Vivotek IP3111/3121 - Manual (Page 61)

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One-shot fast configuration via FTP
For quick setup of Network Camera, the administrator can utilize the default CONFIG.INI that may be
downloaded from the FTP daemon of Network Camera. To log into the FTP daemon, enter “root” as the
user name and the same password used when connecting to the Web server. The serial number of Network
Camera is the password for the initial access.
Then administrators only need to modify necessary fields and then upload the file to Network Camera
with the file name “CONFIG.INI”. To reduce error in interpretation, it is recommended that the
downloaded template CONFIG.INI be modified using the options following each item in the sample
below. The file will include seven categories: [SYSTEM], [NETWORK], [VIDEO], [SERIAL],
[ALERT],and [LAYOUT]. The category name in brackets should be in upper case. The item name in
angle braces should be in lower case. Some items related to disable/enable should use the keywords
“YES”/“NO”. The number zero entry in <user name> and <user password> is for the administrator, i.e.
“root”.
Since the password when logging into FTP is not encrypted, it is recommended to use the Web instead of
FTP to configure the system afterwards. If some parameters other than the network or camera drivers are
changed, administrators can set <reset system> to NO to avoid resetting the system. It will automatically
return to YES during the next downloading of CONFIG.INI.
A sample CONFIG.INI is attached below. The italic text following each line describes the format of the
field and the bold italic characters are the possible values of each field.
******* sample file **********
Network Camera Initial Configuration File
[SYSTEM]
<reset system>
YES Reset system after reading CONFIG.INI or NO
<host name>
Network Camera String shorter than 40 characters
<serial number>