Accessing The Network Camera 13; Using Web Browsers - Vivotek MD8562 User Manual

Accessing the Network Camera
This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players,
3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.

Using Web Browsers

Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access to the Network Cameras on the LAN.
If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Network Camera:
1. Launch your web browser (ex. Microsoft
2. Enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the address field. Press Enter.
3. The live video will be displayed in your web browser.
4. If it is the first time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will pop up as
shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.
IMPORTANT!
• Currently the Network Camera utilizes 32-bit ActiveX plugin You CAN NOT open a
management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser
• If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexploreexe program from
C:\Windows\SysWOW64 A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed
• On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here: C:\Program
Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexploreexe
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Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Netscape).
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