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.

Click Physical View > Network Transmission Device to enter the Network Transmission Device page.
Click Add to enter the Add Network Transmission Device window.

Figure 1. Add Network Transmission Device by IP Address
Select IP Address as the adding mode.
Enter the required information.

Device Address

Enter the IP address of the device.

Device Port

The default device port 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.
Click Add to close current page. Click Add and Continue to remain current page to continue adding device.

Optional: Perform the following operations after adding devices.

Option	Description
Remote Configuration	Click 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.

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.

Click Physical View > Network Transmission Device to enter the Network Transmission Device page.
Click Add to enter the Add Network Transmission Device window.

Figure 1. Add Network Transmission Device by IP Address
Select IP Address as the adding mode.
Enter the required information.

Device Address

Enter the IP address of the device.

Device Port

The default device port 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.
Click Add to close current page. Click Add and Continue to remain current page to continue adding device.

Optional: Perform the following operations after adding devices.

Option	Description
Remote Configuration	Click 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.