NetVu Uniplex Server NVR User Guide

NetVu Uniplex Server NVR

Overview

The minimum initial steps required to configure an NVR are as follows –

1. Identify the NVR on the Network and connect to it with a web browser for configuration

2. Set the identity of the NVR, time and date, Time zone, SNTP server etc.

3. Set credentials for accessing the unit ( STRONGLY RECOMMENDED )

4. Add and assign any storage connected to the unit for recording.

5. Identify and add any Closed IP Network Extenders, assigning base camera numbers to each one. ( if Closed IP hardware is not being utilised, jump to (7) below and connect and auto discover cameras connected to the network Extenders.

   • Identify and add any Cameras on unmanaged switches on the camera VLAN.
   • Identify and add any Cameras on the client Network – Note: This is not a preferred option as it reduces the cyber protection methods.

6. Apply default config wizards for activity and camera fail reporting

7. Install and licence Enterprise Observer VMS / Viewing software on a PC, adding the system and credentials to the Site Tree.
   Further steps can also be applied, typically as follows

8. Apply specific Camera Titles to each channel

9. Review Live and Record image rate and quality profiles.

10.  Configure additional VMD and hardware alarms.

11. Configure global alerts / outputs.

12. Configure ARC remote monitoring.

Wiring of NVSE system extenders

• The Closed IP Network System Extenders provide highly enhanced security and ease of camera discovery.
• Simply connecting cameras to the NVSE will allocate and configure the IP address and apply default settings and any camera titles configured to the cameras.

Uniplex Server NVR Quick Start Guide

Once the system is set to the Secure mode, unused ports will have the PoE turned off, and the port disabled. Ports in use will be protected by MAC address and additional security measures.

1. Connect cameras to ports 1 to 16 of NVSE network extenders using Cat5 Ethernet cable (or higher).
2. Connect the Closed IP trunk between network extenders using ports 17 and 18 using Cat5 Ethernet cable (or higher).
3. For longer distances between network extenders the SFP ports may be used to provide fibre optic cable connections, or additional RJ45 Cat5 connections if required.
4. IMPORTANT: Do not connect to left-most “Console” port of network extenders. This port is reserved for engineering operations via a serial port.
5. Connect from network extenders ports 17 or 18 to Server NVR port ETH1 (Upper RJ45 socket) using using Cat5 Ethernet cable (or higher). Alternatively umanaged switches can be connected to this port – or to any available Camera VLAN Trunk port.
6. Connect the corporate network/PC to port ETH0 (Lower RJ45 Socket) of the Server NVR.
7. Connect an HDMI monitor, USB mouse, USB keyboard, KBC2/USB to the Server NVR, if desired. The HDMI monitor will allow live images, playback images and initial basic configuration menus of the Server NVR.

• Step 1: Apply Power and Identify

  • The simplest method of identifying the unit is to plugin in an HDMI monitor, and connect to the customer network using ETH0 – the lower RJ45 connection which is normally connected to the Client network.
  • Once the unit has been powered, await the initial BIOS flash screen, followed by a message “System Booting Please Wait…”, shortly followed by the startup status screen that will show the current IP address. After a few moment this will time out to the viewing display, however can be reloaded by using F1 to F5 to select the menu buttons, or clicking in the bottom right hand corner with a mouse attached by USB.

• Step 2: Configure the NVR

  • As a minimum, the following configuration should be done once the system is running:
  1. Set Time and Date / Time Region
  2. Configure the Network Settings of the NVR (IP address, Subnet, Gateway).
  • This can be done using a local monitor with USB mouse and USB keyboard connected to the NVR.
  • Left-Click on the Configuration button on the monitor display using a USB mouse to display theconfiguration menus. If the NVR is connected to a DHCP network then browser software may be used to view the configuration menus by entering the IP address of the NVR into the browser.
  • Either a Static IP address should be set, or if operating under DHCP request the Network administrator to provide an address reservation such that the address of the NVR does not change.

• Step 3: Apply User Credentials

  • As a minimum set the Admin ( Menu Configuration ) User Names and Passwords, and also Viewing (Remote Users) using the Web interface, having entered the IP address as established above.
  • Operation of the Web interface by either HTTP or HTTPS is allowed. There is a self generated HTTPS certificate that will generate a security warning in the browser that can be accepted. A suitable fully verified certificate can be uploaded if required. (See installation manual or seek advice from NetVu Support).
    NOTE: FTP has been deprecated and disabled in this product for Security reasons, however these credentials apply to Video Download by HTTP/HTTPS and general transfers. ‘Telnet’ only refers to the Command Line access, which is now protected under the Admin / Menu Configuration credentials.

• Step 4: Identify and Apply any storage

  • Insert at least one suitable drive, and restart the NVR.
  • After the reboot, load the Web interface, and the new drive will be report as a change to Video Storage.
  • Selecting “Fix this now” will add the drive to the system. The top banner will report in RED “Reset Required”. Select this button to trigger the reboot of the system to add this drive as recording media.
  • On reboot Video partitions will be created automatically, unless a Format is required, which can be performed in the Record Settings>Video Storage menu.
  • Recording of configured cameras will commence while video partition creation continues.

• Step 5a: Assigning Network Extender

  • If recently connected, wait up to a couple of minutes, and click the purple refresh button and then an extender and cameras connected will display similar to this.
  • The populated camera ports show as orange, and any unallocated Extenders shown partially greyed out.
  • Set the Auto fill from Camno to the required base camera number then Apply followed by Allocate. All the populated camera ports will be assigned camera numbers. All endpoints can also be configured with automatic Level0 passwords.
  • Using the drop downs or clicking on a given port allows individual ports to be assigned as desired.
  • It is legal for consecutive switches to overlap – e.g. first extender with 1-16, and then the next with say 11-26.
  • Click the Submit button to apply changes to the system. If the system is in Secure Mode (Closed IP padlock is Red/Locked) the menu will prompt for a change to Configuration mode. The Secure state can be changed by clicking on the padlock icon or accepting the pop up.
  • The system will now configure the cameras. Progress is displayed in the Scan Status popup. The process takes a few minutes, as cameras may need to be rebooted automatically during this process. When all the cameras are configured it will look similar to below –
  • Now click the Closed IP padlock to put the system into Secure mode.
  • The Extender and cameras have now been assigned. You will be prompted to configure the Expressions Wizard for items such as Activity and camera Fail, with an option to proceed to those pages, as described in Step 6 below .

• Step 5b: Assigning Cameras From Unmanaged switches

  • Cameras can be fully managed by the Network Extender, however additional cameras on unmanaged ports can also be added to the protected Camera VLAN.
  • When the system is in Auto config mode, unassigned NetVu cameras are detected by the system. Typically these will be connected to unmanaged 3rd party switches. An unmanaged switch can be connected to the Camera VLAN (Upper RJ45 socket), or the Camera VLAN trunk of a Network Extender.
  • The cameras can be assigned from the Camera Assign menu. If new cameras have been connected, put the system into configuration mode by clicking the Red Padlock icon for a few minutes to allow the system to identify the cameras. It may be necessary to click Refresh if cameras have been connected recently.
  • Cameras at Factory Default will be set to DHCP, and will be allocated temporary addresses from 192.168.240.101 upwards. Cameras with a previous Static IP, say from a different installation usage, will automatically be reverted to DHCP in configuration mode on a temporary basis.
  • A larger snapshot with details from the camera can be seen if the relevant ‘thumbnail’ is clicked. To assign a camera simply drag  the camera from the unallocated list to the desired empty grid position. Cameras connected to Network Extender managed ports can be re-allocated the in the same manner.
  • The menu shows a grid of all the currently assigned cameras and a list of unallocated cameras on the left. It will aid camera identification if the MAC addresses are noted for each camera position during installation.
  • Above the system has a list starting with a camera with MAC address 00:D0:D9:0B:CF:7F.
  • Below shows this first camera having been allocated to Channel 6, and then the submit button clicked. The camera has the static IP address allocated, in this case 192.168.240.6, and then rebooted automatically. After about a minute the message will change from ‘Reboot in Progress’ to ‘Configuration Complete’ and the camera successfully added to the system.

• Step 5c: Assigning Cameras From the Client Network

  • It is strongly recommended that cameras are only attached via the protected camera expansion VLAN as shown in 5a and 5b, however facilities are provided to add additional cameras that are connected directly to the Customer Network.
  • NOTE: In this mode, all management of such camera IP addresses, either as Reserved Dynamic IP addresses or Static IP addresses is solely the responsibility of the client and installation engineer. Greater care will also be needed in setting credentials and ensuring Cyber security.
  • NOTE: Authentication can only be enabled at Level0 if the correct MAC address is known and completed. If not known, after discovery the entry can be updated using the ‘Overview’ page, and then Level0 selected.
  • NOTE: If the camera is not on the same subnet as the NVR, then credentials will need to be applied at both the Camera and NVR before the camera can be configured, due to automatic Cyber protection protocols, as Off subnet access is barred unless credentials are configured.
  • Below the ‘Add from Corporate LAN’ button has been selected, and details completed for Channel 7.
  • The external network IP camera has successfully been added below, with the correct MAC address updated and Level0 automatic credentials.

• Step 6: Apply default config wizards for activity and camera fail reporting

  • Apply settings for Activity and camera fail reporting, by selecting the ‘Activity’ and ‘Camera Fail’ typically using the ‘Autofill’ button in each case to automatically select all detected cameras, and that click ‘Save’. This will automatically create Alarm Expressions to switch MultiMode on Activity, and log any camera fails to the Event List.
  • Additional VMD and other alarm settings are also easily created using these wizards, adding a new custom Wizard by name for each action across one or more cameras.
    

For more information see the Uniplex Server NVR Advanced Installation Manual.
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