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1.
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................................7
1.1.
Manual Organization....................................................................................................................................................8
1.2.
What is an Appliance?.................................................................................................................................................8
1.3.
VR-N100U Addresses Key Issues...............................................................................................................................8
1.3.1.
Analog Systems ...........................................................................................................................................................8
1.3.2.
IP Cameras ...................................................................................................................................................................8
1.3.3.
Digital Video Recorders (DVR's) .................................................................................................................................9
1.3.4.
Software-Based Solutions...........................................................................................................................................9
1.3.5.
The Solution...VR-N100U Security Appliance ...........................................................................................................9
2.
INSTALLING VR-N100U .............................................................................................................................................10
2.1.
Before You Begin .......................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.
What's in the Box .......................................................................................................................................................10
2.3.
VR-N100U Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.1
Hardware Layout........................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.3.2
Embedded Industrial Server .....................................................................................................................................12
2.3.3
Storage Capacity........................................................................................................................................................12
2.3.4
LCD Panel with Keypad and LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................12
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LCD Panel ........................................................................................................................................................12
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Keypad .............................................................................................................................................................13
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LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................................13
2.3.5
Power Supply .............................................................................................................................................................14
2.4.
Installing VR-N100U on the Network ........................................................................................................................15
2.4.1.
The Basic Installation ................................................................................................................................................15
2.4.2.
Step 1: Acquiring an IP Address...............................................................................................................................15
Method 1: VDRView *Preferred Choice*...................................................................................................................15
Method 2: LCD Panel and Keypad ............................................................................................................................16
Method 3: EazyIP .......................................................................................................................................................18
Method 4: Set a Workstation IP Address .................................................................................................................18
2.4.3.
Step 2: Using the VR-N100U Web Browser..............................................................................................................19
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Admin Name and Password ...........................................................................................................................19
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Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................................................................19
2.4.4.
Step 3: Rebooting Your VR-N100U ...........................................................................................................................20
2.4.5.
Step 4: Setting Up the Backchannel.........................................................................................................................21
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Backchannel 10/100 Mbit Switch ...................................................................................................................21
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Networked Cameras........................................................................................................................................21
2.4.6.
Where to Go From Here.............................................................................................................................................23
3.
VR-N100U OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................................24
3.1.
Getting to the VR-N100U Web Browser Interface....................................................................................................25
3.2.
The VR-N100U Setup Wizard.....................................................................................................................................25
3.2.1.
Server Name ...............................................................................................................................................................26
3.2.2.
admin Password & admin Password Confirm.........................................................................................................26
3.2.3.
Date, Time & Time Zone ............................................................................................................................................26
3.3.
The Administration "System" Utilities .....................................................................................................................27
3.3.1.
Managing Your Devices.............................................................................................................................................27
3.3.2.
General Settings ........................................................................................................................................................28
3.3.3.
Managing Users and Groups ....................................................................................................................................28
3.3.4.
Time Keeper ...............................................................................................................................................................30
3.3.5.
Server Event Log .......................................................................................................................................................30
3.3.6.
Server Event Notification ..........................................................................................................................................30
3.3.7.
Server Reboot ............................................................................................................................................................31
3.4.
The Administration "Networks" Utilities..................................................................................................................32
3.4.1.
Network Information ..................................................................................................................................................32
3.4.2.
Static IP Setup ............................................................................................................................................................32
3.4.3.
DHCP Server Option ..................................................................................................................................................33
3.5.
The Administration "Cameras" Utilities...................................................................................................................34
3.5.1.
Search .........................................................................................................................................................................34
3.5.2.
Camera Views (2, 4, 8, 16) .........................................................................................................................................36
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