Vivotek IP3111/IP3121 user manual Uploading the configuration file, Software revision upgrade

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Viewing system log

Download SYSTEM.LOG and open it with any text viewer. The content of the file reveals useful information about configuration and connections after the system boots up. It helps administrators to easily find out who and how NetworKam was accessed since all network access to NetworKam is recorded with timestamp. The system log will scroll to keep the newest messages as eliminate old ones.

Uploading the configuration file

To update each NetworKam’s configuration at once, upload the accurately formatted batch file to CONFIG.INI. It is recommended to keep the original format, but changing values. Refer to the section in configuration for details and optional values as well. After successfully receiving and verifying the file, NetworKam will self-update the configuration and restart automatically. Refer to the previous section for further information.

Software revision upgrade

NetworKam is able to keep the most up-to-date software. Customers are allowed to download the updated binary codes upon receiving additional license from Vivotek and consequently upload it to NetworKam via FTP. This function is open to administrators only. The updated system code may be in compressed format and have name coded with version. Frequently check our web site for the latest version. To upgrade the system code, follow the procedures below.

1.Decompress the compressed file in a local folder. A file named FLASH.BIN should appear.

2.Use the FTP program and change the working directory to the local folder where FLASH.BIN exists.

3.Connect to NetworKam with user name as “root” and password.

4.Use the PUT command to upload FLASH.BIN to NetworKam. The file size is near 1.5 mega bytes. It will take approximately 2 seconds in a local network, 2 minutes by null modem connection or 6 minutes by modem, but still subject to user's network.

5.After upload is complete, close the connection.

6.If the received FLASH.BIN is checked without error, NetworKam will update the software in Flash memory and restart automatically. When NetworKam starts writing firmware, both status LED indicators will stay on until system restarts. It takes about 30 to 40 seconds. User should keep the power stable during the update process. After the system restarts, NetworKam may need installation depending on whether the “Reset network at next boot” option is enabled or not. After NetworKam boots up, reload the

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Contents NetworKam Before You Use Table of Contents How to Use Telnet Appendix Package Contents 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 COM port Physical DescriptionRear Panel Ethernet 10/100 socketGeneral I/O terminal block Status LEDs Auto Iris Lens Connector Restore buttonPower adapter How to Install Cable connection Hardware installationEthernet Environment Power on Easy way with installer program Software configuration886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Manual way with existing programs First access to NetworKam 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Modem Environment Cable connection Install a new modem 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Setup a new connection 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 First access to NetworKam 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 How to Use Authentication 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Main screen with camera view Primary user’s capabilityPan/Tilt positioning device control Client Setting Url http//NetworKam/client.html System configuration System parameters User group administration Network settings 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Video codec parameters 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Motion detection 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Camera positioning device configuration 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Modem and dialup settings 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Application 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Homepage layout settings One-shot fast configuration via FTP Read only string For teal For blank, 1 for default image or 2 for loading from URL Standard IP format or string shorter than 40 characters 1200k , 1000k , 768k , 512k , 384k , 256k , 128k , 64k 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 30 for Ntsc only Home Viewing system parameters Restore factory default settingsAdvanced functions Viewing system logCustomizing homepage images Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP serverSoftware revision upgrade Uploading the configuration file886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Query status of digital inputs System core debuggingMonitor changed status of digital inputs Stop information dumpingSet digital outputs Skip installation during the next bootReset network for new settings Reset systemMove motorized device in PT direction URL commands of NetworKamCapture update Snapshot of Jpeg image Clear data mode serial port driverRestart system URL System resource URL General format of command URLSystem configuration URL Network configuration URL Security configuration URLVideo configuration URL Image quality configuration URL Camera custom command configuration URL Camera configuration URLApplication configuration URL Modem configuration URLHomepage layout configuration URL Appendix Post procedureFrequently asked questions 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Networking Technical specificationsElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC