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NVR 2.2 SP3 (V2.2.57) User’s Manual
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Finding Cameras on the Network
There are two ways to find cameras on the network. One is via the separate IP utility, one is
through NVR itself. IP Utility is useful in that it allows you to perform multiple camera upgrading
and setting, but cameras are only added to NVR system via the workstation program Active
Setup.
Find cameras with IP Utility
Before using NVR to view cameras, you may use IP Utility to find and access IP devices
(download the latest version
here
). IP Utility will scan your network and display a list of ACTi
Cameras. From the list you may check the IP address of each camera, access them through
web configurators, or perform firmware upgrade to many cameras at the same time.
Fig. 9 IP Utility
A few tips on using IP Utility:
After a short initial search, IP Utility will display devices it has found in a table. The IP address
of each will be shown. If the IP is displayed as a hyperlink, then it is in the same subnet as your
computer, and you can click the link to access the device via IE.
Clicking on the title sorts the whole list by that column. Click again to sort in reverse order.
You may enter the Account and Password for each camera at the space provided to the right.
This will enable you to perform advanced functions, like backup/ restore configurations, save /
reboot and batch firmware or profile upgrades.