Web Client Software; Getting Started; System Requirements; Connecting To The Dvr 400 Series The First Time - Bosch DVR-451-04A050 Installation And Operation Manual

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Web Client Software

The Web Client Software gives full remote control of the DVR 400 Series using a PC. Up to
four remote users can access and control the unit. Remote live viewing, search, playback, and
system configuration are provided. Remote control functions include pan, tilt, and zoom
control of cameras, and video archiving. An on-line status overview of the connected unit is
also provided.
To access a unit, a user must log on using the same User ID and Password used for local
access. The Web Client will follow the permissions of the user account, restricting the
functions available to each remote user; for example, the ability to archive video. See
Section 5 Operating instructions, page 27 chapter for more details on User Levels.
7.1

Getting started

To use the Web Client, the unit and the PC must be able to connect via a TCP/IP network
connection. Follow the instructions in Section 6.5 Network, page 58 to ensure the unit can be
reached on the Network.
7.1.1

System requirements

Operating platform: A PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
For the Configuration Tool, the recommended PC requirements are:
7.1.2

Connecting to the DVR 400 Series the first time

The video decoder and playback controller is automatically installed on the PC the first time
the user connects the PC to the DVR:
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– Processor: Intel Core Duo, 2.0 GHz or comparable
– RAM memory: 2048 MB
– Free hard disk space: 10 MB
– Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or higher
– Network interface: 10/100-BaseT
– Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later
Open Internet Explorer.
In the address bar, type the address of the unit.
– This can be either the IP address or a DDNS address, if enabled on the unit.
Internet Explorer will prompt to install the OCX software that is used to show live and
playback video.
Once installed, the screen will refresh and prompt for a User ID and Password.
– Once installed on a PC, the Web Client will not need to install the OCX again unless
a new version is released with a new unit firmware.
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