SConfigurator User Manual
SConfigurator Software Release 4.
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Contents Preface ......................................................................... v About SConfigurator ..................................................vi Who Should Read this Manual .....................................vi How to Use this Manual ............................................. vii Contents ............................................................ vii Conventions ...................................................... viii Related Documentation .....................................
Contents Chapter 3 Updating Firmware .................................. 47 Performing the Update ..............................................48 Firmware Update Messages ........................................51 Chapter 4 Enabling Security ..................................... 53 Building a Secure System ..........................................54 Establishing the Default Secure VSIP Connection ..........55 Adding a Device to the Trusted List .............................
Preface The SConfigurator User Manual presents the information and procedures for configuring NextivaTM edge devices: Wired video servers: S1500e series covering the S1500e, S1502e, S1504e, and S1508e S1600e S1700e series S1708e series covering the S1708e, S1712e, and S1724e IP cameras—S2500e Wireless video servers—S1000w and S1100w Outdoor wireless bridge—S3100 Verint Video Solutions v
Preface About SConfigurator SConfigurator is a PC-based administration tool for use over any TCP/IP network. SConfigurator is built on open standards to provide long-term investment protection.
SConfigurator User Manual How to Use this Manual This manual contains all the information needed to configure and manage Nextiva video servers and outdoor wireless bridges. Contents The SConfigurator User Manual is divided into the following chapters: 1. Getting Started—Explains how to start SConfigurator and change its settings. 2. Setting Up the Edge Devices—Presents the procedures for configuring the Nextiva edge devices. 3.
Preface Conventions The following typographic conventions are used throughout this manual: Visual cue Connect Advanced > VSIP connection_name S3100.zxh Meaning The name of an interface element you have to act on. A key to press. The value of an interface element. Any sequence of steps (in the menu structure of a graphical application, in the navigation structure of a web site, and so on). Text that must be replaced by a user-supplied value. Text representing variable content.
SConfigurator User Manual S1708e Series User Manual—Contains conceptual information on the configuration, installation, and operation of the S1708e series devices. S2500e User Manual—Contains conceptual information on the configuration, installation, and operation of the S2500e IP cameras. S3100 User Manual—Contains conceptual information on the configuration, installation, and operation of the S3100 outdoor wireless bridges.
Preface To download application notes and user documentation, as well as request the latest versions of firmware and software, you need access to the Verint Video Solutions partner extranet. To register, go to www.verint.com/smartsight/support. The data sheets of the edge devices are also available directly at www.verint.com/smartsight/support. Support If you encounter any type of problem after reading this manual, contact your local distributor or Verint Video Solutions representative.
Getting Started Before using SConfigurator to configure Nextiva edge devices, you need to set parameters for the IP network and for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) security.
1: Getting Started Computer Requirements The minimum software and hardware requirements for the computer needed to use SConfigurator are: Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or higher, or Windows XP An Ethernet network card A serial port (not through a USB converter) Starting SConfigurator The SConfigurator tool is part of the SmartSight Utilities CD. For the latest version of the tool, visit the Verint Video Solutions web site (Firmware Upgrades section). To start SConfigurator: 1.
SConfigurator User Manual The SConfigurator main window has three tabs: Tab General Units Connections Description To change SConfigurator options, to enter the command line interface (CLI), and to align the antennas of wireless devices To get an inventory of the Nextiva edge devices on the IP network, to configure them, and to perform firmware updates To manage the point-to-point connections between video servers Changing SConfigurator Settings Program options allow you to set SConfigurator parameters
1: Getting Started IP Network The following SConfigurator settings are mainly used to discover Nextiva devices on the IP network; for more information about the discovery process, see page 10. The settings are: IP Address of the PC—The unique IP address of the computer where SConfigurator runs. You do not normally have to change this value, since SConfigurator automatically detects it. However, you can change the displayed value if: You are using two Ethernet cards on your PC.
SConfigurator User Manual VSIP Port—The communication port used for VSIP (video services over IP) command-and-control messaging between SConfigurator and Nextiva devices. You have to set the port number to the same value in SConfigurator and in the devices to be configured. The default VSIP port is 5510. Note: VSIP ports 9541, 65500, and those under 1024 are reserved and should never be used, not even for serial port, video, or audio communication.
1: Getting Started 2. If required, change the IP address of the computer and the detection scope. 3. To change the configurable VSIP port, do one of the following steps: In the VSIP Port field, type its new value. To reset it to its default value, click Default. To set it to the common value, click Common. 4. To set the discovery IP address, click Reset to Broadcast or Reset to Multicast depending on your supported discovery method. 5. Click OK.
SConfigurator User Manual To change the SConfigurator SSL settings: 1. In the General tab, click Program Options. The Program Options window appears. 2. To create the trusted unit list: a. In the SSL box, click Browse. b. Choose the directory that will hold the list. c. In the File name field, enter a meaningful name, then click Open. The path and name of the list appear in the Trusted Unit List field. 3. To change the trusted unit list, click Browse, then select the desired file. 4.
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Setting Up the Edge Devices You can perform the following tasks in the Units tab of the SConfigurator window: Discovering edge devices on the network Choosing information to display Configuring edge devices Performing a batch network configuration Verint Video Solutions 9
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices Discovering Edge Devices The Units tab displays the devices that have been discovered by SConfigurator on the IP network.
SConfigurator User Manual A device in APIPA mode: A brand new device, a device having been through a factory reset, a device with a duplicate IP address, or a device unable to receive an address from a DHCP server (APIPA device) For more information about APIPA, see page 71.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices The scenarios with the multicast method are: SConfigurator can locate devices attached to remote networks (device 6, provided they share the same VSIP port), but not through the Internet. SConfigurator cannot find the APIPA devices (devices 1 and 5), since they require the Detect All Units on LAN setting available only with the broadcast method. The common port helps locate the lost devices (devices 3 and 4).
SConfigurator User Manual To discover devices with the broadcast or multicast method: In the Units tab, click Discover. The discovered devices appear in the Units box. If unknown devices appear, see the probable causes in the “Troubleshooting an Edge Device” chapter on page 57. To find a specific device with the unicast method: 1. In the Units tab, click Add. The Add Unit window appears. 2. Enter the IP address of the device you want to find, then click OK. The device is added to the Units box.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices Choosing Information to Display You can select the columns that will appear in the Units box. The available columns are: Unit Name—A meaningful name given to the device in the System Status tab. Type—The function of the device. Possible values are: Receiver, Transmitter, and VBridge. Address—The IP address of the device. Port—The configurable VSIP port of the device. Product—The type of the Nextiva device (for example, S1100w, S1500e, S3100, and so on).
SConfigurator User Manual To choose the information to display: 1. In the Units box, right-click any device. 2. From the contextual menu, choose Choose Columns. The Choose Columns window appears. 3. Select the desired columns, then click OK.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices Since the S1500e series, S1700e series, S1708e series, S2500e, and S1100w devices are mainly used with a video management software (rather than in point-to-point connections), you should not configure them entirely with SConfigurator, since their settings will be overwritten in the software. In this context, only the initial configuration (for the wired devices) and the wireless settings (for the S1100w) should be performed with SConfigurator.
SConfigurator User Manual General Status At the root of the parameter tree, in the Unit pane, you find system status information on the device: type, firmware version, and uptime. Also, you can change the following parameters: For the S1100w and S3100 devices, you may have to set the country of operation. Depending on the country, the available frequency bands may differ and the DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and TPC (Transmit Power Control) regulations may apply.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices To access the general settings: 1. In the parameter tree, click Unit. 2. To change the name of the device, enter a meaningful name in the Unit Name field. 3. If required, select the country of operation of the device. 4. To reboot the device or load its default settings: a. Click Reboot Unit or Load Default Settings respectively. A confirmation message appears. b. Click Yes. 5. To identify the device: a. Check Identify Unit. The status LED flashes red. b.
SConfigurator User Manual Network\Ethernet The Network\Ethernet pane allows you to set a series of IP network parameters: Use DHCP—The indication of whether a DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server will be used to provide a valid network configuration for your device. For details on DHCP support, see Appendix A on page 71. DHCP takes care of the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway information. IP Address—The unique 32-bit IP address of the device.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices 2. Change the desired settings. 3. Click OK. Network\VSIP The Network\VSIP pane contains the parameters related to the VSIP (video services over IP) protocol. The values of these parameters must be the same in the device and in SConfigurator. For more information about the available discovery methods, see page 5. VSIP Port—The VSIP port used by the device to communicate with SConfigurator. The default value of all Nextiva devices is 5510.
SConfigurator User Manual Network\SSL On devices with an SSL digital certificate, you can enable security so that they will only accept secure VSIP connections. Once a device is in secure mode, you cannot access it anymore with Telnet, you cannot perform firmware updates through the IP network on it, and its access through the web interface (for the S1600e, S1700e, and S2500e devices).
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices 4. Click OK. Network\NTP The video server can connect to a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to get the current time. The main reason to use NTP is to display valid dates in the log files instead of the device uptime. NTP uses GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to synchronize device clock time. The NTP parameters are: Enable NTP—The indication of whether NTP is used. Server Address—The IP address of the NTP server. Server Port—The IP port of the NTP server.
SConfigurator User Manual Network\Wireless The Network\Wireless pane appears only on wireless transmitters (S1100w, S1100, and S1000w) and outdoor bridges (S3100). In a wireless setup, the order in which you configure the devices (either the first time or later when they are installed in the field) is critical if you do not want to lose access to them. For more information about this specific order or about the wireless parameters described next, refer to the user manual of the Nextiva device.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices Channel—The frequency channel, within the selected band, that the wireless system will use. Master S3100—If your devices are operating in a DFS environment, you cannot manually select the frequency channel; in this context, the displayed value of the Channel parameter is Auto. On a master bridge in a non-DFS environment, you can choose the RF channel that will be used by the wireless cell or the automatic channel selection.
SConfigurator User Manual Starting Order—A sequence number, used during the boot-up process of a master device in a DFS context, to delay its startup. The purpose of this parameter is to ensure that colocated master devices will not start at the same time. The default starting order is 1. Every colocated cell should have a different starting order: It should be incremented by 1 in each system.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices Sensitivity Threshold—The minimum signal level perceived by the radio of the device. The default value is Normal. Reducing the sensitivity of the radio enables unwanted “noise” to be filtered out. A safe value is 10 dB below the current received signal level (displayed in the Network\Wireless\Link Status pane of the associated S3100). The default value represents the most sensitive context.
SConfigurator User Manual To change the wireless settings for an S1100w or S1100 device: 1. In the parameter tree, expand the Network structure, then click Wireless. 2. Change the settings as required. 3. Click OK.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices To set the wireless settings for a master bridge: 1. In the parameter tree, expand the Network structure, then click Wireless. 2. Ensure that the Role field contains Master. 3. In SDCF mode, set the value of the Maximum Distance field. 4. Change the other settings as required. 5. Click OK. To set the wireless settings for a slave bridge: 1. In the parameter tree, expand the Network structure, then click Wireless. 2. In the Role field, select Slave. 3.
SConfigurator User Manual 7. Change the other settings as required. 8. Click OK. To change the wireless passkey: Note: You can change this passkey only if the connection is secure between the device and SConfigurator; for the procedure, see Chapter 4 on page 53. 1. In the Wireless pane, click Set Wireless Passkey. The Set Wireless Passkey window appears. 2. Select the format of the passkey. 3. In the Passkey field, enter the new passkey.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices 6. On an S1100w, S1100, or slave bridge, clear Apply Changes to Connected Clients/Slaves, then click OK. 7. To set the wireless passkey to its default value, click Reset Wireless Passkey in the Wireless pane. 8. Click OK. S1000w Devices The wireless settings for the S1000w devices are: Channel—The frequency channel that will be used by the device. Eleven channels are available: 1 to 11. Bit Rate—The data rate at which at which the device operates.
SConfigurator User Manual WEP—The indication of whether WEP encryption is activated. If encryption is disabled, the system will still offer some level of protection through the unique SSID. To change the wireless settings for an S1000w device: 1. In the parameter tree, expand the Network structure, then click Wireless. 2. In the Channel, Bit Rate, and SSID fields, change the desired settings as required. 3. To change the WEP key: a. Click Change WEP Key. The WEP Key window appears. b.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices Unit RF Margin—The RF margin (in dB) used by the client or slave. Master Rx Bit Rate—The reception data rate (in Mbps) of the master. It corresponds to the transmission bit rate of the client or slave. You can manually change this value. Master Rx Level—The average signal level (in dBm) indicating the strength of the signal received by the master. Master RF Margin—The RF margin (in dB) used by the master.
SConfigurator User Manual 3. In the Desired Bit Rate field of the Force Transmission Bit Rate window, select the new value, then click OK. The device reboots. The new bit rate is then displayed in the list. Note: You cannot change the bit rate of the same device a second time without leaving the Unit Configuration window, re-discover the devices, then access the configuration settings of the master bridge.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices Video The Video structure in the parameter tree enables you to properly configure the video on transmitter devices. The only setting applicable to the complete video functionality is: Standard—The analog display standard. Two standards are supported: PAL and NTSC. To change the video standard: 1. In the parameter tree, click Video. 2. Change the setting. 3. Click OK. Video\Input The number of video inputs varies depending on the device.
SConfigurator User Manual Saturation—The vividness of a color, the intensity of the colors in the image. The values range from -128 (color off) to 127; 0 is the CCIR level. To change the video input settings: 1. In the parameter tree, expand the Video structure, then click the desired Input. 2. Change the desired settings. 3. Click OK.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices You can use different applications on each video encoder.
SConfigurator User Manual Target Frame Rate—The maximum number of frames per seconds (fps) that will be encoded and transferred by the transmitter. This parameter can be set to 1 to 7, 10, 15, or 30 fps in NTSC mode and 1 to 6, 8, 12, or 25 fps in PAL mode. Maximum Quantizer—A parameter related to video quality. The value range is from 2 to 31. To maintain the video frame rate (that is, not to skip any frames), you should set the quantizer to 31.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices Here are the available resolutions: Resolution QCIF Number of columns NTSC/PAL 176 Number of lines NTSC PAL 128 144 CIF 2CIF 352 352 240 384 288 448 2CIFH 704 240 288 4CIF 704 480 576 All lines 352 480 576 2/3D1 480 480 576 VGA 640 480 576 Device All devices except S1000w and the S1708e series All devices Versions prior to 3.10: All devices except S1502e and S1508e Version 3.10: All devices Version 4.
SConfigurator User Manual High Frame Rate—The encoder is optimized to maintain 25–30 fps. Use this mode in high resolution (2CIF) and high frame rate (25–30 fps). Input Filter—The level of filtering applied to the video signal before it is encoded, helping to remove high frequency noise from lower quality cameras or noisy video feeds. The default value is Medium. In removing noise from the video signal, the filter also reduces the sharpness of the image.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices 4. Click OK. Video Decoder The Video Decoder pane enables you to properly configure the standard (PAL or NTSC) on receiver video servers. The number of video outputs varies depending on the device. To change the video decoder setting: 1. In the parameter tree, click the desired Video Decoder. 2. If required, change the setting. 3. Click OK.
SConfigurator User Manual The serial port settings are: Baud Rate—The data rate that the serial equipment operates at. Possible values range from 1200 bps to 230,400 bps (transmitters) or to 115,200 bps (receivers). Parity—Odd, even, or no parity check. Most communication devices do not use parity. RS-422/485 Mode—The way the RS-422/485 serial equipment will interface with the Nextiva device. The supported operating modes are: RS-422 4 wires, RS-485 2 wires, and RS-485 4 wires.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices 3. Change the desired settings. 4. Click OK. Audio The Audio structure in the parameter tree enables you to properly configure the audio on transmitter or receiver devices. It appears in the parameter tree only if audio is supported on your video server. The number of audio encoders and decoders varies depending on the device.
SConfigurator User Manual Audio\Encoder The audio encoder (or audio input) parameters are: Input Type—The type of your audio source. Two modes are supported: Line-in Mic (with pre-amp) Input Compression—The transfer mode for audio data. The following modes are available: Uncompressed PCM (128 kbps) ULAW (64 kbps)—default GSM (16 kbps) Gain State—The indication of whether audio is amplified. Setting it to Disabled corresponds to mute. Gain Level—The amplification level.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices 2. Click Encoder. 3. Change the desired settings. 4. Click OK. Audio\Decoder The audio decoder (or audio output) parameter is: Output Gain—The amplification level. To change the audio decoder setting: 1. In the parameter tree, expand the Audio structure. 2. Click Decoder. 3. Change the setting.
SConfigurator User Manual 4. Click OK. Performing a Batch Network Configuration You can configure the IP network settings of a batch of devices belonging to the same subnet in a single operation. For more information about these settings, see page 19. Two methods are available to set the IP addresses: DHCP or manual. For more details on DHCP, see Appendix A on page 71. To perform a batch network configuration: 1. In the Units box, hold down the Ctrl key while selecting the devices to be configured. 2.
2: Setting Up the Edge Devices 5. To change a subset of the settings, click Select Subset, then select the desired parameters. For example: Note: Do not clear the check box to the left of Use DHCP. 6. To start the batch process, click OK. The Batch Action Progress window appears, showing the status of each device. 7. When all devices have been configured, click Close. The devices will reboot with their new configuration.
Updating Firmware You can use SConfigurator to update the firmware of Nextiva edge devices. Warning: Firmware downgrade is not supported on any device. If you perform a downgrade, any problem encountered will not be covered by your product warranty.
3: Updating Firmware Performing the Update Updating a device retains its complete configuration. Depending on the device, the available firmware update methods are: Device S1000w S1100w S1500e S1502e S1504e S1508e S1600e S1700e series S1708e series S2500e S3100 IP connection Serial connection 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 You should take into consideration the following facts regarding firmware update using the IP network: It can be deactivated in the CLI.
SConfigurator User Manual S3100: The device turns in backup mode, which requires the update procedure to be restarted in a different context (see page 50). The latest firmware files are available on the Verint Video Solutions web site (Firmware Upgrades section). To update firmware using an IP network connection: 1. In the Firmware Update box of the Units tab, choose Using an IP network connection. 2. Click Start. The Firmware File Selection window appears. 3.
3: Updating Firmware 5. Click Start. The Firmware Update Progress window appears. The update procedure may take several minutes to complete. For a list of status messages, see page 51. To restart the firmware update procedure on a bridge in backup mode: 1. Move the S3100 device so that it is in the same IP subnet as the computer running SConfigurator. 2. Reboot the bridge. 3. In the Units tab, click Discover. 4. In the Units list, select the S3100 in backup mode.
SConfigurator User Manual 1. Connect the host computer to the Nextiva device via the RS-232 serial port. 2. In the Firmware Update box of the Units tab, choose Using a serial port connection. 3. Click Start. The Serial Port Configuration window appears. 4. Select the serial port to use, then click OK. The Firmware File Selection window appears. 5. To open the desired firmware file, click Browse, then select it. 6. Click Next. The Perform Update window appears. 7. Click Start.
3: Updating Firmware Can’t establish a connection to remote device via IP. SConfigurator cannot establish a connection with the device. The device may be powered down or disconnected from the network. Can’t receive data via the serial port. If this message appears before the update process, ensure that you have properly quit the CLI (by pressing q in the main menu). If this message appears during the process, you will need to reboot the device because it is in backup mode.
Enabling Security You can enable the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol in SConfigurator and in the SSL-enabled edge devices. Therefore, the connections between SConfigurator and a device or between two devices can be secure.
4: Enabling Security Building a Secure System SSL is a commonly used protocol for managing the security of message transmission on an IP network. SSL uses the public-and-private key encryption system from RSA, which also includes the use of a digital certificate; therefore, each SSL-enabled device comes with its own unique SSL certificate. The SSL protocol secures the following data: I/O, serial port, and VSIP communication. It does not apply to audio and video transmission.
SConfigurator User Manual 8. Repeat steps step 2 to step 7 for each device to be part of the secure system, with the same SSL passkey and VSIP port. 9. Secure SConfigurator: a. Change its VSIP port to the value assigned to the devices (see page 5). b. Assign it the same SSL passkey as the devices, then enable its security (see page 7).
4: Enabling Security Adding a Device to the Trusted List You can add a configured device to the list of devices SConfigurator SSL-trusts. If the trusted device list is not yet created, see page 7. To add the device to the trusted list: 1. In the Units box, right-click the device. 2. From the contextual menu, choose Security > Trust Unit. The device is added to the trusted list. In the Units box, its value in the Trusted column turns to Yes.
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5: Troubleshooting an Edge Device Here are frequently asked questions relative to security and device discovery. What exactly is a secure VSIP connection? Is it the same as an SSL connection? A secure VSIP connection is a connection that is secured with SSL between SConfigurator and a device. This type of connection is also called SSL or TCP-secured. To have a secure connection, you need the following prerequisites: The VSIP connection type must be TCP (the default value).
SConfigurator User Manual How come I can add a device without an SSL certificate in the trusted list? There is no link between SSL and the trusted list. You can include any device you want in the trusted list. However, if you enable security in SConfigurator, it will not be able to communicate with non-SSL devices anymore: The information on the devices will change to Unknown in the Units box.
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Managing Connections SConfigurator can manage point-to-point connections on the IP network. It allows you to add or remove connections between transmitter and receiver video servers, and to set the audio mode.
6: Managing Connections Adding a Connection You access the connection functions by clicking the Connections tab. To create a connection between a transmitter and a receiver, both must be part of the Units box (in the Units tab). Note: You cannot create a connection with the S1504e, S1508e, S1708e, S1712e, and S1724e devices since they do not work in a point-to-point context.
SConfigurator User Manual In addition to video, the connection can include audio, input/output (for example, alarms and events), and serial port data (like PTZ commands). To include audio data in a connection, both devices must support this feature. Two transmission modes are available: In full duplex mode, audio will be transmitted and received simultaneously. The PTT/PTL (push-to-talk/push-to-listen) mode allows you to control audio communication.
6: Managing Connections 2. Select a transmitter in the left column and a receiver in the right one. In the Transmitters column, you have access to the two encoders of each input. The video stream is the same for both. If you are using the web interface on an S1600e, S1700e, or S2500e device, use Stream2 for the point-to-point connection. 3. To disable I/O data transmission, clear Forward I/O. 4. To disable serial port data transmission, clear Forward Serial Port Data.
Accessing the CLI Each Nextiva edge device has a built-in command line interface (CLI) through which you can change its parameters, view statistics, and access advanced features. You access the CLI either through the SConfigurator console or Telnet.
7: Accessing the CLI SConfigurator Console On video servers only, you can access the CLI with the SConfigurator console. To access the CLI of a device via the console: 1. Connect the device to a COM port of the computer using a serial cable. 2. In the General tab, click Console. The Verint Console window appears. To save the contents of the window to a text file To delete the contents of the window To start or stop the connection to the console 3.
SConfigurator User Manual 4. Click Connect. The CLI main menu appears. Status of the connection: baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits The CLI has a timeout that is triggered after three minutes of inactivity. When the timeout occurs: You lose access to the command line. The “Thank you for using the Verint Video Solutions CLI.” message appears at the command line. The Verint Console window becomes disabled. The Disconnect button switches to Connect. 5.
7: Accessing the CLI c. Close the Verint Console window. Warning: Do not use the Disconnect button to exit the CLI. Clicking it does not free the RS-232 connection and does not save your settings. Telnet On all devices, you can use the Telnet terminal emulation program to access the CLI. To access the CLI of a device via Telnet: In the Units tab, select the desired device, then click Telnet. The Verint Console window appears, displaying the last CLI menu accessed with Telnet.
Aligning the Antenna SConfigurator supplies a graphical environment helping you align the external antenna of an S1100w wireless transmitter or slave S3100 with that of its connected master bridge. Note: The antenna alignment utility works only with devices whose firmware release is 2.55 or higher.
8: Aligning the Antenna To align the external antenna: 1. In the General tab, click Antenna Alignment. The Antenna Alignment Utility window appears. 2. On an S1100w device: Connect the device to a COM port of the host computer using a serial cable. In the Connect using field, select the COM port, then click Connect. 3. On a slave S3100: In the Connect using field, select Telnet, then click Connect. The Telnet Connection window appears.
DHCP Support and APIPA Service DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows devices and computers connected to a network to automatically get a valid IP configuration from a dedicated server. The APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) service, available on the Windows operating systems, enables a device to assign itself a temporary IP address.
A: DHCP Support and APIPA Service At startup, an edge device searches for a valid IP network configuration. The device requires this configuration prior to starting its functions. The network configuration for Nextiva devices consists of: An IP address A subnet mask A gateway The device first looks in its local memory. If no configuration is found, it tries to contact a DHCP server.
Glossary This glossary is common to the Nextiva line of products.
Glossary Access Point A device acting as a communication switch for connecting wireless edge devices to a wired LAN. Access points are mainly used with wireless transmitters to transfer wireless content onto the wired IP network. APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) A feature of Windows-based operating systems that enables a device to automatically assign itself an IP address when there is no Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server available to perform that function. Also known as AutoIP.
S2500e User Manual DTE (data terminal equipment) In an RS-232 communication channel, the device to which the RS-232 interface connects. Computers, switches, multiplexers, cameras, and keyboards are DTE. DVR (digital video recorder) A device (usually a computer) that acts like a VCR in that it has the ability to record and play back video images. The DVR takes the feed from a camera and records it into a digital format on a storage device which is most commonly the hard drive. Encoder See Transmitter.
Glossary Nextiva The Verint next generation, enterprise-class video management and analytics platform. Nextiva combines enterprise and security data with mission-critical video, leveraging existing investments in IT infrastructure, security, and business systems to enhance security and improve operational performance. NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) The North American standard (525-line interlaced raster-scanned video) for the generation, transmission, and reception of television signals.
S2500e User Manual RS-232 A standard interface approved by the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) for connecting serial devices. RS-422 A standard interface approved by the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) for connecting serial devices, designed to replace the older RS-232 standard because it supports higher data rates and greater immunity to electrical interference. RS-485 An Electronics Industry Alliance (EIA) standard for multipoint communications.
Glossary S2500e The MPEG-4-compliant professional IP camera integrating a video camera and an Ethernet encoder in the same compact enclosure. S3100 The outdoor, wireless, digital video bridging device. It has many uses, including linking video servers (wireless or wired) to an Ethernet LAN and acting as a range extender. SConfigurator A proprietary graphical program used to configure and update the firmware of video server and outdoor wireless bridge devices.
S2500e User Manual WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) A security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the 802.11b standard. It is designed to afford wireless networks the same level of protection as a comparable wired network. Wireless Cell A group of wireless devices that communicate together on the same radio frequency channel and share the same wireless passkey.
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Index A accessing CLI 65–68 console 66 Telnet 68 adding a connection 62 address, IP. See IP address. alarm configuration 63 aligning an antenna 69 antenna alignment 69 antenna gain 25 APIPA device 11 APIPA service 11, 71 audio mode in a connection 63 audio settings 42 B backup mode 48 band, frequency 23 batch network configuration 45 baud rate, serial port 41 bias 43 bit rate RF. See wireless bit rate. video 36 wireless. See wireless bit rate. bridge available settings 15 See also device.
Index default value resetting to 17 SSL passkey 54 VSIP port 5 deleting a connection 64 detecting devices. See discovery process. detection method. See discovery IP address.
SConfigurator User Manual input compression 43 input filter mode 39 input type, audio 43 input, video 34 installation 2 intra interval 37 IP address APIPA 71 computer 4 device 19 discovery 5 gateway 19 SConfigurator 4 subnet mask 19 temporary 71 IP camera. See video server. IP filtering settings 33 IP link for firmware update 48 securing 53–56 IP settings in a device 19 in SConfigurator 4 master list of clients and slaves 31 See also bridge.
Index preventing firmware update 21 product type 14 program settings 3–7 PTT/PTL mode 63 push-to-listen mode 63 push-to-talk mode 63 Q quantizer, maximum 37 R radio frequency. See wireless settings. radio transmission power 25 rate control, video 37 rebooting the device 16, 17 receiver-specific settings 40 removing a connection 64 requirements, computer 2 reserved VSIP ports 5 reset to factory default 17 resolution, video 37 RF (radio frequency). See wireless settings.
SConfigurator User Manual SSL connection defined 55 indicator in the Units box 14 troubleshooting 58–60 SSL passkey defined 54 in a device 21 in SConfigurator 6 troubleshooting 58–60 SSL security. See security.
Index WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key 30 wired video server, list of v wireless bit rate changing, for a client or slave 32 S1000w 30 S1100w 24 slave 24 wireless bridge. See bridge. wireless link status 31 wireless passkey 26, 29 wireless settings in a bridge 23–33 in an S1000w 30 in an S1100 23–33 in an S1100w 23–33 wireless transmitter. See S1000w and S1100w.
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