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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Oops. Maybe that's why the system is stuck in a loop now. Should have tried it sequentially. If I can get it back to v3.4.0 without setting changes I'll try updating it that way.
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Haven't tried removing the battery yet but sounds like an idea. Will probably try that another time along with the PL2303HX connector as system strangely is still running at this point. Just with some playback/recording issues here and there.
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Yea just tried again, this time via HDMI (using a 4k monitor). Gets to the loading screen saying "Embedded NVR". - Then goes blank "signal not detected" The NVR also resets the resolution to 1080p everytime I try changing it. So can't update via USB at the moment.
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Ok, got an old monitor with a VGA port (since the HDMI connection didn't work). - the monitor said "input not supported" - even after downgrading resolution and refresh rate to the lowest setting. - so still can't try upgrading via USB (not that I think it'd make any difference) Also got an...
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Ok, tried some more and really can't get it to do anything. Its as if MY random year old settings have been hardcoded into the device. Tried turning off HiDDNS, tried going System > Maintainance > Default > Restore + Default Tried downgrading to V3.3.2 NOTHING works. The NVR is clearly in an...
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Ok, so I tried updating using the tftp method. Used the software and instructions from this post: Hikvision TFTP update software Still not working. What's really really weird is that the device keeps resetting to MY original password and IP address that I set a year ago. Wired the NVR...
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Ok, disconnecting that cable didn't work. I've tried upgrading to V3.4.90_161008 (the closest version to V3.3.4) which also didn't upgrade. Says upgrade successful every time but just resets random settings.. Nuts. Will have to get another monitor to try upgrading via USB as my current monitor...
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Yes, I do have an extra cable - only because I wanted to view via SADP. - the IP addresses of my cameras keep resetting every time I try updating the NVR - SADP is the best way for me to modify the IP Addresses of the cameras Router -> NVR's LAN Port Router -> NVR's POE Port I'll try to...
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Also is getting 2 different IP addresses for the 1 NVR on SADP normal? - why does this happen?
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    Thanks for your suggestions. Tried both EN and ML versions from multiple English speaking locations. Unfortunately I'm still stuck with the same V3.3.4 result. Using the batch configuration tool seems to be basically the same interface as iVMS-4200 Client for Windows 10 (with SADP look) -...
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    And just for checking that this isn't non English grey market NVR I've attached a pic of the back serial. The English software on the NVR works perfectly from over a year of use. No bugs, just the video stuttering on Motion Recording. Edit: On exporting the IP Camera parameters xls file I...
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    Firmware Updating Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2

    I've been trying to update the firmware on a Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2. This version was purchased directly from a distributor in HK. - so yes it's an "import" - but it's an English Version - and I can find no Chinese anywhere (so don't know if this is what people call "grey market"..) Current...
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    Hikvision ddns IP Address

    I'm in the uk on BT. Seems to change ip every day or so on constantly connected broadband. Any ideas how the ivms4500 app finds the ip address?
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    Hikvision ddns IP Address

    Is there any other way to configure the nvr to broadcast the dynamic ip address? Or some other method? I'd rather avoid keeping a computer on all day just to run a ddns service.
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    Hikvision ddns IP Address

    I've currently got my cctv system set up on hikvision's old ddns service (hiddns). So I've got a url like: DDNS Which takes me to a 302 redirect page to my ip:hikvision port. QUESTION: Is there a URL I can use from hiddns to get just my IP address. I want to find my dynamic IP address and...
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    Hikvision DDNS Remote Access Setup - How to Enable DDNS?

    Haha... Ok got it working now... Really unlucky. Had a random number like c123d45b4 - 9 characters long and wouldn't communicate - guess someone already selected that random Device Domain!!! So changed it to another random longer one. Probability of that randomness...
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    Hikvision DDNS Remote Access Setup - How to Enable DDNS?

    I'm trying to setup a Hikvision NVR for remote access viewing. However everytime I try to enable DDNS I get the error message: "Communication to server failed" Status is greyed out and reads: DDNS is not enabled (See attached screenshot for reference) I only have 1 LAN cable from my router...
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Oh. No haven't got one of those for testing.
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Yea, used an external power block like this:
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Just as a follow up - opened up an different working Hikvision camera (same model) and connected via putty using Alistair's wiring method. Worked fine - full boot screen loaded in putty. - then Windows crashed.... But in any case - proof of concept. Alistair's wiring method works. -...
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Yea, what I type is being echoed on the screen - when wired in the configuration of that last picture. Yes, also tried watching screen when powering on - no results. Yea thinking it must be just a brick then =(
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Ok, so tried all those things that you guys recommended again (thanks) - different wiring configs - using Tera Term (nice auto detection of COM3 Prolific port) - wiring as recommended by alastair: But unfortunately none of them worked. As a side note found that those spare connector...
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Ok, tried again it with the recommended wiring. - still nothing - managed to type a few letters but unresponsive This is the new wiring as recommended. - (cut & stripped insulation with a pair of household scissors) - let me know if that's correct & should work Also tried swapping red +...
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Thanks for the tip. Looks like I got the wiring mixed up. The white triangle is on the other side. Points to a pin which is not connected. - is that supposed to be the ground?
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Ok, so loaded Putty. Just get this blank screen which does nothing. Pressing enter does nothing. Pressing any other keys does nothing. Anything I'm missing? *EDIT Seems that normal procedure is to have camera off first so you can monitor booting via putty Pretty sure at this point my lack...
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Ok well that was fun.. Turns out that the Prolific 2303 USB device I bought was fake. - Prolific's latest windows drivers basically kill any counterfeit models - giving the Code 10 Error - would be great if there was a working genuine one for sale but can't seem to find any.. grr... Found...
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Ok, so all connectors arrived. The 3-pin does plug into the camera's port (see attached pictures). This is how I wired it up - dodgy + not secure with electrical tape. *EDIT - This wiring is wrong. See further on for correct colour coded wiring This is how it's connected for anyone...
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Purchased the 3-pin version also. - will see if it works So for power when accessing via putty - do I need to keep the cat5e cable connected between the "camera's pigtail <-> computer or POE unit"? - or will the 3-pin cable just be all I need to run commands on the unit? (Never used putty...
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    Hikvision Camera Dead No POE - But Green & Red Lights On

    Ok, so bought that item as well. - no idea what these components are but will figure it out once everything's in Looks like they don't sell the 4 pin ones in the UK only the 3-pin ones. - so had to buy from China - will take 2-6 weeks to get in Could I buy this 3-pin version instead...
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