So I've been trying to find the difference between these two and can't find any info. I bought the N version, but can't find much info on it. Is it only Chinese, and they hacked it to have English? It seems the NI version has a 100MBPS incoming limit while the N version is showing 160...... Will the N version work with both Chinese and English cams?
Hikvision 7716N-E4/16P vs. 7716NI-E4/16P
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I have the same dilemma.
N or NI.
Ive been reading this forum for months. Uscam who i just bought 2x 4mp cameras off state their N works with the international cameras.
They are also telling me my chinese 4x cams with english firmware will work as well. But you really cant trust 100%.
Knowledgable people like alastair / fender seem to imply the 7808N and 7608N should work.
I believe the NI is international but a chance it may not work for chinese. I dont know for sure. Somewhere on this forum i thought someone posted a comparibility sheet which would be awesome.
I still havent made my nvr choice cause of all this issues in compatibility.
Ok thanks! If anything I think it might be the other way around. A lot of companies here in the US sell only the NI versions, where overseas only the N versions.
Hey Vegas have you found out anymore. Yes looks like your right NI must be US or something, you think N is International ? That's would fit with the terminology the Ali vendor is using.
I posted a thread today asking if 760xN works with International English cams as well as Chinese hacked to English serial "CCH" cams.
I posted a thread today asking if 760xN works with International English cams as well as Chinese hacked to English serial "CCH" cams.
Michelin Man
Getting the hang of it
Because Hikvision is a Chinese company, N is the China/local version, and NI is the export/international version.
The N models that you see usually have multilingual firmware installed anyways.
The difference in bandwidth could be 'fixed' by firmware, but not too sure.
The N models that you see usually have multilingual firmware installed anyways.
The difference in bandwidth could be 'fixed' by firmware, but not too sure.
Del Boy
Getting comfortable
NI is International
N is Chinese
Both can be supplied with multi-language / English firmware.
Both can work with "International English" and "Chinese hacked to English" cameras.
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^^^ what Michelin Man said too
N is Chinese
Both can be supplied with multi-language / English firmware.
Both can work with "International English" and "Chinese hacked to English" cameras.
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^^^ what Michelin Man said too
@tradertim - No, the others are right. After reading what they put, I did more research and NI is the international version (sold in US as well), and N is the Chinese. Almost, not all, the cameras and NVR's sold on Ebay and AliExpress will be the Chinese versions with multi language firmware. What I would like to know is why does the international version of the 7716N-E4/16P have only 80Mbps incoming capability but the Chinese version has 160Mbps?
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Michelin Man
Getting the hang of it
The 7600 series and 7700 series don't look the same at all. Have a look at the official Hikvision site.
The cameras on Ali and ebay generally (most of the time) are CCH region cameras. Whereas the NVRs will be both the NI and N versions. You can tell when it is the N version because it will be a lot cheaper than the NI version.
EG E&M had the 7608NI-E2/8P for I believe $395, where you could get a 7608N-E2/8P for about $250 from another popular seller.
The difference in bandwidth I believe is firmware related. I have not confirmed this myself but that seems to be the consensus.
The international version 7716NI is listed as 160mbps incoming bandwidth with I think 3.4.0 firmware, whereas the Chinese ones most likely have older firmware. Not sure on the 7700 series but for the 7600 it is this way.
The cameras on Ali and ebay generally (most of the time) are CCH region cameras. Whereas the NVRs will be both the NI and N versions. You can tell when it is the N version because it will be a lot cheaper than the NI version.
EG E&M had the 7608NI-E2/8P for I believe $395, where you could get a 7608N-E2/8P for about $250 from another popular seller.
The difference in bandwidth I believe is firmware related. I have not confirmed this myself but that seems to be the consensus.
The international version 7716NI is listed as 160mbps incoming bandwidth with I think 3.4.0 firmware, whereas the Chinese ones most likely have older firmware. Not sure on the 7700 series but for the 7600 it is this way.
Del Boy
Getting comfortable
Bandwidth rating is rubbish... as in mine is the same as the NI. Can't remember if that was the case before I updated the firmware, but probably.
If you are going to run 16 cameras all 4MP WDR then get 7732NI-E4/16P. It's expensive but so is 16x 4MP WD cameras!
If you are going to run 16 cameras all 4MP WDR then get 7732NI-E4/16P. It's expensive but so is 16x 4MP WD cameras!
Michelin Man
Getting the hang of it
I believe one of the reasons to get the NI over the N is it is easier to update the firmware. But people have covered how to update a China region NVR.
Some sellers will even tell you to not update the NVR yourself.
Some sellers will even tell you to not update the NVR yourself.
Del Boy
Getting comfortable
When you say 4MP, which camera models do you mean? If you mean the WD range then get the NI. If you mean the xxx5 then get the N and keep your fingers crossed.
whoslooking
IPCT Contributor
If you want better bandwidth go with ds-7832n-E2 200mb and a lot cheaper.
Hey Delboy do you have 1st hand experience with matching a NI NVR like the 7608NI-e2/p with BOTH
International cameras AND
Chinese CCH hacked with english ??
Im leaning towards the 7608NI instead of N.
But i have a mixture of cameras.
Michelin Man
Getting the hang of it
For the 100th time the NI WILL WORK with CCH cameras with english firmware that is exactly what I am running now.
Obviously there is no problems running international cameras with an international NVR.
Obviously there is no problems running international cameras with an international NVR.
Del Boy
Getting comfortable
Yes I do but YMMV!
whoslooking
IPCT Contributor
You can't change the NVR'S region only the working language,
But the Chinese version's do have better bandwidth my 7832n-e2 has 200mbps
But the Chinese version's do have better bandwidth my 7832n-e2 has 200mbps