Hikvision DS-9008HWI-ST User Manual

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Networking Basics

This document intends to provide the basic information required to network a Hikvision NVR or DVR
with a single LAN port (some recorders have dual LAN ports available and will not be covered here).
Note that this is not official company documentation and should be used strictly as a guide.

STEP 1 – Connecting the Recorder to the Network

Using a tested and verified Cat-5E cable or better, connect the LAN interface on the back of the recorder
to an available LAN port customer’s router or switch.

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STEP 2 – Program Basic IP information

After the recorder has been physically connected to the customer’s network, access the network

configuration section of the Hikvision recorder by selecting “System Configuration” from the Main Menu
followed by “Network”

*Note: Due to slight variations in firmware revisions, the GUI of your recorder may have some minor differences from the image

shown above

Generally speaking, we can assume that a DHCP server is available at the customer’s site (most routers
provide this service). In some instances, it may be necessary to consult with local IT staff in order to
obtain a valid IP address for use with the recorder. For the purposes of this document we will use a
DHCP server to determine the network address being used by the customer and then we will make
some slight modifications.

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First we will start by enabling DHCP:

Check the box next to ‘Enable DHCP’ and click ‘Apply’

After a few seconds, click the button that says “Refresh” and the various IP fields should populate like
so:

Notice the recorder has obtained the IP address 192.168.1.19 and we can also ascertain that gateway or router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1. This

may vary from one network to the next.