Raritan EMX2-888, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Using the Web Interface
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Webcam Management
With a Logitech
®
webcam connected to the EMX device, you can visually
monitor the environment around the EMX via snapshots or videos
captured by the webcam.

To view snapshots and videos, you need the permission of either
"Change Webcam Configuration" or "View Webcam Sanpshots and
Configuration."

To configure webcam settings, you need the "Change Webcam
Configuration" permission.
For more information on the Logitech webcam, see the user
documentation accompanying it. For information on connecting a
webcam to the EMX, see
Connecting a Logitech Webcam
(on page
59).
You can manually store snapshots taken from the webcam onto the EMX
or a remote server. See
Saving Snapshots
(on page 268) or
Configuring Webcam Storage
(on page 265).
Links to snapshots or videos being captured by a webcam can be sent
via email or instant message. See
Sending Snapshots or Videos in an
Email or Instant Message
(on page 269).
Events that trigger emails containing snapshots from a webcam can be
created. See
Creating Actions
(on page 188).
Configuring Webcams
Before you can configure a webcam, it must be connected to the EMX.
See
Connecting a Logitech Webcam
(on page 59).
To configure a webcam:
1. In the navigation tree, click on the Webcam Management folder. The
Webcam Management page opens.
2. Click on the webcam you want to configure and then click Setup at
the bottom right of page. The Webcam Setup dialog opens.
3. Enter a name for the webcam. Up to 64 characters are supported.
4. Type the location information in each location field if needed. Up to
63 characters are supported.
5. Select a resolution for the webcam.
 If you connect two webcams to one USB-A port using a powered
USB hub, set the resolution to 352x288 or lower for optimal
performance.
6. Select the webcam mode. This can be changed as needed once the
webcam is configured.