WebCCTV 1 Contents Introduction Getting Started Connecting the WebCCTV NVR to a local network Connecting the WebCCTV NVR to the Internet Restoring the WebCCTV NVR Storage & Bandwidth considerations Security Policy Troubleshooting

WebCCTV 2 The WebCCTV NVR in a local network Network Overview Connecting the NVR to a network Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN

WebCCTV 3 WebCCTV NVR & WebCCTV NVS in a network Network Overview The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 4 Assigning an IP address Connecting the NVR to a network Control Panel Network connections Local Area Properties IP AddressSubnetGateway The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 5 General Network communication Connecting the NVR to a network Server Client IP 1IP 2 Appl x Appl y Appl z Appl w 5000 Step By Step 1. Appl w running on ip 2 listens on port Appl x running on ip 1 wants to communicate with Appl w 3. Appl x connects to ip 2 port Appl w accepts. 5. Communication channel is established. 6. Appl w and Appl x can communicate. The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 6 WebCCTV Network communication Connecting the NVR to a network WebCCTV Server WebCCTV Client IP 1IP 2 Internet Explorer Web Video 80 Step By Step 1. WebCCTV server runs a web server application (port 80) and a video-server application (port 1518 and ports ) 2. Internet Explorer (IE) wants to communicate with WebCCTV Server 3. IE gets a webpage from web server application and ActiveX in webpage gets images from video server application The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 7 Client Configuration Same IP Subnet In 90% of cases subnet mask : i.e. IP of WebCCTV = then IP of Client PC must be x where x is between 0 and 255 except 50 E.g belongs to the same group as Reachable via gateway If IP of WebCCTV NVR is not within subnet : i.e a gateway must be defined in the Client PC. Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 8 Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN Connection test ‘ Ping ’ command is a very important test = ‘ ECHO ’ Its results tell you immediately where the problem could be, if any e.g. IP of Client & WebCCTV NVR situations : 1.The other side answers = there is correct network communication possible The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 9 Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN Connection test 2.The other side doesn’t answers = there is no correct network communication possible. ‘Request timed out’ = on the same subnet but no answer 3.The other side is not reachable = there is no correct network communication possible. ‘Destination host unreachable’ = not on the same subnet and no gateway defined The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 10 Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN Minimum Client PC Requirements Operating System Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 Windows XP Hardware Intel Pentium III 1000 MHz or higher (decompressing video needs) 128 MB RAM 16 MB RAM on video-card Software Internet Explorer 6 DirectX 9.0b Windows Media player 9 or higher The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 11 Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN Remote Client test Internet Explorer 6 At first connection, a viewing component (ActiveX technology) has to be installed on the client PC. If not installed correctly (needs Administrative rights), the WebCCTV application will not run properly. The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 12 Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN Client Configuration Internet Explorer 6 settings Basic Rule : Allow Internet Explorer the installation and execution of signed ActiveX controls and Administrative rights at first visit Two approaches : 1.Easiest & safest : Consider the WebCCTV NVR IP address as a trusted site. Menu Tools Internet Options Security Trusted Sites 2.Change the overall security to allow signed ActiveX installation Menu Tools Internet Options Security Custom Level The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 13 Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN Client Configuration Internet Explorer 6 settings Easiest approach : 1.Consider the WebCCTV NVR IP address as a trusted site. Menu Tools Internet Options Security Trusted Sites The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 14 Technology Microsoft Only Internet Explorer Usable in many environments : Web pages, Visual Basic, C++ (i.e. WebCCTV Software Development Kit) Installation Administrative rights (only First time !) Security settings Internet Explorer Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware programs Removal C:\windows\downloaded program files\ WebCCTV3 Network Client Class Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN The WebCCTV NVR in a local network

WebCCTV 15 Accessing the WebCCTV NVR on a LAN Client Configuration Video Hardware acceleration = FULL Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware software Allow WebCCTV ActiveX to install and execute Allow scripts to execute Personal Firewall software Allow outgoing connections Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Troubleshooting The WebCCTV NVR in a local network