Specifications

Webcasting is segmented into two basic groups, JPEG/ActiveX and Windows Media. Note: In

general, only JPEG and ActiveX will be used and should remain enabled. Only disable this

option and/or enable the Windows Media option for unique and advanced configuration

requirements.

Available Webcasting Technologies

Blue Iris supports five distinct webcasting technologies, each with its own advantages and

disadvantages as shown here:

ActiveX/H.264

•

Used by the default home page when you connect using Microsoft IE

(Internet Explorer).

• Very efficient - makes a single request, and then receives a continuous

stream of H.264 temporally-compressed images.

• Uses a C++ ActiveX component, which requires the use of Microsoft IE or

potentially a Firefox plug-in.

• Browser and user must accept component download and installation

(adjust Explorer's Tools/Internet Options/Security settings as necessary)

JAVA/JPEG

•

Uses a Java Applet

• Makes a single request, and then receives a continuous stream of JPEG

images

• Browser must support and run Java Applets. See Mac notes below.

• The system must have Java installed from http://java.com.

Java version 6

update 21 has been successfully tested.

• The Java applet must have privileges to access the Internet

• Some systems will not allow the Java applet through a DNS name; the IP

address must be used.

• Available on an alternate home page "jpegpush.htm" - click the "Goto

JAVA/JPEG" link at the top of the default home page.

JPEG refresh

•

The simplest

• Uses Java Script to continuously refresh a standard HTTP image

• Least efficient - each frame is independently requested

• Major advantage: compatible with virtually all browsers, mobile devices

and networking configurations

• Available on an alternate home page "jpegpull.htm" -

click the "Goto JPEG

Refresh" link at the top of the JAVA/JPEG page.

Windows

• Full license version only