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Pelco dx8100 manual Adding Client Emergency Agents to be Notified

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ADDING CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENTS TO BE NOTIFIED

After clients have been added, cameras must be configured to notify individual clients of an event. A single camera can be linked to one or more client emergency agents. For information on linking cameras to client emergency agents, refer to Linking Cameras to Client Emergency Agents on page 218.

To add clients to the Emergency Agent Notification list:

1.On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page.

2.Click . The Notification page is displayed.

3.Click Add. The Agent Setup dialog box opens.

4.Do the following:

a.Enter a name for the client. (Client names can be up to 63 characters and can include spaces, but not special characters.

b.Enter the client’s IP address.

c.If necessary, enter a port number in the Agent Port text box. (The default port number is 9004.)

Unless there is a conflict on your network, you should not change the Emergency Agent port number from its default of 9004. Make sure any changes to port numbers are made consistently across all DX8100 servers and clients on a network. Client and server ports must be identical.

5.Click OK.

6.Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.

CHANGING CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT PROPERTIES

To change an existing client’s information in the emergency notification list:

1.On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page.

2.Click . The Notification page is displayed.

3.Do the following:

a.In the Emergency Agent Setup section, select a client from the list.

b.Click Edit. The Agent Setup dialog box opens.

c.Enter a new name for the client. (Client names can be up to 63 characters long and can include spaces, but not special characters.)

d.Enter a new IP address for the client.

e.If necessary, enter a port number in the Agent Port text box. (The default port number is 9004.)

Unless there is a conflict on your network, you should not change the Emergency Agent port number from its default of 9004. Make sure any changes to port numbers are made consistently across all DX8100 servers and clients on a network. Client and server ports must be identical.

4.Click OK.

5.Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.

DELETING CLIENTS FROM THE NOTIFICATION LIST

To delete a client from the emergency notification list:

1.On the DX8100 toolbar, click . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page.

2.Click . The Notification page is displayed.

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dx8100 specifications

The Pelco DX8100 is a robust digital video recorder (DVR) designed for surveillance and security applications, providing a comprehensive solution for video monitoring and recording. Renowned for its advanced features, the DX8100 appeals to both small and large organizations seeking reliable security solutions.

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