Access Camera; Access Camera Via Web Browser - HIKVISION DS-2CD3956G2-IS(U) User Manual

1.2 Access Camera

This part introduces how to access the camera via Web browser or client software.

1.2.1 Access Camera via Web Browser

Before You Start
Check the system requirement to confirm that the operating computer and web browser meets
the requirements. For the system requirement, see System Requirement .
Steps
1. Open the web browser.
Note
For some web browsers, a plug-in is required. For detailed requirements, see Plug-in
Installation .
2. Input IP address of the camera to enter the login interface.
3. Input user name and password.
Note
Illegal login lock is activated by default. If admin user performs seven failed password attempts
(five attempts for user/operator), the IP address is blocked for 30 minutes.
If illegal login lock is not needed, go to Configuration → System → Security → Security Service
to turn it off.
4. Click Login.
5. Download and install appropriate plug-in for your web browser.
For IE based web browser, webcomponents and
webcomponents,
What to do next
You can recover admin password. For detailed settings, see Admin Password Recovery .
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You can set illegal login lock to improve security. For detailed settings, see Illegal Login Lock .
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Plug-in Installation
Certain operation systems and web browser may restrict the display and operation of the camera
function. You should install plug-in or complete certain settings to ensure normal display and
operation. For detailed restricted function, refer to the actual device.
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, VLC and MJEPG are optional.
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are optional. For non-IE based web browser,
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