Password Reset using SwannView Link app (MAC Address) or Generated code / Super Password
NOTE: This guide is for the following recorders : NVW-1080H, NVW-480, NVW-490, DVR-1000 (16channel),1250, 1260, 1425, 1450, 1580, 2555, 2900, 3000, 3200, 3250, 3260, 3425, 3450, 4000, 4100, 4150, 4200, 4400, 4550, 4600, 4750, 5000, HDR6-8000, HDR6-8100, HDR4-8200, NVR-7072, 7082, 7085, 7285, 7300, 7400
Using a Generated Code and Super Password
For this step, connect a monitor and mouse to your recorder.
- Access the MENU of your recorder to pull up the login page.
- Click the "Forgot Password" to open the "System login - Super Password" option. The recorder will show an 8-digit random code.
Note: Do not close the prompt as it will generate a new code every time it’s opened. - Download the SuperPassword utility for Windows via this link to generate the code.
- Open the downloaded executable file. No installation is needed.
- Type the 'random code' you see on your monitor into the 'random code' field on the utility.
- Click the "Create Super Password" button to generate a 12-digit code.
- Enter the Generated Code into the Super Password field and then click OK.
Using the MAC Address
Follow this guide on how to Password Reset using the SwannView Link app.