How to update the firmware the firmware of the HikVision DS-2CD1143G0

[chribonn]

Hello,

Can someone direct me on how to update the firmware of the above cameras please?

I tried iVMS-4200 v 3.8.0.4 but the browse button on the web page that comes up is not working (ActiveX issue?).



Attempt to perform the update using the web interface of the camera also fails.

Thanks

 

[alastairstevenson]

Can someone direct me on how to update the firmware of the above cameras please?

You must use IE11 and download / install the webcomponents plugin as suggested on the login page.

 

[chribonn]

Thanks @alastairstevenson .

There isn't an alternative method? Installing/using software that is no longer supported is quite high risk for me. I would avoid it if I could.

 

[alastairstevenson]

Thanks @alastairstevenson .

There isn't an alternative method? Installing/using software that is no longer supported is quite high risk for me. I would avoid it if I could.

You could also use Hikvisions 'Batch Configuration Tool'.
What do you see as the risk in using IE11 on a local device?

 

[chribonn]

You could also use Hikvisions 'Batch Configuration Tool'.
What do you see as the risk in using IE11 on a local device?

When software is depricated it is no longer maintained; and when it is no longer maintained cracks happen. We keep our software updated (don't wish to open a can of worms on regressive Windows updates) generally speaking it addresses security issues.

I would not, for exampe, be comfortable using ActiveX.

I might revive a Windows XP VM I have l to perform the update.

 

[alastairstevenson]

Installing/using software that is no longer supported is quite high risk for me

If you are using Windows 10, MS Edge should still have the 'Internet Explorer' mode you can select for the target device.
That might work to do the firmware update without the plug-in, though I'm not sure about that.

 

[chribonn]

Thanks