How to Hard Reset a Bosch DIVAR - XVRAID XVR-DVR-NVR CCTV DESK

How to Hard Reset a Bosch DIVAR

How to a Bosch Where and how should unlock codes be used to reset the DIVAR recorder password?

Question

Where and how should unlock codes be used to reset the DIVAR recorder password?

This article is applicable for the following DIVAR recorders:

  • Divar XF/700
  • Divar MR
  • DVR400/600
  • Divar 3000/5000
  • Divar Hybrid & Network 2000/3000/5000

Answer

 

When you request to reset the DIVAR password, the Central Technical Support team provides you with the unlock codes.

:warning: Kindly note that the unlock codes received from the CTS are valid only for 1 Day. Moreover, please make sure that the date displayed on the Live monitor matches the date you requested the .

For more information, please check the following article:

  • What information is required when you request a password reset for your recorder?

In order to fill in one of the provided unlock codes, you will need to locally to the DIVAR unit -> Monitor, and keyboard are needed.

Use the following:

  • User name: ADMINISTRATOR
  • Password: one of the provided unlock codes

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What information is required when you request a password reset for your recorder?

Question

 

What information is required when you request a password reset for your recorder?

If you forgot the password of you recorder and you want to reset its password, the Central Support Team can help you.

Before requesting a password reset, please note that you need to provide some important information to the Central Support Team to get help from them.

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Answer

 

Please follow the steps below and find out what information is needed if you want to reset the password of your:

  • Divar XF/700
  • Divar MR
  • DVR400/600
  • Divar Analog 3000/5000
  • Divar Hybrid & Network 2000/3000/5000

Note: Please note that you can provide the Central Support Team with a picture of the label of the unit, in order to prevent misunderstandings or misspelling.

:light_bulb: Be aware that in exceptional cases, you may be required to send them an invoice of your unit or other proof of ownership.

Label of the unit:

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Important: You must be locally connected to your recorder with: monitor, keyboard and mouse.

:warning: Kindly note that the code received from the CTS is valid only for 1 Day.

Depending on the model of recorder you have, below you will find the mandatory details that you need to provide to the CTS:

A) Divar XF/700:

  • MAC Address of the unit
  • mention the date on which you will be on site to change the password of your unit.

B) Divar MR:

  • Serial Number of the unit
  • mention the date on which you will be on site to change the password of your unit.

C) 400/600:

  • MAC Address of the unit
  • sometimes, it happens that the date on the live monitor does not match the current date.  Therefore, please verify the date on the unit as displayed on the Live monitor
  • mention the date on which you will be on site to change the password of your unit.
    • be careful, calculate and mention the correct date if the one displayed on the Live monitor is not the same as the current date

D) Divar Analog 3000/5000 (similar with DVR 400/600):

  • MAC Address of the unit
  • sometimes, it happens that the date on the live monitor does not match the current date.  Therefore, please verify the date on the unit as displayed on the Live monitor
  • mention the date on which you will be on site to change the password of your unit.
    • be careful, calculate and mention the correct date if the one displayed on the Live monitor is not the same as the current date

NOTE: In some cases, after gaining access to the unit you cannot change the password.

In this case you should create a new user with admin rights, login with that user, delete the old administrator account, then recreate the administrator account with a new password.

E) Divar Hybrid & Network 2000/3000/5000:

  • Please be aware that these Recorders have 2 MAC Addresses. Provide  both MAC addresses
    • sometimes, it happens that the date on the live monitor does not match the current date.  Therefore, please verify the date on the unit as displayed on the Live monitor
    • mention the date on which you will be on site to change the password of your unit.
      • be careful, calculate and mention the correct date if the one displayed on the Live monitor is not the same as the current date

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