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1 Configuration Manager manualConfiguration Manager of contents | en3 Bosch Security Systems | V8 | DOCT able of this in this documentation52 System and the the program74 User navigation bar Remote Portal Network Scan My Devices Preferences Menu File Tools Help / Save Info Quick indication Status View input fields235 Working with Configuration devices to the devices (for example, cameras, encoders) iSCSI listed unlisted device a group as the storage on multiple the toolbar device information324en | table of contentsConfiguration Manager | V8 | DOCUser manualBosch Security Systems network the table .csv Device Health Configuration using the View certificates using the MicroCA using Smart MicroCA using USB device user user token-based device DSA E-Series DSA E-Series the port the the to the Bosch Remote access the Bosch Remote Portal in to the Bosch Remote Portal cameras to the Bosch Remote Portal management for INTEOX access to the Security and Safety Things application in to the Security and Safety Things application the app status of the apps for installation in a local downloaded apps locally and with other Content Wall51 Index52 Configuration Manager | en5 Bosch Security Systems | V8 | this manualThis manual is intended for persons responsible for configuring and managing a CCTV

2 Manual describes how to configure the document assumes that the reader is familiar with both the CCTV system and the otherprograms that are integrated into the in this documentThe symbols and notations that follow are used to draw attention to special situations:iNotice!This symbol indicates special features and provides tips and information for easier, moreconvenient use of the that you can find in the program, such as menu options, commands or text in the userinterface, are written in documentationAfter the program has been installed, this document is also available as Help within informationFor more information, software downloads, and documentation, go and the corresponding product | System overviewConfiguration Manager | V8 | DOCUser manualBosch Security Systems overviewThe Configuration Manager program is used to configure all IP devices and components inyour CCTV network.

3 With Configuration Manager you have access to all devices and Manager provides the following functions (the availability of these depends onthe environment in which the program is used): Network ScanThe network scan is performed automatically every time Configuration Manager starts,and is repeated at regular function automatically detects all compatible devices present in a network, such ascameras or video senders, video receivers or VRM. The status of a device is also queriedin each scan and then indicated by the icons in front of the devices. Device information and configurationComparable with the Web browser view, Configuration Manager shows the currentconfiguration for each device and allows you to change the settings. Device system integrationYou use the Device allocator in Configuration Manager to make devices accessible for usewith Video Client.

4 MicroCAThe MicroCA functionality in the Configuration Manager program is an easy-to-use tinycertificate authority (CA) that facilitates the management of small to medium systems. Multiple configurationYou can use Configuration Manager to make individual settings for multiple devicessimultaneously (for example, time settings), allowing you to configure large systems morequickly. Simpler access to devicesThe Screenshot Scan function gives an overview of all the cameras that provide videodata. The screenshots can be used to identify the camera and device, and give you directaccess to said camera or device. table ViewThis allows you to compile specific parameter settings for selected devices. This providesyou with a quick overview of the settings that are of interest to you and allows you toexport this information for archiving at the push of a button.

5 Device Health MonitorThis provides you with a quick overview of the status of selected devices, such as theencoder load and type of network connection. System emulationThe complete system Configuration can be saved as a system image and emulated using adifferent Configuration Manager application. This function helps you to isolate problemswithout having to access the actual system. Access to license managementFirmware modules requiring a license, such as IVA (Intelligent Video Analysis), are set upusing Configuration Manager and starting | en7 Bosch Security Systems | V8 | DOC3 Installation and startingThe Configuration Manager program is automatically part of the installation for all video IPdevices that require the Configuration Manager program for Configuration , you can also use the Configuration Manager program to simplify theconfiguration in a CCTV system with many similar video requirementsiNotice!

6 All Microsoft updates and hotfixes must be installed on target PCs. Graphic card drivers mustalso have the latest officially released version described in the VideoSDK can install Configuration Manager on as many computers running Microsoft Windows asyou !Using multiple Configuration Manager programs in the network, maintaining the same or anoverlapping set of devices simultaneously can result in unpredictable effects when writing tothe install Configuration the software all other applications before starting the the extraction directory, then double-click Configuration Manager wizard dialog box the Welcome dialog box, click the instructions on the : We recommend using the default destination the programAfter successful installation, you will find the Configuration Manager icon on your desktop:To start the program:4 Double click the Configuration Manager the Windows Start icon, then click Configuration .

7 Several video IP devices enable you to start Configuration Manager directly within the of Configuration Manager varies according to the context in which it is being some cases, it is merely a tool that enables you to configure video IP devices moreconveniently and more comprehensively. For certain programs and firmware modules,however, Configuration Manager is indispensable, as it is the only way to set these the programIf you no longer wish to use the program on your computer, you can uninstall the program atany uninstall the program:8en | Installation and startingConfiguration Manager | V8 | DOCUser manualBosch Security Systems the Windows start icon, then click Control Control Panel window the Control Panel window, click the Uninstall a program Programs and Features window the program list, right-click Configuration Manager , then click Manager interface | en9 Bosch Security Systems | V8 | DOC4 User interfaceIn this section, you will find detailed information about the user Configuration Manager program allows you to adapt the general appearance of the userinterface to your needs, for example.

8 The display of the navigation bar on the left side or onthe bar to the left1 Navigation bar2 Device depending tabsThe displayed tabs depend on theselected device in the device bar4 Quick indication bar5 Expand navigation bar iconExpands the navigation bar and showsplain text beside the icons6 Connect to Bosch Remote PortalAllows you to connect to the BoschRemote Portal7 Main navigation bar(Network Scan, My Devices,Preferences)8 Reload page / Save10en | User interfaceConfiguration Manager | V8 | DOCUser manualBosch Security Systems section (configurable)For example: Info, Live video, , tree structure with filter andsearch option11 Menu bar (File, Tools, Help)12 Status bar13 View paneThe display in the view pane dependson the selected device in the devicetree structure and the selected devicedepending bar on the top(numbering see table above) navigation bar tabsThe navigation bar tabs allows quick access to the most important Remote Portal tabThe Bosch Remote Portal application allows you to connect your devices securely to the BoschRemote Portal from anywhere without changes in the local network.

9 Using the Bosch RemotePortal application you can then configure and maintain your devices remotely, and you cangive end-customers mobile access permission to Manager interface | en11 Bosch Security Systems | V8 | DOCR efer to Connecting to the Bosch Remote Portal, page Network Scan tabThe Network Scan tab shows all video IP devices supported by the ConfigurationManager program that are detected in the Information: The information about a device is shown in bold if the device is newly detected since thelast network scan. The information about a device is shown in red if the device has an IP address or a MACaddress that is already used by another device in the system. This might be the case, forexample, if several devices that have not yet been configured are connected directly afterone another.

10 Additional information about the devices can be seen if you scroll to the My Devices tabThe My Devices tab shows all devices that had been manually allocated to the Information: The information about a device is shown in bold if the device is newly detected since thelast network scan. The information about a device is shown in red if the device has an IP address or a MACaddress that is already used by another device in the system. This might be the case, forexample, if several devices that have not yet been configured are connected directly afterone another. Additional information about the devices can be seen if you scroll to the Preferences tabThe Preferences tab allows you to access general and application-specific , you can carry out a basic Configuration for Configuration Manager itself as well as forother video IP tab contains the following device depending tabs: Access tab Directories tab Network tab Video tab Security tab Logging tab Appearance tabIf necessary, expand the folders to get subordinate tabThis tab contains the following groups: Access group12en | User interfaceConfiguration Manager | V8 | DOCUser manualBosch Security Systems passwordAssign a password here that protects access to the Configuration Manager program.