Configure System via FTP

Administrators can use FTP to configure Network Camera much quicker than Web page especially for multiple targets. To configure system via FTP, first download the parameter file, CONFIG.INI, to customize each field according to the environment and then upload back to validate the new settings. To log into the FTP daemon, enter “root” as the user name and the same password used when connecting to the Web server. The serial number of Network Camera is the password for the initial access.

The file is composed of eight categories: [SYSTEM], [LAYOUT], [NETWORK], [VIDEO], [ALERT], and [DEMO]. The category name in brackets should be in upper case. The item name in angle braces should be in lower case. Some items related to disable/enable should use the keywords “YES”/“NO”. The number zero entry in <user name> and <user password> is for administrators, i.e. “root”. Basically Network Camera will restart automatically as soon as the file is accepted. If administrators want to cancel the reboot procedure, set the first item, <reset system> to NO. It will take effect once only and always show YES in the download file.

A sample CONFIG.INI is attached below. The italic text following each line describes the characteristic of the field and the bold italic characters are the options of the field.

Network Camera Initial Configuration File

 

[SYSTEM]

 

<reset system>

 

YES

or NO

<host name>

 

Network Camera

string of maximum 40 characters

<serial number>

 

0002D1040011

read-only

<software version>

 

IP21x2-VVTK-0101c

read-only

<current date>

 

2004/06/08

read-only

<current time>

 

12:34:56

read-only

<time zone>

 

0

from 12 to -12

<user name>

 

(0)root

read-only

(1)

string of maximum 16 characters

(2)

the followings are as same as the above

(3)

 

(4)

 

(5)

 

(6)

 

42

 

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Vivotek IP2122, IP2112 manual Configure System via FTP

IP2112, IP2122 specifications

Vivotek has established itself as a notable player in the realm of IP surveillance cameras, and the IP2122 and IP2112 models are prime examples of their dedication to quality and performance. Both models are designed to meet the rising demands for security in various environments, from retail establishments to transportation hubs.

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