Hikvision DS-2CD2345-I hacked chinese firmware - can I change the admin password?

[LordMuz]

Hi guys,

I'm new here, so please be nice if this is a totally stupid question.

I have recently bought a Hikvision 2CD2345-I camera with firmware hacked from Chinese to English. The camera works fine, and I can login with admin and the default password supplied (12345xxx).

I would like to change the admin password, just for security to something less obvious. Can I do this safely, (I assume in the "system -> user management" section) or will changing the password screw something up? I don't want to end up getting locked out of the camera. The firmware is v5.3.6 build 151029 if that is important at all.

Thanks!

 

[Del Boy]

Changing the password should be fine but changing the firmware is a big no-no unless you want to use it as a brick.

 

[Enabler]

Yes change the password no problems. Just leave the firmware itself alone though short of TFTP you won't be able to change it anyway even if you tried.

 

[LordMuz]

Thanks guys, I have now changed the admin password on the camera and i'm happy it's not the "default" anymore! I appreciate your replies putting my mind to rest. Don't worry I will leave the firmware alone!