• 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...
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• 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: •...
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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.
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Step 1: Adding NAS in MxManagementCenter (1) Open the Components View of • MxMC In tab File Servers add a MOBOTIX •...
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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)
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.
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Step 3: Initially configure the NAS (1) - Set the access data • If necessary, change the NAS-Name • Set a password • Click on Next...
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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...
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Step 4: Setting up the NAS in the MxManagementCenter • Enter the access data for your NAS under File Server Settings • Click Configure NAS...
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Step 5: Login to NAS Web Interface • Log in to the web interface of the NAS...
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Step 6: optionally update firmware (1) Open the Control Panel •...
Step 7: Configure volume (1) Open Storage & • Snapshots.
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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.
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Step7: Configure Volume (3) • Select Storage Pool 1 as Location. • Click on Next to proceed.
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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.
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Step 7: Configure Volume (Completed) • After completing the wizard, the Storage & Snapshots dialog shows the new volume. • Close the window to proceed.
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Step 8: Configure Share (1) Open File Station.
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Step 8: Configure Share (2) • • • 1. Open the settings for Data Vol2. 2. Select Create a Shared Folder.
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Step 8: Configure Share (3) 1. Enter the Folder Name. 2. Configure access privileges if required.
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Step 8: Configure Share (4) 1. Enable Read/Write (RW) rights for the camera user (default: “admin”). 2. Scroll down.
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Step 8: Configure Share (Completed) Dialog shows an overview of the shared folder you just created.
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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.
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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.
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Step 11: Configure Camera Recording (1) 1. Right-click to open the menu. 2. Click on Configuration.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Step 12: Configure Camera Arming and Recording Mode (1) Click on Arming to enable recording. Configuration Bar...
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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...
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Step 12: Configure Camera Arming and Recording Mode (3) Click on Recording to configure recording. Configuration Bar...
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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.
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Step 13: Assign Cameras to Share (1) Open lock icon to enter edit mode.
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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.
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Finished – Playback of MOBOTIX IoT Cameras in MxManagementCenter Search by Date and Time Snapshot Export Mark Images Full Playback control...
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