Server Preparation

Before configuring a Client, you must prepare the Server. Make sure the Server is working properly by itself before proceeding.

Create a User with Remote capability on the Server

1. In Server go to Setup | User Management folder.
2. Click Add and enter a new user name and password.
3. Choose a default Group that has the Remote permission selected, such as Power User. Or create a new Group with permissions needed.
4. Note which users belong to the group(s) that have the Remote capability.

Enable Remote Client Services

1. In Server go to Setup | System | Network.
2. Under Remote Client Service check the Enabled box.
3. Under Playback Services make sure the Enabled box is checked. (It should be by default.)
4. Click OK on the Setup window.
5. This is no need to restart the Server - Remote Client Services should be running immediately.

Setup Connections to a Server

To connect to a Server, click on Setup in the Client.

Add a Server to the Client.

1. Click on the Servers folder.
2. Click the + button to the right to add a new Server.
3. Enter the requested information. Click OK.
4. The Server's name icon will appear on the left tree. Click on the Server name icon.
5. To the right you will see information about the Server connection, but the icon will have a yellow ! sign on it, indicating that we have not yet connected to this server.
6. Check the Server Specific Login box. 
7. Click Setup User and enter a User and Password that has the Remote ability on the Server.
8. Click the Retrieve Server Properties button to connect to the Server and retrieve its information. If the Number of Cameras field is updated with the correct number of discovered cameras, then you are connected. Any errors presented should help indicate any problems with network connectivity.
9. Once connected, click the Apply button to save your new Server configuration.

Now, configure Camera Groups for the Client.

1. Click on the Group folder.
2. Click the + sign to create a new camera group. This is basically a label for the group. Click OK.
3. The Group name icon will appear on the left. Click on the icon.
4. To the right you will see a tree listing the Server we just configured. Click the + sign there to branch the tree down.
5. You can simply drag the overall Cameras icon to the grid on the right to add all cameras from that Server to this Group, or you can select individual cameras one by one.
6. Click the Apply button to save your new Group configuration.
7. Repeat the above steps to add more Servers or Groups. Click OK when you are done.

Now you can use the Client to view live video streams.

1. See the Group name in the Camera Selectorl.
2. Click the + sign to see the Cameras under the Group.
3. Drag and Drop one camera onto the Display Area. In a few seconds you should see the  live video from the Server.

Use the Client to view recorded video on the Server.

1. Click the Playback button at the bottom and select Remote Playback.
2. See the Group name on the side of the screen.
3. Click the + sign to see the Cameras under the Group.
4. Drag and Drop one camera onto the Display Area. In a few seconds you should see the recorded video from the Server.

Note: It is useful to configure at least two groups when first learning about the system. Also, take time to review other settings and options under Setup | System | General and Setup | System | Network.