Setting up stream media server hikvision. Configuring stream media server hikvision
Hikvision devices have a natural limit of concurrent connections (from 6 to 128 concurrent connections, depending on the device). It includes connections to the main and additional streams, as well as, for example, viewing recordings from cameras and a recorder. Stream Media Server helps to increase the number of simultaneous connections. It works as follows.
The iVMS-4200 Stream Media Server is installed on one of the network computers, let’s call it a server (you can select the checkbox when installing iVMS-4200). This computer receives a stream from the selected cameras, while accessing it. passes the stream to the second computers.
Install iVMS-4200 Stream Media Server on the Server. Then run the program (up to iVMS-4200).
In the tray, next to the clock on the Start panel, a similar icon will appear.
Configuring iVMS-4200 Stream Media Server
- Add a new type of device to iVMS-4200. “Stream server”
- Add the Stream server device, specifying the IP of the computer on which the iVMS-4200 Streem Media Server is installed
Importing the required camera
Specify in the camera settings. receiving video through Stream Media Server
We get the image in the main view through the Stream Media Server
Adding video cameras on remote computers via Stream Media Server.
Add Stream Media Server with IP. main computer
Selecting the required camera
Output to the main angle of the image received through Stream Media Server
Attention! For the Stream Media Server to work correctly, the cameras must be added to the list of devices (correct addresses / username / password) on the computer with the Stream Media Server installed and on the client computers. In addition, if the server is turned off or IVMS4200 SMS on it, the stream on client computers will be lost.
How to setup IVMS4200 Stream Media Server
First, you need to figure out what IVMS4200 Stream Media Server is and what it is for.
Hikvision devices have a natural limit of concurrent connections (from 6 to 128 concurrent connections, depending on the device). It includes connections to the main and additional streams, as well as, for example, viewing recordings from cameras and a recorder. Stream Media Server helps to increase the number of concurrent connections. It works as follows.
An IVMS 4200 Stream Media Server is installed on one of the computers in the network, let’s call it a server (you can select the checkbox when installing IVMS 4200). This computer receives a stream from the selected cameras, while accessing it. passes the stream to the second computers.
From theory to practice. We will configure the IVMS4200 Stream Media Server.
Install IVMS 4200 Stream Media Server on the Server. Then start the program (up to IVMS 4200).
In the tray, next to the clock on the Start panel, a similar icon will appear.
The following steps must be performed on client computers as well:
Start IVMS 4200 program.
Go to the “Device Management” tab.
In the window that appears, tick the Stream Media Server.
In the opened Stream Media Service tab, click the “Add” button.
Fill in the fields as in the upper screenshot. In the IP addresses field, mark the IP addresses of the server (the computer on which the IVMS4200 Stream Media Server program is installed). In the “Port” field, check 554, if nothing was changed during installation, or the port that was changed during installation.
After that, click the “Configuration” button and tick the boxes from which you want to receive streams not directly, but through the Stream Media Server.
Attention! For the Stream Media Server to work correctly, the cameras must be added to the list of devices (correct addresses / username / password) on the computer with the Stream Media Server installed and on the client computers. In addition, if the server is turned off or IVMS4200 SMS on it, the stream on client computers will be lost.
First, you need to figure out what IVMS4200 Stream Media Server is and what it is for.
Hikvision devices have a natural limit of concurrent connections (from 6 to 128 concurrent connections, depending on the device). It includes connections to the main and additional streams, as well as, for example, viewing recordings from cameras and a recorder. Stream Media Server helps to increase the number of simultaneous connections. It works as follows.
An IVMS 4200 Stream Media Server is installed on one of the computers in the network, let’s call it a server (you can select the checkbox when installing IVMS 4200). This computer receives a stream from the selected cameras, while accessing it. passes the stream to the second computers.
From theory to practice. We will configure the IVMS4200 Stream Media Server.
Install IVMS 4200 Stream Media Server on the Server. Then start the program (up to IVMS 4200).
In the tray, next to the clock on the Start panel, a similar icon will appear.
The following steps must be performed on client computers as well:
Start IVMS 4200 program.
Go to the “Device Management” tab.
In the window that appears, tick the Stream Media Server.
In the opened Stream Media Service tab, click the “Add” button.
Fill in the fields as in the upper screenshot. In the IP addresses field, mark the IP addresses of the server (the computer on which the IVMS4200 Stream Media Server program is installed). In the “Port” field, check 554, if nothing was changed during installation, or the port that was changed during installation.
After that, click the “Configuration” button and tick the boxes from which you want to receive streams not directly, but through the Stream Media Server.
Attention! For the Stream Media Server to work correctly, the cameras must be added to the list of devices (correct addresses / username / password) on the computer with the Stream Media Server installed and on the client computers. In addition, when the server is turned off or IVMS4200 SMS on it, the stream on client computers will disappear.
Configuring iVMS-4200 for viewing video cameras on a computer
It is not necessary to use a direct VGA or HDMI cable from the DVR to display the image on the monitor. In this case, the solution is more economical, but it happens when the DVR is located somewhere in a very remote and hidden place. And you need to watch video cameras in real time and archives of recordings, being somewhere in a remote place, but at least in another city or country it does not matter whether there is a guard in the office. Then the IVMS-4200 computer program is perfect for this task. This setup overview is suitable for DVR manufacturer Hikvision.
Let’s consider installing and configuring it and of course watching the video. And so let’s start with the installation. Download the program itself and unzip it. Run the iVMS-4200 (v2.7.1.9).Exe installation file (currently version 2.7.1.9, so someday the link to the program will change, so you can always download the latest version from the official website http://hikvision.Ru / download).
We agree with the license agreement and click Next
The checkbox should be installed on Client only and click Next
We leave the checkbox so that after installation a shortcut is created on the desktop and click Next
We are waiting for the installation, after which a shortcut will appear on the desktop to launch IVMS-4200. Run with administrator rights (right-click. Run as administrator). Next, we will be asked to create an admin account in the program. Specify for example admin and you need to set a complex password with letters, uppercase and lowercase, for example Admin111
The tab will open immediately. Device management. Click on the plus button. Add
We leave the point on the IP / Domain Name. In the alias field, enter the name of our DVR, for example, work or summer residence. Next, indicate the IP address of our DVR, here it can be either an internal address or an external one, depending on your distance from the DVR. If your computer is on the same network as the DVR, then indicate its internal IP address. In case you want to view the DVR somewhere remotely, you must specify the external IP address. Then, in advance, where the DVR is installed, port forwarding on the router must be configured. In this case, the forwarding must be TCP 8000 port. Enter the username and password for the DVR. Login and password, which is specified by default, see the documentation for the DVR, as a rule it is admin / admin. If you do not know the IP address of your DVR, then you should refer to the article on connecting the DVR to a router. And at the end, click on the Add button
Video recorder added. Go to the Control Panel tab and click on the Main View
Here I think you will figure it out for yourself, because Everything is intuitively clear. On the bottom left is a list of cameras, double-click on them and the desired camera will open
Now let’s see how to watch videos. In the control panel, select remote play / download
First of all, from the bottom left, select the desired date and time period. To do this, click on the calendar button, select the desired period of time and then be sure to click on the search button