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Initial Setup for AI Camera

Description

This article will cover the initial setup of a Dahua AI Camera.

Prerequisites

A Dahua AI Camera:

IPC-HF8242FN-FR

IPC-HF8242FN-FD

IPC-HDW8341XN-3D

Step by Step Instructions

1. Locate your device using the ConfigTool.

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2. Select the IE (Internet Explorer) icon to the right of the camera's listing.

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3. You will be presented with the Device Initialization screen.

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4. Enter a new password that meets the security requirements:

  • At least 8 characters long
  • At least one lower case letter : a
  • At least one upper case letter : A
  • At least one number : 1
  • At least one symbol : !

Example: HIgh91!?

Also check the box next to "Email Address" and input your email address in case your forget your password and need to recover it.
Then select "Save".

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5. Enter the username "admin" and your new password you just created to log in to the web interface of the camera.

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