Activate Device Via Web Browser - HIKVISION DS-2CD3956G2-IS(U) User Manual

Caution
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including 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.
6. Click OK to start activation.
Device status change to Active after successful activation.
7. Modify IP address of the device.
1) Select the device and click Modify Netinfo at Online Device.
2) Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying the
IP address manually or checking DHCP.
3) Input the admin password of the device and click OK to complete modification.

1.1.3 Activate Device via Web Browser

Use web browser to activate the device. For the device with the DHCP enabled by default, use
SADP software or PC client to activate the device.
Before You Start
Make sure your device and your PC connect to the same LAN.
Steps
1. Change the IP address of your PC to the same subnet as the device.
The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.64.
2. Open a web browser and input the default IP address.
3. Create and confirm the admin password.
Caution
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including 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.
4. Click OK to complete activation and enter Live View page.
5. Modify IP address of the camera.
1) Enter IP address modification page. Configuration → Network → TCP/IP
2) Change IP address.
3) Save the settings.
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