The first time the Thin Client is powered on, you are prompted to run the Setup Wizard to configure the device. After initial configuration, you can manage device settings manually or re-run the Setup Wizard via the Settings page.
Important: Changes made to device settings can impact device operation. Use caution when modifying device settings. Your network administrator may need to provide some of these details.
On the Settings page, you can access the following device settings:
About: Displays device details including name, model number, serial number, and firmware version.
Network Setup: Displays the IP address and network details for the device. By default, the device is configured for DHCP; however, a static IP address can be manually configured. In a multiple-device environment, manually assign each Thin Client a static IP address to avoid IP address collisions.
Security: Displays the device password used to access the Thin Client through a web browser or mobile device.
Video Source: Displays Aimetis Symphony Mobile Bridge server connection details, including secure SSL via HTTPS when the Mobile Bridge server includes a valid SSL certificate. If directly connecting to cameras, click Direct camera connection.
Video Decorations: Displays date, time, and camera name.
Server Time: Displays time zone and NTP synchronization configuration details. Set manually options now available.
Management: To manage Thin Client through Aimetis Enterprise Manager (AEM), select Enable Management. When Thin Client is managed through AEM it will send health packets to the AEM, which includes firmware version and device name.
Maintenance:
Calibrate: Click to run calibration tool for touch screen monitors.
Restart: Click to restart this device.
Restore: Click to restore this device to its factory settings.
Update: Click to check online for software updates available for this device. When an update is available, click OK to install the latest firmware. After a firmware update, you must log in to the web interface.
Upload: Click to specify device firmware to upload to this device.
System Log: Click to download system log files for this device.
After making device changes, click Save.
To launch the Setup Wizard, click Run Setup Wizard from the Settings page.
The Setup Wizard includes the following configuration pages:
Language: Select the language for the web interface.
Network Setup: By default, the device is configured for DHCP; however, a static IP address can be manually configured. In a multiple-device environment, manually assign each Thin Client a static IP address to avoid IP address collisions.
Regional: Specify the device time zone, or configure the device to synchronize with a specific NTP server.
Configure Password: Specify a password to access and manage the Thin Client through a web browser or mobile device. Confirm the password to continue configuration.
Video Source: The Thin Client can either connect to an Aimetis Symphony Mobile Bridge server or directly to cameras via an IP address and user credentials.
Optional recommended setup:
Device Name: Assign a name to identify the device on the network.
Register: Register the device with Aimetis by clicking Register Now. An internet connection is required. Registration can be completed at a later time.
Click Back to modify previous pages.
Click Finish to complete the Setup Wizard. Re-run the Setup Wizard any time via the web interface by clicking Settings > Run Setup Wizard.
Thin Client can either connect via an IP address and user credentials to an Aimetis Symphony Mobile Bridge server or directly to ONVIF-enabled cameras.
Note: These instructions refer to using the Setup Wizard.
Click Settings>Run Setup Wizard.
On the Video Source page, select Connect through Mobile Bridge.
To automatically detect Mobile Bridge servers, click Detected Mobile Bridges and select a server from the list.
To manually specify a Mobile Bridge server define the server details. Select the Use HTTPS check box when the Mobile Bridge server includes a valid SSL certificate.
Click Finish.
Tip: An ONVIF Profile S–video stream is required for a direct camera connection. See Aimetis Knowledge Base Article 10317 for details on creating an ONVIF video stream if this is not provided by the camera manufacturer. Some camera manufacturers require that an ONVIF user account is set up and enabled. See the camera documentation and test ONVIF compliance.
Click Settings>Run Setup Wizard.
On the Video Source page, select Direct camera connection.
To automatically find ONVIF-enabled cameras, click Find Devices. You can also filter the list of detected cameras by matching user credentials.
or:
To manually connect to ONVIF-enabled cameras, click Manually Add Device. Specify the camera details and click Connect.
If cameras are detected with one or more compatible video stream(s) Camera Status displays OK, a video thumbnail image appears, and the cameras are automatically selected in the list. Directly connect to the selected camera(s) by clicking Next. If Camera Status displays Mismatch, re-enter the camera credentials and click Reconnect.
Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.
Important: If the ONVIF compliance test fails contact the camera manufacturer.
Click Settings.
Click Manage Cameras from the Video Source section.
Click the Test ONVIF Compliance icon button to the left of the camera image.
When the test is done a popup window appears displaying the test results.
Click Settings.
Click Manage Cameras from the Video Source section.
Click the Edit icon button to the left of the camera image.
Make any required changes to the credentials and address fields.
Click Connect.
Click Save Devices.
Click Settings.
Click Manage Cameras from the Video Source section.
Clear the check box beside the camera connection you want to delete.
Click Save Devices.
Click Settings.
Scroll down to the Management section.
Select Enable Management. Once selected the default Address is pre-populated.
Enter the correct information in the Organization Name and Passphrase fields.
(Optional) Select Enable Proxy to connect to AEM through a proxy server.
Click Save to manage Thin Client through AEM.
NOTE: When Enable Management is selected, device updates are handled remotely by the management server. To update the firmware manually, disable Enable Management.
Document Revision Date: 10/16/2015