Getting Started

This chapter provides information that you need to get started with the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software. It includes these topics:

About the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software

The Cisco IP Camera Setup Software provides a simple user interface that you can use to set up, configure, and manage Cisco IP Cameras in a network. This tool lets you perform many of the configuration, management, and operational tasks that you can perform from the dedicated web-based interface of a camera.

The options that are available in the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software vary by camera model. Not all options apply to all models.

Installing the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software

You can install the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software on a PC that meets these requirements:

  • Operating system—Microsoft Windows 7, 10, or higher
  • CPU—Intel Core i7, 3.07 GHz or faster
  • Memory—8 GB DDR3 or greater
  • Network connectivity—Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) network connection

To obtain and install the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software, follow these steps:

Step 1 Take these actions to obtain the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software software:

a. Go to the following URL:

https://software.cisco.com/download/navigator.html

b. In the Downloads Home area, choose Product > Connected Safety and Security >
Video Surveillance IP Cameras > Video Surveillance 6000 Series IP Cameras >
Cisco Surveillance 6000P IP Camera .

c. In the Select a Software Type area, click IP Camera Applications and Utilities .

d. In the list of versions, navigate to the desired versions of the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software.

e. Click the Download button next to CiscoIPCameraSetupSoftwareV x . xx . xx .

f. Follow the on screen prompts to download the software to your local computer.

Step 2 Take these actions to install the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software:

a. Locate and double-click the CiscoIPCameraSetupSoftware file that you downloaded.

b. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

 

Starting the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software

To start the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software, take either of these actions:

  • Click the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software icon on your PC desktop.
  • Navigate to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Cisco\Cisco IP Camera Setup folder and click CiscoIPCameraSetupSoftware.exe .

 

Exiting the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software

To exit the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software, choose File > Exit , and then click Yes in the confirmation dialog box.

Obtaining Information about Cisco IP Camera Setup Software

To see version, copyright, and trademark information for the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software, choose Help > About .

Cisco IP Camera Setup Software Main Window

The Main window appears when you start the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software. This window provides access to the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software features.

Figure 1-1 illustrates the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software Main window with the Add Cameras tab selected.

Figure 1-1 Cisco IP Camera Setup Software Main Window

 

 

 
Description
1

Menu bar. Provides access to the following menus:
2

Tabs. Include various options and controls. The tab or tabs that appear vary depending on the menu item or quick access button that you choose.
3

Tab options and controls. The items in this area vary depending on the current tab.
4

Added Cameras list. Displays the Cisco IP Cameras that have been added to the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software.

To see all cameras in the list, click the Expand icon next to “All Cameras.” The icon changes to the Collapse icon . Click the Collapse icon to hide the cameras.
5

Quick access buttons. Use these buttons to quickly access tabs. See the Quick Access Buttons.

You can hover your mouse pointer over a button to see the button name.

Quick Access Buttons

Quick access buttons appear under the menu bar on the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software Main window. These buttons provide one-click access to various tabs.

Hover your mouse pointer over a button to see the button name.

Table 1-1 describes these buttons and the tab that each button displays.

 

Table 1-1 Quick Access Buttons

Button
Function
Menu Equivalent

Add Camera


 

Displays the Add Cameras tab.

See the “Adding Cameras” section .

Tools > Discover Cameras

Remove Camera


 

Removes a camera from being managed by the Cisco IP Camera Setup Software.

See the “Removing a Camera” section.

Tools > Remove Camera

Settings & Maintenance


 

Displays the Basic Setup tab.

See the“Viewing and Configuring Basic Setup Options” section.

Actions > Settings & Maintenance > any option , then choose the Basic Setup tab

Live Streaming


 

Displays the Live View tab.

See the “Viewing Live Video and Configuring Viewing Options” section .

Actions > Camera Settings

Firmware Upgrade


 

Displays the Firmware Upgrade tab.

See the “Performing a Firmware Upgrade” section.

Actions > Firmware Upgrade

Manage Users


 

Displays the Users tab.

See the “Managing Users” section.

Actions > Users

Import/Export Configuration


 

Displays the Import Configuration tab.

See the “Importing Configuration Information” section.

Actions > Camera Configuration > Import Configuration

Initialization


 

Displays the Initialization tab.

See the “Initialization” section.

Actions > Initialization