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    Need cams with PTZ and 2 way audio

    Thanks wittaj, that makes sense. My currentcameras just have a POE and a 12v cord. But as you sa, if I get one with PTZ I can add one of the externalmic and speaker units. I'll probablyhave torun another POE CAT6 for that. Thanks for your help. Regards, Jim
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    Need cams with PTZ and 2 way audio

    Hello, I'm currently using Hikvision model number DS-2CD2112F-I and I am very happy with them.I like the tools available like SADP and admin password backdoor, firmware upgrade etc. But it's time to upgrade. Are there any Hikvision models that support PTZ and 2 way audio? I'm using Blue Iris...
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    Tool for discovering IP camera with unknown IP address.

    Thanks alistair, I appreciate all of your suggestions, and yes I did use the tool in post 18, but it didn.t work for me even though with your help, I did get the IP address straightened out but it didn't help the results. I appreciate all of the help but for the time being, I'm going to put...
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    Tool for discovering IP camera with unknown IP address.

    I'm trying to run the HikVision TFTP and I read the instructions... TaDaaa:secret: But I'm having trouble with one of the instructions: 1. Rename the firmware to digcap.dav 2. Put the firmware under the same folder of this TFTP 3. Set the IP of computer as 192.0.0.128 4. Camera's IP can be...
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    Tool for discovering IP camera with unknown IP address.

    We can see that camera 3 has outdated firmware, but I can't seem to get TFTP to connect. I have also attempted to enable DHCP for the camera without success. and also attempted to install a new password via the HikVision password app. also without success.
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    Tool for discovering IP camera with unknown IP address.

    Spaceman, I think you are right about the problem with my third camera being password related. These units do not have a reset button.
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    Tool for discovering IP camera with unknown IP address.

    It shows up with it's odd ball IP address and subnet mask, but when I try to enter the new parameters it gives me this message:
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    Tool for discovering IP camera with unknown IP address.

    I feel silly. I wasn't using SADP properly. I just got 2 out of 3 cameras working properly using only SADP Tool. Thanks for all of your help. I really appreciate this forum. You guys (and gals) knpw what you are talking about by virtue of hands on experience. :)
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    Tool for discovering IP camera with unknown IP address.

    I have 3 HikVision IP cameras (DS-2CD2112-I) and I would like to use the HikVision TFTP tool to reinstall the firmware as I have neither the IP address nor Username/Password. The default authentication doesn't work. The HikVision TFTP app requires the IP address but I don't have it. I thought my...