HIKVISION AX Series User Manual

Title:
How to View serial port information by SSH
Version:
v1.0
Date:
10/15/2018
Product:
AX Series Wireless Security Control Panel
Page:
1 of 7
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Preparation
1. AX Series Wireless Security Control Panel,V1.0.0 or above
2. Internet Explorer or iVMS-4200（2.7.3.8）
3. Software: SecureCRT
How to View serial port information by SSH
You can enable or disable SSH (Secure Shell) according to your actual needs. You
can check serial port information by SSH.
1. Enable SSH
Click System → Security Settings → SSH Settings to enter the SSH Settings page and you can
enable or disable the SSH function.
2. Connect device and set log file
1) Open software: SecureCRT.
2) Click Quick Connect.
3) Add device IP to Hostname, “root” to Username, click connect.

HIKVISION AX Series Specifications

General

Onboard Siren	Yes
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Voice Prompt	Yes
PIRCAM Support	Yes
Communication Interface	Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Input Voltage	100 to 240 VAC
Battery Backup	Yes
Operating Temperature	-10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
Mobile App	HIK-Connect

Summary

Enable SSH for Device Access

Configure SSH Log File Settings

Adjust log file path and name in Session Options to resolve 'unable to open log file' errors.

Retrieve Serial Port Information via SSH

Generate SSH Authentication Key

Input 'zhimakaimen' command to obtain an SSH authentication string.

Establish Root SSH Session

Input the security code to log in as the root user and confirm root mode.

Command to Output Serial Data

Execute 'outputOpen' command to retrieve serial port information through SSH.