Add a Detected Online Master Station

The online video intercom devices on the same local subnet with the current Web Client or SYS server can be displayed on the list, and you can add the detected indoor station to the system one by one.

Make sure the devices 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.
The devices to be added should be activated. Refer to Create Password for Inactive Device(s) for detailed operation about activating devices.

Click Physical View > Video Intercom Device to enter the video intercom device management page.
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 current Web Client will be listed in the Online Device area.
In the Online Device area, select the active device to be added.
Click in the Operation Column to open the Add Online Device window.
Select Master Station as the device type.

Figure 1. Add Online Master Station
Enter the required information.

Device Address

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

Device Port

The port No. of the device, which is shown automatically. The default port No. 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.

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.
Enter an integer in the Community field.

Note:
If the community is divided into different sections, you should enter the corresponding number. If not, enter 1 in the input box.
Optional: Select a time zone for the device in drop-down list of Time Zone of Device.

Note:
You can check Apply to Device so that when the time zone of the device and the system are not consistent, the system will automatically apply the time zone settings to the device.
Optional: Check Restore Default to restore configured device parameters to default settings.
Note:
- Not all the device parameters will be restored. Network parameters such as IP address, port No., and password will be kept.
- It is recommended that you should restore default when adding an online device for the first time and the device has been added to other platforms before.
Click Add.

Note:
If you have checked Restore Default in Step 9, you should click OK to confirm the settings.

Perform the following operation(s) after adding the online device.

Option	Description
Remote Configurations	Click to set the remote configurations of the corresponding device. For details, refer to Configure Device Parameters.
Change Password	Select the added device(s) and click 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.
Apply Device Settings	When you have edited the device location information or device IP address, the parameters in the system are inconsistent with the parameters on the video intercom device(s), and the icon will be displayed on the right side of the Apply Device Settings. Click Apply Device Settings to apply the current settings in the system to the device(s).
Restore Default	Select the added device(s), and click Restore Default to restore the configured device parameters excluding network parameters and account information. Note: If you want to restore all the device parameters, you should check Restore device parameters excluding network parameters and account information, such as user name and password. in the pop-up window.

Add a Detected Online Master Station

Make sure the devices 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.
The devices to be added should be activated. Refer to Create Password for Inactive Device(s) for detailed operation about activating devices.

Click Physical View > Video Intercom Device to enter the video intercom device management page.
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 current Web Client will be listed in the Online Device area.
In the Online Device area, select the active device to be added.
Click in the Operation Column to open the Add Online Device window.
Select Master Station as the device type.

Figure 1. Add Online Master Station
Enter the required information.

Device Address

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

Device Port

The port No. of the device, which is shown automatically. The default port No. 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.

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.
Enter an integer in the Community field.

Note:
If the community is divided into different sections, you should enter the corresponding number. If not, enter 1 in the input box.
Optional: Select a time zone for the device in drop-down list of Time Zone of Device.

Note:
You can check Apply to Device so that when the time zone of the device and the system are not consistent, the system will automatically apply the time zone settings to the device.
Optional: Check Restore Default to restore configured device parameters to default settings.
Note:
- Not all the device parameters will be restored. Network parameters such as IP address, port No., and password will be kept.
- It is recommended that you should restore default when adding an online device for the first time and the device has been added to other platforms before.
Click Add.

Note:
If you have checked Restore Default in Step 9, you should click OK to confirm the settings.

Perform the following operation(s) after adding the online device.

Option	Description
Remote Configurations	Click to set the remote configurations of the corresponding device. For details, refer to Configure Device Parameters.
Change Password	Select the added device(s) and click 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.
Apply Device Settings	When you have edited the device location information or device IP address, the parameters in the system are inconsistent with the parameters on the video intercom device(s), and the icon will be displayed on the right side of the Apply Device Settings. Click Apply Device Settings to apply the current settings in the system to the device(s).
Restore Default	Select the added device(s), and click Restore Default to restore the configured device parameters excluding network parameters and account information. Note: If you want to restore all the device parameters, you should check Restore device parameters excluding network parameters and account information, such as user name and password. in the pop-up window.