Legacy Hikvision Surveillance System Connection Guide17

Introduction

Hikvision is a leading provider of surveillance systems, and their products are used in a wide variety of applications, from residential to commercial to industrial. However, some of Hikvision's older products may not be compatible with the latest technology, and this can make it difficult to connect them to a new system. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to connect an older Hikvision surveillance system to a new one.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following:
An older Hikvision surveillance system
A new Hikvision surveillance system or a compatible network video recorder (NVR)
Ethernet cables
A computer with the Hikvision iVMS-4200 or iVMS-5200 software installed

Step 1: Configure the IP Address of the Old System

The first step is to configure the IP address of the old system. This must be done on the old system itself. The IP address should be in the same subnet as the new system. To configure the IP address, follow these steps:1. Open the web interface of the old system.
2. Go to the "Network" tab.
3. Enter the desired IP address in the "IP Address" field.
4. Enter the subnet mask in the "Subnet Mask" field.
5. Enter the default gateway in the "Default Gateway" field.
6. Click "Save".

Step 2: Connect the Old System to the New System

Once the IP address of the old system has been configured, it can be connected to the new system. To do this, connect an Ethernet cable from the old system to a port on the new system. The port on the new system must be configured for the same subnet as the old system.

Step 3: Add the Old System to the New System

Once the old system is connected to the new system, it can be added to the new system. To do this, open the iVMS-4200 or iVMS-5200 software on the computer. Then, click on the "Add Device" button. In the "Add Device" dialog box, enter the IP address of the old system. Then, click on the "OK" button.

Step 4: Configure the Recording Settings

Once the old system has been added to the new system, the recording settings can be configured. To do this, click on the "Recording" tab in the iVMS-4200 or iVMS-5200 software. Then, select the old system from the list of devices. In the "Recording" dialog box, configure the recording settings as desired. Then, click on the "OK" button.

Step 5: Test the System

Once the recording settings have been configured, the system can be tested. To do this, click on the "Live View" tab in the iVMS-4200 or iVMS-5200 software. Then, select the old system from the list of devices. The live video from the old system should now be displayed on the computer.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble connecting the old system to the new system, there are a few things you can try:
Make sure that the IP address of the old system is in the same subnet as the new system.
Make sure that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to both systems.
Make sure that the iVMS-4200 or iVMS-5200 software is installed on the computer.
Make sure that the old system is added to the new system.
Make sure that the recording settings are configured correctly.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully connect an older Hikvision surveillance system to a new system. If you are still having trouble, you can contact Hikvision technical support for assistance.

2024-12-29

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