OpenEye OE-MTX18 MT-Series Cloud Managed Server User Guide

OpenEye OE-MTX18 MT-Series Cloud Managed Server

This guide will assist you with the initial setup of your cloud-managed server and recording software. This guide includes hardware setup, software setup, and connecting your server to the Web Services Portal.

GETTING STARTED

1. Connect the network cable intended for remote connections to the Client Network Port.
   NOTE The Camera Network Port is intended for use with a dedicated camera network.

2. Connect the supplied mouse using a USB port.

3. Connect a monitor.

4. Plug the supplied power cord into the recorder and connect it to a power source.

SENSOR / RELAY CARD

DEFAULT USERNAME & PASSWORD

LINUX:

• Username: admin
• Password: 1234

Complete the First Time Wizard for basic system setup.

WINDOWS USERS:

• NVRAdmin
• NVRUser

WINDOWS PASSWORD:
The server serial number is used as the default password for both accounts.

NOTE: The serial number can be found on the product label located on the side of the server.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended the password is changed during initial setup. See hardware manual for instructions.

APEX LOGIN:
Launch Apex Server Home from the desktop.

Log in to server software using default credentials:

• Username: admin
• Password: 1234

Complete the First Time Wizard for basic system setup.

CONNECTING TO OPENEYE WEB SERVICES

1. Go to Setup , and then navigate to the Remote Services tab.

2. Click Web Services.

3. Enter the Recorder Name & Registration Code.
   NOTE Reference the OWS Software Manual for instructions on fi nding your Recorder Registration Code.

4. Click Connect.

CAMERA MANAGEMENT
Apex Server software makes it easy to add and confi gure IP cameras. MT- Series Apex recorders will detect cameras connected to the camera network.
NOTE: Third party cameras may need to be configured using a third party program before being added to Apex Server. Cameras that don’t support ONVIF can be confi gured to record via RTSP streaming.

Adding Cameras through the Camera Network Port

Apex Server software automatically detects OpenEye and other ONVIF Profi le S compliant cameras with an IP address in the same range: 192.168.51.x. Cameras not meeting these requirements must be confi gured manually.

1. Click Setup , and then click Cameras.
2. Click Add Cameras.
3. For automatically detected cameras, select the camera(s) using the check boxes, and then type the appropriate Username and Password.
4. Click Add Selected Cameras.

Adding Cameras Manually

1. Click Setup , and then click Add Cameras.
2. Click Manually Add a Camera.
3. Select the ONVIF or the RTSP protocol, and then type the appropriate Username, Password, IP Address and Port. If you have more cameras to add manually, click Save and Add New; if you do not have more
   cameras to add, click Save.

NOTE When using RTSP, specify the individual URL streams for your cameras. For instructions regarding these streams, consult the camera manual.

Setting a Static IP Address with Network Camera Manager

1. Click Setup to open the Cameras menu.

2. Click Advanced.
   NOTE Network Camera Manager can be launched from the Windows desktop icon.

3. Select which camera(s) you want to change from the current IP address to a static IP address.
   NOTE Selecting multiple cameras will set a static IP on all cameras, starting at the IP address entered and increasing with each camera. If necessary, reference the Network Camera Manager User Manual for additional instructions.

4. Exit Network Camera Manager.

5. Follow the steps in the Adding Cameras Manually section, typing the Static IP Address.

Adding Third Party Cameras
Third party cameras may require installing a manufacturer camera discovery tool on a separate PC. Once the camera discovery tool is installed, follow the steps for adding a camera with a static IP address or using DHCP as outlined above.

Adding Cameras Not Supported by ONVIF
Cameras which are not ONVIF compliant must be added via RTSP stream. Consult the manufacturer’s camera manual for more detailed information regarding RTSP streams. When you know the URL for the RTSP stream of your camera, follow the steps in the Adding Cameras Manually section, selecting RTSP protocol.

Network Settings

• Remote Communication Port 80 (8888 used if 80 is blocked)
• Client Network Port IP Address DHCP
• Camera Network Port (External Switch) 192.168.51.1 / 255.255.255.0 (Gateway and DNS blank)

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