PM5K 0 Posted January 16, 2014 I have a DS-2CD8253F-EI camera running the V5.0.8 130930 firmware. I upgraded once before to that firmware. I tried to upgrade to a newer firmware (5.1.0) which shows my camera as compatible, but it fails. The only thing I haven't tried is a direct connection, I've been trying over wifi, but I'm fairly certain that's how I upgraded it the first time. It basically instantly says in the status section: Upgrading Failed (using the web interface). Through the Hikvision software it just doesn't do anything, no progress on the progress bar at all. TIA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45921cam 0 Posted January 17, 2014 I have a DS-2CD8253F-EI camera running the V5.0.8 130930 firmware. I upgraded once before to that firmware. I tried to upgrade to a newer firmware (5.1.0) which shows my camera as compatible, but it fails. The only thing I haven't tried is a direct connection, I've been trying over wifi, but I'm fairly certain that's how I upgraded it the first time. It basically instantly says in the status section: Upgrading Failed (using the web interface). Through the Hikvision software it just doesn't do anything, no progress on the progress bar at all. TIA! I have upgraded over wireless no problem though I have had trouble doing so through my firewall (from trusted to DMZ). Have you tried the TFTP update method that worked for me when the web interface failed. Google TFTP Hikvision and you should find what you need if you haven't tried that already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PM5K 0 Posted January 17, 2014 I think I know what you're talking about, a different method for recovery that you can also try if other options to upgrade don't work. If that's what you mean that's what I was planning, if not I'll read up on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PM5K 0 Posted January 17, 2014 Good call though, I am using a different router than before, maybe a setting is blocking it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45921cam 0 Posted January 18, 2014 I think I know what you're talking about, a different method for recovery that you can also try if other options to upgrade don't work. If that's what you mean that's what I was planning, if not I'll read up on it. The method I am talking about is documented in the pdf here: http://www.hikvisioneurope.com/portal/index.php?dir=Z%20OLD/Technical%20Materials/Special%20Tools/TFTP-Auto-Update/ The tools you need are there too. I'd suggest you run the TFTP server as admin and make sure you allow it access through the Windows firewall. You should be prompted for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
