User's Manual

5 Configuration
Configuration Process
After installation, you need to configure and connect all the devices to make the whole solution
work.
Device
Description
Target section
Camera
Initialize cameras and modify IP
addresses.
5.3 Configuring Cameras
NVR
Add Cameras
Enable Smart Plan
Configure IVS Rules
5.4 Configuring NVR
DSS Express
Add device
Configure Alarm
Configure Alarm Events
5.5 Configuring DSS Express
DMSS client
Add device
Subscribe Alarm
5.6 Configuring DMSS Client
Preparation
Using a laptop with the Windows operating system and Internet Explorer version 8 or later,
install the ConfigTool from the Dahua tool kit.
Configuring Cameras
 For new cameras, see the quick start guide and web operation manual to initialize
cameras and modify IP addresses.
 For cameras that are properly configured, be sure to update the system to the latest
version.
Configuring NVR
5.4.1 Preparation
 For brand new NVR, see the quick start guide and web operation manual to initialize them
and modify IP addresses.
 For NVR that are properly configured, be sure to update the system to the latest version.