How to Install and Configure a Hikvision PoE CCTV System
This article provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on installing and configuring an IP CCTV camera system using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch. It covers physical connectivity, device power-up, and software configuration using the Hikvision SADP tool and NVR web interface.
Network Diagram and Physical Connectivity
The system utilizes an existing internet router from an ISP. This router connects to a PoE switch via a LAN cable. All other devices, including Hikvision IP cameras, an IP NVR, and a wireless access point, connect to this PoE switch.
Devices Used:
- Internet Router: A 5G device with DHCP enabled by default.
- PoE Switch: Powers the IP cameras and connects all network devices.
- Hikvision IP Cameras:
- One indoor dome camera.
- Two outdoor bullet cameras.
- Hikvision IP NVR: Model 7608.
- Wireless Access Point: A Linksys access point to extend wireless signal range.
- Cables: Cat6 network cables (patch cords).
Physical Connection Steps:
- Router to PoE Switch: Connect one end of a Cat6 cable to a LAN port on the home router and the other end to port 24 on the PoE switch.
- Indoor Dome Camera to PoE Switch: Connect one end of a Cat6 cable to the indoor dome camera and the other end to port 1 on the PoE switch.
- First Outdoor Bullet Camera to PoE Switch: Connect one end of a Cat6 cable to the first outdoor bullet camera and the other end to port 2 on the PoE switch.
- Second Outdoor Bullet Camera to PoE Switch: Connect one end of a Cat6 cable to the second outdoor bullet camera and the other end to port 3 on the PoE switch.
- NVR to PoE Switch: The Hikvision NVR (model 7608) has a single LAN port. Connect one end of a network cable to this port and the other end to port 7 on the PoE switch.
- NVR to Display Monitor: Connect an HDMI cable from the NVR's HDMI port to the HDMI port of a display monitor. (A VGA port is also available for VGA monitors).
- Wireless Access Point to PoE Switch: Connect one end of a LAN cable to the access point and the other end to port 10 on the PoE switch.
- Laptop/Desktop to PoE Switch (for configuration): Connect one end of a Cat6 cable to the laptop's LAN card and the other end to an available port on the PoE switch.
Powering On Devices
After all physical connections are made, power on all devices. It will take a few minutes for them to boot up properly. The IP cameras will receive power from the PoE switch.
Configuration Using SADP Tool and NVR
To configure the IP cameras and NVR, a laptop or desktop PC must be connected to the same PoE switch.
SADP Tool (Search Active Device Protocol)
The SADP tool is a free utility from Hikvision used to discover Hikvision devices (IP cameras, NVRs, DVRs) on the network. It displays device information such as model number, IP address, and MAC address.
- Download and Install SADP Tool: The tool can be downloaded from Hikvision's website (a link is typically provided in the video description).
- Launch SADP Tool: Open the SADP tool on your connected PC.
- Identify Devices: The tool will list all Hikvision devices on the network, including the NVR and the three IP cameras, along with their assigned IP addresses. For example, the NVR might have an IP address of 192.168.1.5, and cameras might have 192.168.1.30, 192.168.1.6, and 192.168.1.2.
NVR Configuration
The NVR's web interface is used to add and manage the IP cameras.
- Access NVR Web Interface: Open a web browser and enter the NVR's IP address (e.g.,
192.168.1.5). - Login to NVR:
- Username:
admin(default for Hikvision NVRs). - Password: If it's a new NVR, the default password might be
12345. If it's a used NVR, the password might have been reset. (The guide mentions that the NVR and cameras were acquired used, and their passwords were reset. A future video will cover password reset procedures). - Enter the username and the correct password, then click "Login."
- Username:
- Add IP Cameras to NVR:
- Navigate to Configuration > Camera Management > IP Camera.
- Modify Channel 1 (D1):
- Select the first channel (D1).
- Click "Modify."
- Change the IP address to the IP address of the first camera (e.g.,
192.168.1.30), obtained from the SADP tool. - Enter the IP camera's password twice for verification.
- Ensure the "Adding Method" is set to "Manual."
- Click "OK."
- Refresh the page; the camera's status should change from "Offline" to "Online."
- Modify Channel 2 (D2):
- Repeat the process for the second camera.
- Select channel 2 (D2).
- Click "Modify."
- Enter the second camera's IP address (e.g.,
192.168.1.6). - Enter the camera's password twice.
- Click "OK."
- Modify Channel 3 (D3):
- Repeat the process for the third camera.
- Select channel 3 (D3).
- Click "Modify."
- Enter the third camera's IP address (e.g.,
192.168.1.2). - Enter the camera's password twice.
- Click "OK."
- After adding all cameras, refresh the page to confirm all three cameras are "Online."
- View Live Feed:
- Go to Live View.
- Click "Start All Live View" to see the feeds from all configured cameras.
This completes the installation and configuration of the CCTV camera system with the NVR via a PoE switch.
Takeaways
- Connect the ISP router to a PoE switch and then attach all devices—cameras, NVR, access point, and configuration PC—using Cat6 cables as outlined in the step‑by‑step diagram.
- Power on the PoE switch so it supplies electricity to the Hikvision IP cameras and the NVR, allowing the devices to boot and obtain network addresses.
- Use Hikvision’s free SADP tool on a PC connected to the same switch to discover each camera and the NVR, noting their automatically assigned IP addresses and MAC information.
- Log into the NVR’s web interface with the default admin credentials, then manually add each camera by entering its IP address, password, and setting the adding method to “Manual” for channels D1‑D3.
- After all cameras show “Online,” launch Live View and start all streams to verify the CCTV system is fully operational.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the SADP tool in configuring Hikvision devices?
The SADP tool (Search Active Device Protocol) is a free utility from Hikvision that scans the local network for Hikvision devices, displaying each device’s model, IP address, and MAC address, which lets you identify and verify cameras and NVR before configuring them.
How do you manually add IP cameras to a Hikvision NVR via the web interface?
To manually add cameras, open the NVR’s web UI, go to Configuration → Camera Management → IP Camera, select a channel (D1‑D3), click Modify, enter the camera’s discovered IP address and password, set the Adding Method to Manual, and confirm; repeat for each camera.
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