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====Monitoring control ====
 
====Monitoring control ====
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Camera monitoring functionality that is available on the ‘Online Cameras’ side panel is presented in the following table.
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!Button
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!Description
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|Motion detection alerts is on/off
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|Microphone input is on/off
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|Camera is connected/disconnected
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|Audio is off /on
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|Record is off /on
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|Snapshot button (hover to display snapshot save path
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|Hard drive free space (hovering displays remaining hard drive space)
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|I/O trigger alerts (not applicable to M7 series)
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====View Bar (View Mode, View Option and View Playback Controls)====
 
====View Bar (View Mode, View Option and View Playback Controls)====
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The bottom portion of the M7CMS window contains clickable icons with the following viewing functionality:
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* '''View mode:''' Click the icon to choose a display configuration from a single pane up to a maximum of 16 panes
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* '''View option:''' Click to toggle between a full window display and a normal window display
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* '''View playback''':  Click icon to open access to recorded and saved videos (see Section 3.3 for video playback instructions)
    
====System Configuration====
 
====System Configuration====
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The Configuration button located on the bottom of the M7CMS window provides access to the System Configuration menu when clicked.
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The System Configuration menu provides the ability to:
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* Set User ID and Password
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* Establish User ID/Password persistence
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* Set the startup screen mode
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* Manage program exit validation requirements
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* Establish M7CMS startup parameters
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* Set record file lengths
    
====Add/Remove Camera, Camera Groups====
 
====Add/Remove Camera, Camera Groups====
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Adding new camera groups, deleting camera groups, adding cameras into camera groups, and deleting cameras from a camera group is accomplished from the ‘Add Camera’ button located on the bottom of the M7CMS window.
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To add a camera group, perform the following steps:
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# Click the ‘Add Camera’ button found on the bottom of the M7CMS window.
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# The Microseven Camera popup menu is displayed.                           
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# Click the ‘Add Group’ radio button.
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# Click ‘OK’.
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# A new window with a ‘Camera Group List’ tab is displayed.
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# Type a name in the ‘Group Name’ field.
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# Click ‘Add’.
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# The new camera group will now be displayed in the ‘Name’ list.
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# Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and click ‘Close’ to close the window.
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To remove a camera group, perform the following steps:
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1.      Click the M7CMS ‘Add Camera’ button to display the Microseven Camera popup menu.
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2.      Click the ‘Add Group’ radio button.
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3.      Click ‘OK’ to display a Microseven Camera window and Camera Group List tab.
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4.      From the list, select the camera group you wish to delete.
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5.      Click ‘Delete’.
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6.      Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and click ‘Close’ to close the window.
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To add a camera to an existing camera group, perform the following steps:
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1.         Click the M7CMS ‘Add Camera’ button to display the Microseven Camera popup menu.
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2.       Click the ‘Add Camera’ radio button and select the group of your choice from the pulldown menu.
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3.       Click ‘OK’ to close the dialog box and open the Camera List menu.
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4.       If necessary, click the ‘Search’ button to search for cameras. A list of results will be displayed in a search window. Select a camera from the list of results.
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5.       In the Search window, highlight the camera from the list and click the ‘Select’ button to pre-load the camera information.
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6.       Click the ‘Add’ button to add the camera to the camera group.
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7.       Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close the window.<blockquote>'''''Note:''''' M7CMS allows you to add IP cameras using CamID and PIN information supplied by the Cam Locator. In situations where the CamID and PIN information is not available, a camera can be added to the system using the camera’s IP address. Port forwarding is required for cameras added to the system via IP address. If CamID and PIN information is available, port forwarding is not required.</blockquote>To remove a camera from a camera group, perform the following
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1.       Follow “Add Camera” steps 1-5.
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2.       Select the camera you wish to remove from the group and click the ‘Delete’ button. This does not delete the camera, but simply removes the camera from the group.
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3.       Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close the window.
    
==== User Account====
 
==== User Account====
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User account credentials can be modified with M7CMS. Click the ‘User account’ button located on the bottom of the M7CMS window to access user account controls.  
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To modify user ID and password information for M7CMS accounts, perform the following steps:
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1.      Click the ‘User account’ button to launch a ‘User List’ window.
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2.      Add a new user by typing a name in the ‘User ID’ field and password in the ‘Password’ field.
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3.      Use the check boxes in the ‘User Privilege’ section to assign camera setup, camera operation, record schedule setting, and record playback privileges.
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4.      Click ‘Add’.  The name and associated user privileges will be displayed in in the user list.
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5.      Click ‘OK’ to save the user and close the window.
    
====Manual and Scheduled Recording of Live Video====
 
====Manual and Scheduled Recording of Live Video====
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M7CMS provides the optional ability to record live video directly to your PC. Live recordings can be initiated manually with the ‘Manual REC’ radio dial button or based on a set schedule using the ‘Schedule REC’ radio dial and ‘Set Schedule’ buttons.
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===== Manual Recording =====
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1.      Click the ‘Manual REC’ radio dial button on the M7CMS button bar.
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2.       Click the ‘record’ button on the Online Cameras pane. A red record button                               indicates the camera is actively recording video. Clicking the ‘record’ button again stops the recording (indicated by a grey record button    ).
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===== Scheduled Recording =====
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Recordings can be scheduled per camera and for specific dates and times in either a continuous mode or an alerts-based mode.
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1.      Click the ‘Schedule REC Setting’ radio button and the ‘Set Schedule’ button to open a “Set Schedule” window.
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2.      Select the camera of your choice from the ‘Camera Select’ drop down menu.
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3.      Decide if you would M7CMS to record live video on a continuous basis or prefer to only record video in accordance with predefined alert-based events.
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'''Continuous Recording Mode'''
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1)     Click the ‘Continuous’ radio button.
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2)     Set the Continuous Recording Schedule by highlighting all DATE/TIME cells (one cell is equal to one hour).
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'''Alerts Recording Mode'''
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1)     Click the radio button(s) next to one of the following recording options:
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a.      Motion (initiate recording when a motion detection alert is triggered)
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b.      I/O (initiate recording when an input/output fault event is detected)
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c.      Motion, I/O (alert is triggered with either event)
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2)     Click on the cells (or drag the cursor across multiple cells) of the timetable representing the DATE/TIME of your schedule. One cell is equal to one hour.
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The color of the cell indicates the recording methods
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           (Light blue)         Motion detection trigger
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           (Pink)                    I/O alerts detection trigger
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           (Dark blue)         Motion detection trigger + I/O alerts detection trigger
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           (Yellow)               Continuous
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4.      Once you have selected your recording options, you must click the ‘Schedule record enable’ box to enact the settings.
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5.      Accept the default save path or set a folder path of your choice by clicking ‘Browse’.
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6.      If you wish to schedule continuous recording for all cameras, check the ‘Apply recording schedule to all cameras’ box.
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7.      Specify the number of days to maintain recording video files on your local system. The default is 0 days. M7CMS monitors the amount of hard disk space available and, if required, removes old files to free up hard disk space.
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8.      If you would like an audible sound to be emitted upon an alert event, select from one of 39 sound variations using the music drop-down list. A brief audio preview will be played upon its selection.
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9.      Click ‘OK’ to save the settings.
    
====Establishing Advanced Camera Properties====
 
====Establishing Advanced Camera Properties====
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Numerous camera settings can be established and configured from the Camera Properties menu. This menu can be activated in any one of the following three ways:
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1)     Double-click on a M7CMS video pane to activate it. Right-click on the activated video pane to bring up a short-cut menu and then select ‘Properties’ from this menu.
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2)     Click on the camera icon in the Online Cameras pane
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--or--
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3)     Click on the IP address hyperlink in the Online Cameras pane
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The Camera Properties window contains two rows of main tabs that, when clicked, present one or more sub-menus from which numerous camera and network configuration properties can be established.
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The functionality and settings available under each main tab and sub-menu is discussed in the following section.
    
====Camera Tab====
 
====Camera Tab====
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===== Name & Time =====
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1.      Establish Camera Time parameters.
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a.      Select the National Time Protocol (NTP) server of your choice. Choose from time.nist.gov, time.windows.com, timelkriss.re.kr, or time.nuri.net.
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b.      Alternatively, you can set the time settings to sync with your PC time by clicking the ‘Sync with PC time’ button located at the bottom of the window.
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c.      Select and NTP server polling interval between one to 24-hours.
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d.      Select the time zone closest to your location.
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e.      Check the ‘Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time’ box to sync the clock settings with daylight savings time.
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f.       You can choose to Position the camera time display on the top or bottom of the video window. Make sure to check the ‘Time’ checkbox in the OSD Setting if you want the camera time to appear on the screen.
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g.      Select the date format of your choice (MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, or MM/DD/YYYY).
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2.      Establish Camera Name parameters.
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a.      Camera Name String: Name the camera to distinguish it from other cameras. The maximum length for the name is 30 characters.
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b.      Position: Display the camera name on the top or bottom of the video window. Make sure to check the ‘Name’ checkbox in the OSD Setting if you want the camera name to appear on the screen.
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3.      For On Screen Display (OSD), check the camera and name box to display it on the screen.
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4.      Use the ‘Refresh’ button to reset all field contents.
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5.      Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
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===== Networking Settings =====
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1.      By default, the camera network is set to DHCP and the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway parameters are automatically assigned.
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For static IP implementations, disable the DHCP setting by selecting Static IP address type. Manually enter your preconfigured IP address (mapped to the camera’s MAC address), Subnet mask, and Gateway parameters.
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2.      The DNS type is set to ‘Dynamic DNS’ by default. You can change the DNS type to ‘DNS’ when using static IP addressing and use primary DNS address of 8.8.8.8 and an alternate DNS address of 8.8.4.4, if desired.
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3.      The HTTP port is set to 80 by default.
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4.      The default port for RTSP is 554.
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5.      The default port for RTMP is 1935.
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6.      If your router is configured to use UPnP settings, check the Enable UPnP box. Click the ‘Test UPnP’ button to test that your router has appropriately mapped the port forwarding parameters.
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7.      Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
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===== Wireless Settings =====
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1.      Click the ‘Search’ button to open wireless device search dialog.
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2.      Highlight the wireless device from the search list, then click the ‘Add’ button.
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3.      Select the Infra Network type when using a wireless router
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4.      Select the Security type associated with your route (choose from None/WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
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5.       Enter your wireless network password.
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6.      Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
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===== Email Settings =====
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M7CMS supports three event detection types including motion detection, video lost detection and I/O alerts. When the event is detected, M7CMS will send an alert message and a captured snapshot to your email box.
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M7CMS uses the following default email server and account settings:
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1.      SMTP server name: mail.mym7.com
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2.      Server port: 587
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3.      Encrypt type: SMMARTTLS
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4.      Authentication: On
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5.      Username: noreply@mym7.com
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6.      Password: grayed out
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7.      Sender: noreply@mym7.com
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8.      Enter up to three email addresses in the ‘Send to’ field(s)
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9.      Enter a Subject line (e.g. M7 Camera Alert) and a Message (optional unless adding more than one email address).
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10.  Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings. <blockquote>'''''Note:''''' Email alerts are only available with firmware version v1.4.0 or later.</blockquote>
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===== FTP Settings =====
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M7CMS provides the option of sending video (motion only) by FTP to your hosting server. When available, M7CMS will upload your camera snapshots to a specified FTP folder within a defined time interval.
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1.       Enter the FTP server name, FTP server port, username, password, and the FTP server path for your FTP account.
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2.       Test the FTP settings by clicking the ‘Test’ button. If the test passes, click ‘Apply’ to save settings.
    
====Video Tab ====
 
====Video Tab ====
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