User`s manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................1-1
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Package Checklist................................................................................................................. 1-3
Product Features ................................................................................................................... 1-3
Typical Applications............................................................................................................. 1-4
Ethernet Connection.................................................................................................. 1-4
Modem Dial-up Connection...................................................................................... 1-4
Product Descriptions ............................................................................................................ 1-5
Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 1-5
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2 Getting Started ..........................................................................................2-1
Before Getting Started.......................................................................................................... 2-2
Setting up an Ethernet Environment..................................................................................... 2-2
Cable Connection ...................................................................................................... 2-3
Powering on VPort 2140 Video Server ..................................................................... 2-4
Assigning an IP Address to VPort 2140 Video Server.............................................. 2-4
Working in a DHCP Server Networking Environment ............................................. 2-4
Installing the VPort Installation Wizard.................................................................... 2-4
Running the VPort Installation Wizard ..................................................................... 2-6
Working in a Non-DHCP Server Networking Environment..................................... 2-8
Assigning the IP Address Manually.......................................................................... 2-9
Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time............................................ 2-9
Setting up a Modem Environment........................................................................................ 2-9
Cable Connection .................................................................................................... 2-10
Powering on VPort 2140 Video Server ................................................................... 2-11
Configuring a Modem (under Windows 2000 environment) .................................. 2-12
Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time.......................................... 2-17
Mounting VPort 2140......................................................................................................... 2-17
Panel Mounting ....................................................................................................... 2-17
Chapter 3 Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time .........................3-1
Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server..................................................................................... 3-2
Opening Your Browser ............................................................................................. 3-2
Authentication ........................................................................................................... 3-2
Installing the Plug-in Application ............................................................................. 3-2
Functions Featured on the Main Page .................................................................................. 3-3
Image Mode and Text Mode ..................................................................................... 3-3
Logo and Host Name................................................................................................. 3-4
Video Quality Selection ............................................................................................ 3-4
Image Size Selection ................................................................................................. 3-4
Camera View selection.............................................................................................. 3-5
System Configuration................................................................................................ 3-5
Relay Output Control ................................................................................................ 3-5
Motorized (PTZ) Camera Control............................................................................. 3-5
Custom Camera Commands...................................................................................... 3-5
Chapter 4 System Configuration...............................................................................4-1
System Configuration Via Web Access ................................................................................ 4-2