FLIR/Serial Number vs Device ID
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Serial Number vs. Device ID
Description
This article will go over the differences between a Serial Number, and a Device ID.
A serial number is a sequence of numbers used to identify a specific product. For Dahua devices, this serial number is also used when accessing the system remotely via P2P. Dahua recorders and cameras do not have a Device ID.
A Device ID is used primarily for P2P access on FLIR recorders and cameras.
Serial Number:
- For Dahua devices, this serial number is used when accessing the system remotely via P2P.
- Serial Number is also used by Dahua Technology USA's Technical Support team to verify devices were purchased through authorized resellers.
Device ID:
- For FLIR Device, used primarily for P2P access via SmartPSS, iDMSS, or gDMSS.
- Dahua devices do not have a Device ID
Examples
Dahua Devices
FLIR Devices
Image | UI | Path | Serial | Device ID |
---|---|---|---|---|
WebUI | Main Menu -> Info | Yes | No | |
SystemUI | Main Menu ->Info | Yes | No | |
SystemUI | Right Click->Info | No | Yes | |
Top of Recorder | N/A | No | Yes | |
Product Box | N/A | Yes | No |