Verint Nextiva S1700e Series Manuel d'utilisateur

SConfiguratorUser Manual

Prefaceviii Verint Video SolutionsConventionsThe following typographic conventions are used throughout this manual: Related DocumentationIn addition t

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions ix S1708e Series User Manual—Contains conceptual information on the configuration, installation, and

Prefacex Verint Video SolutionsTo download application notes and user documentation, as well as request the latest versions of firmware and software,

Verint Video Solutions 1Getting StartedBefore using SConfigurator to configure Nextiva edge devices, you need to set parameters for the IP network and

1: Getting Started2 Verint Video SolutionsComputer Requirements The minimum software and hardware requirements for the computer needed to use SConfigu

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 3The SConfigurator main window has three tabs:Changing SConfigurator SettingsProgram options allow you

1: Getting Started4 Verint Video SolutionsIP Network The following SConfigurator settings are mainly used to discover Nextiva devices on the IP networ

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 5 VSIP Port—The communication port used for VSIP (video services over IP) command-and-control messagi

1: Getting Started6 Verint Video Solutions2. If required, change the IP address of the computer and the detection scope. 3. To change the configurable

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 7To change the SConfigurator SSL settings:1. In the General tab, click Program Options.The Program Opt

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Verint Video Solutions 9Setting Up theEdge DevicesYou can perform the following tasks in the Units tab of the SConfigurator window: Discovering edge

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices10 Verint Video SolutionsDiscovering Edge DevicesThe Units tab displays the devices that have been discovered by SConfig

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 11 A device in APIPA mode: A brand new device, a device having been through a factory reset, a device

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices12 Verint Video SolutionsThe scenarios with the multicast method are: SConfigurator can locate devices attached to remo

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 13To discover devices with the broadcast or multicast method: In the Units tab, click Discover.The di

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices14 Verint Video SolutionsChoosing Information to DisplayYou can select the columns that will appear in the Units box. Th

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 15To choose the information to display:1. In the Units box, right-click any device.2. From the context

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices16 Verint Video SolutionsSince the S1500e series, S1700e series, S1708e series, S2500e, and S1100w devices are mainly us

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 17General StatusAt the root of the parameter tree, in the Unit pane, you find system status informatio

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2: Setting Up the Edge Devices18 Verint Video SolutionsTo access the general settings:1. In the parameter tree, click Unit. 2. To change the name of t

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 19Network\EthernetThe Network\Ethernet pane allows you to set a series of IP network parameters: Use

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices20 Verint Video Solutions2. Change the desired settings.3. Click OK.Network\VSIPThe Network\VSIP pane contains the param

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 21Network\SSLOn devices with an SSL digital certificate, you can enable security so that they will onl

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices22 Verint Video Solutions4. Click OK.Network\NTPThe video server can connect to a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 23Network\WirelessThe Network\Wireless pane appears only on wireless transmitters (S1100w, S1100, and

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices24 Verint Video Solutions Channel—The frequency channel, within the selected band, that the wireless system will use. 

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 25 Starting Order—A sequence number, used during the boot-up process of a master device in a DFS cont

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices26 Verint Video Solutions Sensitivity Threshold—The minimum signal level perceived by the radio of the device. The defa

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 27To change the wireless settings for an S1100w or S1100 device:1. In the parameter tree, expand the N

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2: Setting Up the Edge Devices28 Verint Video SolutionsTo set the wireless settings for a master bridge:1. In the parameter tree, expand the Network s

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 297. Change the other settings as required.8. Click OK.To change the wireless passkey:Note: You can ch

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices30 Verint Video Solutions6. On an S1100w, S1100, or slave bridge, clear Apply Changes to Connected Clients/Slaves, then

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 31 WEP—The indication of whether WEP encryption is activated. If encryption is disabled, the system w

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices32 Verint Video Solutions Unit RF Margin—The RF margin (in dB) used by the client or slave. Master Rx Bit Rate—The rec

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 333. In the Desired Bit Rate field of the Force Transmission Bit Rate window, select the new value, th

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices34 Verint Video SolutionsVideoThe Video structure in the parameter tree enables you to properly configure the video on t

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 35 Saturation—The vividness of a color, the intensity of the colors in the image. The values range fr

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices36 Verint Video SolutionsYou can use different applications on each video encoder. Here are typical contexts using the v

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 37 Target Frame Rate—The maximum number of frames per seconds (fps) that will be encoded and transfer

Verint Video Solutions iiiContentsPreface ... vAbout SConfigurator ...

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices38 Verint Video SolutionsHere are the available resolutions: Encoder Mode—The way the video encoder works.Note: This se

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 39 High Frame Rate—The encoder is optimized to maintain 25–30 fps. Use this mode in high resolution (

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices40 Verint Video Solutions4. Click OK.Video DecoderThe Video Decoder pane enables you to properly configure the standard

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 41The serial port settings are: Baud Rate—The data rate that the serial equipment operates at. Possib

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices42 Verint Video Solutions3. Change the desired settings.4. Click OK.AudioThe Audio structure in the parameter tree enabl

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 43Audio\EncoderThe audio encoder (or audio input) parameters are:  Input Type—The type of your audio

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices44 Verint Video Solutions2. Click Encoder. 3. Change the desired settings.4. Click OK.Audio\DecoderThe audio decoder (or

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 454. Click OK.Performing a Batch Network ConfigurationYou can configure the IP network settings of a b

2: Setting Up the Edge Devices46 Verint Video Solutions5. To change a subset of the settings, click Select Subset, then select the desired parameters.

Verint Video Solutions 47UpdatingFirmwareYou can use SConfigurator to update the firmware of Nextiva edge devices. Warning: Firmware downgrade is not

Contentsiv Verint Video SolutionsChapter 3  Updating Firmware ... 47Performing the Update ...

3: Updating Firmware48 Verint Video SolutionsPerforming the UpdateUpdating a device retains its complete configuration.Depending on the device, the av

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 49 S3100: The device turns in backup mode, which requires the update procedure to be restarted in a d

3: Updating Firmware50 Verint Video Solutions5. Click Start.The Firmware Update Progress window appears. The update procedure may take several minutes

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 511. Connect the host computer to the Nextiva device via the RS-232 serial port.2. In the Firmware Upd

3: Updating Firmware52 Verint Video SolutionsCan’t establish a connection to remote device via IP. SConfigurator cannot establish a connection with t

Verint Video Solutions 53EnablingSecurityYou can enable the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol in SConfigurator and in the SSL-enabled edge devices.

4: Enabling Security54 Verint Video SolutionsBuilding a Secure SystemSSL is a commonly used protocol for managing the security of message transmission

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 558. Repeat steps step 2 to step 7 for each device to be part of the secure system, with the same SSL

4: Enabling Security56 Verint Video SolutionsAdding a Device to the Trusted ListYou can add a configured device to the list of devices SConfigurator S

Verint Video Solutions 57Troubleshootingan Edge Device

Verint Video Solutions vPrefaceThe SConfigurator User Manual presents the information and procedures for configuring NextivaTM edge devices: Wired vi

5: Troubleshooting an Edge Device58 Verint Video SolutionsHere are frequently asked questions relative to security and device discovery.What exactly i

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 59How come I can add a device without an SSL certificate in the trusted list?There is no link between

5: Troubleshooting an Edge Device60 Verint Video SolutionsHow come many devices become unknown after I activated security in SConfigurator?The followi

Verint Video Solutions 61ManagingConnectionsSConfigurator can manage point-to-point connections on the IP network. It allows you to add or remove conn

6: Managing Connections62 Verint Video SolutionsAdding a ConnectionYou access the connection functions by clicking the Connections tab. To create a co

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 63In addition to video, the connection can include audio, input/output (for example, alarms and events

6: Managing Connections64 Verint Video Solutions2. Select a transmitter in the left column and a receiver in the right one.In the Transmitters column,

Verint Video Solutions 65Accessing theCLIEach Nextiva edge device has a built-in command line interface (CLI) through which you can change its paramet

7: Accessing the CLI66 Verint Video SolutionsSConfigurator ConsoleOn video servers only, you can access the CLI with the SConfigurator console.To acce

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 674. Click Connect. The CLI main menu appears.The CLI has a timeout that is triggered after three minu

Prefacevi Verint Video SolutionsAbout SConfiguratorSConfigurator is a PC-based administration tool for use over any TCP/IP network. SConfigurator is b

7: Accessing the CLI68 Verint Video Solutionsc. Close the Verint Console window.Warning: Do not use the Disconnect button to exit the CLI. Clicking it

Verint Video Solutions 69Aligning theAntennaSConfigurator supplies a graphical environment helping you align the external antenna of an S1100w wireles

8: Aligning the Antenna70 Verint Video SolutionsTo align the external antenna:1. In the General tab, click Antenna Alignment.The Antenna Alignment Uti

Verint Video Solutions 71DHCP Supportand APIPAServiceDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows devices and computers connected to a network to

A: DHCP Support and APIPA Service72 Verint Video SolutionsAt startup, an edge device searches for a valid IP network configuration. The device require

Verint Video Solutions 73GlossaryThis glossary is common to the Nextiva line of products.

Glossary74 Verint Video SolutionsAccess Point A device acting as a communication switch for connecting wireless edge devices to a wired LAN. Access p

S2500e User ManualVerint Video Solutions 75DTE (data terminal equipment) In an RS-232 communication channel, the device to which the RS-232 interface

Glossary76 Verint Video SolutionsNextiva The Verint next generation, enterprise-class video management and analytics platform. Nextiva combines enter

S2500e User ManualVerint Video Solutions 77RS-232 A standard interface approved by the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) for connecting serial dev

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions viiHow to Use this ManualThis manual contains all the information needed to configure and manage Nexti

Glossary78 Verint Video SolutionsS2500e The MPEG-4-compliant professional IP camera integrating a video camera and an Ethernet encoder in the same co

S2500e User ManualVerint Video Solutions 79WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) A security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the

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Verint Video Solutions 81IndexAaccessingCLI 65–68console 66Telnet 68adding a connection 62address, IP. See IP address.alarm configuration 63aligning a

Index82 Verint Video Solutionsdefault valueresetting to 17SSL passkey 54VSIP port 5deleting a connection 64detecting devices. See discovery process.de

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 83input compression 43input filter mode 39input type, audio 43input, video 34installation 2intra inter

Index84 Verint Video Solutionspreventing firmware update 21product type 14program settings 3–7PTT/PTL mode 63push-to-listen mode 63push-to-talk mode 6

SConfigurator User ManualVerint Video Solutions 85SSL connectiondefined 55indicator in the Units box 14troubleshooting 58–60SSL passkeydefined 54in a

Index86 Verint Video SolutionsWEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key 30wired video server, list of vwireless bit ratechanging, for a client or slave 32S10

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