First Time Configuration Wizard User Guide Meridian 9.0.0 Version 1.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 2. Initial Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................... 2 3. Wizard Welcome Screen ............................................................................................. 3 4. Time Setup ...............................................................................
Introduction 1 Introduction The Meridian Setup Wizard appears at the first launch of the Meridian NVR, to assist the user in quickly and effectively configuring the system. This Quick Configuration Guide is a step-by-step description of the process.
Initial Setup Wizard 2 Initial Setup Wizard The first time the Meridian NVR is powered up, the user must enter the default user name and password at the Windows login screen. User name: administrator Password: flir Once the password has been entered, the system automatically runs the Initial Setup Wizard. The user completes all the Wizard steps, after which the system opens the Meridian Admin Center and the system setup can be continued. Note: All steps in the Initial Setup Wizard are mandatory.
Wizard Welcome Screen 3 Wizard Welcome Screen Figure 1: Wizard Welcome screen On the Welcome screen, click Next.
Time Setup 4 Time Setup Set the system date and time. Figure 2: Time Setup Parameter Notes Date, Time Set the date and time according to current time now in your region. Time Zone Use the dropdown to select your Time Zone. Daylight Savings Time Check this box if you are in a location that uses DST. When finished, click Next.
Network Selection 5 Network Selection The Network Selection screen provides two alternatives: Default Configuration - Use Video NIC for segregated camera network Meridian is equipped with two NICs (Network Interface Cards) called ‘Video’ and ‘Corporate’. The default configuration uses the Video NIC to provide a segregated network to which cameras and workstations are attached. The Corporate NIC is used to connect the Meridian Server to the user’s regular IT network.
Network Selection Alternative Configuration – Camera and Workstation settings done through Windows Network and Sharing Center This setting may be used when the user wishes to set up cameras (and workstations) on the existing corporate network, without using the system’s auto-addressing and plug-and-play facilities.
Network Setup 6 Network Setup Video Network Setup If VIDEO was selected in the Network Selection step, the Network Setup screen is displayed. Figure 5: Video Network Setup 1. DHCP The Meridian Server can act as its own DHCP server. By selecting YES, the Meridian will automatically set IP addresses for cameras and client workstations that are connected to the VIDEO network. Notes: i. The DHCP Server is configured to act ONLY on the VIDEO NIC. ii.
Network Setup Corporate Network Setup If CORPORATE was selected in the Network Selection step, no Network Setup screen is provided. The IP setup must be performed through Windows Network and Sharing Center. Note: The Meridian Server Hostname is already set. The Meridian License is tied to the hostname, and therefore the hostname must not be changed. When finished, click Next.
Video Standards Setup 7 Video Standards Setup Figure 6: Video Standard Setup Select the video standard used in your region: NTSC or PAL. When finished, click Next.
Recording Mode Setup 8 Recording Mode Setup The chosen Recording Mode will determine how the connected cameras are set to record when the Wizard is complete. Figure 7: Recording Mode screen Note: These settings can be changed at any time for each individual camera through the Meridian Admin Center Always Recording Cameras will record 24/7, using the video settings assigned to the camera, either by default or as modified individually by the user.
Complete Setup Wizard 9 Complete Setup Wizard After completing all the Wizard steps, Wizard displays the Setup Complete screen. Setup Complete At this point, the user still has the option to return to any of the previous screens if any changes are required by using the Back button. This screen also displays instructions for downloading the client software, if required. Once all of the settings have been selected, click Finish.
Launch 10 Launch When the system is ready, the Launch Completed message is shown. Figure 10: Launch Complete Click Launch Admin Center to continue with the setup configuration.
Admin Center 11 Admin Center The Meridian Admin Center allows the user to configure all aspects of the system. To launch the Meridian Admin Center (if not already launched from the wizard), click on the application shortcut icon on the Desktop. Figure 11: Meridian Admin Center Icon 11.1 Login Screen Parameter Notes User name ‘admin’ is the user name for the default System Administrator user Password For first-time use, no password is defined.
Admin Center This shows the user how many cameras have been discovered during the wizard setup, the recording status of those cameras, the storage allocation and some default system information. Figure 13: First Launch screen 11.3 Home Screen The Home Screen automatically displays when the Meridian Admin Center launches. The user can navigate from the Home screen to any desired page and then return to it by clicking the Home button on the sidebar.
Admin Center 11.4 Admin Center Screen Layout Figure 15: Admin Screen Layout The Meridian Admin Center layout is divided roughly into 3 sections, the Sidebar, the Item list and the Settings page. Field Description 1. Sidebar Home, System, Cameras, Users, Rules and Alarms - The Admin Center pages are grouped into categories. Clicking any of these in the sidebar will place a list of items associated with that category into the item list. 2.
Disclaimer 12 Disclaimer ©2020 FLIR Sytems, Inc. All rights reserved. By providing this document, FLIR Systems, Inc. is not making any representations regarding the correctness or completeness of its contents and reserves the right to alter this document at any time without notice.
About This File 13 About This File Welcome to the Meridian 9.0.0 First Time Configuration Wizard User Guide. Note: Changes to this file were last introduced after Application Build No: 1600 Summary of latest changes: Change Date Changed Summary Links Windows Login May 2017 Password change Initial Setup Wizard Camera power-on Nov 2016 Cameras to be addressed by DHCP should only be powered-on after Wizard is complete.
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