The Dahua NVR2108HC-W is an 8-channel wireless network video recorder designed for homes and small businesses that need dependable, cable-free surveillance. It automatically pairs with compatible wireless cameras, cutting setup time down significantly.
Powered by an industrial-grade processor running embedded Linux, the Dahua NVR2108HC-W delivers stable, continuous performance for round-the-clock recording. It supports IP cameras with resolutions up to 16MP, giving the system plenty of room to scale as camera technology improves.
With 8 access channels, this recorder handles a full mid-sized surveillance setup on its own. It supports flexible decoding, from a single 16MP channel down to 8 channels at 720p, with a maximum bandwidth of 80 Mbps across incoming, recording, and outgoing streams. Video compression options include Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264, and MJPEG, helping balance clarity against storage use.
Smart detection is built into every layer of the system. AI by Recorder enables 4-channel SMD Plus, filtering out false alerts caused by leaves, rain, or shifting light conditions. AI by Camera adds perimeter protection and SMD support, giving connected cameras their own layer of accurate motion analysis.
Wireless performance covers the 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/ax standards across 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, backed by two antennas for a more stable link across multiple paired cameras. One-click arming and disarming lets users manage the whole system’s alert status instantly, without digging through menus.
Storage and playback are equally practical. One SATA port supports drives up to 20TB, while multiple playback modes, including instant, tagged, and smart playback, make finding specific footage fast. Backup works through USB devices or over the network.
Connectivity includes one HDMI and one VGA output for flexible monitor setup, two USB 2.0 ports, and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port for wired network access when needed.
Compact and efficient at under 6W without a hard drive, the Dahua NVR2108HC-W is a solid choice for anyone scaling up a wireless camera system without running new cabling. Full specifications are listed below.
NVR2108HC-W System
| Specification | Details |
| Main Processor | Industrial-grade processor |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux |
| Operating Interface | Web, Local GUI |
NVR2108HC-W AI
| Specification | Details |
| AI by Recorder | SMD Plus |
| AI by Camera | Perimeter protection; SMD |
NVR2108HC-W Perimeter Protection
| Specification | Details |
| Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera | All channels (8 targets/s) |
NVR2108HC-W SMD
| Specification | Details |
| SMD Plus by Recorder | 4 channels: Secondary filtering for human and motor vehicle, reducing false alarms caused by leaves, rain and lighting condition change |
| SMD by Camera | All channels (16 targets/s) |
NVR2108HC-W Audio and Video
| Specification | Details |
| Access Channel | 8 channels |
| Network Bandwidth |
AI disabled: 80 Mbps incoming, 80 Mbps recording and 80 Mbps outgoing
AI enabled: 80 Mbps incoming, 80 Mbps recording and 60 Mbps outgoing
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| Resolution | 16 MP; 12 MP; 8 MP; 6 MP; 5 MP; 4 MP; 3 MP; 1080p; 720p; 960p; D1; CIF; QCIF |
| Decoding Capability |
AI disabled: 1-channel 16 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 8 MP@30 fps; 3-channel 6 MP@30 fps; 4-channel 5 MP@30 fps; 5-channel 4 MP@30 fps; 6-channel 3 MP@30 fps; 8-channel 2 MP@30 fps
AI enabled: 1-channel 12 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 6 MP@30 fps; 3-channel 4 MP@30 fps; 4-channel 3 MP@30 fps; 6-channel 1080p@30 fps; 8-channel 720p@30 fps
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| Video Output |
1 HDMI, 1 VGA
HDMI: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720
VGA: 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720
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| Multi-screen Display | 1/4/8/9 |
| Third-party Camera Access | ONVIF |
NVR2108HC-W Compression Standard
NVR2108HC-W Network
| Specification | Details |
| Network Protocol | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; IPv6; UDP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; SMTP; IP Filter; DDNS; IP Search (Supports IP camera, DVR, NVS, etc.); P2P; Auto Registration |
| Mobile Phone Access | iOS; Android |
| Interoperability | ONVIF 24.12 (Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK |
| Browser | Chrome; IE; Safari; Edge; Firefox |
NVR2108HC-W Wi-Fi
| Specification | Details |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/ax |
| Frequency Range | 2400–2483.5 MHz, 5150–5350 MHz, 5470–5725 MHz, 5725–5850 MHz |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) |
CE EIRP:
≤20 dBm@2400–2483.5 MHz
≤23 dBm@5150–5250 MHz
≤20 dBm@5250–5350 MHz
≤27 dBm@5470–5725 MHz
≤14 dBm@5725–5850 MHz
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NVR2108HC-W Recording Playback
| Specification | Details |
| Multi-channel Playback | Up to 8 channels |
| Record Mode | General, motion detection; intelligent; alarm |
| Backup Method | USB device and network |
| Playback Mode | Instant playback; general playback; event playback; tag playback; smart playback |
NVR2108HC-W Alarm
| Specification | Details |
| General Alarm | Motion detection; camera external alarm; PIR alarm |
| Anomaly Alarm | Error (no disk, disk error, low space, low quota space; network disconnection; IP conflict; MAC conflict); video loss; video tampering; camera offline |
| Intelligent Alarm | Perimeter protection; SMD Plus |
| Alarm Linkage | Recording; snapshot; buzzer; log; preset; email; tour |
NVR2108HC-W Port
| Specification | Details |
| Disk Interface | 1 SATA port. Each disk can contain up to 20 TB. This limit varies depending on the environment temperature. |
| USB | 2 (2 rear USB 2.0 ports) |
| HDMI | 1 |
| VGA | 1 |
| Network Port | 1 (10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45) |
| Antenna | 2 |
NVR2108HC-W General
| Specification | Details |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC, 1.5 A |
| Power Consumption | <6 W (without HDD) |
| Net Weight | 0.57 kg (1.26 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 0.98 kg (2.16 lb) |
| Product Dimensions | 197.0 mm × 234.0 mm × 41.5 mm (7.76″ × 9.21″ × 1.63″) (W × D × H) |
| Packaging Dimensions | 332.0 mm × 240.0 mm × 64.0 mm (13.07″ × 9.45″ × 2.52″) (W × D × H) |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +45 °C (+14 °F to +113 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–93% (RH), non-condensing |
| Certifications |
CE-LVD: IEC 62368-1:2014
CE-EMC: EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 55024:2010+A1:2015, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014
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