The Setup section describes the steps required to set up a system. For a basic installation, however, not all the steps shown are mandatory. The following list gives an overview of the most important steps of a basic installation.
| Step | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Adding Cameras |
When starting MxMC for the first time, the Welcome Wizard opens and automatically starts searching for MOBOTIX cameras. Cameras in the local network are automatically detected and listed. Cameras can also be added in the Device bar. Cameras that are in the local network are also automatically detected and listed here. Cameras outside the local network are Adding devices and sources. |
| Setting Up Camera Groups |
Create camera groups to group your cameras. By organizing in groups, entire surveillance areas are always recognizable at a glance Assign the cameras to the desired groups. Set the layout for the Grid view and Graphic view. |
| Adding Users | After you have added the cameras and organized them into groups, create the users and any other administrators and set their access permissions. |
| MxMC Licensing | Industry-specific solutions and special functions, such as the integration of cash point systems, are subject to licensing. To be able to use them, the purchased licenses must be activated. |
| Configuring Basic Camera Settings | Make sure that the main arming option has been activated (see Basic Camera Settings: General Settings. Synchronize the time (see Basic Camera Settings: Time), arm the recording (see Basic Camera Settings: Recordings)and specify a recording destination if necessary (see Adding Cameras). |
| Checking System Security | After completing the basic configuration of the system, you can check its security. |
| Backing Up System Settings | Finally, you should save your settings. You can save the settings locally as a project file). The Device Backup function can be used to save the settings across the entire system. |