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Quick Guide – MOBOTIX NAS & IoT Cameras
Setting up MOBOTIX NAS/MxManagementCenter
Using IoT Cameras

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  • Page 1 Quick Guide – MOBOTIX NAS & IoT Cameras Setting up MOBOTIX NAS/MxManagementCenter Using IoT Cameras...

  • Page 2: General Information

    • MxManagementCenter: 2. 2+ IMPORTANT: We recommend updating all system components to the latest software releases. Please download the latest releases of MxMC, MOBOTIX NAS, and MOBOTIX IoT cameras from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com: • Support > Download Center > Software Downloads...
  • Page 3 • Using the Advanced Configuration feature of MxManagementCenter requires a license. This is recommended for quick and easy setup of a video surveillance system. For more information on licensing models, please read the MxMC 2.0 Tutorial from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com: •...
  • Page 4 Motivation The objective of this document is to set up a MOBOTIX NAS as a storage device for MOBOTIX IoT cameras. In this scenario, the cameras will be using the NAS as network share. The MOBOTIX NAS QVRProServer recording software is not required for recording MOBOTIX IoT cameras on the NAS.
  • Page 5 Step 1: Adding NAS in MxManagementCenter (1) Open the Components View of • MxMC In tab File Servers add a MOBOTIX •...
  • Page 6 Step 1: Adding NAS in MxManagementCenter (2) From the Download Links section, • download and install the Device Finder app • Optional: Download the latest NAS firmware (see also step 6)

  • Page 7: Step 2: Device Finder

    Step 2: Device Finder • Select your MOBOTIX NAS • Note the IP-Adresse of the NAS • If your MOBOTIX NAS has not yet been initialized, start the Intelligent Installation Guide.
  • Page 8 Step 3: Initially configure the NAS (1) - Set the access data • If necessary, change the NAS-Name • Set a password • Click on Next...
  • Page 9 Step 3: Initially configure the NAS (2) – Optionally configure hard disks • Choose Configure Disk Now • Configure the available disks according to your requirements • Click on Next...
  • Page 10 Step 4: Setting up the NAS in the MxManagementCenter • Enter the access data for your NAS under File Server Settings • Click Configure NAS...
  • Page 11 Step 5: Login to NAS Web Interface • Log in to the web interface of the NAS...
  • Page 12 Step 6: optionally update firmware (1) Open the Control Panel •...
  • Page 13 Step 6: optionally update firmware(2) Click on Firmware Update •...
  • Page 14 Step 6: optionally update firmware(2) Select the firmware (see step 1) • Click on Update System • Follow the instructions on the screen •...

  • Page 15: Step 7: Configure Volume

    Step 7: Configure volume (1) Open Storage & • Snapshots.
  • Page 16 Step 7: Configure Volume (2) IMPORTANT: Reserve extra Recording Space if you’d like to add MOBOTIX-MOVE cameras later on! 1. Click on Create. 2. Click on New Volume.
  • Page 17 Step7: Configure Volume (3) • Select Storage Pool 1 as Location. • Click on Next to proceed.
  • Page 18 Step 7: Configure Volume (4) IMPORTANT: Reserve extra Recording Space if you’d like to add MOBOTIX-MOVE cameras later 1. Fill in the fields as required. 2. Click on Next to proceed. Note: To calculate the space requirements, use the Storage Calculator on www.mobotix.com.
  • Page 19 Step 7:Configure Volume (5) Klick Finish...
  • Page 20 Step 7: Configure Volume (6) • Click on Close...
  • Page 21 Step 7: Configure Volume (Completed) • After completing the wizard, the Storage & Snapshots dialog shows the new volume. • Close the window to proceed.
  • Page 22 Step 8: Configure Share (1) Open File Station.
  • Page 23 Step 8: Configure Share (2) • • • 1. Open the settings for Data Vol2. 2. Select Create a Shared Folder.
  • Page 24 Step 8: Configure Share (3) 1. Enter the Folder Name. 2. Configure access privileges if required.
  • Page 25 Step 8: Configure Share (4) 1. Enable Read/Write (RW) rights for the camera user (default: “admin”). 2. Scroll down.
  • Page 26 Step 8: Configure Share (5) 1. Disable Network Recycle Bin. 2. Click on Create.
  • Page 27 Step 8: Configure Share (Completed) Dialog shows an overview of the shared folder you just created.
  • Page 28 Step 9: Assign Recording Paths in MxManagementCenter (3) 1. Select tab File Servers 2. Enter share name as defined before (e.g., recordmxiot). 3. Klick Test to check the connection.
  • Page 29 Step 10: Add MOBOTIX IoT Cameras to MxManagementCenter Start MxManagementCenter. Start the Welcome wizard by clicking on File > Welcome in the menu bar. Click on Add Devices. Then select the desired MOBOTIX IoT cameras to be added to MxMC. Enter the access privileges for each camera.
  • Page 30 Step 11: Configure Camera Recording (1) 1. Right-click to open the menu. 2. Click on Configuration.
  • Page 31 Step 11: Configure Camera Recording (2) The Camera Configuration is not available if you do not have an Advanced Configuration license. Without this license, please configure the corresponding settings in the browser interface of the camera.
  • Page 32 Step 11: Configure Camera Recording (3) 1. Open Storage tab. 2. Select RAM Buffer. 3. Copy this setting to all desired cameras using Drag&Drop in the configuration bar. Configuration Bar...
  • Page 33 Step 11: Configure Camera Recording (4) Configuration Bar 1. Open Backup Storage. 2. Select SMB/CIFS File Server. 3. Enter MOBOTIX NAS IP address. 4. Enter the share name of the NAS. 5. Enter user name and password for accessing the share.
  • Page 34 Step 12: Configure Camera Arming and Recording Mode (1) Click on Arming to enable recording. Configuration Bar...
  • Page 35 Step 12: Configure Camera Arming and Recording Mode (2) 1. Enable the Arming (i.e., main switch for recording). 2. Copy this setting to all desired cameras using Drag&Drop in the configuration bar. Configuration Bar...
  • Page 36 Step 12: Configure Camera Arming and Recording Mode (3) Click on Recording to configure recording. Configuration Bar...
  • Page 37 Step 12: Configure Camera Arming and Recording Mode (4) 1. Open Recording Mode tab. 2. Select Continuous Recording. 3. Set parameters (additional settings for event recording). 4. Copy these settings to all desired cameras using Drag&Drop in the configuration bar. 5.
  • Page 38 Step 13: Assign Cameras to Share (1) Open lock icon to enter edit mode.
  • Page 39 Step 13: Assign Cameras to Share (2) 1. Select all cameras that will be using the same share. 2. Right-click the cameras to open the configuration dialog. 3. Click on Recording Settings. 4. Select the Recording Path. 5. Wait until Device Directory shows status OK. 6.
  • Page 40 Finished – Playback of MOBOTIX IoT Cameras in MxManagementCenter Search by Date and Time Snapshot Export Mark Images Full Playback control...
  • Page 41 European Union, the U.S.A. and in other countries • Subject to change without Germany www.mobotix.com notice • MOBOTIX do not assume any liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein • All rights reserved • © MOBOTIX AG...

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