Hikvision DS-6901UDI, DS-6904UDI, DS-6908UDI, DS-6916UDI User Manual

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User Manual

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Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.

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Regulatory information

FCC information

Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive

2011/65/EU.

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for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:

www.recyclethis.info

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Series

Model

DS-6900UDI Decoder

DS-6901UDI

DS-6904UDI

DS-6908UDI

DS-6910UDI

DS-6912UDI

DS-6916UDI

Symbol

Description

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Applicable Model

Symbol Conventions

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Safety Instructions

 Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the

installer and/or end-user.

 In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety

regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

 Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power

Source with 100 to 240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

 Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-

heating or a fire hazard.

 Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.  If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power

cable, and then please contact the service center.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, be advised of the following tips:

 Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.  Unit is designed for indoor use only.  Keep all liquids away from the device.  Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.  Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of

dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.

 Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.  Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.  Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in explosion. Replace with the same or

equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1

Description ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1

Features .............................................................................................................................. 1 1.2

Panels and Connections ................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 2

Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 3 2.1

Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................... 5 2.2

Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 8 Chapter 3

Activating via SADP Software ............................................................................................. 8 3.1

Activation via Web Browser ............................................................................................... 9 3.2

Activation via Client Software .......................................................................................... 10 3.3

Decoder Configuration and Operation by Web Browser ....................................... 13 Chapter 4

Decoder Configuration ..................................................................................................... 15 4.1

Checking Device Information .................................................................................. 15 4.1.1

Configuring Time Settings ....................................................................................... 15 4.1.2

Configuring RS-485/RS-232 Serial Port ................................................................... 17 4.1.3

Configuring Basic Network Settings ........................................................................ 18 4.1.4

Configuring DDNS Settings ...................................................................................... 19 4.1.5

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................... 21 4.1.6

Configuring Stream Settings .................................................................................... 24 4.1.7

Configuring Transparent Channel ........................................................................... 25 4.1.8

Configuring Synchronous Output Settings .............................................................. 26 4.1.9

Configuring Personalized Settings ......................................................................... 27 4.1.10

Managing User Account ........................................................................................ 27 4.1.11

Importing/Exporting Configuration Files .............................................................. 29 4.1.12

Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 29 4.1.13

Setting Video Wall Layout ................................................................................................ 31 4.2

Configuring Decoding Output .......................................................................................... 32 4.3

Decoding Operation ......................................................................................................... 35 4.4

Adding an Encoding Device ..................................................................................... 36 4.4.1

Modifying the Area and Added Encoding Device ................................................... 39 4.4.2

Deleting the Area or Added Encoding Device ......................................................... 40 4.4.3

Decoding on the Video Wall .................................................................................... 40 4.4.4

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Switching Encoding Channel ................................................................................... 44 4.4.5

Configuring Auto-Switch of Cameras ...................................................................... 44 4.4.6

Window Roaming .................................................................................................... 45 4.4.7

Setting Scene ........................................................................................................... 45 4.4.8

Decoder Configuration and Operation by Client Software .................................... 47 Chapter 5

Adding an Encoding/Decoding Device ............................................................................. 48 5.1

Configuring Video Wall Settings ...................................................................................... 50 5.2

Configuring Video Wall Layout ................................................................................ 50 5.2.1

Configuring Decoding Output ................................................................................. 52 5.2.2

Configuring General Parameters of Video Wall ...................................................... 55 5.2.3

Configuring Virtual Screen ...................................................................................... 56 5.2.4

Displaying Video on Video Wall ....................................................................................... 58 5.3

Decoding and Displaying Video ............................................................................... 59 5.3.1

Opening Window via Coordinate ............................................................................ 61 5.3.2

Configuring Playback ............................................................................................... 62 5.3.3

Configuring Auto-Switch Decoding ......................................................................... 64 5.3.4

Window Configuration ............................................................................................ 64 5.3.5

Decoding Thermal Network Camera ................................................................................ 65 5.4

Configuring the Thermal Network Camera Parameters.......................................... 65 5.4.1

Decoding Thermal Network Camera on the Video Wall ......................................... 73 5.4.2

Remote Screen Control .................................................................................................... 74 5.5

Configuring the RSC Server ..................................................................................... 75 5.5.1

Remote Screen Control via RSC Server ................................................................... 76 5.5.2

Remote Configuration ...................................................................................................... 79 5.6

Configuring Port Aggregation .................................................................................. 80 5.6.1

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................... 81 5.6.2

Display via Wi-Fi Connection ..................................................................................... 84 Chapter 6

Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 85 Chapter 7

Specifications ................................................................................................................... 85 7.1

FAQ ................................................................................................................................... 89 7.2

List of Third-party IP Cameras Access .............................................................................. 90 7.3

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Introduction Chapter 1

Description 1.1

Designed for the high-definition video monitoring system, DS-6900UDI Decoder is developed on the basis of embedded hardware platform, ensuring high reliability and stability of system running.

DS-6900UDI Decoder is capable of simultaneous decoding video for 16-ch@12MP, 32-ch@8MP, 48ch@5MP, 80-ch@3MP, 128-ch@1080p simultaneous decoding, and outputting decoded video via BNC, VGA, or HDMI interfaces, and it also supports multiple video stream formats like H.265, H.264+, H.264 and MPEG4. The decoded video can be displayed on video wall or large screen.

Features 1.2

Powerful Decoding Capability

 DS-6901UDI provides HDMI, VGA, and BNC output interfaces.  Up to 16-ch decoding at 12 MP resolution (DS-6916UDI).  DS-6904UDI, DS-6908UDI, DS-6910UDI, DS-6912UDI, DS-6916UDI provide HDMI (adaptable to

DVI-D) and BNC output interfaces.

 Up to 4K (3840 × 2160@30 Hz) via HDMI interface (only for even interface), and up to

1080p@60Hz via VGA interface.

 H.265+/H.265, H.264+/H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video stream formats.  PS, RTP, TS, ES, HIK encapsulation formats.  Supports window opening and window roaming.  Three encoding levels: baseline, main, and high-profile.  G.722, G711A, G726, G711U, MPEG2-L2, and AAC audio stream formats.  Accessible by panoVu network camera.  Accessible by thermal network camera and you can view the temperature measurement,

dynamic fire source detection, ship detection and VCA information in live view and playback.

 You can enable or disable the smart information for the thermal network camera.

Multiple Decoding Control Modes

 Two decoding modes: active decoding and passive decoding.  Decoding output of remote video files.  Supports HiDDNS.  Decoding on video wall by directly linking cameras or by stream media forwarding.  Gets stream and decodes via URL.

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 Remotely controls DVR’s or DVS’s PTZ via transparent channel.  Two-way audio.  Supports multi-screen control with PC installed with RSC server.  Supports Wi-Fi module access to display the signal from IOS/Android mobile phone or pad on

video wall.

 Wi-Fi can be enabled via the Web browser or client software. You can get stream and decode

the video on the video wall when Wi-Fi is enabled if no wired network can be accessed.

 Configurable LED width and height parameters when the LED is connected.  Regular and irregular virtual screen configurable to display multiple signal sources and get rid of

the restriction of physical screen.

 LCD output type configurable for the BNC and VGA outputs; LCD and LED output types

configurable for HDMI outputs.

 You can configure what the video wall show when decoding ends and streaming fails via the

Web browser and client software.

 Auto-switch of sub-stream configurable via the Web browser and client software.

Integrated Capability

 Decoding video/audio stream accessed by ONIVF, RTP/RTSP protocols.  Provides complete software development kit (SDK) for third-party developers.  Port link aggregation technology (Ethernet Channel).

Maintenance Management

 Remotely get, configure, export and import parameters.  Remotely reboot, restore default settings and upgrading via web browser or client software.

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No.

LED Indicator & Interface

Description

POWER

Power indicator

LINK

Network connection indicator

Tx/Rx

Data transmitting/receiving status indicator

HDMI video output

HDMI output for decoded video

VGA video output

VGA output of decoded video

Audio output

Audio output, 3.5mm connector

Video output

Video output, BNC connector

Front Panel 2.1

 Front panel of DS-6901UDI

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Panels and Connections Chapter 2

Front Panel of DS-6901UDI Figure 2-1

Description of DS-6901UDI Front Panel Table 2-1

 Front Panel of DS-6904/6908UDI

Front Panel of DS-6904/6908UDI Figure 2-2

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Connections

Power

Power indicator

HDD1

Hard disk 1 indicator (Reserved)

HDD2

Hard disk 2 indicator (Reserved)

USB

USB 2.0 interface

GE2

Local management network interface 2

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface 2

RS-232 serial interface

Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g., PC etc.

GE1

Local management network interface

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface

LAN

LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface

Description of DS-6904/6908UDI Front Panel Table 2-2

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DS-6904UDI provides 4-ch HDMI output interfaces and other interfaces are the same with DS6908UDI.

 Front Panel of DS-6910/6912/6916UDI

Front Panel of DS-6916UDI Figure 2-3

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Table 2-4

LED Indicator & Interface

Connections

HDD1

Hard disk 1 indicator (Reserved)

HDD2

Hard disk 2 indicator (Reserved)

POWER

Power indicator

LAN

10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface

GE1

Local management network interface

RS-232 serial interface

Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g., PC etc.

USB

USB 2.0 interface

GE2

Local management network interface 2

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface 2

Interface

Connections

LINE IN/OUT

Two-way audio input/output, 3.5 mm connector

RS-232 serial interface

Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g., PC.

LAN

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface

Description of DS-6916UDI Front Panel Table 2-3

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Rear Panel 2.2

 Rear Panel of DS-6901UDI

Rear Panel of DS-6901UDI Figure 2-4

Description of DS-6901UDI Rear Panel Table 2-5

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RS-485 serial interface

Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., keyboard.

5 Alarm in

8 alarm inputs

Alarm out

8 alarm outputs

Power supply

12 VDC power input

7 GND

Interface

Connections

Wi-Fi

For Wi-Fi connection

Audio output

BNC connector

Video output

BNC connector

HDMI video output

HDMI output of decoded video

DVI video input

DVI input of decoded video

VGA video input

VGA input of decoded video

LINE IN/OUT

Two-way audio input/output, 3.5mm connector

RS-485 serial interface

Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., keyboard.

9 Alarm in

8 alarm inputs

Alarm out

8 alarm outputs

Power

Power indicator

11 GND

 Rear Panel of DS-6908UDI

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Rear Panel of DS-6908UDI Figure 2-5

Description of DS-6908UDI Table 2-6

 Rear Panel of DS-6916UDI

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Interface

Connections

Wi-Fi

For Wi-Fi connection

Audio output

BNC connector

Video output

BNC connector

HDMI video output

HDMI output of decoded video

DVI video input

DVI input of decoded video

VGA video input

VGA input of decoded video

LINE IN/OUT

Two-way audio input/output, 3.5mm connector

RS-485 serial interface

Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., keyboard, etc.

9 Alarm in

8 alarm inputs

Alarm out

8 alarm outputs

Power

Power indicator

11 GND

Rear Panel of DS-6916UDI Figure 2-6

Description of DS-6916UDI Rear Panel Table 2-7

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DS-6910UDI provides 10 HDMI output interfaces, DS-6912UDI provides 12 HDMI output interfaces and other interfaces are the same with DS-6916UDI.

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Getting Started Chapter 3

Purpose

You are required to activate the decoder first by setting a strong password for it before you can use the device. And you can configure the basic network parameters.

Activation via Web Browser and Client Software are all supported.

For the first-time user, the default user name of DS-6900UDI is admin, and the default IP address is

192.0.0.64.

Activating via SADP Software 3.1

SADP software is used for detecting the online device, activating the camera, and resetting the password.

Get the SADP software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the SADP according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.

Run the SADP software to search the online devices. Step 1 Check the device status from the device list, and select the inactive device. Step 2

SADP Interface Figure 3-1

Create a password and input it in the password field, and confirm the password. Step 3 Click Activate to activate the device. Step 4

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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying Step 5

the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.

Input the password and click the Modify button to activate your IP address modification. Step 6

Activation via Web Browser 3.2

Power on the decoder, and connect the decoder to the network. Step 1 Input the IP address into the address bar of the web browser, and click Enter to enter the Step 2

activation interface.

Modify the IP Address Figure 3-2

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Activation Interface Figure 3-3

Create a password and input the password into the password field. Step 3

Confirm the password. Step 4 Click OK to save the password and enter the live view interface. Step 5

Activation via Client Software 3.3

The client software is versatile video management software for multiple kinds of devices.

Get the client software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the software according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.

Run the client software and the Video Wall interface pops up, as shown in the figure below. Step 1

Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in Step 2

the figure below.

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Control Panel Figure 3-4

Control Panel Figure 3-5

Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device. Step 3 Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface. Step 4 Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. Step 5

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Click OK button to start activation. Step 6 Click the Modify Netinfo button to pop up the Network Parameter Modification interface, as Step 7

shown in the figure below.

Activation Interface (Client Software) Figure 3-6

Modify the Network Parameters Figure 3-7

Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying Step 8

the IP address manually or checking the DHCP checkbox.

Input the password to activate your IP address modification. Step 9

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Operation by Web Browser

You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with the Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.

Purpose

You can configure and operate the device by Web browser or the iVMS-4200 Video Wall Client Software. In this chapter, the operation and management of the decoder by the Web browser is provided.

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The tested Web browsers include: IE 8.0+, Chrome 18.0+, Firefox 5.0+, and Safari 5.02+.

Open the Web browser and input the IP address of Decoder (e.g., http://192.168.0.0). Step 1 Log in to the device. Step 2

 If the device has not been activated, you need to active the device first before login.

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Activation Interface Figure 4-2

 If the device is already activated, input the user name and password in the login interface,

and click the Login button.

The following interface is shown after successful login.

Enter Web Page Figure 4-3

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Decoder Configuration 4.1

Checking Device Information 4.1.1

Purpose

You can check the information of the device in the device information interface, such as the Device Type, Device Serial No., Firmware Version, Decoding Version, Web Version, Plugin Version etc.

Click Configuration > System > System Settings > Basic Information to view Device Type, Device Serial No., Firmware Version, DSP Version, etc.

The description about the decoder configuration and operation by web browser below is based on the firmware, decoding, web and plugin version shown in the following figure.

Checking Device Information Figure 4-4

Configuring Time Settings 4.1.2

Purpose

You can set the time for the decoder in the Time Settings interface.

Click Configuration > System Settings > Time Settings to enter the following interface: Step 1

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Configure Time Settings Figure 4-5

Configure the time synchronization by NTP server or manually. Step 2

 Configuring Time Synchronization by NTP Server

A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can be configured on your device to ensure the accuracy of system date/time.

If the device is connected to a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) network that has time server properties configured, the camera will synchronize automatically with the time server.

Enable the NTP function by selecting the radio button, and configure the following settings:

NTP Server: IP address of NTP server.

NTP Port: Port of NTP server.

Configure Time by NTP Figure 4-6

If the device is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address:

210.72.145.44). If the device is set up in a more customized network, NTP software can be used to establish a NTP server used for time synchronization.

 Configuring Time Synchronization Manually

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Enable the Manual Time Sync. function by selecting the radio button and then click icon

to set the system time from the pop-up calendar.

Configure Time Manually Figure 4-7

Select the time zone that is closest to the device’s location from the drop-down list. Step 3 Click Save to save the settings. Step 4

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Configuring RS-485/RS-232 Serial Port 4.1.3

Configure RS-232 Parameters

Click Configuration > System Settings > RS-232 to enter the following interface: Step 1

Configure RS-232 Settings Figure 4-8

Configure the RS-232 parameters, including the baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity type. Step 2 Select the Operating Mode of RS-232 as Console or Transparent Channel. Step 3

Console: Use the RS-232 serial port for debugging the decoder.

Transparent Channel: Use the RS-232 serial port as the transparent channel.

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Click Save to save the settings. Step 4

Configure RS-485 Parameters

Click Configuration > System Settings > RS-485 to enter the following interface: Step 1

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Configure RS-485 Settings Figure 4-9

Configure the RS-485 parameters, including the baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity type. Step 2 Click Save to save the settings. Step 3

Configuring Basic Network Settings 4.1.4

Purpose

You can set the network parameters for the decoder in the parameter configuration interface.

Click Configuration > Network > TCP/IP to enter the general network settings interface. Step 1

Configure Basic Network Settings Figure 4-10

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Set the network parameters, including the NIC, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Step 2

Server.

The DS-6904/6908/6910/6912/6916UDI provides multiple NICs for selection.

Click Save to save the settings. Step 3

Configuring DDNS Settings 4.1.5

Purpose

If your device is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you may set Dynamic DNS (DDNS) to be used for network access.

Prior registration with your DDNS Provider is required before configuring the system to use DDNS.

Click Configuration > Network > DDNS to enter the DDNS Settings interface. Step 1 Check the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable this function. Step 2 Select DDNS Type. Five different DDNS types are selectable: IPServer, DynDNS, PeanutHull, Step 3

HiDDNS and NO-IP.

 DynDNS

1. Enter Server Address for DynDNS (e.g., members.dyndns.org).

2. Enter the User Name and Password registered in the DynDNS website.

3. In the Domain text field, enter the domain obtained from the DynDNS website.

4. Click Save to save the settings.

 IPServer

1. Enter server address for IPServer.

2. Click Save to save the settings.

DynDNS Settings Figure 4-11

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For the IP Server, you have to apply a static IP, subnet mask, gateway and primary DNS from the ISP. The Server Address should be entered with the static IP address of the PC that runs IP Server software.

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IPServer Settings Figure 4-12

 PeanutHull

1. Enter User Name and Password obtained from the PeanutHull website.

2. Click Save to save the settings.

PeanutHull Settings Figure 4-13

 HiDDNS

1. Enter the Server Address of the HiDDNS server: www.hik-online.com.

2. Enter the Domain Name of the device. You can register the alias of the device domain

name in the HiDDNS server first and then enter the alias to the domain name in the decoder; you can also enter the domain name directly on the decoder to create a new one.

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If a new alias of the device domain name is defined in the decoder, it will replace the old one registered on the server.

3. Click Save to save the settings.

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HiDDNS Settings Figure 4-14

After having successfully registered the device on the HiDDNS server, you can access your device via Web browser or client software with the Device Domain Name (device name).

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings 4.1.6

Purpose

The Wi-Fi can be used as the supplement of the wired network. You can get stream and decode the video on the video wall when Wi-Fi is enabled if no wired network can be accessed.

Click Configuration > Network > Wi-Fi to enter the Wi-Fi Settings interface. Step 1

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Wi-Fi Settings Figure 4-15

You can view the Wireless List on the interface. Click Search button to search the available Step 2

wireless network. The SSID, Security Mode, Signal Strength and Connection Status are shown in the list.

Up to 20 Wi-Fi can be listed.

Select one from the wireless list. Step 3 Check the checkbox of Enable Wi-Fi to enable the selected Wi-Fi. Step 4 You can view the Security Mode and other parameters. Step 5

 Not-Encrypted

The Wi-Fi is not encrypted and can be accessed randomly.

Wi-Fi Settings (1) Figure 4-16

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 WEP

1. For the Authentication type, open and shared are selectable. With the open system

authentication, key authentication is not needed for connecting the Wi-Fi. With the shared system authentication, the key must be matched with the preset access point key.

2. For the Key Length, 64 bit, 128 bit and 152 bit are selectable.

3. For the Key Type, HEX and ASCII are selectable.

4. Select one Key for activation. 4 keys can be selected. Input the key.

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Wi-Fi Settings (2) Figure 4-17

 WPA-Personal

1. For the Encryption Type, TKIP and AES are selectable.

2. Input the Key.

Wi-Fi Settings (3) Figure 4-18

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