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VR-N100U USERS MANUAL

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Main Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Page 1. INTRODUCTION VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 1.1. Manual Organization 1.2. What is an Appliance? 1.3. VR-N100U Addresses Key Issues 1.3.1. Analog Systems VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 1.3.3. Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) 1.3.4. Software-Based Solutions 1.3.5. The SolutionVR-N100U Security Appliance VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2. INSTALLING VR-N100U 2.1. Before You Begin 2.2. Whats in the Box VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2.3. VR-N100U Hardware Overview 2.3.1 Hardware Layout VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2.3.2 Embedded Industrial Server 2.3.3 Storage Capacity 2.3.4 LCD Panel with Keypad and LED Indicators LCD Panel Keypad LED Indicators VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2.3.5 Power Supply VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2.4. Installing VR-N100U on the Network 2.4.1. The Basic Installation 2.4.2. Step 1: Acquiring an IP Address Method 1: VDRView *Preferred Choice* Method 2: LCD Panel an d Keypad Page Method 3: EazyIP Method 4: Set a Works ta tion IP Address VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2.4.3. Step 2: Using the VR-N100U Web Browser Admin Name and Password Setup Wizard VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2.4.4. Step 3: Rebooting Your VR-N100U VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2.4.5. Step 4: Setting Up the Backchannel Backchannel 10/100 Mbit Switch Networked Cameras Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 2.4.6. Where to Go From Here 3. VR-N100U OVERVIEW VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.1. Getting to the VR-N100U Web Browser Interface 3.2. The VR-N100U Setup Wizard VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.2.1. Server Name 3.2.2. admin Password & admin Password Confirm 3.2.3. Date, Time & Time Zone VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.3. The Administration System Utilities 3.3.1. Managing Your Devices VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.3.2. General Settings 3.3.3. Managing Users and Groups Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.3.4. Time Keeper 3.3.5. Server Event Log 3.3.6. Server Event Notification VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.3.7. Server Reboot VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.4. The Administration Networks Utilities 3.4.1. Network Information 3.4.2. Static IP Setup VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.4.3. DHCP Server Option VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.5. The Administration Cameras Utilities 3.5.1. Search Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.5.2. Camera Views (2, 4, 8, 16) Camera Name Camera Recording Status Auto Playback Details PTZ or Magnify Pan/Tilt Arrows Zoom In/Out VR-N100U USERS MANUAL Configure Camera Problems Auto Centering for PTZ 3.5.3. Discover VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.5.4. Motion Log 3.5.5. ISO Files VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 3.5.6. Setup Motion Detection 3.5.7. Setup Camera-Level Security No Access Viewer Level Operator Level Page Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4. MANAGING VR-N100U WITH VDRVIEW 4.1. System Requirements 4.1.1. Recommended Configuration VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.1.2. Minimum Configuration 4.2. Installing VDRView VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.3. Discovering VR-N100U Appliances 4.4. Logging into VR-N100U Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.5. Definition of Toolbar Icons Zerver Information Set Zerver IP Address Page New View Save View Open View Edit/Delete View Close View Launch Camera Control Full Screen View Back to Previous Page Go Forward to Next Page Refresh Page View VR-N100Us VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.6. Definition of Menus 4.6.1. File 4.6.2. View Large Icons VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.6.3. VR-N100Us Load Camera List Refresh Camera List (Ctrl+F5) Discover Cameras on All VR-N100Us VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.6.4. Camera Views 4.6.5. Options Reboot Enable Discovery via Microso ft Browsing Enable Discovery via Remote Server List Edit Remote Zerver List Communication Settings Refresh Settings VR-N100U USERS MANUAL Refresh (F5) Camera Settings 4.6.6. Help (About VR-N100U) VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.7. Definition of Navigation Tabs 4.7.1. Zerver Center VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.7.2. VR-N100Us Camera Preview VR-N100U Camera List Filter Camera List Camera Status Legend Preview Camera Window Camera Configuration VR-N100U USERS MANUAL Advanced Settings Preset Positioning Clear Preview Panel Contents Print Panel Contents VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.7.4. Monitor Cameras Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.7.5. Search/Playback VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.7.6. Motion Log VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 4.7.7. Reflash Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 5. SUPPORTED DEVICES 5.1. Hard Disk Drive Specifications 5.1.1. Configuring the Hard Drives Page Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 5.2.1. Testing Network IP Cameras Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 5.4. Switches 6. TECHNICAL TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 6.1.5. Onboard Dual Ethernet 6.1.6. PCI Expansion Slot 6.1.7. USB 6.1.8. COM Port Page Page Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 6.5. LED Panel with Keypad and LED Indicators 6.5.1. LCD Panel 6.5.2. Keypad VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 6.5.3. LED Indicators Status Network VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 10/100 Drive 6.5.4. Entering the Address Page Page 7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 8. REGULATORY NOTICES, LICENSE AND WARRANTY 8.1. Limited Warranty 8.2. Agency Certifications EMISSIONS CERTIFICATIONS SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS VR-N100U USERS MANUAL 8.3. License Provisions 8.4. US Government Restricted Rights Notice