Configuration mode > The Configuration wizard > Find cameras > Searching for devices

Searching for devices

  1. Select Find devices in the Configuration mode view.
    The Device Finder window is displayed. All network devices (cameras) are displayed. Unknown network devices (i.e. not yet configured cameras or routers) are displayed as gray text.
  2. Click on the arrow triangle (1) to start a new scanning through the network.
  3. To display additional network options, click on the circle icon (2). The IP Finder currently supports Onvif and UPnP protocols.
  4. Deselect the protocol not installed.
  5. Specify the timeout (in Seconds) for the protocols. This defines the time each protocol "listens" for new devices. After the timeout, the search has to be triggered manually.
  6. Click on the search filter icon (3) to toggle the display between all or only unknown devices. Installed devices are hidden or shown.
  7. Click on the group icon (4) to toggle the list view between grouping the devices by manufacturer or as individual items.
  8. Enter one of the following search items in the search field:
  9. Click on the IP address of a camera to open the configuration page supplied by the camera software.