How to Set Up Stream Media Server via iVMS-4200

Instructions: Devices (DVR/NVR/DVS/IP Camera) has a preview limit and it will deny more clients to preview when the limit is reached, as shown in the picture below.

Figure 1 Direct Access: the maximum number of client previewing is “n”.

A PC that running Stream Media Server software is a stream media server. Stream media server receive video stream and then transmit it to other clients. By doing so, a lot more clients can preview the video via iVMS-4200.

Figure 2 Using stream media server: more clients can preview using iVMS-4000

Preparations: Download iVMS-4200 software on

http://www.hikvision.com/en/download.asp and install it on PC.

a. Select label “Client Software” and download “Hikvision iVMS-4200” (according to the version on official website).

b. Extract the downloaded file and install the software.

c. Remember to check the “Stream Media Server” checkbox in the installation window.

Set up Stream Server:

Step 1: Run the iVMS-4200 Stream Media Server.

Note: Keep the iVMS-4200 Stream Media Server running.

Step 2: Set up stream media server in iVMS-4200. a. Run iVMS-4200 on the PC which Stream Media Server is running on.

Enter “Stream Media Server” configuration.

b. Click “Add” to add the stream media server, input a name and the IP

address of the PC and click “Add” button after finished.

Step 3: Start previewing with stream media server. a. In Control Panel, enter the “Camera Settings” window.

b. Select the camera according to your needs. Click “Network Connection”

and check the “Obtain video stream via Stream Media Server”. Select the Stream Media Server you just added and save the settings.

c. If the server is successfully built up, the window of Stream Media Server

will record the access of clients.

For other cameras, repeat Step 3.b therefore the video stream from the camera will be transmitted via the Stream Media Server. Till now, all the configurations of Stream Media Server is well done. HIKVISION Technical Support Department First choice for Security Professionals.