
Console Setup
Adding ONVIF cameras
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Adding ONVIF cameras
Using ONVIF cameras or adding cameras with the ONVIF protocol can be a very efficient way of
using older or outdated cameras. In addition, using ONVIF also makes it easy to consolidate
cameras from different manufacturers all onto the same NVR because ONVIF is an industry
standard that can allow that kind of cross-compatibility.
The below steps should be followed after all steps in the above
Using the device search
method
process have been followed and completed.
1. Once your device has been added to the
Added Device
table, click the pencil
icon under
Modify
:
This will take you to the
Modify
page.
2. Click the down arrow next to
Manufacturer
and select
Onvif
from the dropdown:
This will make a different set of options appear for you to configure.
3. It is recommended to not change any of the fields at this point, unless you know
what you are doing. However, make sure you update the username and password to
match that camera‟s specific login credentials: