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Dan, Confused is right. I keyed in the model number in Hik search in their UK download portal, and that was what they offered. OK, it was easy to upgrade the ISU previously, so download the zip move to a new folder and unzip. But not the 5.5.801_21105. Oh no, it unzips into a .cpgz file. I was...

Hi, Bench testing: My NVR DS-7616NI-I2/16P (FW 4.51.007:210818) I have one Acusense fixed turret DS-2DC2386G2-ISU/SL (F/W 5.5.800:210628 working OK. Flashing strobe/audio warning on line crossing. (garden). I set up another Acusense, this time DS-2CD2386G2-IU (FW 5.5.131) on another POE...

Oh dear, so changing settings on AcuSense (ISU) cams attached to I-series NVR. But the NVR GUI doesn't support manipulation of all smart functions of the cams. So tweak cams via web, or iVMS. But then reboot NVR to synchronise each time cams are tweaked. But how does that work in real life...

Dan, Sorry, I did attach an image honest! Yep, I hace a 6U cab. Going to install UPS and a patch panel, eventually. I'd appreciate you giving the image a once over. It's a JPG. I hope that's ok. Michael

Good morning Dan. I'm back after a long break. I'd appreciate you looking over the attached. I have one of your DS 7616NI-I2 NVRs and would like to locate it in my workshop. I'd most appreciate heads-up and any useful observations. Regards Michael

Hi, I notice one of the tutorials (Part 8) suggest updating firmware via a web browser. I just upgraded my NVR via iVMS4200 and after five minutes of nail biting I was able to log back in and see the upgrade was successful. Might I suggest that using iVMS circumvents the ideosyncracies...

Hi Dan, I'm still struggling to set up internet access on my I series NVR. As for port forwarding, are there any issues (caveats) for using HTTPS over HTTP? I'm no network expert, so please bear with me. Maybe Hik connect for any of my (planned) authorised users may cause problems if I use a...

Phil, If a dual uplink PoE switch is used, then could it be connected directly to a port on the NVR? Would this not negate the need to load up the router, and also allow direct access to the attached cameras via the NVR. Is there a catch?

That's interesting Dan. Using an aux monitor is something I'm looking at. My problem is that if the aux monitor is deffective, or not set up properly so you can't see it. How do you switch back to the orignial monitor? On a similar situation. Do you know of a way to use a Macbook Pro and an aux...

Thank you Emma, I look forward to seeing an up to date guide to the Hik naming convention. As for Hik cams with strobe. Can the strobe be controlled. E.G turned off? Hik colorvue cams. Can the LED be dimmed, or is that permanently on at night? Thanks again Regards Michael

Emma, Boy do Hikvision want us to suffer during selection of their cams! Now, I am looking at the two turrets above. Is the DS-2C2386G2-IU the same as the DS-2CD2386G2-IU? Also, further on the obtuse naming convention. Why do USEIP remove the braces around the -L(U) cams, so that they cannot be...

Dan, I have looked at Vivotek and they are very expensive, not sure the budget would stretch that far. But you never know. I have made a list and started assigning numbers only to find USE-IP don't stock that particular model. Is there someone there who could go over my list and price the...

Dan, I'm glad I'm not on my own re Hik browser/system access issues and their slow response. Chinese thing really-they make things work and that's it. So my worries are founded on reality, but you seem to be sticking to the concept that most of the time the problem is irrelevent. This whole...

Dan, Thank you so much for the reassurances. I have been pulling on my hair for a couple of weeks trying to sort a solution based on previous belief that a PC hooked up to an NVR was necessary. Maybe expletives are not appropriate so ***king hek! OK, can I assume the Hik I series 16 channel NVR...

Dan, Ok, back to square one. I thought that a Hik NVR had to be connected to a PC via IE/ActiveX to configure cams and have direct access to settings/troubleshooting. That is why I have been struggling to find a solution. HDMI monitor is simple I'm a Mac man and don't have a PC. Yes, my system...

Dan, I hope this thread is ok for my next question :) I'm at a crossroads. Go for Security Spy/Mac, or just stick with Hik NVR I series and buy a Wintel mini SOC computer and hang some WD purples off it (separately powered of course). It seems to me that Hik make great gear, but software may be...

Thanks Dan, I was hoping you could come up with a few cams you supply. No disapointment there. Cheers Michael

Hi Dan or Phil. Could you point me in the direction of PoE ONVIF Profile T cameras? Turrets and PTZ would be great

Thank you again. I'll have to re-work my plans, but it looks like the Hik solution is back on. I have "found" an old Win 7 laptop, so it looks like I'm back of track. Best I carefully go back over my plans and pass them by you for a nod :) . Shame re the Mac, but if I dont need this for every...