How I Set Up a Hikvision PoE Smart Managed Switch Before Using It with Hikvision Cameras

Hikvision PoE Smart Managed Switch Quick Setup

How to set up a hikvision Smart Managed PoE Switch from scratch – Yesterday, I just received an order for a Hikvision Smart Managed PoE switch, along with setup instructions. Unlike unmanaged PoE, managed PoE requires activation before it can be used. In this guide, we’ll cover how to quickly set up a Hikvision Smart Managed PoE switch in an easy-to-follow manner—even if you’re a beginner.

Whether you’re installing IP cameras, access points, or a small office network, this step-by-step guide will help you get everything up and running fast.

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My Experience Repairing a Completely Dead Hikvision NVR, The Adapter LED is Off When Plugged

Repairing a Completely Dead Hikvision NVR

Repairing a completely dead Hikvision NVR DS-7616NI-K2 – A while ago, I received a WhatsApp message from a customer reporting that their Hikvision NVR had stopped working. I went to the site to check the issue and found that the unit showed no signs of power. After explaining the situation, I asked for permission to take the NVR for further inspection, and the customer agreed.

This article is based on a real case study in which we resolved a Hikvision NVR issue where the adapter LED turned off when plugged into the unit.

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Starlink Speed ​​Test Tool: How I Correctly Measured My Starlink Internet Speed?

How to Starlink speed test properly

How to test your Starlink speed properly – Some users have experienced varying results on different devices when testing Starlink speeds. In our experience, one device reached up to 300Mbps, while another only achieved 120Mbps. What’s going on? How do you properly test your Starlink internet speed?

In this guide, I will explain how I correctly measure Starlink internet speed, which tools I use, and the mistakes that can produce inaccurate results.

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No Live View Hikvision Camera in Web Browser, This is How I Solve this Problem (Guide 2026)

How to Fix No Live View on Hikvision Camera in Chrome Browser

No live view on Hikvision camera in browser – Are you seeing a “Please click here to download and install the plug-in. Close the browser when installing the plug-in” message or a blank screen when trying to access your Hikvision camera in Google Chrome? You’re not alone. This is a common issue caused by browser compatibility changes and outdated plugins.

In this guide, you will learn how to fix the issue of Hikvision camera not showing live view in web browser based on personal experience and hands-on practice.

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GoPay Account Linking on Starlink Failed: Please Use Another Phone Number

How to use GoPay for Starlink payments? – Paying for Starlink using a digital wallet like GoPay is considered more convenient. This provides a solution for users who don’t have a credit card to automatically pay for Starlink services each month. However, some users are still having difficulty connecting GoPay for payments. One such issue is the “Please Use Another Phone Number” error message.

If you encounter this issue, our guide will explain the causes, practical solutions, and tips to avoid the same error in the future.

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How to Use the Starlink App: Complete Menu & Feature Guide (2026)

How to Use Starlink App

What can you do with the Starlink app? The Starlink app can be used as a central control center for managing your Starlink internet connection. Whether you want to check your internet speed, monitor for outages, adjust Wi-Fi settings, or troubleshoot connection issues, the app has it all in one place.

In this guide, you will learn how to use the menus available in the Starlink app, understand its settings and features.

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I Can’t Unbind HiLook NVRs, DVRs, and IP Cameras Using the SADP Tool—What Should I Do?

Can’t Unbind HiLook DVR Using SADP Tools

Support for the SADP Tool is no longer what it used to be when the software was first launched. Some operations that were previously possible in this software can no longer be performed, such as “unbind.” Unbind is the process of separating HiLook devices—such as NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras—from a Hik-Connect account. Certain models of NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras can no longer use the SADP Tool for unbind; this functionality has been moved to another application.

In this post, I’ll provide a guide for those of you who were unable to unbind using the SADP Tool software.

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How I Quickly Set Up My Imou NVR from Start to Finish Using My Phone Without a Monitor

How to Set Up Imou NVR N110W From the Start

A few days ago, a customer contacted me after having trouble configuring their new Imou NVR—the Imou N110W model. They had previously sought help from another security camera technician, but the NVR still wasn’t working properly. We visited the site and handled the entire setup process from start to finish, ensuring that the NVR was fully configured and functioning properly.

Not all CCTV camera technicians are experienced and capable of working with all brands of CCTV cameras; that is why the setup performed by the previous technician failed.

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How I Connected My Imou Cameras to the Imou NVR from Start to Finish—The Cameras Connected Automatically

Step 8 How to Connect Imou Camera to NVR N110W/N118W

Imou now offers NVRs. With these, Imou camera users can view their Imou camera feeds on a larger screen by connecting their installed cameras to the NVR. The Imou NVR models currently available are the N110W and N118W. The N110W supports up to 10 cameras, while the N118W supports up to 18 cameras. These Imou NVRs support all available Imou camera resolutions, so you don’t need to worry about whether the NVR is compatible with the resolution of the cameras you’re using.

In this guide, I’ll explain how to connect an Imou camera to an Imou NVR—and it turns out to be very easy.

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How I Use the Hik-Partner Pro App to Reset the Password on a Hikvision NVR—I Don’t Need a PC Anymore

Reset Hikvision NVR/DVR Password Without PC

The Hik-Partner Pro app has proven to be a great help in resetting passwords for Hikvision devices such as NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras. With the Hik-Partner Pro app, I no longer need a PC to reset passwords or unbind devices. Now, I simply bring my phone to the customer’s home and can perform the password reset right away.

In this article, I’ll show you how to reset your password using the Hik-Partner Pro app without a PC or laptop

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How I Connected My EZVIZ Camera to a Hikvision DVR So I Could View It on a Larger Screen

How to Connect an EZVIZ Camera to a Hikvision DVR/NVR

Some users have asked me whether EZVIZ cameras can be connected to Hikvision DVRs and NVRs. The answer is yes. As a Wi-Fi camera, EZVIZ also has an IP address that can be used for communication between devices, just like most IP cameras. So, you can use that IP address to connect the camera to a Hikvision NVR or DVR and view the footage.

In this guide I’ve written, you’ll see how I connect an EZVIZ camera to a Hikvision NVR or DVR.

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