Add Network Transmission Device by IP Address

When you know the IP address of a device, you can add it to the system by specifying the IP address, user name, password, etc.

Make sure the network device (switch, bridge or fiber converter) you are going to use is 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 device 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 IP Address as the adding mode.
  5. Enter the required information.
    Device Address

    IP address of the device.

    Device Port

    The default device port number is 8000.

    Device Name

    Create a descriptive name for the device. For example, you can use an alias that can show the location or feature of the device.

    User Name

    The administrator account which is created when activating the device, or the non-administrator account, such as operator. When adding device by non-administrator, the permission might be limited.

    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.

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.