The Digital Watchdog Spectrum Server can be used to provide the CHeKT Bridge with a video stream by utilizing an RTSP URL. This is required in applications where the IP cameras are located on a segmented camera network of the DW Spectrum server.   

Each camera channel will be mounted with the following RTSP URL example: rtsp://<management_lan_server_ip>:<port>/<camera_id>&resolution=480p

The directions below, we will demonstrate how to obtain the RTSP URL from the camera list, and how to mount it to the CHeKT Bridge.

Finding Information using the DW Spectrum Server-Client Software:

With the target camera selected in the device list, open the Camera options:

Under the "General" Tab, Select "More Info"

Use the "Copy' option for the Camera ID:

With the information acquired above, you will have an RTSP URL like the following: rtsp://172.16.4.22:7001/cb102094-363f-28ff-b99d-fc7d4b58af95?resolution=480p

Paste the URL into a note document for the "Mounting" portion. *ensure the target camera has the proper stream and frame parameters at the camera level

CHeKT Portal Camera Mounting: 

1. Access the CHeKT Dealer Portal and Navigate to the Device Tab for the target customer:
   
   
2. Click Add and Add Camera:
   
   
3. Select Channels:
   
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5. Select the target unused Channel:
   
6. Choose Add Device Manually:
   
   
   
7. and Video Stream URL:
   
   
8. Enter the URL you retrieved from the server:
   
   
   
   
9. Add valid admin credentials for the camera
   
10. The portal will provide a sample snapshot:
    
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12. Simply Click "Next" to Mount
    
13. And fill in pertinent info as per the standard mounting method:
    
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15. Click Done or Add Another Camera
    
    
*RTSP Method does not support ONVIF alarm communication method.