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INTRODUCTION TO REMOTEVIEW
RemoteView is an application that allows you to connect to a DVXi system, view
live and recorded video, and configure the system remotely from any remote cli-
ent computer via a network or regular phone line. The remote client does not need
to have MasterControl or any special hardware installed—all it needs is a connec-
tion to the DVXi system, which acts as a server, and the RemoteView software.
RemoteView downloads live and recorded video segments from the server so that
you can view and even save them on the remote client.
The DVXi system comes completely configured for connections from RemoteView,
with the RemoteView Server software already installed. However, to use the re-
mote access, you must complete the following steps:
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Connect the client.
You must obtain IP addresses for the client and DVXi
system and set up the client for networking. If the server is on a local
network, the system administrator or Internet service provider (ISP) can
assign IP addresses.
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Install the software.
RemoteView Server is already installed on the DVXi
system, but you must install RemoteView on the remote client. To do
this, insert the RemoteView CD and choose the RemoteView option. (If
the CD does not auto run, manually run SETUP.EXE from the CD.)
The most difficult part is connecting the remote client to the server. It is recom-
mended that you let a trained information systems (IS) manager execute these
networking tasks.
