OpenEye MH Gen 2 Series User manual

MH-Series Gen 2 Cloud Managed Server Quick Start Guide
This guide will assist you with the initial setup of your cloud-managed server and recording software. This guide includes
hardware setup, software setup, and connecting your appliance to the Web Services Portal.
OE-MH Quick Start Guide Hardcopy
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Getting Started
1. Connect the network cable intended for remote connections to the Client Network Port.
NOTE: The Camera Network Port is intended for use with a dedicated camera network.
2. Connect the supplied keyboard and mouse using the USB ports.
3. Connect a monitor.
4. Plug the supplied power cord into the recorder and connect it to a power source.
See Setup Wizard for logging into the server software and connecting to OpenEye Web Services (OWS).
After completing the Setup Wizard, and logging in to OWS, see Registering a Recorder to an OWS Account to connect
the recorder to OWS.
MH Back Panel
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Rear I/O Connections
Sensor / Relay (Optional)
Camera Management
Server software makes it easy to add and configure IP cameras. OpenEye recorders will automatically detect and add
OpenEye and ONVIF Profile S Compliant IP cameras set to DHCP connected to the on-board PoE switch.
NOTE: Third party cameras may need to be configured using a third party program before being added to the
appliance. Cameras that don't support ONVIF can be configured to record via RTSP streaming.
Adding Cameras Through the Camera Network Port
1. Click Setup (Gear Icon).
2. Under General Configuration, click Cameras.
3. Click Add Cameras.
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4. Under the Discovery tab, click Discover Cameras.
5. Check the appropriate boxes to select the camera(s) to be added.
6. Enter the appropriate credentials (username and password) for the cameras to be added, and then click Add
Selected Cameras.
Adding Cameras Manually
1. Click Setup (Gear Icon).
2. Select Cameras under General Configuration.
3. Click Add Cameras.
4. On the Add Cameras page, click the Manual tab.
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5. Enter the appropriate connection information including Protocol, IP Address, Port, Manufacturer, Model,
Username, Password, and Camera Name. For adding with RTSP, follow the details here.
6. Click Save or Save and Add New to add another camera.
Network Settings
Remote Communication Port 80 (8888 used if 80 is blocked)
Client Network Port IP Address DHCP
Camera Network Port (External Switch) 192.168.51.1 / 255.255.255.0 (Gateway and DNS blank)
Related Links
Setup Wizard
Registering a Recorder to an OWS Account
Advanced Camera Management
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