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Central management for configuring, recording, and viewing video feeds from cameras.
Details supported camera types (FortiCam, ONVIF) and licensing for multiple third-party cameras.
Covers local and remote camera deployment, including automatic discovery methods.
Discusses factors impacting NVR and client performance, including video quality and resolution.
Factors affecting input and output performance, like camera streams, resolution, and user sessions.
Compares variable and constant bit rate modes for video streams, discussing bandwidth and quality trade-offs.
Details storage capacity and video retention periods for different FortiRecorder models.
Discusses client CPU load and performance issues when displaying multiple live camera views.
Steps to connect to the NVR via its web interface, including requirements.
Provides methods to connect to the NVR's command line interface via serial or SSH.
Essential initial configuration steps for the NVR, including network and system settings.
Instructions on how to set a strong password for the default admin account for security.
Steps to configure network interface IP addresses, subnet masks, static routes, and DNS.
How to configure the built-in DHCP server for camera IP address assignment.
Procedure to manually set or synchronize the FortiRecorder system time with an NTP server.
How to create and configure schedules for various functions like user access and recording.
Covers system timeout, ports, public access, appearance, logging, and alert email settings.
How to configure idle timeout, access ports, and host names for remote access.
Steps to configure logging for NVR events and camera events, including storage options.
Configuring email alerts for critical system events like disk full or camera issues.
Outlines the steps for configuring cameras, including profiles, groups, and connections.
Defines video quality settings for cameras, impacting bandwidth consumption and performance.
Sets video profiles, storage options, and recording schedules for cameras.
Explains how cameras discover the NVR using DHCP or static IP addresses.
Steps to connect and configure discovered cameras, including requirements like PoE and network setup.
Details on configuring individual camera settings such as enable, name, vendor, model, and address mode.
Defines Administrator, Operator, and Viewer user roles with their respective privileges.
Steps to configure access profiles, user profiles, and user accounts for system access.
Controls user access to FortiRecorder functions by defining privilege sets for accounts.
Steps to configure LDAP server settings for user authentication.
Steps to configure RADIUS server settings for user authentication.
Procedure for upgrading or downgrading the appliance's operating system via web UI or CLI.
Tips for configuring FortiRecorder for secure and reliable operation.
Best practices for securing administrator accounts and access to the appliance, including password policies.
Settings and practices to optimize FortiRecorder appliance and video performance.
Factors affecting video performance, including resolution, frame rate, and motion.
Guide for performing a clean install or restoring firmware to resolve issues.
Step-by-step guide for connecting cameras, covering direct and DHCP server scenarios.
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