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If I remember correctly the TFTP Server application mentioned earlier in this thread didn't work for me. I had to use the Hikvision TFTP server to successfully copy the files over to the NVR and flash.

If your still having connection issues after you get putty up and running, disable your windows firewall and try again. I had to disable mine to establish a connection.

Good catch. I was wrong. This was an issue in the Hikvision firmware once Google changed their security. What is odd is that I use a gmail account for email and I haven't had any issues receiving emails from the NVR. I agree, that is great turnaround time for LaView to release their update.

I received that email as well. This is a good example of what can happen when a third party modifies firmware. They introduce new bugs/defects. It took LaView almost a year to fix this gmail issue. The native Hikvision firmware doesn't have an issue with gmail (or at least for me it doesn't)...

LaView must have just released the camera update. There were no updates for the camera a month or so ago (only for the NVR). For the NVR, the virtual host option wasn't there for the firmware available a few months ago as well (this is the main reason I wanted the Hikvision firmware). These...

I'm not sure why we need to use a serial connection for the tftp server (I just followed instructions). Can you try it? When you connect with an Ethernet cable do you get the same option to interrupt the boot? IF yes, try and do the flash. I think it's fairly low risk since you have the Laview...

There should plenty enough info in this thread (I asked a lot of questions as well). Just follow the instructions and you will be set. The only gotcha I ran into, is a firewall issue while trying to copy files to the NVR after connecting. Remember to turn off your Windows firewall when flashing...

The one option I wanted is the virtual host option, but I see several additional options that didn't exist before.

Wow! Can't thank allanak and alastairstevenson enough. Received the JST connectors today and thanks to your help was able to successfully flash the Hik NVR firmware. You guys are awesome!

Sorry for the late follow up. At times I need to travel for work and have been at a customer site for the last few weeks. Thanks for the links and confirming the correct cables/connectors needed. I have my the parts ordered and hope to have them in the next week or two (the JST connectors...

Do you have the Virtual Host option now with the Hik firmware? I am familiar with TFTP (although I didn't realize these cams used this protocol for updates) and updated all my LaView cams as well. Thank you for the excellent write up. I'm not familiar with Serial connections or the JST/USB...

Thank you for the detailed write up! I was just hoping you would share a link confirming your steps and to the correct firmware but this is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to explain in detail. I will update my cams and let you know once complete. Let us know how it goes with your NVR...

allanak, awesome news! Can you provide brief instruction or a link to for instruction on to flash using the "TFTP" method. Also, can you link to the hikvision firmware you used? I'm guessing it's the international version? I would really like to duplicate what you have done.

Thank you for the reply ppp2003. Are you going to attempt to flash your cams? Any ideas on the NVR? Would really like to get hikvision firmware on there to see if I can get the virtual host option so I can dial into the camera's without using a camera port on the back of the NVR.

I ordered two DS-2CD2032F-I and they arrived today. The packaging of these bullets and included hardware are identical to the laview cameras that came with the kit. The only difference is the shape of the camera housing. The hikvisions are round/cylindrical and the laviews have a slight...

Thanks Alastair! I don't have the firmware for the Camera's so I'm less likely to mess with them if we can't confirm what brand and model they are. Any thoughts on the NVR? I would love the virtual host option so I don't consume a port so I can access the cameras directly. Thanks again!

Bump, Here is the CPU info. Starting to wonder if these are hikvision cams. I see trendnet uses these CPUs in their cameras. Any help/feedback is appreciated.

I'm able to telnet into the camera but not the NVR. Does any of this info help confirm camera model?

Hi Fenderman, The main reasons are Laview have dumbed down these cameras/NVR (removed access to features) and the LaView apps/interfaces are awful (I would much rather use iVMS-4500). I have already added two DS-2CD2732F-IS domes to the system and when you login to the hikvisions vs the...

I purchased Laview kit: LV-KN988P84A4 (8 Channel POE NVR and 4 2MP IP cams). I've been reading reviews from Amazon/Newegg and posts here where people are asking about flashing official hikvision firmware back to the LaView NVR and cameras. Through the searching, I can't find anyone confirming...

I grabbed the same system from Newegg and have the same question. I received the updated firmware for the NVR but LaView is saying there is no new firmware for the camera's. Did you ever find more info on flashing hikvision firmware for these LaView cameras? I also have LaView...