3.
Confirm the connectivity with the server using the ping command and the server's IP address. If the client PC can not communicate with
the server, contact your network administrator.
Remote access for administrative support
For administrative support to access to the server remotely, configure Remote Desktop (Windows) or SSH (Linux) on your computer. For more
information, refer to the following Exacq Knowledge Base articles:
• Using remote desktop to manage Windows-based exacqVision servers:
https://www.exacq.com/kb/?kbid=61687
• Using Secure Shell (SSH) to manage Linux-based exacqVision servers:
https://www.exacq.com/kb/?kbid=6186
Remote access for administrative support
For administrative support to access to the server remotely, configure Remote Desktop (Windows) or SSH (Linux) on your computer. For more
information, refer to the following Exacq Knowledge Base articles:
• Using remote desktop to manage Windows-based exacqVision servers:
https://www.exacq.com/kb/?kbid=61687
• Using Secure Shell (SSH) to manage Linux-based exacqVision servers:
https://www.exacq.com/kb/?kbid=6186
Configuring the server
To configure the exacqVision LC-Series server, complete the following steps:
1.
Turn on the server.
2.
Open the exacqVision client application.
3.
From the navigation tree, select
System Setup
, and select the
Network
tab.
4.
Choose one of the following options:
- If you install the server on a network that uses static IP addressing, select
Static
and enter the IP address.
- If you install the server on a network using DHCP, select
Dynamic
. If the information does not automatically configure, contact your
network administrator.
5.
Click
Apply
.
What to do next:
Repeat this procedure for any additional network ports. For more information on configuring the server, refer to the
exacqVision Start User Man-
ual
.
Configuring the client
To configure the exacqVision client, complete the following steps:
1.
Start the exacqVision client application.
2.
When the local client is launched for the first time, enter the exacqVision user name and password created during initial startup.
3.
Verify that the server appears in the
Systems
list with a status showing
Connected
.
Note:
If the server does not connect, but you can confirm the server's ability to connect, check for anti-virus software on the remote
client machine that may block the communication between the server IP addresses and ports.
Camera connections
To connect cameras to the system, complete the following steps:
1.
Connect the analog cameras, PTZ serial cables, or alarm I/O. For more information, see
Connections
.
Note:
Connections vary by model.
2.
Using the camera manufacturer’s software, configure the IP address for all the cameras, and record this information for future reference.
Note:
Do not change the username and password until after you establish connectivity with the exacqVision server. For additional
information, refer to the camera manufacturer’s website or the
exacqVision IP Camera Quick Start Guide
downloads/ev-ip-quickstart-0311.pdf
. You may also find the Quick Start Guide in the Quickstarts directory on the CD that Exacq
dispatch with your system.
3.
To determine the compatibility of a particular camera model and firmware combination with exacqVision servers, review the camera
integration details at:
http://www.exacq.com/support/ipcams.php
4.
Test the connectivity between the camera and the server by completing the following steps:
a. Log off from the operating system user account.
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