NAPCO VIP-Gateway & R 333 Bayview Avenue Amityville, New York 11701 For Sales and Repairs, (800) 645-9445 For Technical Service, (800) 645-9440 Publicly traded on NASDAQ Symbol: NSSC © NAPCO 2006 G-BOX Installation Guide VIP-Gateway 4 Camera IP Module Internet G-BOX IP Plug & Play Module VideoAlert.net SERVER Designed exclusively for use with NAPCO VideoAlert.net Server COMPATIBLE WI1436B.
VIP-GATEWAY Features VIP-GATEWAY SPECIFICATIONS 4 video inputs, accepts any analog CCTV camera. 1 channel video output, NTSC or PAL. 1 trigger input per channel to trigger transmission of video for archiving on VideoAlert.net server. (Note: 1 additional trigger in and 1 additional trigger out is available on the power supply connector assembly.) Programmable trigger on video motion detection. Built-in motion detection scan time x 4 channels: 1 second. (approx.
OVERVIEW OF THE VIDEOALERT.NET SYSTEM The NAPCO VideoAlert is a system that allows remote video internet monitoring of residential and light commercial properties. Its unique subscription based account system provides the opportunity to realize recurring revenue from typical CCTV video installations, The system is comprised of the following three components: The NAPCO VIP-GATEWAY is a module that converts any 4 analog CCTV cameras into internet ready IP cameras.
INSTALLING, CONFIGURING AND ACTIVATING THE VIP-GATEWAY AND G-BOX The installation and activation of the VideoAlert system has been designed to be “plug and play”, requiring no special training or tools and no knowledge of TCP/IP or networking for typical installations. The primary installation steps depicted below are covered in detail on the following pages: Install and wire all cameras and power supplies (not included). 1 Install the VIP-Gateway and G-BOX, following the wiring instructions on page 7.
1 INSTALLING AND WIRING THE VIP-GATEWAY Descriptions of Terminals and Connections. Power & Trigger I/O Connect the supplied power supply to a 120VAC outlet and plug RJ14 style modular connector into Power/Trigger port. The power adapter also includes a trigger input (see Trigger Inputs). Video In Connect BNC connectors from cameras to Video In connectors 1-4. RJ-45 Input Connect CAT5 cable from broadband modem or network to RJ-45 terminal.
WIRING THE VIP-GATEWAY TRIGGER INPUTS Wiring Trigger inputs for trigger for transmission of video to server: Provide a momentary short on terminals 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a to initiate transmission of video to VideoAlert.net server.
CONNECT THE CAMERAS Install the analog video cameras and run the camera coaxial cable to the Video Gateway. Connect the camera cables to the BNC video-in ports of VIP-Gateway. CONNECT THE VIP-GATEWAY TO ROUTER 1. 2. 3. 4. Power-down existing network devices (i.e. Cable Modem, Router, etc.). Connect the Cable or DSL Modem to the G-Box WAN port. Connect VIP-Gateway to any G-Box LAN port.
2 Configuring the VIP-Gateway Once the VIP-Gateway and G-BOX have been completely wired and powered up, the Gateway must be configured and activated; both of which are performed on-line. If the Gateway is only to be used for live viewing and there are no plans to trigger video events to the VideoAlert.net server, the only step required is the registration of the MAC address described below. The next several pages will guide you through the on-line configuration and activation process. CONFIGURATION 1.
4. The next screen that appears displays a Live Viewer image received from the VIP Gateway MAC Address Number specified in the previous screen. f the VIP-Gateway is only to be used for remote look-in, there are no additional configuration steps required. Turn to page 12 for Account Activation OPTIONAL: VIP-Gateway Advanced Settings Right-click anywhere within the Live Viewer image window and a menu drop-down list will appear.
6. Click the Channel tab to select options to customize image attributes: Activate Motion Detect external devices). 1 - Check to enable the camera to detect moving objects (to alert optional Sensitivity Level - When Activate Motion Detect is enabled, set the sensitivity by clicking either the Low, Med. or High radio button. Images (Trigger) Buffer - Select the number of images to be stored in the pre-alarm and post alarm buffers and to be sent to the VideoAlert.
7. Click the Security tab to select options to customize data protection settings. Trigger Receiver Server URL or IP - Enter the IP address or URL of the VideoAlert.net server (69.20.70.164) or (www.videoalert.net) for the Gateway to send video to the VideoAlert.net server when triggered. Trigger Output - When the camera detects moving objects, or one of the (4) trigger inputs is activated, the trigger output is activated, which may be used to trigger a zone on a security system, etc..
3 Activating the VideoAlert.net account Once the VIP-Gateway and G-BOX have been completely wired and powered up, and the system has been configured, the VideoAlert.net account must be activated. These activation steps, described on the next two pages have designed to be administered by the subscriber.
3. In the section entitled "Subscriber Details", type your name, address, telephone number and other information in the appropriate fields as shown in the image at right. NOTE: All field descriptions marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed, and are as follows: • • • • First Name Last Name Telephone Email address 4. In the section entitled "Security Credentials", designate your own unique User ID and Password to be used for all future access to your account.
6. Update is complete when the Subscriber Login screen shown at right appears, indicating you have successfully activated your new VideoAlert.net account, and you can login at any time. To login, enter your User ID (Username) and Password selected in step 4, then click Login to continue. 7. Upon login, the Video Inbox screen appears as shown in the image at right. For new accounts, the Video Inbox will be empty, as displayed in this image.
9. Click Add a New User and the User Details screen opens, allowing you to add new users in the fields shown. Note: All fields are required. Enable (check) Authorize Live Video Review if to allow the user to view live video sat any time. Enable Receive Alerts and Review Stored Videos to allow notify the User via email when a triggered event occurs and review stored video. By default, Auto-detect “Best Video Viewer...” should always be enabled.
NAPCO VideoAlert.net System Frequently Asked Questions What software do I need to view live video on a Mobile phone or PDA? Video Alert has built in support for WML and HTML on mobile devices. Any "data" enabled wireless device request is automatically re-directed to the proper login page. Some PDA's (ie. Blackberry) require that Javascript and Image display be enabled. No additional software or applets are needed.
High security areas - place a contact on the door of a special storeroom, cash room, etc.. If the door is opened, video will be captured, sent to the server and archived, maintaining a video record of activity. The motion sensor feature of the camera may also be used to trigger and event. Summer / vacation home – monitor who accessing your vacation home while you are away.
I have a customized network environment (multiple routers, firewall, bridge, VoIP etc.) What should I know or do about a VIP-Gateway installation? G-Box factory configuration: Local IP: 192.168.8.1 Auto DHCP client enabled (to obtain automatic IP address from broadband modem) DHCP server enabled, range 192.168.8.
UDP, User Datagram Protocol is connectionless protocol that offers a direct way to send and receive datagrams over an IP network. It's used primarily for broadcasting messages over a network. Can a dealer re-register a Gateway to another user in cases where the User cancels or moves? Yes – the Dealer has complete control over the account – he can terminate one user and re-program the Gateway to a new user. I have a customer who requires more than 4 cameras.
NAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. (NAPCO) warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for thirty-six months following the date of manufacture. NAPCO will, within said period, at its option, repair or replace any product failing to operate correctly without charge to the original purchaser or user.
