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Browse to this Server page using
SETUP
→
BASIC SETUP
→
NETWORK
→
SERVER.
Center Server
refers to the Windows Server. A maximum of 6 center
servers can be saved. An MDR-641 can connect to a maximum of 2 servers;
MDR-644 can connect to a maximum of 4 servers using the same protocol
type.
Add
is used to add another center server, a new blank center server page is
displayed with a new server number.
Delete
removes the currently displayed center server.
ON
enables the current center server. MDR will attempt to connect to this
server.
Protocol Type
refers to the protocol used by the MDR unit to send its data
(video and metadata) to the MDR Server. By default, this is set to MDR6.
Maintenance is not currently used.
Network Mode
refers to the network communication module used to
communicate with the MDR Server. The options are Ethernet, Mobile Network
and Wi-Fi. This indicates the MDR will connect to the server using its Wi-Fi
module.
Center Server 2 Settings Figure 40
Browse to this Server page using
SETUP
→
BASIC SETUP
→
NETWORK
→
SERVER
→
PAGE DOWN.
MDR Server IP
is the public IP address of the firewall which forwards any
traffic to the Windows Server, or IP address of the Windows Server hosting the
MDR Wi-Fi Server. Example: 192.168.14.193 is the IP address of the Windows
Server hosting the MDR Wi-Fi Server.
MDR Server Port
is used for device access to server. By default, this is
5556.
Media Server IP
should be the same as MDR Server IP.
Media Server Port
should be the same as MDR Server Port. By default,
this is 5556.
Save all the changes and exit the menu on the MDR. The MDR will then
connect to the MDR Wi-Fi Server.
Center Server 2 Settings Figure 41
Browse to this Info page using
SYS INFO
→
SERVER STATUS.
Center Server
refers to the MDR Windows Server. It will read
CONNECTED or UNCONNECTED.
Network Type
indicates the MDR will connect to the server using its Wi-Fi
module.
Server Protocol Type
by default, this is set to MDR6. Maintenance is not
currently used.
Port
refers to MDR Server port. By default, this is 5556.
Wi-Fi Server Status Figure 42
4.2 MDR-Dashboard 6.0 Configuration (Wi-Fi)
This is the PC software that is installed on the client PC. Multiple MDR-Dashboard clients may connect to a single MDR server. The limitation
will be on the Windows Server
’s ability and bandwidth. This is because there is only one connection from the server to each MDR unit. The
MDR-Dashboard 6.0
can display up to 500 online vehicles, any further vehicles are replaced by “**”.
➢
Connect the client PC to the MDR Server Wi-Fi network.
➢
The client PC can also be connected to the domain with an Ethernet cable if you require network/internet access. Alternatively, the router
may be configured to have internet access.