Device Manager of Codec
What is the Device Manager?
The Device Manager is a tool for managing EXVIST encoder/decoder in your local area network, it's just designed for below features:
- Searching encoder/decoder in the attached network;
- Quickly modifying IP addresses in batch;
- Upgrading the latest firmware for encoder/decoder in batch;
- Restoring the encoder/decoder to the default factory settings;
- Rebooting the encoder/decoder;
- Modifying the password;
🧙TIPS: Usually it's only designed for the above features, it's not workable to do more settings like wireless connection via Device Manager. If it's required to configure wireless connection, just go to access the encoder/decoder from Chome and navigate to network settings.
Download Device Manager
Download it from the following link
Quick Start of Device Manager
- Open the file folder of EncDevice
- Double click "EncDeviceTool.exe" and then it will work
NOTE: If the computer prompts that the file "EncDeviceTool.exe" cannot be run, it is recommended to install this patch package "MSVBCRT_AIO_Device_Manager_Patch".
Modify IP Address via Device Manager
- Click "Refresh" -->Enter username and password at the right bottom side;
- Select the device-->Enter Start IP & IP Gateway-->Click "Modify"
Upgrade Firmware via Device Manager
- Click Tab "Configuration"-->Add Online Device or Manual Add
- Select the device and Browse the latest firmware(GK, MC, TV)
- Click "Upgrade" and it will start upgrading immediately
- Check "Upgrading Status" whether it's upgraded successfully
- Go back to "Device Search" and click "Refresh" to check whether it's upgraded to the latest version
NOTE: It's strongly recommended to do upgrading via device manager and it's under wired connection. When upgrading an encoder/decoder, it is usually recommended to follow best practices to ensure a smooth and reliable upgrade process. Here are the reasons behind the recommendations we mentioned:
- Upgrading via Device Manager: Upgrading the encoder/decoder's firmware through the official management interface provided by the EXVIST ensures that the correct upgrade files and processes are used. This reduces the likelihood of errors or damage to the encoder/decoder that might occur if attempting to upgrade the device through GUI directly.
- Wired Connection: Upgrading an encoder/decoder through a wired connection, such as an Ethernet cable, is preferred over a wireless connection for several reasons. Wired connections typically provide more stable and consistent data transfer rates compared to wireless connections. This stability can be crucial during a firmware upgrade, as any interruption in the data transfer could potentially corrupt the upgrade process, leading to encoder malfunctions or even permanent damage.
- Risk of Hardware Damage: Upgrading firmware directly through the graphical user interface (GUI) of the device might pose a risk of causing damage to the device, specifically the encoder/decoder unit in this case. If the upgrade process is interrupted or fails, it could potentially render the unit inoperable, requiring it to be sent back to the manufacturer EXVIST for repair and burning flash. Upgrading through a more controlled and specialized method, such as a device manager, can reduce this risk.
- Recovery Options: The device manager likely provides a more robust and controlled environment for firmware upgrades. If a firmware upgrade through the device manager fails or causes the unit to become non-functional, there may be additional recovery options available through the same or specified device manager interface. This could potentially mitigate the consequences of a failed upgrade and provide a pathway to restore the encoder/decoder's functionality.
You can read more about FAQs: Failure of Detection or Upgrading.
Video Tutorial(New Hardware)
How to Change IP Address on Encoder/Decoder Using Device Manager?
- Open Device Manager and go to the "Device Search" Tab
- Click "Refresh" to discover all attached devices
- Select the specific device(s) for IP modification
- Enter the desired "Start IP" address
- Configure the correct "Gateway" address
- Click "Modify" – All selected devices will update automatically
- Verify the new IP addresses (e.g., by refreshing the device list)n Encoder/Decoder Using Device Manager?
How to Upgrade Firmware on Encoder/Decoder Using Device Manager?
- Navigate to Device Search Tab
- Go to Configuration Tab
- Add Online Device
- Select the Device for Upgrading
- Browse and Select the Correct Firmware Version
- Click Upgrade – Watch the Process Begin
- Return to Device Search Tab to Verify Firmware Version
- Confirming the Upgrade Success
Video Tutorial(Old Hardware)
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