Configuring Hikvision OEM Cameras for Eagle Eye

Configuring Hikvision OEM Cameras for Eagle Eye

Overview

Out of the box, Hikvision cameras all come preconfigured with the same static IP address and other settings that interfere with access the cameras through Eagle Eye. This tutorial will describe the process for first-time setup and configuration of Hikvision cameras to ensure compatibility with their software. 
Some companies, such as ENS, use the same configuration process and interface as Hikvision. While there may be slight variation in the appearance of the dashboard, all options should be found in the same location.

Setup

  1. Plug the camera you wish to configure into a POE network connection.
  2. In the URL bar, type 192.168.1.64 and hit enter.
    1. The page will only load once the camera has fully turned on. The camera will make a click sound when this happens, or you may try refreshing the page until it loads.
  3. When prompted, create a new administrator password. This password is needed to make any future changes in the camera configuration. Click OK.

  4. Some cameras may prompt for security questions and or a recovery email. Continue through the guided setup until you reach the dashboard.
  5. Upon loading into the camera's server, click the Configuration header at the top of the screen. 

  6. Using the menu on the left, navigate to System > Security.
  7. Click Security Service near the top of the screen and uncheck Enable Illegal Login Lock, then click Save.

  8. Using the menu on the left, navigate to Image.
  9. Click OSD Settings near the top of the screen. Uncheck Display Week, Display Date, and Display Name, then click Save.
    1. The OSD Settings page sometimes fails to load soon after the camera is powered on. If it does not load within a couple of seconds, refresh the page and it will appear.

  10. Using the menu on the left, navigate to Network > Advanced Settings.
  11. Click Integration Protocol near the top of the screen.
  12. Check Enable ONVIF (depending on your camera model, this may display Enable Open Network Video Interface).
  13. Click the Add button on the user list.

  14. Enter a username, password, and select Administrator as the user level. Click OK, then click Save.
    1. To avoid confusion, we recommend using admin as the username and using the administrator password used in step 3 for the ONVIF user.

  15. Using the menu on the left, navigate to Network > Basic Settings.
  16. Check the box labeled DHCP, then reboot when prompted.


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