Unable to open input [ip:port] due to: Protocol not found

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joea
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Unable to open input [ip:port] due to: Protocol not found

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Trying to add camera configured for IP, No video

Log shows: Unable to open input [ip:port] due to: Protocol not found

Tried various ports, same result.
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burger
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Re: Unable to open input [ip:port] due to: Protocol not found

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https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Finding_Camera_Stream_Paths

Please post the camera make/model and post your monitor settings.
fastest way to test streams:
ffmpeg -i rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<ipaddress>:554/path ./output.mp4 (if terminal only)
ffplay rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<ipaddress>:554/path (gui)
find paths on ispydb or in zm hcl

If you are new to security software, read:
https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide
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