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Be aware that after applying a new firmware the camera must be reset to factory defaults, this will clear any settings you have made and will require them to be re-entered.

 

The latest firmware for our products are available online .. http://zipdvr.com/firmware.html

 

You should compare your camera's current firmware against those available online as follows :

 

1. Download and install ZipFinder software:-

www.zipnvr.com/Software/ZipFinder-Setup-2017A.exe

 

2. Check the firmware of your camera compared with the ones online;

 

EXAMPLE :-        Older        V13.11.5.0_190904_5865

         Newer        V13.11.5.0_201209_8378

 

The text in red indicates the release date of a particular firmware, 19/09/04 is older than 20/12/09

 

Note: At the time of writing, the February 2021 download for the RoomWatch camera contains 2 firmwares, apply them sequentially in turn, ie: in date order, earliest one first.  You should not attempt to load only the latest release, this will not work.

 

Before starting make a note of the current settings into the table below so that you can re-enter them.  

 

DCHP Tick


Gateway


IP Address


Preferred DNS


Subnet Mask




 

Configuration is a manual task, it is not possible to save settings from an earlier firmware and re-load them into a more recent one.

 

 

 

Firmware updates should be applied via a cabled connection from a Laptop or PC on the same local area network, you should not attempt this via WiFi and certainly should not attempt this remotely.

 

You will need:-

 

Windows Based PC/ Laptop

Router/ Switch

Ethernet network cable

12V DC Power Supply

 

Disclaimer: Updating the firmware on your product carries a risk, if done incorrectly can lead to an unusable product. Please proceed at your own risk.