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Secure remote access to new Hikvision system
Good point. I can see that there is no easy solution here! Ironic that the CCTV manufacturers seem to be quite some way behind with all this. I may just move to VPN, kick the remote app into touch, drop the installer maintenance and do my own updates. Is there an alternative to IVMS that can run... -
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Secure remote access to new Hikvision system
It's an option and one I would consider as a last resort. But I prefer to tighten up the existing configuration as much as possible first. Our router will allow the creation of a VPN although I need to check out how exactly. A quick look suggests "OpenVPN" and then run that on the remote... -
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Secure remote access to new Hikvision system
Sorry for ignorance but how do I do that please? I'm looking to connect periodically and remotely from laptop and IVMS. Dumb question but having established the VPN on the remote device, what do I connect to please? Presumably the installer would also be able to do that to fulfil their service... -
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Secure remote access to new Hikvision system
Thank you for the prompt responses and patience with my beginner's questions. Here are a few more if I may please. We have a service contract with the installer - is this why he has provided direct access to each cam or can he reach them via the NVR please? If we move to just two ports... -
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Secure remote access to new Hikvision system
Hi, We're UK based and just had a new 4k Hikvision system installed to protect our office and overall premises. I asked the installer if we could connect remotely to view via the Hikvision app. over SSL i.e. securely and they assured us we could. I'm far from expert but I know a bit about...