IPC-HFW5830EN-Z-S2 Firmware

[Jay DeFuria]

Has anyone been able to locate the firmware for a IPC-HFW5830EN-Z-S2?

Here's the info from http://<camera_IP_address>/cgi-bin/magicBox.cgi?action=getSystemInfo
appAutoStart=true
deviceType=LNB8973B
hardwareVersion=1.00
processor=S3LM
serialNumber=ND021808068488
updateSerial=IPC-HFW5830EN-Z-S2

 

[wittaj]

So you really need to ask yourself, why am I updating? If it is just for kicks, then stay with what is working.

A common theme around here is don't fix what ain't broke. If the unit is working and meets your needs, in many instances an update breaks what you had working and provides you with something you didn't need. A Dahua Z12E that someone updated and then constantly reboots comes to mind, and a certain Dahua PTZ that loses autotracking with an update come to mind, a Hikvision ANPR camera losing half the FPS and loses the ability to read US plates - those are big deals to have happen. Don't do it unless it is fixing a problem you are experiencing or adds a feature you really need.

Further, it is best to obtain any firmware updates from the vendor you purchased it from so that you do not run into issues. Any firmware you find here or elsewhere is obviously proceed at your own risk. We have many threads here where someone tried an update with a firmware they found on the internet and bricked their unit.

Many units being sold are Chinese hacked units that will either brick or go into Chinese upon updating. Some vendors will be upfront and tell consumers that as part of their website, but many do not or the consumer forgets...here is one such example....

 

[Jay DeFuria]

So you really need to ask yourself, why am I updating? If it is just for kicks, then stay with what is working.

I would like some features of the current firmware, and bring it to parity with my other cameras.

A common theme around here is don't fix what ain't broke. If the unit is working and meets your needs, in many instances an update breaks what you had working and provides you with something you didn't need. A Dahua Z12E that someone updated and then constantly reboots comes to mind, and a certain Dahua PTZ that loses autotracking with an update come to mind, a Hikvision ANPR camera losing half the FPS and loses the ability to read US plates - those are big deals to have happen. Don't do it unless it is fixing a problem you are experiencing or adds a feature you really need.

Thanks for your concern, and I do understand that issues arise.

Further, it is best to obtain any firmware updates from the vendor you purchased it from so that you do not run into issues. Any firmware you find here or elsewhere is obviously proceed at your own risk. We have many threads here where someone tried an update with a firmware they found on the internet and bricked their unit.

Lorex didn't release any updates for these cameras.

Many units being sold are Chinese hacked units that will either brick or go into Chinese upon updating. Some vendors will be upfront and tell consumers that as part of their website, but many do not or the consumer forgets...here is one such example....

I am just asking for help locating the proper firmware here.

 

[xylorex]

I would like some features of the current firmware, and bring it to parity with my other cameras.

Thanks for your concern, and I do understand that issues arise.

Lorex didn't release any updates for these cameras.

I am just asking for help locating the proper firmware here.

Hello Jay, did you ever update the firmware on your lnb8973? Successful? Which version did you use?