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discovered cameras, then you are connected. Any errors presented should help

indicate any problems with network connectivity.

9. If the Add Group box is checked, then a new Camera Group is created for you when

you Retrieve Server Properties.

10. Once connected, click the Apply button to save your new Server configuration.

Now, configure Camera Groups for the Client.

1. Click on the Groups folder.

2. Click the + sign to create a new camera group. This is basically a label for the group.

Click OK.

3. The Group name icon will appear on the left. Click on the icon.

4. To the right you will see a tree listing the Server we just configured. Click the + sign

there to branch the tree down.

5. You can simply drag the overall Cameras icon to the grid on the right to add all

cameras from that Server to this Group, or you can select individual cameras one by

one and leave out the cameras you don‟t wish to have in that Group..

6. Click the Apply button to save your new Group configuration.

7. Repeat the above steps to add more Servers or Groups. Click OK when you are done

to go back to the Main Screen.

Now you can use the Client to view live video streams.

1. See the Group name in the Camera Selector.

2. Click the '>' by the server name to see the Cameras under the Group.

3. Drag and Drop one camera onto the Display Area. In a few seconds you should see

the live video from the Server.

Use the Client to view recorded video on the Server.

1. Click the Playback button to go to the Playback window.

2. See the Group name on the side of the screen.

3. Click the > sign to see the Cameras under the Group.

4. Drag and Drop one camera onto the Display Area. In a few seconds you should see

the recorded video from the Server.

Note: It is useful to configure at least two groups when first learning about the system.

This gives you the option to drag and drop the entire group of cameras rather than one

camera at a time. Also, take time to review other settings and options under Setup >

System > General and Setup > System > Network.