ndriver-NDeviceManager

This is the default view for the MaxproNetwork, NAxisVideoNetwork, NMilestoneNetwork networks and the xProtect Recording Servers component. It has a standard appearance with Discovered and Database panes and a table that is similar to other device manager views.

Figure 38. Three NDevice Manager views

You access this view by expanding Config > Drivers and double-clicking the network node in the Nav tree or by right-clicking this node and clicking Views > N Device Manager.

Columns

Driver	Column	Description
all	Path	Reports the location of the device or event in the station
	Name	Reports the name of the entity or logical grouping.
	Type	Reports the type of device.
	Exts	Indicates the use of an extension.
	Description	Provides additional information.
	Fox Video Stream Preferred	For a network component, selects (`true`) or declines (`false`) the use of Fox streaming. For a child component (DVR, NVR or camera), selects or declines the use of Fox streaming at the child component level. `Inherit` sets this property to the value set for its parent component (the DVR, NVR or network component). `Yes` sends the video stream from the video camera to the station (controller) and then forwards it to the Workbench interface through the standard Fox/Foxs connection. This overcomes fire wall issues in the event that the video surveillance system is not exposed to the outside world on its network. NOTE: This option assumes that the controller is exposed - otherwise you could not even connect to the station. `No` sends the video stream directly from the video camera to the interface. Using this setting allows you to set the `Preferred Resolution` and `Frame Rate` to `High` without impacting CPU usage. In essence, this removes the station from the equation. In all cases, the client-side computer expends some of its CPU utilization to render the video on the screen.
	Credentials	Reports the device’s username and password.
nmilestone	Milestone Engine Ip Address	Reports the camera’s IP address.
	Milestone Image Server Port	Reports the image server port number.
	Milestone Central Port	Reports the central port number.
	Upload Events Port	Reports the events port number.
	Milestone Central Credentials	Defines the port used to communicate with the camera over the Internet.
maxpro	IP Address	Reports the IP address for the camera.
maxpro, naxisvideo	Http port or Web port	Defines the port used to communicate with the device over the Internet.
naxisvideo	Url Address	Reports the universal resource locator for the device.
	Ptz Support	Indicates if the camera supports Ptz properties: `true` (yes) or `false` (no)
	Preferred Resolution	Reports the resolution currently configured for the camera.
	Preferred Frame Rate	Reports the video stream speed currently configured for the camera.
	Preferred Compression	Specifies a level of compression for use during live video streaming. The video device defines the actual compression values for these relative settings. Compression reduces bandwidth improving video transmission. Compression relates to resolution. The higher the compression, the lower the bandwidth requirements. However, over-compression may degrade video images. The video device defines the actual compression values for these relative levels. Higher compression uses less bandwidth but negatively affects image quality. The underlying video driver interprets these options: `None`, `Low`, `Medium`, or `High`
	Use Tcp Transport	Indicates if the Transport Control Protocol channel is in use.
	Use Rtsp Stream	Indicates if the Real Time Streaming Protocol is in use.
	Rtsp Username	Indicates the username required by RTSP.
	Rtsp Password	Indicates the password required by RTSP.
	Host Name
	Web Client Http Port	Reports the HTTP port.
	Web Client Https Port	Reports the HTTPS port.
	Token Over Https	Reports the token used for token-based HTTPS authentication.
	Web Auth Scheme	Reports the authorization scheme used for HTTP authorization.

Buttons

Your view may not include all the buttons.

New Folder creates a new folder for devices. Each such folder provides its own set of manager views.
New creates a new device record in the database.
Edit opens the device’s database record for updating.
Discover runs a discover job to locate installed devices, which appear in the Discovered pane. This view has a standard appearance that is similar to all Device Manager views.
Cancel ends the current discovery job.
Add inserts into the database a record for the discovered and selected object.
Match associates a discovered device with a record that is already in the database.
TagIt associates metadata, such as location or unique configuration with the object.
Template Config accesses the station template that defines configuration options. You would select a template to set up the device with pre-configured properties.