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Network Camera User Manual
UM Network Camera 072221NA 14
Chapter 2 Device Activation and Accessing
To protect the security and privacy of the user account and data, you should set a login password to
activate the device when accessing the device via a network.
NOTE:
Refer to the software client user manual for detailed information about client
software activation.
2.1 Activate the Device via SADP
Search and activate the online devices via SADP software.
Before You Start
Access www.hikvision.com to get the SADP software to install.
Steps
1. Connect the device to a network using the network cable.
2. Run SADP software to search for online devices.
3. Check Device Status from the device list, and select Inactive device.
4. Create and input a new password in the password field, and confirm the password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED − We highly recommend that you create a strong
password of your own choosing (using a minimum of eight 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. We also recommend
that you reset your password regularly. Especially in high security systems, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
5. Click
OK
. The
Device Status
changes to
Active
.
6. Optional: Change the network parameters of the device in Modify Network Parameters .
2.2 Activate the Device via Browser
You can access and activate the device via a Web browser.
Steps
1. Connect the device to the PC using the network cables.
2. Change the IP address of the PC and device to the same segment.