Prerequisites
- Network: Ensure the camera is reachable (correct IP/subnet, gateway/DNS).
- Credentials: Have the camera’s username/password ready.
- Driver choice: Prefer the manufacturer-specific driver (Axis uses Axis Vapix) for best performance; use ONVIF only if the native driver isn’t available. RTSP can provide video only, without motion or configuration data.
Add an IP camera in ExacqVision
- Open Add IP Cameras
- In the navigation tree, expand the target server.
- Open Configure System > Add IP Cameras.
- In the Add IP Cameras window, click New.
- Select device type and protocol
- Device Type: Choose the camera’s manufacturer-specific driver (Axis). If unavailable and the device is ONVIF-compliant, select ONVIF.
- Protocol: Choose from the Protocol list; default is HTTPS If Available when supported by the selected device type.
- Enter connection details
- Hostname/IP Address: Enter the camera’s IP or hostname.
- Username/Password: Enter and confirm the camera credentials.
- Optionally check Show Details to review status connection info.
- Apply and connect
- Click Apply to connect and save the configuration.
- Confirm the Status shows a recent, successful connection.
- Verify streams and recording
- Live video: Confirm the stream displays in Client.
- Motion detection/config: Confirm recording on motion at 10fps
Alternative add methods and management
- Find IP Cameras tab: Discover and add cameras by searching the network.
- Quick Add: Use streamlined entry for known IPs/credentials.
- Import cameras: Bulk import to an Exacq server from a list.
- Change IP / Apply to multiple: Adjust addresses and apply configuration settings across devices where needed.
Troubleshooting pointers
- Driver mismatch: If motion or metadata is missing, switch from RTSP to Axis/ONVIF driver.
- HTTPS issues: If HTTPS fails, verify certificates or temporarily test with HTTP, then revert to HTTPS if supported by the device type.
- Connection failures: Can you ping the camera? Do you see it in the arp table? arp -a
Reference videos
- Adding IP Cameras (official tutorial): https://youtu.be/ErxGkzsJbJk?si=EHoWtzacZF_O6lJt
- Add IP Cameras — Manual walkthrough: https://youtu.be/aVoI1ADLCO8?si=i0QCftUHRb4MU3_e
- ExacqVision online training playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAD48F17981BCC0A
Notes for Axis cameras
- Prefer Axis driver: Use the Axis-specific driver for full feature support and better performance; ONVIF is the fallback. RTSP-only streams provide video without motion/config data.