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Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial setup. See the DW Spectrum® IPVMS full manual for more information on features and functionality. Tel: +1 (866) 446-3595 / (813) 888-9555 digital-watchdog.com...
1x 1 Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45) 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45) 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45) Option: DW-R2NIC - upgrade dual 1GB NIC card OR DW-R4NIC - upgrade quad 1GB NIC card * System Max video storage rate (Mbps)
Quick Start Guide SETTING UP THE SERVER STEP 1: Connect external devices, power and network. 1. Connect a monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse and network cable to one of the Ethernet ports (B7 on the diagram). Configure the camera’s network first, then configure the server’s local network. 2.
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STEP 2: Configure Date and Time Windows 1. Double click Date and Time icon on the Desktop. 2. Change Time zone if not correct (default is UTC-08:00 Pacific Time) 1. Double click Date and Time icon on the Desktop. 2. Change Time zone if not correct (default is UTC-08:00 Pacific Time) Press OK after selecting the correct Time zone.
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Quick Start Guide Linux® 1. Open Settings. 2. Click Details. 3. Click Date &Time. 4. Turn OFF Automatic Date & Time and Automatic Time Zone. 5. Click Date & Time and set correct date and time. 6. Click Time Zone and set to correct Time zone. (Type one of the largest cities in the time zone). 7.
STEP 3: Configure network Please have the following information ready before starting the network configuration. Camera network Local network (LAN) IP address Subnet mask / Netmask Default gateway / Gateway Not applicable DNS servers Not applicable * The camera network and local network cannot be on the same network. NOTE The Blackjack®...
Quick Start Guide Local Network 7. Right-click on the other Ethernet, the one with network cable unplugged, and click “Properties”. 8. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”. 6. Click OK to close then click Close to go back to Network Connections. Local Network 7.
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Linux® 1. Open Settings > Network 2. Click Setting of the Realtek Ethernet. 3. Change to Manual then enter Address, Netmask , Gateway. * Do not enter Gateway information if there is no Gateway in this network. 4. Click Apply to save. 5.
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LINUX-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH To launch the DW Spectrum Software on the Linux-Based Cube: ® Refer to the camera’s QSG to configure any DW® IP camera’s IP address using DW® IP finder™. Linux OS OPTION 1: Double-click the DW Spectrum desktop icon.
STEP 3: To check for updates Click on the menu then click “System Administration”. 2. Go to the updates tab. If the system requires updating, click on the update system button. If you are on the latest version, it will say “You have the latest version installed”...
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It is strongly recommended to create a Database Backup to external storage media before and after every update in the event that a system restore point is needed. NOTE: More information and instructions are available in the DW Spectrum® IPVMS user manual.
5. Make sure that the camera is connected to the same network as the server. disconnected 6. If you are connecting to a camera that is integrated with DW Spectrum via the ONVIF protocol (see list), make sure ONVIF is enabled.
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