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IP Camera Setup

is used to add new IP Cameras to a Server.

Airship DVR, Hybrid DVR, and NVR Servers are able to connect to an IP Camera via a TCP/IP

network. Once the Airship Server is connected, Airship treats the IP Camera video just like

any Analog video stream, by providing Live View of the IP Camera and Recording the IP

Camera Video to the Server's hard drive storage array for later Playback.

Notes:

 The settings available on the Server for an IP Camera will depend on what functions the

IP Camera has available. The Airship Server settings will reveal and hide settings

according to what features are supported by the IP Camera being used.

 The maximum number of IP Cameras you can connect to an Airship DVR/NVR Server

varies greatly, depending on the Airship model ordered and the video stream settings of

the IP Cameras concerned. It is best to set the system up for a few cameras at a time,

and use the Windows Task Manager to view CPU usage and other resource utilization,

making sure that the average CPU usage does not go above 80%.

 Viewing IP Camera video streams can be much more network and CPU intensive than

normal Airship Analog H.264 video streams. Careful testing is advised. The setup.ini file

on both the Server and the Client have settings which help you set maximum values for

the number of IP Cameras connected and viewed.

 Airship does not re-compress or transcode the IP Camera's video format.

 Airship Clients must connect through an Airship Server to view the IP Camera's Live

Video stream.

 Some IP Cameras have limits on the number of connections they can handle. This can

mean that any additional outside connections to the IP Camera will disconnect the

Airship Server.

 Our software development team is not able to test every single model of IP Camera on

the market. Due to the rapid pace of IP Camera development, we cannot guarantee that

every model made by a supported manufacturer will work with full functionality. Contact

your Airship Reseller or Sales to inquire about the list of tested IP Camera models, OR to

request testing on your favorite IP Camera model.

 Check the Release Notes for important information about compatibility.

Adding an IP Camera to Server

Follow your IP Camera manufacturer's instructions for getting your IP Camera onto your

network and do the initial setup including:

 username and password settings

 permanent static IP Address

 any other settings you prefer for your IP Camera

Then, follow these instructions for adding your IP Camera to the Airship DVR/NVR Hybrid

Server.