X = premium enterprise. P = AI-powered analytics. Q = mainstream business. L = value/entry-level. T = thermal. All tiers use the same RTSP URL format.

Is Wisenet the same as Samsung security cameras?

Wisenet is the current product brand from Hanwha Vision, which acquired Samsung's security division in 2015. Legacy Samsung Techwin cameras may use different URL formats. See our Samsung/Hanwha guide for older models.