Intro

You’re Not Alone

Installation can be hard. We’re happy to talk it over with you or take over a DIY project that you’ve realized needs professional installation. Our support hours are from 9AM-7PM Monday – Friday (EST) and we are available via chat, email, phones, and remote PC screen-sharing, if you need any help. You can reach us at 866-414-2553.

Disclaimer: The laws governing cable and wire installation can vary from state to state and sometimes even counties and cities pass specific, unique laws regarding cabling; these state, county and city laws are too complex for us to explain. This page is not a how-to installation guide, as we cannot keep up with local laws.

Although we now offer installation, locally, we started as a DIY-only company, and we primarily serve those adventurous types who want to run the cable for themselves. Even so, we get asked about do-it-yourself installation all the time…. We wanted to post a few of our standard answers here.

Part 1

Don’t Start a Fire or Shock Yourself

Electricity Can Kill You; Avoid Electrical Lines!

Never strap, staple or otherwise run networking cable to conduit or raceways carrying electrical current. Never run any cable within 2 inches of Class I electrical lines, lighting, fire alarm, or power lines or devices.

Give a Wide Berth to High Voltage Devices or Lines

Never run any cable within 6 feet of a conductor or fuse box. A minimum 5-inch distance is required from any fluorescent lighting fixture or power line over 2 kVA and up to 24 inches from any power line over 5 kVA. If unsure about the a device or line, consult an electrician. Route cable away as far as you can from large motors, generators, induction heaters, arc welders, x-ray equipment, and radio frequency, microwave or radar sources. NEC/NFPA 70, Article 800-52

Protect it from Future Physical Damage

You might want to put a nail or screw in later and don’t want to puncture your cables, so when a cable, raceway, or soft conduit (anything you can puncture) is installed parallel to framing members (joists, rafters, or studs), furring strips, or crown molding, keep the cable at least 32 mm (1.26 inches) from the edge. NEC 300.4(D)

Don’t Leave it Dangling – Secure Your Cables

You can connect cable directly to a surface with straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings, but you have to secure it somehow. NEC 800.24; 300.11

Use Plenum rated cable in Areas with Airflow

If you are going to run cables through an area which is used by your heating, air circulation, or air conditioner systems (such as above a drop ceiling in an office), you must use Plenum rated cables, which have a special insulation that has low smoke and low flame characteristics. When securing cable in Plenum required areas, make sure your straps, cable ties, and similar fittings also are plenum rated. NEC 830; NFPA 90A

National Rules – Consult your local laws

These guides are meant to familiarize our clients with the national requirements as expressed in the National Fire and Alarm Signaling Code and the National Electrical Code. Your state or local laws may differ. If you live outside the USA, consult your governmental laws. Don’t consider this your only resource.

Turn the Breaker Power OFF

Any time that you will be drilling or cutting into your wall, you want to turn the power off. You don’t want to drill into a hidden electrical line. You probably already know this, but our lawyers insisted.

Wear Safety Goggles

Any time that you are drilling, you want to wear safety goggles and hearing protection, like ear plugs.

Security Camera Installation Guides v2

Part 2

Drilling through Different Materials

Sheetrock (most interior walls)

A list of tools necessary, step-by-step instructions for installing SCW cameras, and how to close up the hole when drilling into a surface made of sheetrock.

Wood

A list of tools necessary, step-by-step instructions for installing SCW cameras, and how to close up the hole when drilling into a surface made of wood.

Stucco

A list of tools necessary, step-by-step instructions for installing SCW cameras, and how to close up the hole when drilling into a surface made of stucco.

Brick and Masonry

A list of tools necessary, step-by-step instructions for installing SCW cameras, and how to close up the hole when drilling into a surface made of brick.

Concrete

A list of tools necessary, step-by-step instructions for installing SCW cameras, and how to close up the hole when drilling into a surface made of concrete.

Metal Siding

A list of tools necessary, step-by-step instructions for installing SCW cameras, and how to close up the hole when drilling into a surface made of metal siding

Part 3

Running the Cable

Basic Cabling

Terminating Cable (Putting the ends on)

Instructions for putting the RJ45 ends on to ethernet (for example, Cat5 / Cat6 / Cat5e) cable.

Using Our Waterproof Connectors

When installing a camera outdoors, it is imperative that you put our waterproof RJ45 Connector on the ethernet (for example, Cat5 / Cat6 / Cat5e) cable.

No Protection – Just Running the Wire

You can connect cable directly to a surface with straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings, but the cable could get damaged and someone might be able to cut it.

24 Volt Wiring: PTZ

The Spotlight PTZ cameras uses 24 volt power rather than POE because it requires more power than is capable of Power-Over-Ethernet for its natural white light spotlight. The Laser can also be powered via 24 volt power and can be powered the same way, although it is not required to do so. This guide shows you how to wire these PTZs.

24 Volt Wiring: Sharpshooter

The Sharpshooter IP Bullet cameras uses 24 volt power rather than POE because it requires more power than is capable of Power-Over-Ethernet for its long range infrared. This guide shows you how to wire the Sharpshooter.

Protecting your Cabling

Liquidtight Plastic Tubing

Liquidtight plastic tubing is easier to work with than flexible metal tubing, but is less secure. It is also great for areas with lots of expected moisture as it won’t rust.

Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)

Flexible metal conduit is difficult to cut (watch out for sharp edges), but easier than solid conduit to install.

Electric Metal Tubing (EMT)

Solid metal conduit is the most secure form of installation. It requires a specialty conduit bending tool.

Conduit Fill

This chart will let you know how many cable runs you can fit in one conduit pipe, depending on the size of the conduit.

Raceway (Outdoors) – Coming Soon

Raceways are most popular indoors to make the space look clean and professional. There are also outdoor rated raceways; this guide covers using raceways outdoors.

Clean and Professional Interiors

Raceway (Indoors)

Raceways are most popular indoors to make the space look clean and professional. There are also outdoor rated raceways. This guide covers using raceways indoors.

Ethernet Wall Plates

Not recommended. It can be difficult to find a wall plate that passes POE power and provides grounding. These devices also provide a secondary point of failure, and take up far more room than a cable pass through plate for larger systems.

Dealing with Long Distance

Using POE switches to reduce cabling

You can run one cable to a POE switch and then run several cameras to that switch, however, POE switches are not plug-n-play. POE switches do require you to know a decent amount about computer networking.

Cables run over 300 feet

Cat5e and Cat6 cable data has a limit of 300 feet, but if you need to go further than that you can use a POE extender, POE injector, or POE switch to hear and repeat the signal. This article discusses when you would use each of these tools.

Long Distance Wireless

Military-Grade Long-Range Wifi Solution are used when attempting to send wireless IP Camera video data more than 100 feet (and up to 3 Miles). These products will require a professional wireless network technician on location.

Part 4

Mounting Cameras and Recorders

Basic Camera Installation

Bullet Cameras on Walls

In this guide, we will be installing a bullet camera on a wall.

Bullet Cameras on Ceilings

In this guide, we will be installing a bullet camera on a ceiling.

Bullet Cameras on Soffits

In this guide, we will be installing a bullet camera on a soffit.

Dome Cameras on Ceilings

In this guide, we will be installing a dome camera in a ceiling tile.

Dome Cameras on Walls

In this guide, we will be installing a dome camera on a wall.

Positioning the Lens in our Dome Cameras

In this video guide, we demonstrate how to adjust the lens positioning on our Marshall, Guardian, Warden, and Mosquito Dome Cameras.

Audio and Alarm Inputs FAQ and Sample Wiring Guide

Here’s a guide on Line-Level Audio Inputs and Analog Wired Alarm Integration.

Attaching Our Camera Mounting Accessories

Electrical Mounting Boxes

Our electrical box mounts are used to give easy access to your connections, hide them inside the junction box, and allow you to drill a smaller hole in your wall. If you want to run conduit they are necessary to run conduit straight to the camera.

PTZ Wall Mount Bracket

This guide will show you how to mount your PTZ camera to the wall mount bracket.

Pole Mounts

In this guide, we will be installing a Hornet Pro bullet camera on a pole.

Pendant Mounts

In this guide, we will be installing a Radius panoramic dome camera on a pendant mount. You can install all our PTZ and a few of our dome cameras via Pendant mounts.

Screw Size Chart

Lose a screw? No problem. Here’s all our 2018 product line screw sizes in one convenient place.

NVR Mounting Options and Hard Drive Installation

Shelf / Desk Mounting NVRs

This is what most people do: just put it on a shelf or desk. This makes it easy to connect to a TV/monitor and use the mouse (included) to control the NVR.

Rack Mounting NVRs

Companies often want to put the NVR in their server rack room. People who do this often to control the NVR only through our apps or web browser. Only our larger NVRs (16 channels and up) are wide enough to be rack mounted (and they come with ears). Our smaller NVRs can use our Rack Mount Shelf.

Wall Mounting NVRs

Many people choose to mount their NVR on a wall near a TV. To do this, you will want to purchase a vertical rack, like this one that matches the height of your NVR. The 16, 32, and 64 channels units have a height of 2U and the 128 channel is 3U. NVRs are heavy and you will want to make sure your wall can support the weight.

Mounting NVRs behind a Wall / in an Attic

People who are afraid of the theft of an NVR often place it behind a false wall or in an attic. People who do this control the NVR only through our apps or web browser. Be aware: Not all attics are insulated well enough to be within the temperature requirements of the NVR. Temperature range is listed on each NVR’s technical specs tab.

“NVR” Lock Boxes

There’s a few companies advertising “NVR Lock Boxes,” but any Server Rack or Computer Rack will do. Most Server Racks or Mounts have locks on them already. This picture is of a Tripp Lite Server Rack with Lock It houses a 32 channel NVR, two of our POE Switches, and a router, but there are tons of companies selling small server racks online.

NVR hard drive installation

If you purchase both a hard drive(s) and recorder from us, we will happily install the hard drive for you. but here’s a handy guide if you want to do it yourself.

Part 5: Specialized Work

When to NOT DIY – Get an Expert

Long Distance Wireless

Military-Grade Long-Range Wifi Solution are used when attempting to send wireless IP Camera video data more than 100 feet (and up to 3 Miles). These products will require a professional wireless network technician on location. We can’t offer support on this product remotely, as once we can see it remotely, that means that it is already working.

Aerial Cable

Aerial cable clearance varies based on location (cable over a road needs more clearance than over a sidewalk, for example), needs to be enclosed within 8 feet of finished grade, and requires a on-site structural analysis to make sure the cable won’t break. Hire an expert.

Burial of Cable

Number one, call 811 before you ever dig: know where your power company has buried its power cables! The required cable burying depth also can vary based on your local zoning laws and your certificate of occupancy; you should get an expert.

Elevators

Don’t even try to install any cable in one without a licensed elevator technician’s help as the cable needs to be inside the cable traveler. An error in securing the cable can result in damage to the elevator’s operation – and potentially the people inside it. Don’t mess with it; get a licensed elevator technician to run the cable.

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Once you have the NAS setup you can come back to this post and follow the steps below:
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Step 1: Login to your Synology NAS via a browser​

Step 2: Click the Package Center icon​

Step 3: Search for and install the Surveillance Station software (it should be on the home page of the package center, if not you can use the search bar to find it)​

Step 4: Click the Synology main menu at the top left of your screen and open the newly installed Surveillance Station software​

Step 5: Click the IP Camera icon​

Step 6: Click the add button when the new window open and then click add camera from the drop-down​

Step 7: Select Quick Setup and then click the next button​

Step 8: Enter the camera details manually or click the Search icon next the IP Address box​

Step 9: Check both the Synology Supported Cameras and ONVIF lists (some camera models are not directly supported by Synology, but as long as the camera is ONVIF compliant you should be able to add it to the Surveillance Station software)​

Step 10: Select the camera you want to add from one of the lists and click OK​

Step 11: Check that all the camera details are filled in, including the cameras username & password (also give the camera a unique name to help you identify it from other cameras)​

Step 12: Click the Test Connection button and if the test is successful you’ll get a green tick and a live shot from the camera, you can then click Finish and the camera will be added to your Synology NAS​

If the test is not successful you will have to go back and check the camera’s settings are correct, the most common problem is that the camera has an IP address that is not on your network, after you have followed our instructions from a previous video on how to change the IP address you should get a successful connection and be able to add the camera.

How To Install Synology Surveillance Station

Read Also : Dahua NVR Troubleshoot All Series

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If you need more help with installing Surveillance Station and adding an IP Camera to your Synology NAS you can watch this video:

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Synology NVRs and VisualStation​

NVR1218, DVA1622, DVA3221, VS360HD

NVR’s (Network Video Recorders) are a neccessary part of any security setup.
They work to store, playback and support the live feed of security footage from connected IP Cameras, and with Synology, can offer even more.

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Offering a range of Network Video Recording solutions, from their energy efficient NVR1218, and compact VS360HD, to their deep learning, AI powered DVA series, Synology’s selection of NVRs were designed to appeal to a range of different users and applications.
At Use-IP you can now choose from these four Synology NVRs and decide which is best suited for your needs.
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NVR1218​

The Synology NVR1218 is a 2-Bay (Reaching a max. of 7 bays, with an Expansion unit) Network Video Recorder, able to support a max. of 12 IP camera channels.
Its design is also fit for a PC-less experiance (only needing to be connected to a monitor) and can be accessed remotely, via Synology’s Surveillance Station, or, DS cam mobile application (allowing for Live view, playback, adjustments, and notifications, on a mobile device).

Key Features:
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Deep Learning NVR (DVA) Series​

The Deep Learning NVR Series combines the Management features of Synology’s Surveillnace Station, with Advanced Analytics, designed to fit deployments of all sizes.
Intelligent Analytics – Included in DVA NVRs to strengthen on-premises security, offering deep learning algorithms and detection profiles
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Users can choose between the more compact design of the DVA1622, or the larger storage of the DVA3221, the key features of which are both listed below.
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DVA1622

DVA3221​

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The DVA Series NVRs also come equipped with the use of Dynamic Maps, allowing for improved situational awareness, and to help users to determine camera/event locations, and provide instant access to video feeds for more efficient site monitoring. This also includes the features listed below:​

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VisualStation

VS360HD
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Synology’s VisualStation offers a PC-less, live view and playback solution, for your surveillance footage, with the ability to work in mobile environments.
Designed to work as a companion system, the VisualStation also offers an ultra-compact design, and features Synology SurveillanceStation live view and management tools. It is a perfect alternative for a Video recording solution, for users facing budget or space constraints.

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How It Works:
Plug in an Ethernet cable, connect the VisualStation to a LCD-monitor or TV, log into the Synology SurveillanceStation – and its all set up, for quick and easy use.
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The VS360HD is also equipped for use in harsh and mobile environments. With a design free from mechanical moving parts, the VisualStation is more resistant against vibration and hardware failure, than other Network Video Recording solutions.
Its design also features a solid outer case, built to keep it running in industrial temperature ranges (-20°c ~ 50°c)
This is what makes the Synology VisualStation both a cost effective, and reliable system, for any user.

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Synology NAS/SAN Systems​

Synology’s Data Storage/Management Systems come in a range of styles and sizes, each designed to fit different user needs. Being able to appeal to a range of users and suitable for numerous applications, Synology’s NAS/SAN Systems are an ideal addition to any personal data management, business data management, or security setup.
Choose from Synology’s range of NAS types; RackStations, DiskStations, FlashStations, and more.​

What is a NAS?​

NAS = Network Attatched Storage.
A NAS is a device that provides users with a networked location to store their data, and are designed to be equipped for use at home or for businesses (or other applications).
But a Synology NAS has even more to offer, as they are designed to offer private cloud storage, backup systems, and secure file sharing.
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Benefits For Home Use

The DiskStation Manager 7.0​

The DiskStation Manager is the operating system for Synology NAS systems, it was designed with focus on reliability and impressive performance, and offers users a wide range of data management features.​

Users can also feel secure when using their Synology NAS, as the DiskStation Manager offers Secure Sign-in, with app-based login approval, hardware security keys, and 2-factor authentication options. Keep your data, and your data management, as secure as possible.

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Data Backup Solutions​

With the DiskStation Manager as its operating system, a Synology NAS will also offer users a selection of effective and reliable backup solutions, which include:
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Active Backup for Business
Expands user data protection with agent-based Linux backup, possible for five major distributions, and AES-256 encryption.

Active Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
Maintain offsite copies and restart backup tasks in a different location.

Hyper Backup
Protect data with backup support for DSM settings and 12 additional software packages.

Synology C2
Synology’s Cloud Storage Solution
Back-up NAS data to the cloud (with Hyper backup), and, sync requested data between C2 storage and branch offices (with Hybrid share)
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Synology NAS Systems also include the Btrfs File System, that allows for even more backup solutions, so users can keep their data as secure as possible (keeping data safe even in the event of data corruption or system failure). These Solutions include:
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Synology’s NAS Lineup
Now Avaliable at Use-IP​

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RackStations​

A selection of Rackmount style NAS Systems.
Synology RackStations offer impressive performance and large storage space, all in a rackmount design.
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XS+/XS Series – RS4021xs+, RS3621xs+, RS3621RPxs, RS1619xs+
+ Series – RS422+, RS820+, RS820RP+, RS1221+, RS1221RP+, RS2421+, RS2421RP+, RS2821RP+
Value Series – RS819
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DiskStations​

A style of NAS perfect for a Desktop application.
Synology DiskStations range from being compact storage solutions for Business environments, to being an ideal starting point for Home users.
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XS+/XS Series – DS3622xs+, DS1621xs+
+ Series – DS220+, DS420+, DS620slim, DS720+, DS920+, DS1522+, DS1621+, DS1821+, DS2422+
j Series – DS220j
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FlashStations​

Synology’s FS Series, with an All Flash Array, Rackmount design.
Synology FlashStations offer uncomromising performance, and solid-state drives. Perfect for more demanding applications, and to accelerate Business operations.
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FS Series – FS6400, FS3600, FS3400, FS2500

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SA, HD, and, UC Series​

All in a Rackmount style, these NAS systems appeal to a range of storage requirements.​

SA Series – Offers a Scalable storage solution (ideal for enterprises) with high-performance and capacity requirements. – SA3600, SA3400, SA3200D
HD Series – Offers a High-density SAS Storage server, designed for Rapid data scaling, optimizing operational efficiency, and IT infrastructure.- HD6500
UC Series – Offers a dependable high-avaliability SAN Storage solution, fit for iSCSI and FC environments. – UC3200

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Expansion Units​

Synology NAS/SAN Systems can also be expanded, with compatible Synology Expansion Units.
Increase your storage space by adding additional drive bays, using a range of Expansion Unit models, also avaliable at Use-IP

FX2421 – Expansion for FS6400, FS3600, and, FS3400
RX6022sas – Expansion for HD6500
RXD1219sas – Expansion for SA3200D and UC3200
DX1222 – Expansion for DS3622xs+ and DS2422+
RX1222sas – Expansion for SA3600 and SA3400

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Safire NVR Setup Guide

Read Next :

• XMEYE NVR Installation Guide
• ClareVision NVR and Camera General Guides
• UNIARCH NVR DVR Full installation user manual

Email settings in Recorders and Cameras: Gmail and Yahoo

Let’s explain how to add these two servers to a recorder or camera, bearing in mind that it may be easier to do so with Yahoo as there are fewer steps to configure.

GMAIL

The data of this mail server are the following:

Smtp server: smtp.gmail.com

SMTP Port: 587

Enable TTL

It’s also important to enable POP and IMAP in your mail.

It is also necessary to activate the sending of emails from less secure applications, from this tab: https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps

IMPORTANT: Do not enable two-step gmail protection

Example: brand Safire Safire with Gmail

YAHOO

Smtp server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com

SMTP Port: 587

Enable TTL

Example: X-Security brand with Yahoo

VCA (Area Intrusion Detection) configuration concepts from a SAFIRE video recorder

Threshold: Time, in seconds, that the target must remain within the detection zone to generate an alert.

Sensitivity: Inverse of the percentage of the target area entering the detection zone, relative to the total target area, to generate an alert. The formula that describes this concept is A/A+B>100-S, where A is the target area within the zone, B is the target area outside the zone and S is the sensitivity. A value of 80 will only trigger the alert when at least 20% of the target enters the area.

Percentage: Minimum area (in percentage) of the detection zone that has to be occupied to generate an alert.

Follow a guide in English for installation and configuration of VCA rules

SAFIRE How to setup …pdf

Slot for SD card in camera SF-IPSD6525UAWH-2

To find the space dedicated to the SD card, follow the hereby attached scheme:

Activate PIR detection and alarm sound on SF-IPCU202AWH-2W

With this configuration the PIR will alert our mobile device and the camera will emit an alarm sound in case of detection or event.

These two options can be managed from the camera’s own web interface.

To arm and disarm the PIR notifications, it is possible to configure it from the app (while the sound management has to be managed by web).

Installation and Configuration manual of TrueSense technology

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With its headquarter located in Shenzhen, Sunell has 24 branch offices in China and has an international branch office in Hongkong. Sunell’s products have served in 113 countries and regions around the globe, and have provided security for billions of people.

Sunell NVR Guide

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Summary: This article shows you the steps to access the ANNKE system on a computer via the client software Guarding Vision.

Adding via IP address only allow local access (ANNKE system and computer must be in the same network/router). But you will get a better experience when watching camera live view/playback and download recordings, etc.

To access the system remotely on Guarding Vision, please add via P2P Cloud. See this instruction.

Video Guide:

Step by Step:

1. Download and install the software Guarding Vision on your computer.

For Windows, click here to download.
For Mac, click here to download.

2. Plug the ANNKE system into your router via an Ethernet cable.

3. Make sure your computer has been connected to the same router as the ANNKE system.

4. Run the software Guarding Vision. Register an administrator account.

Note: This account is only for logging in to Guarding Vision. It’s not the same as your ANNKE system account. (It is suggested to select “Enable Auto-login)

5. Run the software, and go to Device Management -> Device Type ­-> Device.
If the system and computer are in the same LAN network, you can see the device information under the Online Device list. Select your device, click on Add to Client.

6. On the pop-up page, set the details as the picture below shows, then click on ‘Add’.

Note:

1. The IP address of the system may vary from the network. Ensure the IP address you input is correct.
2. The user name must be ‘admin’.
3. Password is the one you used to log in to your system on the monitor/TV.
4. Remember to tick Export to Group.

7. The device information will then be shown on the tab page Device for Management. You can see the Net Status is online as the picture shows.

8. Go to the Main View tab page, click on the folder under the Camera list to expand the camera channels. Double-click on the channels to see the live streaming.

How to Remotely Configure The Device on Guarding Vision?

Introduction:

The Guarding Vision enables the user to configure the device directly. You may refer to this article to find detailed instructions.

Steps:

1. Connect the device to the Guarding Vision via the device’s IP address.

Access the DVR/NVR System via Guarding Vision Software on PC (Via IP Address)

2. Go to ‘Device Management’ and click ‘Remote Configuration’.

If you have any other questions, please contact  technical support at support@xvraid.com by email.

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What to Do If Guarding Vision Asks for The Encryption Code in Live View?

Introduction:

When the user is live to view the cameras on Guarding Vision, it is required to enter the encryption code sometimes. The encryption code is the verification code that the user sets up when activating the device for the first time, which can make your security system more secure. In this article, we will show you how to find the encryption code.

Steps:

1. Refer to the link below to find the encryption code first.

How to Find The Encryption/Verification Code?

2. Go to ‘Device Management→Group‘ and click ‘Modify‘.

3. Type in the encryption code on ‘ Stream Key‘ and click ‘Ok’.

Note: If you have more than one camera, click ‘copy to’ to synchronize the configurations to other cameras.

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Introduction:

To remotely access the NVR system on the phone APP or computer software, the cloud network status of the NVR system must be ‘Online’.

For the new version, right-click the mouse on the monitor and go to ‘Fast Network’ to check the cloud network status.

If the system is ‘Offline‘, please refer to this article to make it ‘Online’.

Steps:

1. Make sure the NVR system is connected to the router directly by network cable.

2. Go to ‘Network Setup‘ and make sure ‘DHCP‘ is enabled.

Tip: Reboot the NVR system after checking the above network settings.

If the system is still offline, go to ‘Network Setup‘ to disable ‘DHCP’. Then enter ‘8.8.8.8‘ on ‘Preferred DNS‘. After that, reboot the system and check if the system is ‘online’.

If the system is offline even after the DNS server is changed, please try the instructions below.

1. Change another network cable for the system.

2. Go to ‘System Setup→System Admin→Factory Settings‘ to reset the system.

3. Connect the system to another router if you have one.

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If you have any other questions, please contact technical support at support@xvraid.com by email.

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What to Do If The Cloud P2P of The DVR/NVR System is Offline?

Purpose:

To remotely access the DVR/NVR system on the phone APP or computer software, the cloud network status of the DVR/NVR system must be ‘Online’. If the system is ‘Offline’, please refer to this article to make it ‘Online’.

Solution 1:

1. Make sure the DVR/NVR system is connected to the router directly by network cable.

2. Access the system menu on the monitor or TV and go to ‘Configuration–>Network–>General‘, tick on ‘Enable DHCP‘, then click ‘Apply‘.

3. Go to ‘Platform Access’, tick on ‘Enable‘, and make sure the “Verification Code” is set up. The verification code is created by the user, which should include letters and numbers. For example, abcd1234.

Notes:

1. In different firmware versions, the ‘Access Type’ has different names, such as Cloud P2P, Annke Vision, Annke Cloud.

2. Make sure the DDNS and PPPoE, NTP, NAT have been disabled. Otherwise, they will interfere with the DHCP.

Tip: Reboot the system after checking the above network settings.

If the system is still offline, go to ‘Configuration–>Network–>General’ and follow the instructions in the picture below to disable DHCP, DNS DHCP. Then enter ‘8.8.8.8‘ in ‘Preferred DNS server‘, enable ‘DHCP‘ again. Click on ‘Apply’ to save the settings. After that, reboot the system and check if the system is ‘online’. 

Solution 2:

Change another network cable for the system.

Solution 3:

Reset the system to factory settings.

Solution 4: 

Connect the system to another router if you have one.

If the screen on your system doesn’t look like the above pictures, please refer to the below links:
What to Do If P2P Status Shows Offline? (S500 series)
What to Do If The NVR(H800) Is Offline?

In case you are accessing the ANNKE system on a computer browser, refer to this video to make the system online:

Notice:

If you have any other questions, please contact ANNKE technical support at support@xvraid.com by email.

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What to Do If P2P Status Shows Offline?

Purpose: If you want to remotely access the Annke system via phone app or computer software, the system’s network status must be Online. Below is the method to make the Annke New Series system online.

Here are the steps:

1. Make sure the receiver is connected to a router via ethernet cable. You can try to change another ethernet cable and another router port to check.
   
2. Go to Setting- Network- General, tick on ‘DHCP‘ and “Obtain DNS automatically“, then click ‘Apply’.
   
3. Go to ANNKE Vision, tick on ‘Enable‘.  Please make sure the Verification Code must be set up, and we suggest don’t check the Stream encryption.
    
4. If you find the above setting still cannot make your system online, please go back to Setting- Network- General to disable ‘DHCP‘ and “Obtain DNS automatically“, input ‘8.8.8.8‘ in Preferred DNS server, then click on Apply to save the settings.  After that, you can Reboot the system to see if the system becomes online.
   
5. Restore the system to the factory default settings and activate it again from the beginning.
   

• Note:
  In case you are accessing the ANNKE system on a computer browser, refer to this video to make the system online:

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You can judge whether the recorder was connected to the internet by the status of a network like a picture below.

If the status is not connected, it means the recorder did not connect to the cloud successfully.

Here are the methods:

1. Please check the yellow and green light on the ethernet port of the recorder. One should be blinking which indicates the recorder has connected to the router successfully. If not, please change the ethernet port of the router or another reticle to have a try.

3. Go to the Main menu—-System—Network to confirm DHCP is ticked.

4. Please reset the recorder to the factory default setting.

5. If you can, please change the router to have a try.

Please sent an email to support@dvraid.com to ask new firmware to upgrade. But you need to inform us the model of your system. It is made up of numbers and letters such as DL81A. You can find it at the bottom of the recorder. Please refer to this link to find it.

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Answer:
Note: Only certain NVR models support RAID. The table below lists the supported RAID types and
hard disks required.

Enabling RAID
You need to enable RAID first.
1. Click Storage > Array.
2. Select the check box to enable RAID. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.
Creating an Array
It is recommended to configure a hot spare disk to ensure reliable system operation and
successful rebuilding in case an array fails.
1. Click Storage > Array.
2. To create an array automatically, click One-click Create.
Note: There is no need to select disks when creating an array with One-click Create. The system
identifies all usable disks. RAID 1 is created when two disks are available. When three or more
disks are available, RAID 5 is created. If more than four disks are available, a global hot spare disk
will be created.

Note: Arrays created in this way are named ARRAYX, for example, ARRAY1, ARRAY2.
3. To create an array manually, select the desired disks and then click Create. In the window
displayed, enter the array name, select the array type, and select local disks. Click OK to complete
the setup. Note that no hot spare disk will be created automatically. Make sure all disks are
selected to create array(s); otherwise, disk space will be wasted (because disks that are not
selected will not be used for storage).

Rebuilding an Array

By checking array status you can determine whether maintenance is necessary.
Note: To be alerted when an array is degraded or damaged, you can configure alarm-triggered
action at Alarm > Alert.
An array is in one of four statuses: normal, degraded, damaged, rebuild. The status is normal if no
physical disk is lost. When the number of physical disks lost reaches the specified value, the array
is considered damaged. The status between normal and damaged is degraded. A degraded array
can be recovered to normal status through rebuilding.

Note: Take RAID 5 that consists of 4 disks as an example. The array is degraded when one disk is
lost. When two disks are lost, the array is damaged.

A degraded array can be automatically rebuilt in ten minutes if these conditions are met: a hot
spare disk is available; the capacity of the hot spare disk is not less than that of any disk in the
array. A degraded array without a hot spare disk can only be rebuilt manually under Storage >
Array > Array. By default the first local disk that satisfies requirements is selected.
Deleting an Array

Note: Deleting an array will erase all data on it.
1. Click Storage > Array > Array.
2. Click for the array to delete. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.

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