Buffalo TeraStation 5200DS User manual

AXIS Camera Companion
Deploying the Buffalo
TeraStation 5200DS NVR.
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This document is a quick guide to show how to prepare the Buffalo TeraStation NVR
with AXIS Camera Companion.
Important
Before you start make sure the latest firmware for your NVR has been installed
(visit www.buffalo-technology.com to download the latest firmware) and that you have
obtained the latest version of Axis Camera Companion from Axis websites.
Please refer to the Buffalo User documentation to learn how to access the TeraStation web
interface and do the recommended best practices below (before setting up Axis Camera
Companion).
Best Practices
(Suggested for Optimal Reliability and Security):
• Change the default password to secure the TeraStation. This is done from the default
“File Sharing” section of the administration UI. Under the “Users” area, you can click on
the admin user and change the password.
• Set the Buffalo TeraStation NVR with a static IP address on the same network as used
for the cameras. By default, TeraStation products will obtain an IP address via DHCP.
For long term reliability, a static IP address will ensure that the cameras always record to
the right IP address. A static IP address can be easily set in the TeraStation UI through the
Network Menu and then the IP Address settings area.
• Secure the share intended to be used for recordings on the TeraStation NVR with Access
Restrictions. This is done from the default “File Sharing” section of the administration UI,
under Folder Setup. Select and edit the share that will be used to store recordings and
enable Access Restrictions. Select the admin account and specify Read/Write access by
selecting the Radio button under “W/R” associated with the admin account (or any other
account that will have access to the raw recordings).

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Step 1: Login
First you need to access the NVR by inputting the IP Address or HOSTNAME of the NVR
(both shown on the display in front of the TeraStation) into a web browser, login to the
Setup Administration Interface. It is recommended to review the Best Practices list above
and apply the three bullet points configuration changes.
Note: for surveillance tasks SMB protocol only is needed. The management software Axis
Camera Companion can be installed on any administrative PC running in the same network.
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Step 2: Configure AXIS Camera Companion
To set up the cameras log in to the site or alternatively create new site and add the cameras
to the site.
When logged into the site go to the Configuration workspace in AXIS Camera Companion and
click the checkbox next to the cameras you would like to add, then press the “Next” button.
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Click “Connect Network Storage” in the window that appears.
Select the TeraStation NVR product from the list and press “Next”.
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Enter the admin username and password of the TeraStation which was modified in the
Best Practices step (the default if unchanged is admin/password). Press “Next”.
Select the shared folder intended to store recordings in. In the Best Practices steps, this is the
share that had Access Restrictions enabled. Press “Next” when done.
The TeraStation NVR will automatically be configured. Once the confirmation dialog is
displayed, press “Next”.
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A final confirmation screen titled “Ready to install” will appear. This should summarize the
storage path and each camera that is being added to the site. Press “Finish” to complete
the wizard.
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It will take a few moments to set up each camera.
Once completed, Axis Camera Companion will display live view of the cameras in the site.
Once all cameras are added, use Axis Camera Companion to configure your recording
schedule and other advanced settings.
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Cameras can be added and deleted by using these buttons.
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