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Connecting to DX8100 HVR Server Sites
This section describes how to connect to DX8100 HVR server sites and includes the following topics:
•Adding a DX8100 HVR Server to the Connection List
•Working with Groups on page23
•Working with Remote Sites on page24
•Exiting the DX8100 Client Application on page26

ADDING A DX8100 HVR SERVER TO THE CONNECTION LIST

The DX8100 Client application allows operators and HVRs to be geographically dispersed. Up to 200 HVR/DVR servers can be actively viewed
from a single client. Up to 200 DX8100 server sites can be added to the Connection List.
The Client application facilitates the following:
• Auto Connection to servers at login
• Remote viewing of live and playback video
• Index, thumbnail, POS, and pixel searching
• Exporting to a variety of media and formats
• Printing still images from video
• Limited remote control and administration
This section describes how to add a DX8100 server to the Connection List and includes the following topics:
•Adding a Site with a Known IP Address
•Adding a Site with an Unknown IP Address on page21
•Deleting a DX8100 HVR Server on page22
•Deleting a Group on page24

ADDING A SITE WITH A KNOWN IP ADDRESS

To add a site to the Connection List when the IP address is known:
1. On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Connection List button . The Connection List dialog box opens.
2. Click Add. The Server Information dialog box opens.
3. Enter the name of the DX8100 Series HVR to which you want to connect.
4. Enter the IP address of the HVR.
5. If necessary, and after you have read the following information, enter a new base port number (9002 is the default).
• Consult your network administrator before assigning or changing port numbers.
• Make sure that the ports are not blocked internally but are protected from external threats by a firewall. Client and server ports must
be identical.
6. If necessary enter a software upgrade port number (9003 is the default).