As a security measure, any device that is brand new or has been reset to its factory settings needs to be "activated" with a strong password before it can be used. Devices running old firmware may still be using the default Hikvision password of "12345". If this is the case for your device, you...
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Once the camera is activated you can follow the below instructions to add the camera to your DVR:
There are a couple of methods for getting your IP camera connected and recording to your NVR: Plug and Play - This is the most popular and simplest method for smaller setups, as all you need to do is plug your camera straight into the PoE ports in a Hikvision NVR. The NVR will then do the rest...
Also.iv just realised the poe switch I use for my pc upstairs is actually a network switch and not a poe switch. Would a poe plug injector work then I can plug a a cable from my network switch to the injector then from the injector to the camera.