User's Manual

Helios Installation Guide
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A. Accessing the Intelligent Video Hub
Accessing the video hub is similar to setting up a wireless router in your home, in that a
web-based display is used to control the device. There are two basic methods for
connecting to the video hub, with or without an Ethernet network switch. The most
common method for systems which already have a pre-existing network in place is by
addressing the video hub through a network switch. It is also possible to communicate
with the video hub from a server directly, by using a crossover cable. Below are
illustrations of both topologies.
Configuration 1 Configuration 2
B. System Setup via the Video Hub
It is important to configure the video hub first, prior to pairing the video hub to the
wireless cameras. System setup is performed via a standard web browsing application
such as Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome, similar to how a wireless router is configured
in a home environment. (Internet Explorer is not recommended for system setup).
Note: Though the video hub is a fully operational Linux server, for support and performance purposes, MicroPower
requires that hub software installations remain consistent. As such, the installation of additional software to, or
modification of the core video hub software will nullify the MicroPower Technologies warranty.
Display
Server
Network
Switch
Hub
Camera
Display
Server
Crossover
Cable
Hub
Camera
Antenna
Connector
Antenna
Connector
Ethernet
Network
Port
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