NVR identification & upgrade guide
How to check your Reolink RLN8-410 hardware version
RLN8-410 is a product family name used across several hardware generations. Before buying a new camera or downloading NVR firmware, identify the exact Hardware No. shown by your recorder.
The hardware revision affects firmware availability and the supported camera envelope, so “I have an RLN8-410” is not enough information for a reliable compatibility answer.
Technical steps and reference tables on this page are attributed to current Reolink or Synology documentation. CameraCompat compatibility verdicts remain separate and come only from reviewed CameraCompat relationship data.
New UI: Settings > System > Info
On current RLN8-410 interfaces, connect a monitor, open Settings and go to System > Info. Reolink shows the NVR hardware version (Hw No.) and firmware version (Fw Version) on this screen.
Some newer units also show it on Home
Reolink notes that N7MB01 units running firmware v3.6 or later can show NVR system information directly on the Home screen as well.
Old UI: Menu > System > System Information
For older RLN8-410 hardware such as H3MB02/H3MB16, open the NVR menu and go to System > System Information. Reolink shows Model, Hw No. and Fw Version there.
Checking a camera connected to the NVR
On the new UI, choose Settings > Camera and use More Info for the selected channel. On the old UI, use Menu > IP channel > Detail. This identifies the camera’s own model, hardware and firmware separately from the recorder.
Why the hardware number changes the buying decision
Reolink’s current NVR hardware guide assigns different resolution ceilings and Duo/TrackMix/battery-camera support to older and newer RLN8-410 generations. CameraCompat therefore treats the hardware revision as part of the compatibility scope whenever the evidence does.
RLN8-410 generations at a glance
| Hardware revision | Practical compatibility context |
|---|---|
| H3MB02 | Older generation; Reolink’s current guide limits wired cameras to 5MP and excludes Duo/TrackMix. |
| H3MB16 / RLN8-410-E | Older generation; Reolink’s current guide allows up to 8MP wired cameras but excludes Duo/TrackMix. |
| H3MB18 / N2MB02 / N3MB01 | Intermediate generations; Reolink documents wider smart-detection and battery-camera support, but some newer multi-lens/high-resolution models retain restrictions. |
| N7MB01 / NVR_NNT3NA78P | Current N7MB01/NVR_NNT3NA78P generations; Reolink’s current guide lists up to 16MP wired-camera support plus newer camera families. |
Current official firmware listings by hardware revision
These are hardware-specific entries visible on Reolink’s RLN8-410 support page at the time this guide was researched. Always re-check the official support page before installing firmware.
| Hardware | Latest listing observed | Reolink page date |
|---|---|---|
| H3MB02 | v2.0.0.4732_1728_21062800 | Nov. 14, 2022 |
| H3MB16 | v2.0.0.280_21060101 | Nov. 14, 2022 |
| N3MB01 | v3.5.1.368_25010352 | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| N7MB01 | v3.6.5.562_26062933 | July 20, 2026 |
| NVR_NNT3NA78P | v3.6.5.562_26062955 | July 20, 2026 |
Do not flash firmware for a different RLN8-410 hardware revision
The Reolink support page lists different firmware files for H3MB02, H3MB16, N3MB01, N7MB01 and NVR_NNT3NA78P. Match the Hardware No. exactly before downloading.
Buying a used or refurbished RLN8-410
- Ask the seller for a photo of the System Info screen showing Hw No. and Fw Version.
- Do not value every RLN8-410 listing as though it were the current hardware generation.
- Check the exact cameras you plan to add, especially Duo, TrackMix, battery and high-resolution models.
- Confirm the recorder channel limits separately from its eight physical PoE ports.
Reviewed CameraCompat data
Missing relationship or capability data remains unknown; this page does not infer support from a protocol, sibling model or brand-wide statement.
Reolink RLC-1224A
Partially compatibleView the exact compatibility reportReolink Video Doorbell PoE
Partially compatibleView the exact compatibility reportReolink Duo 3 PoE
Missing relationship or capability data remains unknown; this page does not infer support from a protocol, sibling model or brand-wide statement.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find the RLN8-410 hardware version?
On the new UI, use Settings > System > Info. On old H3MB02/H3MB16 interfaces, use Menu > System > System Information.
Is N7MB01 the same as H3MB02?
No. They are different RLN8-410 hardware generations with different official firmware and compatibility limits.
Can I use N7MB01 firmware on an H3MB16 NVR?
Do not do that. Reolink publishes separate firmware entries by Hardware No.; choose the file for the exact revision.
Why does my RLN8-410 support fewer cameras or features than another RLN8-410?
The shared product name spans multiple hardware revisions. Reolink’s current support guide assigns different limits to those generations.
Does updating firmware turn an old RLN8-410 into the newest hardware?
No. Firmware can add or fix software behavior, but it does not change the physical hardware revision or erase documented hardware-generation limits.