From 119d397b61e74f926b387b9ba4cc88cabf40f577 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kamran khan <76246927+kamipakistan@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023 15:57:31 +0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 46 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 44 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4d337d3..daa545a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # How to View Hikvision CCTV Camera on Ubuntu Using Firefox Web Browser -## 1. Install Wine on Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS +# 1. Install Wine on Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS To view the Hikvision CCTV camera web interface on Ubuntu, we will use Wine to run Internet Explorer in Firefox using a plugin. Please follow these steps to install Wine on Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS: @@ -58,4 +58,46 @@ It is recommended to reboot your system after installing Wine: sudo reboot ``` -## 2. View Hikvision CCTV Camera on Ubuntu Using Firefox Web +# 2. View Hikvision CCTV Camera on Ubuntu Using Firefox Web Browser +To view the Hikvision CCTV camera on Ubuntu using Firefox web browser, follow these steps: + +## Step 1: Download FirefoxPortableESR +Download the FirefoxPortableESR software using the following link in your system: + +[FirefoxPortableESR_31.7.0_English.paf.exe](https://sourceforge.net/projects/portableapps/files/Mozilla%20Firefox%2C%20Portable%20Ed./Mozilla%20Firefox%20ESR%2C%20Portable%20Edition%2031.7.0/FirefoxPortableESR_31.7.0_English.paf.exe/) + +## Step 2: Open Terminal and Switch Directory +Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you have downloaded the FirefoxPortableESR .exe file. + +## Step 3: Execute FirefoxPortableESR file +Use the following command to execute the FirefoxPortableESR file using Wine: +``` +wine FirefoxPortableESR_31.7.0_English.paf.exe +``` + +## Step 4: Run FirefoxPortableESR +Change the current working directory to the FirefoxPortableESR directory and run the following command: +``` +wine FirefoxPortable.exe +``` + +## Step 5: Setup Network with CCTV IP Camera +Ensure that your computer is on the same network as the Hikvision CCTV IP camera. + +## Step 6: Open Your IP Camera +Access your Hikvision CCTV IP camera by entering its IP address in a web browser. + +## Step 7: Login to Hikvision Website +After the website loads, a login window will appear. Enter the complete `IP address` of your camera in the web browser opened in `Step 4`. Then, insert your camera's `username` and `password` in the login window. + +## Step 8: Download Plugin +Download the required plugin and place it in the `FirefoxPortableESR/Data/Plugins` directory. + +## Step 9: Run the Downloaded Plugin +Run the downloaded plugin by double-clicking on it or using another method. + +Refresh your browser, and now you should see your Hikvision CCTV camera feed working fine. + +Please note that the above method uses an older version of Firefox (31.7.0) in a portable manner using Wine. You can use the latest version of Firefox and Hikvision's official software for better performance and security. + +