On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc.
NetDVMS 6.5f User Manual
Video Clients
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Accessing NetGuard
1.
Open an Internet Explorer browser (version 6.0 or later), and connect to surveillance
system server. The address format is typically:
http://[surveillance_system_server_address]:[port_number]
Tip: The port number is only required if using another port than the
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Server
's default port number, 80.
When you connect to the server, you will see a welcome page. On the welcome page,
click the NetGuard link in order to view the NetGuard login dialog.
2.
To log in, specify information in the following fields:
•
Previous Logins: Only available if you have logged in before. Lets you reuse
previously specified login details (except any password, which you must
always type yourself). This can greatly speed up the login process.
•
Address: Type the URL or IP address of the surveillance system server.
•
Port: Specify the port number to use when logging in to NetGuard. In most
circumstances, port 80 is used.
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Authentication: Select required authentication method.
o
Windows (current user), with which you will be authenticated through
your current Windows login, and do not have to specify any user name
or password. This is the default authentication method, i.e. the
method which is automatically used unless you select another method.
o
Windows, with which you will be authenticated through your Windows
login, but you will need to type your Windows user name and
password.
o
Basic, with which you will be authenticated through a user/password
combination defined on the surveillance system server.
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Username: Type your user name. The user name is case-sensitive, i.e. there
is a difference between typing, for example, amanda and Amanda.
•
Password: Type your password. The password is case-sensitive.
