When you want to add one of the detected online devices or add
some
of these devices with different user names and passwords, you need to
select only one device every time to add it to HikCentral Professional. The IP address, port number and user name will be recognized
automatically, which can reduce some manual operations in a way.
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.
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On the top, select Device.
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Select on the left.
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In the Online Device area, select a network type.
- Server Network
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The detected online devices in the same local subnet
with the SYS server will be
listed.
- Local Network
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The detected online devices in the same local subnet
with the Web Client will be listed.
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In the Online Device area, select the active device to be added.
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Click Add to Device List to open the
Add
Network Transmission Device
window.
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Set the required information.
- Device Address
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The IP address of the device, which is
filled
in automatically.
- Device Port
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The port number of the device, which is
filled
in automatically.
- Device Name
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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
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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
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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.
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Note:
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You should read and agree the disclaimer
to set the country code.
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The country code is required for wireless
bridges.
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You cannot edit the country code of the
added device on its details page.
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Click Add.
- Optional:
Perform the following operations after adding the device.
| Option |
Description |
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Remote Configuration
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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.
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Change Password
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Select the added device(s) and click
Change
Password to change the password
for the device(s). Note:
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You can only change the password for
online Hikvision devices currently.
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If the devices have the same password,
you can select multiple devices to change the
password for them at the same time.
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Set the System Connected Device
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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.
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