Import Network Transmission Devices in a Batch

If there are a large number of devices to be added, you can enter the device information in the pre-defined template and upload the template to add the network transmission devices in a batch.

Make sure the network devices (switches, bridges or fiber converters) you are going to use are correctly installed and connected to the network as specified by the manufacturers. Such initial configuration is required in order to be able to connect the devices to the HikCentral Professional via network.

  1. On the top, select Device.
  2. Select Device and Server > Network Transmission Device on the left.
  3. Click Add to enter the Add Network Transmission Device window.
  4. Select the adding mode as Batch Import.
  5. Click Download Template to download the template to the local PC.
  6. Open the downloaded template file, and enter the required device information.
  7. Click to select the edited template file.
  8. Finish adding the device.

    • Click Add to add the current device and back to the device list page.

    • Click Add and Continue to finish adding the current device and continue adding other devices.

  9. Optional: Perform the following operations after adding devices.
    Option Description

    Remote Configuration
    Click in the Operation column to set the remote configurations of the corresponding device.
    Note:

    For detailed operation steps for the remote configuration, see the user manual of the device.

    Change Password
    Select the added device(s) and click Change Password to change the password for the device(s).
    Note:

    • You can only change the password for online HIKVISION devices currently.

    • If the devices have the same password, you can select multiple devices to change the password for them at the same time.

    Set the System Connected Device

    Select the device, click System Connected Switch to set the switch as the system connected device.

    Note:

    System connected switch is the switch that is directly connected with the SYS server.