Ubiquiti airVision-C User manual

Network Video Recorder
Model: airVision-C

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™airVision™NVR,
model airVision-C. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through the installation of the airVisionNVR and show you how
to configure airVision Controller using the airVision Setup Wizard.
This Quick Start Guide also includes the warranty terms.
Package Contents
airVision NVR Vertical Support Stand
Power Adapter
(19V, 3.42A)
Power Cord
Network Video Recorder
Model: airVision-C
Magnetic Rubber Feet
(Qty. 4)
Quick Start Guide
TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the customer’s responsibility to
follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power,
indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

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Hardware Overview
Back Panel
10/100/1000
Ethernet
Not used
Power
Not used by airVision
Front Panel
Reset Button
Power Button
Not used by airVision
Interface Description
Power Button
Powers ON or OFF the airVision NVR
• Power ON Press the Power button to turn on the
airVision NVR and start all services.
• Soft Power OFF Briefly press the Power button
to stop all services and safely shut down the
airVision NVR.
• Hard Power OFF Press and hold the Power
button to immediately turn off the airVision NVR.
Reset Button
Resets the airVision NVR to factory defaults. The
airVision NVR must be fully booted and running.
Press and hold the Reset button for about 10
seconds. The airVision NVR will automatically reboot
with default settings.
WARNING: Resetting the airVision NVR erases all recordings and
configuration settings.

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Hardware Overview
Hardware Installation
The small form factor of the airVision NVR allows it to be placed
vertically or horizontally on any flat surface.
Vertical Placement
Place the airVision NVR in the narrow opening of the Vertical
Support Stand.

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Horizontal Placement
Place the four Magnetic Rubber Feet on the bottom of the
airVisionNVR case.

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Connecting the airVision NVR
Connecting the airVision NVR
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port.
2. Connect the Power Adapter to the Power port.

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3. Connect the Power Cord to the Power Adapter. Connect the
other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.
Accessing the airVision Configuration Portal
The airVision Configuration Portal is accessed by using a web
browser. There are three different ways to access the portal:
• airVision Online Registration The simplest method for airVision
NVRs connected to a DHCP-enabled LAN with Internet access.
• Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool For users with a DHCP-enabled
LAN that do not wish to register or do not have Internet access.
• Direct Connection to airVision NVR Allows you to configure
the airVision NVR by connecting it directly to your computer via
Ethernet.
airVision Online Registration
Note: The airVision NVR must be connected to a
DHCP-enabled LAN that has Internet access.
1. Press the Power button on the airVision NVR, and wait about
one minute for it to fully boot up and start all services.
2. Launch a web browser from a computer connected to the
same LAN. Type http://www.ubnt.com/airvision/register in
the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).

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Accessing the airVision Configuration Portal
3. After registering the airVision NVR, the web browser will be
automatically redirected to the Configuration Portal.
4. Go to Configuring the airVision Controller on page 9.
Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool
If it is not already installed, download the Ubiquiti Device
Discovery Tool (v2.3.1) at www.ubnt.com/download#app
1. Press the Power button on the airVision NVR, and wait about
one minute for it to fully boot up and start all services.
2. Launch the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool.
3. A list of Ubiquiti devices on the network will appear. Locate
airVision NVR under Product Name and double-click it.
4. Click Web UI on the right.
5. Go to Configuring the airVision Controller on page 9.

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Direct Connection to airVision NVR
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the airVision NVR directly to
your computer.
2. Press the Power button on the airVision NVR, and wait about
one minute for it to fully boot up and start all services.
3. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static
IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
4. Launch a web browser and type http:// 192.168.1.30 in the
address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).