DVTEL CM-3211 Series Use And Installation Manual

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Quasar CM-3211/CM-4221 Series User and Installation Guide206 Using the DNA Utility to Search and Access the Camera6.1 IntroductionThe DVTEL Network Assistant (DNA) is a user-friendly utility that is designed to easily discover andconfigure DVTEL edge devices on a network.The DNA tool has a simple user interface and does not require any installation. The software isprovided as a single, standalone executable. It runs on any PC.DNA provides a central location for listing all the DVTEL CM, CF and CP camera models accessibleover the network. Once listed, each camera can be right-clicked to access and change the networksettings.If the network settings are changed for some reason, a new search will relist the units. The units maythen be configured via the web interface.If DVTEL Latitude is being used, configure the unit with a static IP address rather than with DHCP.This ensures that the IP address will not automatically change in the future and interfere withconfigurations and communication.The camera must be made accessible for the network’s addressing.Note:DNA is an enhanced software alternative to Device Search. Either of these programsmay be used.To install DVTEL Web Player (DCViewer) software online:Upon initial connection to the camera, a prompt to install the DVTEL Web Player (DCViewer)appears. If the web browser does not allow DVTEL Web Player to install, check the Internet securitysettings or ActiveX controls and plug-in settings to continue the process. See Appendix A.3 InternetSecurity Settings.Caution:Users who have previously installed the DVTEL Web Player (DCViewer) on the PCshould delete the existing DCViewer from the PC before accessing the camera. Forinformation on how to uninstall and clear Temporary Internet Files, see AppendixA5: Deleting the Existing DCViewer.6.2 Quick StartTo start using the DNA application:1. Install and run the DNA application on a computer connected to the network. Thesoftware is an .exe file supplied in a zip file together with an Online Help file (.chm).2. Extract both files from the zip file, and place them together in a new directory. Both filesshould have the same name, but different extensions (.exe and .chm).3. Upon launching the tool, DNA automatically discovers all devices on the network. Theinitial launch creates a default .ini file (dna.ini).4. In the event that there are devices that are not authenticated, click Login and enter logincredentials for the devices.