Installation Manual

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System Requirements
Computer with Windows XP/Vista/7 operating system, network access, and Microsoft Internet Explorer
web browser version 9.0 or later (32-bit).
Camera Discovery, Setup, and Configuration
For camera discovery and setup, the AV IP Utility is recommended. The software can be found on the
CD included with your camera or at: http://www.arecontvision.com/softwares.php.
The AV IP Utility has the ability to provide multiple discovery options, including broadcast and multicast,
check the status of a camera, change camera settings, import and export camera settings via a .csv
file, and update firmware and/or hardware from virtually anywhere with a network connection.
Whether used for large installations that require an update to multiple settings, or smaller installations
where only one camera needs changed, the AV IP Utility tool is efficient and convenient for mass or
single camera uploads.
The AV IP Utility tool is compatible with all Arecont Vision® megapixel cameras. The user manual for
the software is included on the CD that came with your camera or available on our website.
Network Protocols
The Arecont Vision MegaVideo® G5 cameras support RTSP, RTP/TCP, RTP/UDP, HTTP, DHCP,
TFTP, QoS, IP version 4 (IPv4) and IP version 6 (IPv6).
RTSP – Cameras communicate with video management systems over Real Time Streaming Protocol.
Do not change the RTSP port unless you are sure your VMS does not use the default setting.
RTP/TCP – The Real-time Protocol/Transmission Control Protocol is best suited for applications that
require high reliability, and transmission time is relatively less critical.
RTP/UDP – The Real-time Protocol/User Datagram Protocol is used for live unicast video, especially
when it is important to always have an up-to-date video stream, even if some images are dropped.
HTTP – The Hypertext Transfer Protocol is an application protocol for distributed, collaborative,
hypermedia information systems.
DHCP – The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol allows network administrators to centrally manage
and automate the assignment of IP addresses. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP
address notification, or if the DHCP can update a DNS server.
TFTP – The Trivial File Transfer Protocol is a simple, lock-step, File Transfer Protocol which allows a
client to get from or put a file onto a remote host. TFTP lacks security and most of the advanced
features offered by more robust file transfer protocols such as File Transfer Protocol.