User`s manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Getting Started
- Before Getting Started
- Setting up an Ethernet Environment
- Cable Connection
- Powering on VPort 2140 Video Server
- Assigning an IP Address to VPort 2140 Video Server
- Working in a DHCP Server Networking Environment
- Installing the VPort Installation Wizard
- Running the VPort Installation Wizard
- Working in a Non-DHCP Server Networking Environment
- Assigning the IP Address Manually
- Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time
- Setting up a Modem Environment
- Mounting VPort 2140
- 3. Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time
- 4. System Configuration
- 5. Advanced Applications
- 6. Upgrading System Firmware
- 7. Troubleshooting
- A. URL Commands of Video Server
- Page URL
- System Resource URL
- General Format of Command URL
- System Configuration URL
- Security Configuration URL
- Network Configuration URL
- Video Configuration URL
- Image Quality Configuration URL
- COM 1 Configuration URL
- COM 2 configuration URL
- Camera custom command configuration URL
- Camera preset configuration URL
- Custom camera configuration URL
- Application configuration URL
- Motion detection configuration URL
- Demo configuration URL
- Homepage layout configuration URL
- B. Settings of Supported PTZ Cameras
- C. Camera Control Cable
- D. Time Zone Table
- E. Technical Specifications
- F. Service Information

VPort 2140 User’s Manual Introduction
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Overview
Video Server is a high-performance networking video transmitter. Its powerful VLIW DSP core
and fully optimized algorithm compresses and transmits high quality real-time video over a
standard TCP/IP network. In addition to meeting the basic needs of video feed, many advanced
features are included to help you set up surveillance or web attraction applications. The
state-of-the-art design strikes a good balance between stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and
flexibility.
Real-time Motion-JPEG compression
Video input can be efficiently compressed into packets of JPEG images without delay, and the
optimized compression engine creates excellent images that take up much less memory space. This
is done without sacrificing remote monitoring capability or storage. Five levels of compression
ratio and three different image resolutions are provided to provide more versatility.
Robust system operation
The industrial real-time operating system prevents hackers and viruses from wreaking havoc on
both Windows and Linux systems, and the on-board watchdog improves reliability by continually
monitoring the system’s operation.
Easy Web access via standard browser
There is no need to install new software to access Video Server, since the embedded Web Server
allows users to access the Video Server anywhere over the Internet with any popular Web browser.
As long as you are connected to the network, you will be able to view the same images seen by
your cameras.
Users’ Password protection
User’s Password protection is provided to prevent malicious intruders from accessing your system.
Once the administrator password is configured, all users will need a password to access the Video
Server.
Built-in VMD (Video Motion Detection)
External sensors are not required, since the video channel can be configured to detect motion,
making it easy to set up a security system in either your home or office. And the customizable
settings allow you to tune the system for both object size and sensitivity, making the Video Server
adaptable to different environments.
Weekly schedule for automated surveillance
The user-defined time period will repeat weekly to check security settings and send notifications
or drive external devices, making it easy to install in SOHOs, retail shops, and home security
systems.
Flexible I/O control for external devices
One opto-isolated sensor input and one relay output are provided to control external devices,
giving system integrators the option of turning an analog system into an advanced security system.
MOXA SoftDVR Lite IP Surveillance Software
To extend the Video Server’s capabilities, MOXA SoftDVR Lite IP Surveillance Software, which
supports a maximum of 4 cameras in quad, is included free of charge, allowing users to turn their
PC into a digital video recorder. Scheduling or one-click recording saves important images on
your local hard disk, and the reliable motion detection and instant warning features make you
ready for any situation. A quick and easy to use search and playback function lets you easily find
the image you’re looking for, so that you can inspect the images more carefully, and also save the
output to an AVI file.
Remote system upgrade
Video Server users have round-the-clock access to the most up-to-date firmware on our website,
with a free upgrade wizard included to facilitate firmware installation.