| Security Monitor Pro: Add an IP Camera |
Add an IP Camera
To view an IP Camera with Security Monitor Pro, you must first add the camera and specify its settings.
To add an IP Camera, click on Camera >> Add New Camera or the Add Camera icon on the toolbar
In the IP Camera Settings, select the Camera Brand and Camera Model from the drop-down menu. Specify the IP address or domain name. You have the option to choose the frame rate according to your CPU capacity. If you want, you can name the camera in the Camera Display Name option. By default, the Camera Brand and Model will be displayed as the name of the camera.
Testing the IP Camera
To test if Security Monitor Pro is able to connect to the specified IP Camera, click on Camera >> Add New Camera >> Test Camera. You can view the video stream in the preview window.
Camera Authentication
Some cameras require authentication to view the video stream. Click on Camera >> Add New Camera >> Camera requires authentication and specify the User Name and Password required for authentication. Please avoid using special characters in the password. Use only numbers and letters.
If Your IP Camera is Not Listed
Security Monitor Pro supports many different type of IP cameras. Selecting a specific model tells Security Monitor Pro which URL to use to get the video stream. If your IP Camera is not listed then try selecting the Generic IP Camera from the Camera Brand drop-down menu and specify the URL. To find the URL for the video stream (in MJPEG format), please refer to your IP Camera's user manual.
Searching for An IP Camera Address
This feature allows you to search for an IP camera in your network when you do not know the exact IP address.
Click on Camera >> Add New Camera >> Search
Select the IP Camera Brand and the Camera Model, if you want to search for IP camera address. Specify the IP address range to search. You can only search a range of 255 addresses, from x.y.z.0 to x.y.z.255. Change the Port Number, if required (it is 80 by default). Click on Search after specifying the details.
If the camera is found, you can view the details such as the IP address and the Port Number. All you have to do is click on Select to add the camera.
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