RLN8-410 ports vs. channels question

[tomsreolink]

My subject PoE NVR has just five ports occupied, one by the original Duo, and four with RLC-810A PoE cams. I've also connected via WiFi an E1 Outdoor cam, thus consuming a total of 7 channels for recording and playback.

1. I assume the RLN8 is limited to 8 eight channels of recording/playback, correct?
2. If Yes and I add another PoE camera, I've maxed-out my recording capability, correct?
3. Is there any way to use the two empty PoE ports to add other PoE devices to my network, or would there be no way to customize their IPs to my regular home's subnet?

Thanks for any feedback.

[Reolink Lorenz]

@myreolink_533265780207845 Thank you for reaching out. You are correct that the RLN8 NVR is limited to 8 channels for recording and by adding another PoE camera, you have fully used all the channels.

And you don't need to connect another PoE camera directly to your NVR. As long as the camera is connected to the same LAN, it will get an IP from your home's subnet. Hope this helps.

[tomsreolink]

@reolink-lorenz Thanks Lorenz, I had a vague notion that I might take-advantage of the NVR's extra PoE ports, since I don't have any other PoE switches at this time. I guess not.