Chapter 5 Network Setup - Cisco Video Surveillance 3000 Series Configuration Manual

Basic Window
Table 5-1
Option
Basic Settings Area
ID
Name
Description
Location
Contact
Basic Operations Area
Enable LED
Disable Session ID
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Basic Window Options
Description
Enter a unique identification number for the IP camera, which is used to
identify the IP camera to various external applications.
The ID can be 0 through 999.
Enter a name for the IP camera. This name appears in the IP camera log file
for information that is associated with this IP camera.
The name can contain up to 64 characters, which can include letters,
numbers, and these characters: - _ ~. Do not use spaces. We recommend that
you give each IP camera a unique name so that you can identify it easily.
Enter a description of the IP camera. For example, enter the IP camera
location, such as "North Entrance Camera 1."
The description can contain up to 128 characters, which can include letters,
numbers, spaces, and these characters: ! # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < >= ? @ [
] ^ _ ` { } | ~.
Enter the physical location of the IP camera, such as "North Entrance."
The location can contain up to 64 characters, which can include letters,
numbers, and these characters: ! $ % ( ) + , - . / = @ ^ _ ` { } ~. Do not use
spaces.
Enter system contact information for someone such as the system
administrator. For example, enter the e-mail address of the system
administrator.
The contact can contain up to 64 characters, which can include letters,
numbers, and these characters: ! $ % ( ) + , - . / = @ ^ _ ` { } ~. Do not use
spaces.
Check this check box if you want the Power LED on the back of the IP
camera to light.
If you do not check this check box, this LED does not light.
The following camera API mechanisms are available:
• SessionID—Tracks each client session. Session IDs are required by
Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server (VSMS). For more information
about Cisco VSMS, refer to the documentation at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/products/ps9152/tsd_products_
support_series_home.html
Basic Authentication—Requires a user ID and password to be passed
•
with every API command.
SessionID is enabled by default. To disable SessionID, and enable Basic
authentication, check this option.
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