Dahua NVR4216-8P-4K & Hikvision

[rpdubz]

Hello!

This is a two part question:

1. I bought this Dahua NVR4216-8P-4K. The label on the bottom says "NVR302A-16/8P-4K". Did I get ripped off, or are these two models identical? I don't have a lot of experience with these NVRs & model numbers, etc, so I'm not entirely sure what I have here.

2. I cannot get this NVR to connect to my Hikvision DS-2CD2342WD-I cameras. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[Del Boy]

1) Don't know

2) Yes you can, set them up as ONVIF. In future buy Dahua or ONVIF cameras for this NVR.

 

[nayr]

It claims to be the USA English Version, but if that was true this would be the model: http://dahuawiki.com/USA/NVR/Lite/DHI_NVR42A08_8P

thats the US model, the International Version is 4216-8p-4K.. the specs seem to match: http://dahuawiki.com/INT/NVR/DH_NVR4208_4K

but I cant find any info on the model number it says it is, what does it say on the info tab? for example mine reads Device Type: DH-NVR4216-4K

 

[rpdubz]

Thank you for the responses. The info tab simply says: "Device Type: NVR." Starting to think maybe I did not get what was advertised...

Del Boy: I had tried ONVIF and it wasn't working. I deleted and re-added and I do have an image now. Thank you!

 

[Tic]

Have you tried motion-detect recording on the NVR with that Hik cam? I very much doubt it.

 

[rpdubz]

Have you tried motion-detect recording on the NVR with that Hik cam? I very much doubt it.

Yes I have and it does not appear to work. Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Any tips? Is it not compatible?

 

[Del Boy]

Yes I have and it does not appear to work. Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Any tips? Is it not compatible?

Not possible because Hikvision uses a different protocol. You need "Hikvision Compatible" etc for it to work not just ONVIF. Another reason to avoid Hikvision.

 

[rpdubz]

Well, that sucks. OK. Can you recommend a good vendor to buy Dahua cameras from?

 

[cgpd7507]

B&H Photo

 

[Tic]

B&H is where I just ordered a Dahua DHI-NVR42A04-P NVR from last night...and where I will be getting a Dahua fisheye cam soon. The price of the cam is a little bit high compared to what is being offered at Aliexpress but the peace of mind that comes with it will be well worth it.

 

[rpdubz]

Thanks folks. I'm returning the Hik cams to Amazon and buying Dahua from B&H. It looks like the Dahua DH-IPC-HDW44A1EN-2.8MM is basically the same camera as the Hik DS-2CD2342WD-I I originally bought. I'm hoping it works & looks just as good.