Discovering cameras (Web UI)
You can add cameras individually or use a discovery job to add cameras.
Prerequisites: You are connected to the Supervisor station (large installation) or to the single remote host station that
controls the cameras (small installation.)
- Click .The Remote Drivers view opens.
- Click the Manage Drivers button (
), select Addand click Ok.The Driver Manager view opens. - Click the Cameras tab.The Camera Manager view opens.
This view displays a list of any existing cameras.
- Click the Discover button (
).A discovery job runs. Some cameras will discover and others will not. If your camera does not discover after a minute or two, click on the New button (
) and add it manually.
- Double-click each camera and enter the
Host Namefor each and click Save.The camera appears in the list under the Cameras tab. - Ping the camera and observe if the status shows {ok} or unacknowledged alarm.
- If you have a PTZ camera with presets, double-click the camera and add or rename presets.
- Observe the ports listed under the camera and make sure that your firewall is configured with the needed ports open.You will have issues with PTZ control and video motion if the required ports are blocked.