JVC VR-N100U TABLE OF CONTENTS

VR-N100U USERS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................................7
1.1. Manual Organization....................................................................................................................................................8
1.2. What is an Appliance?.................................................................................................................................................8
1.3. VR-N100U Addresses Key Issues...............................................................................................................................8
1.3.1. Analog Systems...........................................................................................................................................................8
1.3.2. IP Cameras ...................................................................................................................................................................8
1.3.3. Digital Video Recorders (DVR’s).................................................................................................................................9
1.3.4. Software-Based Solutions...........................................................................................................................................9
1.3.5. The Solution…VR-N100U Security A ppliance ...........................................................................................................9
2. INSTALLING VR-N100U .............................................................................................................................................10
2.1. Before You Begin.......................................................................................................................................................10
2.2. What’s in the Box.......................................................................................................................................................10
2.3. VR-N100U Hardware Overview .................................................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Hardware Layout........................................................................................................................................................11
2.3.2 Embedded Industrial Server .....................................................................................................................................12
2.3.3 Storage Capacity........................................................................................................................................................12
2.3.4 LCD Panel with Keypad and LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................12
• LCD Panel ........................................................................................................................................................12
• Keypad .............................................................................................................................................................13
• LED Indicators.................................................................................................................................................13
2.3.5 Power Supply.............................................................................................................................................................14
2.4. Installing VR-N100U on the Network ........................................................................................................................15
2.4.1. The Basic Installation ................................................................................................................................................15
2.4.2. Step 1: Acquiring an IP Address...............................................................................................................................15
Method 1: VDRView *Preferred Choice*...................................................................................................................15
Method 2: LCD Panel and Keypad............................................................................................................................16
Method 3: EazyIP .......................................................................................................................................................18
Method 4: Set a Workstation IP Address .................................................................................................................18
2.4.3. Step 2: Using the VR-N100U Web Browser..............................................................................................................19
• Admin Name and Password...........................................................................................................................19
• Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................................................................19
2.4.4. Step 3: Rebooting Your VR-N100U ...........................................................................................................................20
2.4.5. Step 4: Setting Up the Backchannel.........................................................................................................................21
• Backchannel 10/100 Mbit Switch ...................................................................................................................21
• Networked Cameras........................................................................................................................................21
2.4.6. Where to Go From Here.............................................................................................................................................23
3. VR-N100U OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................................24
3.1. Getting to the VR-N100U Web Browser Interface....................................................................................................25
3.2. The VR-N100U Setup Wizard.....................................................................................................................................25
3.2.1. Server Name...............................................................................................................................................................26
3.2.2. admin Password & admin Password Confirm.........................................................................................................26
3.2.3. Date, Time & Time Zone ............................................................................................................................................26
3.3. The Administration “System” Utilities .....................................................................................................................27
3.3.1. Managing Your Devices.............................................................................................................................................27
3.3.2. General Settings ........................................................................................................................................................28
3.3.3. Managing Users and Groups ....................................................................................................................................28
3.3.4. Time Keeper ...............................................................................................................................................................30
3.3.5. Server Event Log .......................................................................................................................................................30
3.3.6. Server Event Notification ..........................................................................................................................................30
3.3.7. Server Reboot ............................................................................................................................................................31
3.4. The Administration “Networks” Utilities..................................................................................................................32
3.4.1. Network Information..................................................................................................................................................32
3.4.2. Static IP Setup............................................................................................................................................................32
3.4.3. DHCP Server Option..................................................................................................................................................33
3.5. The Administration “Cameras” Utilities...................................................................................................................34
3.5.1. Search.........................................................................................................................................................................34
3.5.2. Camera Views (2, 4, 8, 16) .........................................................................................................................................36