Add Detected Online Network Transmission Devices in a Batch

For the detected online transmission network devices, if they have the same user name and password, you can add multiple devices to HikCentral Professional at a time.

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. In the Online Device area, select a network type.
    Server Network

    The detected online devices in the same local subnet with the SYS server will be listed.

    Local Network

    The detected online devices in the same local subnet with the Web Client will be listed.

  4. In the Online Device area, select the devices to be added.
  5. Click Add to Device List to enter the Add Online Device window.
  6. Enter the user name, password, and country code.
    User Name

    The user name for administrator account created when activating the device or the added non-admin account such as operator. When adding the device to HikCentral Professional using the non-admin account, your permissions may restrict your access to certain features.

    Password

    The password required to access the account.

    CAUTION:

    The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you change your password regularly, especially in the high security system, changing the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

    Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.

    Country Code
    The country code defines the country/region where device will be used.
    Note:

    • You should read and agree the disclaimer to set the country code.

    • The country code is required for wireless bridges.

    • For the added device, its country code cannot be edited on the device details page.

  7. Click Add.
  8. 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.