When you want to add one of the detected online devices at present or add a few 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 may reduce some manual operations in a way.

1. Click Device Management > Network Transmission Device to enter the Network Transmission Device page.
2. In the Online Device area, select a network type.

   Server Network

   As the default selection, the detected online devices in the same local subnet with the SYS server will be listed in the Online Device area.

   Local Network

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

3. On the Online Device area, select the active device to be added.
4. Click Add to Device List to open the Add Online Device window.
   Figure 1. Add Online Device Window
5. Set the the required information.

   Device Address

   The IP address of the device, which is shown automatically.

   Device Port

   The port number of the device, which is shown automatically.

   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 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.

6. Click Add.
7. Optional: Perform the following operations after adding the device.

   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.