How to Update Firmware Dahua All Methods

How to Update Firmware via USB

Description

Follow these instructions to update the firmware on a recorder using a USB storage drive. Be sure to download the appropriate firmware for your device.

Prerequisites

• USB Drive 1GB or more
• The proper firmware file for the device
• Physical access to the recording device
• A computer to load the firmware files onto the USB

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Download Firmware and copy to USB such as a flash drive ➞ Insert USB into recorders USB port.

2. It will prompt for option to upgrade, Click System upgrade ➞ Click Start.

3. Browse for firmware ➞ Open firmware folder is in ➞ Select Bin File ➞ Click Start. Device will reboot once finished.

Update Firmware via LAN(Browser)

This applies to DVR, NVR and IP Cameras.

Please Note : You need to clear previous active-x installs for newly applied updates to show on Web Service in IE Web Browser. To do this, Delete webrec folders from Program files and Program Files(x86) under Windows (C:) drive. Please also reference http://dahuawiki.com/Troubleshoot/Delete_Web_Rec

Description

This enables you to update the firmware of NVR/IPC/HCVR using browser.

Prerequisites

• Computer
• Internet
• Compatible Browser (Internet Explorer)
• NVR/HCVR/IPC

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: From IE(Internet Explorer) type in the devices IP address on the IE address bar → login with credentials.

Step2: Setup → System → Upgrade

Step 3: Click on “Browse” → Select correct firmware

• Click on “Upgrade”

• Device will reboot after upgrade is finished.

USB firmware Upgrade via web.

If firmware is on USB Device → Click on browse → Navigate to USB location → Select firmware → Open → Upgrade.

Update Firmware via LAN(ConfigTool)

Description

Use DahuaConfigTool to update firmware using the IP address of the device.

Prerequisites

• ConfigTool Click Here to Download ConfigTool
• Firmware Update File
• A PC or Mac connected to the same network as your device.

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch the ConfigTool

2. Click on the device you wish to upgrade, and click, “Login”

3. Input your device’s user name and password, and click, “OK”

4. Click, ‘Upgrade’

5. Click, “OpenFile” and locate the firmware update file.

6. Click, “Upgrade” and wait several minutes for the upgrade to complete.

How To Upgrade Firmware via NVR Cloud Update

Description

Select NVRs now have the capability of updating firmware from the cloud.

When the NVR detects there is a newer firmware in the cloud, a red ‘1’ icon will appear at the System icon.

The entire process takes about 5 minutes depending on network connection.

• 

  Notification of new firmware

• 

  Upgrade menu showing firmware information

• 

  Downloading the firmware file.

• 

  Upgrading the firmware.

Prerequisites

• Device that supports NVR Cloud Update (see list below)
• Internet connection to the device
• P2P Connection Online – How To Setup P2P

Supported Devices

Please reference the table below for what models support NVR Cloud Update and what firmware version(s) they must be at to support the NVR Cloud Update feature:

Model	Required Firmware Version(s)
N42B1P	3.216.0000002.0.R.190102, 3.216.0000001.0.R.181217
N42B2P	3.216.0000002.0.R.190102, 3.216.0000001.0.R.181217
N42B3P	3.216.0000002.0.R.190102, 3.216.0000001.0.R.181217
N52A4P	3.216.0000005.0.R.190125, 3.216.0000004.0.R.181229, 3.216.0000003.0.R.181211, 3.216.0000002.0.R.181106, 3.216.0000001.0.R.180326
N52B2P	3.216.0000005.0.R.190125, 3.216.0000004.0.R.181229, 3.216.0000003.0.R.181211, 3.216.0000002.0.R.181106, 3.216.0000001.0.R.180326
N52B3P	3.216.0000005.0.R.190125, 3.216.0000004.0.R.181229, 3.216.0000003.0.R.181211, 3.216.0000002.0.R.181106, 3.216.0000001.0.R.180326
N52B5P	3.216.0000005.0.R.190125, 3.216.0000004.0.R.181229, 3.216.0000003.0.R.181211, 3.216.0000002.0.R.181106, 3.216.0000001.0.R.180326
N54A4P	3.216.0000005.0.R.190125, 3.216.0000004.0.R.181229, 3.216.0000003.0.R.181211, 3.216.0000002.0.R.181106, 3.216.0000001.0.R.180326
N54B3P	3.216.0000005.0.R.190125, 3.216.0000004.0.R.181229, 3.216.0000003.0.R.181211, 3.216.0000002.0.R.181106, 3.216.0000001.0.R.180326

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the Main Menu

From Live View – Right Click and select Main Menu

2. Click System

3. Click Upgrade

4. Click ‘Manual Check’ and the unit will detect if a newer firmware is available

5. Click Upgrade Now to begin the update process

6. The firmware file will be downloaded

7. After downloading the unit will automatically begin the firmware upgrade

8. The unit will reboot as the final step of the upgrade