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GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder

Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - figGV-Cloud Bridge
GV-Cloud Bridge is an encoder that connects any ONVIF or GV-IP camera to the GeoVision software and mobile app for integrated monitoring and administration. Using GV-Cloud Bridge, you can link the cameras to GV-Cloud VMS / GV-Center V2 for central monitoring and to GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway for recording and streaming management. With a simple QR code scan, you can also link GV-Cloud Bridge to the mobile app, GV-Eye, for live monitoring anytime, anywhere. Additionally, you can use GV-Cloud Bridge to stream the cameras to social media platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and others to meet your live broadcasting demands.

Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 1

Compatible Products

  • Camera: GV-IP cameras and ONVIF cameras
  • Cloud Controller: GV-AS Bridge
  • Software: GV-Center V2 V18.2 or later, GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway V2.1.0 or later, GV-Dispatch Server V18.2.0A or later, GV-Cloud VMS, GV-VPN V1.1.0 or later
  • Mobile App: GV-Eye

Note: For GV-IP Cameras not having GV-Center V2 settings, you can use GV-Cloud Cloud Bridge to connect these cameras to GV-Center V2.

Packing List

  • GV-Cloud Bridge
  • Terminal Block
  • Download Guide

Overview

Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - Overview

1 Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 1 This LED indicates the power is supplied.
2 Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 2 This LED indicates the GV-Cloud Bridge is ready for connection.
3 Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 3 Not functional.
4 Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 4 Connects the USB flash drive (FAT32 / exFAT) for storing event videos.
5 Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 5 Connects to the network or a PoE adapter.
6 Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 6 Connects to power using the supplied terminal block.
7 Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 7 This resets all configurations to factory settings. See 1.8.4 Loading Default for details.
8 Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 8 This reboots the GV-Cloud Bridge, and keeps all current configurations. See 1.8.4 Loading Default for details.

Note:

  1. Industrial-grade USB flash drives are suggested to avoid event recording writing failure.
  2. For optimal performance, it is suggested to use USB flash drive (FAT32).
  3. Once the USB flash drive (exFAT) is formatted, it will be automatically converted into FAT32.
  4. External hard disk drives are not supported.

Selecting a Suitable GV-Cloud VMS Premium License by Camera Resolution

As you integrate GV-Cloud Bridge and GV-Cloud VMS, several GV-Cloud VMS premium license plans are available based on the resolution of recordings to be uploaded onto GV-Cloud VMS (SD, 720p, 2 MP, 4 MP) and each license specifies the frame rate and bitrate limit. The maximum number of channels supported differs by the applied license plans and the camera resolution. See the table below for the specifications:

Camera Resolution GV-Cloud VMS Premium LicenseNote1
SD (640*480) 720p 2M 2M / 30F 4M 4M / 30F
30 FPS +512 Kbps 30 FPS +1 Mbps 15 FPS +1 Mbps 30 FPS +2 Mbps 15 FPS +2 Mbps 30 FPS +3 Mbps
Maximum Channels Supported
8 MP 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH
4 MP 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 1 CH
2 MP 2 CH 2 CH 3 CH 1 CH
1 MP 2 CH 2 CH

For example, with an 8 MP camera, the SD, 720p, 2M, and 2M / 30F license options are available, with each plan supporting a maximum of 1 channel. Choose the suitable license plan for the recordings to be uploaded onto GV-Cloud VMS in resolutions of 640 x 480 / 1280 x 720 / 1920 x 1080, depending on your needs.
Frame Rate and Bitrate
Once connected to GV-Cloud VMS, the system constantly monitors the camera’s frame rate and bitrate and automatically makes adjustments when they exceed the limits of the applied license plans.
Resolution 
When the camera’s main stream / sub stream resolution does not match the applied GV-Cloud VMS license plan, the following conditions will occur:

  1. When the main stream or sub stream resolution is lower than the applied license plan: (1) The recordings will be uploaded onto GV-Cloud VMS using the closest resolution; (2) The Resolution does not match event will be included in GV-Cloud VMS event log; (3) An alert message will be sent via e-mail.
  2. When both main stream and sub stream resolution exceeds the applied license plan: (1) The recordings will only be saved in the USB flash drive inserted in GV-Cloud Bridge based on the main stream resolution; (2) The License does not match event will be included in GV-Cloud VMS event log; (3) An alert message will be sent via e-mail.

GV-Cloud VMS event logs of License not matched and Resolution not matchedGeovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 2Note:

  1. The premium license plans are only available for GV-Cloud VMS V1.10 or later.
  2. To prevent system overload while ensuring the maximum channels are supported, note the followings: (a) Do not enable other services such as GV-Center V2, GV-Recording Server, GV-Eye, or live streaming. (b) Do not connect to additional IP cameras when reaching the maximum number of cameras.

Connecting to PC

There are two ways to power and connect GV-Cloud Bridge to the PC. Only one of the two methods can be used at a time.

  1. GV-PA191 PoE Adapter (optional purchase required): Through the LAN port (No. 7, 1.3 Overview), connect to a GV-PA191 PoE Adapter, and connect to the PC.
  2. Power Adapter: Through the DC 12V port (No. 3, 1.3 Overview), use the supplied terminal block to connect to a power adapter. Connect to your PC through the LAN port (No. 7, 1.3 Overview).

Accessing GV-Cloud Bridge

When GV-Cloud Bridge is connected to a network with DHCP server, it will be automatically assigned with a dynamic IP address. Follow the steps below to access your GV-Cloud Bridge.
Note:

  1. The PC used to access the Web interface must be under the same LAN as the GV-Cloud Bridge.
  2. If the network connected doesn’t have DHCP server or is disabled, GV-Cloud Bridge can be accessed by its default IP address 192.168.0.10, see 1.6.1 Assigning a Static IP Address.
    1. Download and install the GV-IP Device Utility program.
    2. Find your GV-Cloud Bridge on GV-IP Device Utility window, click its IP address, and select Web Page. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 3
    3. Type the necessary information and click Create.

1.6.1 Assigning a Static IP Address
By default, when GV-Cloud Bridge is connected to LAN without a DHCP server, it is assigned with a static IP address of 192.168.0.10. Follow the steps below to assign a new IP address to avoid IP conflict with other GeoVision devices.

  1. Open your Web browser, and type the default IP address 192.168.0.10.
  2. Type your username and password. Click Login.
  3. Click System Settings in the left menu, and select Network Settings.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 4
  4. Select Static IP address for IP Type. Type the static IP address information, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Domain Name Server.
  5. Click Apply. The GV-Cloud Bridge can now be accessed through the static IP address configured.

Note: This page is unavailable under the VPN Box Mode. For details on different operation modes, see 1.7 The Web Interface.

1.6.2 Configuring the DDNS Domain Name
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides another way of accessing GV-Cloud Bridge when using a dynamic IP from a DHCP server. DDNS assigns a domain name to GV-Cloud Bridge so that it can always be accessed using the domain name.
Follow the steps below to apply for a domain name from GeoVision DDNS Server and enable the DDNS function.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 5

  1. Select Service Settings in the left menu, and select DDNS. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 6
  2. Enable the Connection, and click Register. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 7
  3. In the Hostname field, type a desired name, which can be up to 16 characters containing “a ~ z”, “0 ~9”, and “-”. Note that a space or “-” cannot be used as the first character.
  4. In the Password field, type a desired password, which is case-sensitive and must be at least 6 characters in length. Type the password again in the Re-type Password field for confirmation.
  5. In the Word Verification section, type the characters or numbers shown in the box. For example, type m2ec in the required field. Word Verification is not case-sensitive.
  6. Click Send. When the registration is complete, this page appears. The Hostname shown is the domain name, consisting of the registered username and “gvdip.com”, e.g.somerset01.gvdip.com.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 8Note: The registered username becomes invalid after not being used for three months.
  7. Type the Hostname and Password that are registered on the DDNS Server.
  8. Click Apply. The GV-Cloud Bridge can now be accessed with this domain name.
    Note: The function is not supported when VPN Box Operation Mode is applied.

Operation Mode

Once logged in, select Operation Mode in the left menu, and you can select the following operation modes to connect to GeoVision software or service:

  • GV-Cloud VMS: To connect to GV-Cloud VMS.
  • CV2 / Video Gateway / RTMP: To connect to GV-Center V2, GV-Dispatch Server,GV-Recording Server, GV-Eye, or live streaming on YouTube and Twitch.
  • VPN Box: To integrate with GV-VPN and GV-Cloud to connect devices under the same LAN.

After switching to the desired mode, GV-Cloud Bridge will reboot for the change to take effect.
Note that only one mode is applicable at a time.
Note: The applied operation mode will be displayed on top of the Web interface.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 91.7.1 For GV-Cloud VMS and CV2 / Video Gateway / RTMP
Operation Mode
Once the GV-Cloud VMS or CV2 / Video Gateway / RTMP Operation Mode is applied, users can connect to GeoVision software and services, set up camera connection, and configure I/O devices and I/O Box.
1.7.1.1 Connecting to IP Camera
To set up connections to cameras and the supported GeoVision software or mobile app, follow the steps below.

  1. Select General Settings in the left menu, and click Video Setting.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 10
  2. Enable the Connection. Select from Camera 01 – Camera 04 for Camera.
  3. Type the necessary information of the camera to be added. Click Apply.
  4. Alternatively, you can click the IPCam Search button to add a camera under the same LAN as the GV-Cloud Bridge. In the search window, type the name of the desired camera in the search box, select the desired camera, and click Import. The camera information is automatically entered on the Video Setting page.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 11
  5. Once the live view is displayed, you can use the following functions for monitoring.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 12
    1. Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 9 The live view is enabled by default. Click to disable the live view.
    2. Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 10 The audio is disabled by default. Click to enable the audio.
    3. Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 11 Click to take a snapshot. The snapshot will be saved immediately to your PC’s Downloads folder in .png format.
    4. Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 12 The video resolution is set to sub stream by default. Click to set the video resolution to main stream of high quality.
    5. Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 13 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) is disabled by default. Click to enable.
    6. Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 14 Full Screen is disabled by default. Click to view in full screen.
  6. Additionally, you can right-click the live view image, and select Stats to see the current Video (codec), Resolution, Audio (codec), Bitrate, FPS, and Client (total number of connections to the camera) in use.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 13

1.7.1.2 Configuring Input / Output Settings
GV-Cloud Bridge can configure and manage up to 8 input and 8 output devices connected from the cameras and GV-IO Box. To configure I/O devices from GV-IO Box, see 1.7.1.3
Connecting to I/O Box to set up GV-IO Box in advance.
1.7.1.2.1 Input Settings
To configure an input, follow the steps below.

  1. Select General Settings in the left menu, and click IO Settings. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 14
  2. Click Edit for the desired input and select Camera or IO Box for Source. The edit page appears based on the selected source.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 15Name: Type a desired name for the input pin.
    Channel / IO Box: Based on the selected source, specify the camera channel or IO Box number.
    Pin Number / IO Box Pin Number: Select the desired pin number for the camera /IO Box.
    Channels to send alarm events to Center V2: To send video events to central monitoring software GV-Center V2 upon the input trigger, select the corresponding camera(s).
    Trigger Action: To send event videos to GV-Cloud VMS / GV-Center V2 upon input triggers, specify the recording channel and duration from the dropdown lists respectively.
  3. Click Apply.

Note:

  1. To send event alerts and event recordings to GV-Cloud VMS upon input triggers, make sure to connect to GV-Cloud VMS. See 1.7.4. Connecting to GV-Cloud VMS for details.
  2. Once Trigger Action is enabled, make sure to enable Attachment Mode under Subscriber Settings on GV-Center V2 to allow the event videos to be sent. See 1.4.2 Subscriber Settings of GV-Center V2 User’s Manual for details.
  3. The input trigger event video recordings will be stored on GV-Cloud Bridge only and Cloud Playback for the event recordings is not supported on GV-Cloud VMS.

1.7.1.2.2 Output Settings
To configure an output, follow the steps below.

  1. Select Output on the IO Settings page. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 16
  2. Follow Step 2 – 4 in 1.7.1.2.1 Input Settings.
  3. To send event alerts to GV-Cloud VMS upon the output trigger, connect to GV-Cloud VMS first. See 1.7.4 Connecting to GV-Cloud VMS for details.
  4. Optionally, you can manually trigger the camera output on GV-Eye. See 8. Live View in GV-Eye Installation Guide.

1.7.1.3 Connecting to I/O Box
Up to four pieces of GV-I/O Box can be added through the Web interface. To connect to a GV-I/O Box, follow the steps below.

  1. Click General Settings in the left menu, and select IO BOX Settings. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 17
  2. Click Edit for the desired GV-I/O Box. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 18
  3. Enable the Connection, and type the necessary information for the GV-I/O Box. Click Apply.
  4. To configure the corresponding virtual input / output settings, see 1.7.1.2 Configuring Input / Output Settings.

1.7.1.4 Connecting to GV-Cloud VMS
You can connect GV-Cloud Bridge to GV-Cloud VMS for cloud central monitoring. Follow the steps below to connect to GV-Cloud VMS.
On GV-Cloud VMS

  1. Add your GV-Cloud Bridge to the host list on GV-Cloud VMS first. For details, see 2.3 Creating Hosts in GV-Cloud VMS User’s Manual.
    On GV-Cloud Bridge
  2. Select Operation Mode in the left menu, and select GV-Cloud VMS.
  3. Click Apply. Once the device is rebooted, the mode will be successfully switched.
  4. Click Service Settings in the left menu, and select GV-Cloud. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 19
  5. Select Enable for Connection, and fill in the Host Code and the Password generated and created at Step 1.
  6. Click Apply. Once it’s successfully connected, the State field will display “Connected”.

Note:

  1. When motion occurs, GV-Cloud Bridge supports sending snapshots and video attachments (up to 30 seconds, set to sub stream by default) to GV-Cloud VMS, as well as the following AI events from AI-capable GV/UA-IP cameras: Intrusion / PVD Motion /
    Cross Line / Enter Area / Leave Area.
  2. Make sure to insert a USB flash drive to your GV-Cloud Bridge for the video attachments to be sent to GV-Cloud VMS. To ensure the USB flash drive is smoothly working on GV-Cloud Bridge, select Storage > Disk in the left menu and check if the Status column displays OK.
  3. When playback video laggings occur, a “System Overload” warning message will display on GV-Cloud VMS (Event Query). Adopt one of the measures below to solve the issue:
    i. Lower the camera bitrate
    ii. Disable the functions on part of the connected cameras: GV/UA-IP and ONVIF cameras (Motion detection); AI-capable GV/UA-IP cameras (AI functions:
    Intrusion/PVD Motion/Cross Line/Enter Area/Leave Area)

1.7.1.5 Connecting to GV-Center V2 / Dispatch Server
You can connect up to four cameras to GV-Center V2 / Dispatch Server using GV-Cloud Bridge. Follow the steps below to connect to GV-Center V2 / Dispatch Server.

  1. Select Operation Mode in the left menu, and select CV2 / Video Gateway / RTMP.
  2. Click Apply. Once the device is rebooted, the mode will be successfully switched.
  3. Click Service Settings in the left menu, and select GV-Center V2. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 20
  4. Select Enable for Connection, and type the necessary information for GV-Center V2 / Dispatch Server. Click Apply.

Note:

  1. GV-Cloud Bridge allows alerts and video attachments to be sent to GV-Center V2 upon motion, input trigger, output trigger, video lost, video resumed, and tampering alarm events.
  2. Make sure to insert a USB flash drive (FAT32 / exFAT) to GV-Cloud Bridge for sending playback recordings to GV-Center V2.
  3. GV-Cloud Bridge supports sending alerts and video attachments to GV-Center V2 V18.3 or later upon Scene Change, Defocus, and AI events from AI-capable GV-IP cameras (Crossing Line / Intrusion / Entering Area / Leaving Area) and AI-capable UA-IP cameras (Cross Counting / Perimeter Intrusion Detection).
  4. Enable Attachment Mode under Subscriber Settings on GV-Center V2 to activate video attachment function. See 1.4.2 Subscriber Settings of GV-Center V2 User’s Manual for details.

1.7.1.6 Connecting to GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway
You can connect up to four cameras to GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway using GV-Cloud Bridge through a passive connection. Follow the steps below to enable the connection to GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway.
Note: The connection function is only applicable to GV-Cloud Bridge V1.01 or later and GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway V2.1.0 or later.
On GV-Recording Server

  1. To create passive connection, first follow the instructions in 4.2 Passive Connection of GV-Recording Server User’s Manual.
    On GV-Cloud Bridge
  2. Select Operation Mode in the left menu, and select CV2 / Video Gateway / RTMP.
  3. Click Apply. Once the device is rebooted, the mode will be successfully switched.
  4. Click Service Settings in the left menu, and select GV-Video Gateway. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 21
  5. Select Enable for Connection, and type the necessary information for GV-Recording Server / Video Gateway. Click Apply.

1.7.1.7 Connecting to GV-Eye
The cameras connected to the GV-Cloud Bridge can be conveniently monitored through GV-Eye installed on your mobile device. Follow the steps below to enable the connection to GV-Eye.
Note:

  1. Connecting GV-Eye by GV-Relay QR-code is a paid service. For details, refer to Chapter 5. GV-Relay QR Code in GV-Eye Installation Guide.
  2. All GV-Relay accounts are given 10.00 GB of free data every month and additional data can be purchased as desired through GV-Eye mobile app.

On GV-Cloud Bridge

  1. Select Operation Mode in the left menu, and select CV2 / Video Gateway / RTMP.
  2. Click Apply. Once the device is rebooted, the mode will be successfully switched.
  3. Click Service Settings in the left menu, and select GV-Relay. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 22
  4. Select On for Enable.

On GV-Eye

  1. Tap Add Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 15 on the Camera / Group List page of GV-Eye to access the Add Device page.
  2. Tap QR-code scanGeovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 16 , and hold your device over the QR code on the GV-Replay page.
  3. When the scanning is successful, type the name and login credentials of your GV-Cloud Bridge. Click Get Information.
  4. All cameras from your GV-Cloud Bridge are displayed. Select the cameras you want to view on GV-Eye and click Save. The selected cameras are added to GV-Eye under a Host Group.

1.7.1.8 Live Streaming
GV-Cloud Bridge supports live streaming from up to two cameras on YouTube, and Twitch.
The user interfaces are different by platforms. Find the relevant settings corresponding to your platform. Here we use YouTube as an example.
On YouTube

  1. Log in to your YouTube account, click the Create icon and select Go live.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 23
  2. On the welcome page to Live control room, select Start for Right now, and then GO for Streaming software.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 24
  3. Select the Manage icon, and then SCHEDULE STREAM.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 25
  4. Specify the necessary information for your new stream. Click CREATE STREAMGeovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 26
  5. Make sure to disable the Enable Auto-stop setting, and enable the Enable DVR settings. The Stream key and Stream URL are now available.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 27On GV-Cloud Bridge
  6. Select Operation Mode in the left menu, and select CV2 / Video Gateway / RTMP.
  7. Click Apply. The device will reboot for and the mode to be successfully applied.
  8. Click Service Settings, and select Live Broadcast / RTMP. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 28
  9. Enable the Connection, and copy and paste the Stream key and Stream URL from
    YouTube to the RTMP Settings page. Click Apply. The live video stream from GV-Cloud Bridge is now viewable to you in the preview window on YouTube.
    ◼ Stream URL: YouTube Server URL
    ◼ Channel / Stream Key: YouTube Stream key
  10. Select PCM or MP3 for Audio, or select Mute for no sound.
    On YouTube
  11. Click GO LIVE to begin streaming, and END STREAM to end streaming.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 29

IMPORTANT:

  1. At Step 3, do not select the Stream icon to set up the live stream. Doing so will enable the Enable Auto-stop setting by default, and disconnect from live stream upon unstable Internet connection.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 30
  2. Make sure to set your camera’s video compression to H.264. If not, the live stream will appear as follow:Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 31

1.7.2 For VPN Box Operation Mode
With the VPN Box Operation Mode, GV-Cloud Bridge allows users to create a virtual private network environment enclosed for the devices running under the same LAN, saving the trouble of port forwarding.
The following sections will introduce the VPN setup flow for enabling the VPN function built in GV-Cloud Bridge:
Step 1. Sign up on GV-Cloud
Step 2. Create a VPN account on GV-Cloud
Step 3. Connect GV-Cloud Bridge to the VPN account on GV-Cloud
Step 4. Map the IP addresses of up to 8 devices, under the same LAN as GV-Cloud Bridge, to VPN IP addresses Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 32Step 1. Sign up on GV-Cloud

  1. Visit GV-Cloud at https://www.gvaicloud.com/ and click Sign up.
  2. Type the necessary information and complete the sign-up procedure.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 33
  3. Confirm the account by clicking the activation link sent via e-mail. Keep the attached registration information for logging in GV-Cloud later. For details, see Chapter 1 in GV-VPN Guide.
    Step 2. Create a VPN account on GV-Cloud
  4. Log in GV-Cloud at https://www.gvaicloud.com/ using the information created at Step 3.
  5. Select VPN.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 34
  6. On the VPN setup page, click the Add Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - icon 15 button and type the necessary information to create a VPN account.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 35Step 3. Connect GV-Cloud Bridge to the VPN account on GV-Cloud
  7. On GV-Cloud Bridge, select Operation Mode in the left menu, and select VPN Box.
  8. Click Apply. Once the device is rebooted, the mode will be successfully switched.
  9. Click GV-VPN in the left menu, and select Basic.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 36
  10. Enable the Connection.
  11. Type the ID and Password created at Step 6, specify a desired host name, and set the desired VPN IP for your GV-Cloud Bridge. The VPN IP (198.18.0.1 ~ 198.18.255.254) is available.
  12. Click Apply.
  13. Once connected, the State will display Connected.
    Note:
    1. To ensure a stable connection, make sure the total bandwidth of the connected devices does not exceed 15 Mbps.
    2. The following NAT types will be displayed depending on your network environment: Moderate / Restrict / Exceed limit / Unknown. For more details, see No.8, 3. Configuring GV-VPN on GV-VPN Guide.
      Step 4. Map the IP addresses of up to 8 devices, under the same LAN as GV-Cloud Bridge, to VPN IP addresses 
  14. On GV-Cloud Bridge, select GV-VPN, and select IP Mapping in the left menu.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 37
  15. Click Edit to map an VPN IP. The Edit page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 38
  16. Enable the Connection.
  17. Type the desired name, set the desired VPN IP for the device, and type the device IP (Target IP). The VPN IP (198.18.0.1 ~ 198.18.255.254) is available.
  18. For the device IP, you can optionally click ONVIF Search to search for the desired device, and click Import to automatically fill in the device’s IP address on the Edit page.
  19. Click Apply.

The Host Name, VPN IP, and Ta rget IP will be displayed on each device entry. Once connected, the State will display Connected.
Note: Make sure the VPN IP set for different devices do not repeat.

System Settings

1.8.1 Device Name
To change the device name of your GV-Cloud Bridge, follow the steps below.

  1. Click System Settings in the left menu, and select Basic. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 39
  2. Type a desired Device Name. Click Apply.

1.8.2 Account Management
GV-Cloud Bridge supports up to 32 accounts. To manage the accounts of your GV-Cloud Bridge, follow the steps below.

  1. Click System Settings in the left menu, and select Account & Authority. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 40
  2. To add a new account, click New Login Account. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 41
  3. Type the necessary information and select a role as Admin or Guest. Click Save.
    ROOT: This role is created by default and cannot be added or deleted. The ROOT account has full access to all functions.
    Admin: This role can be added or deleted. The Admin account has full access to all functions.
    Guest: This role can be added or deleted. The Guest account can only access the live view.
  4. To modify the password or role of an account, click Edit for the desired account, and make your changes. Click Save.

1.8.3 Configuring Date and Time
To configure the date and time of your GV-Cloud Bridge, follow the steps below.

  1. Click System Settings in the left menu, and select Date / Time. This page appears.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 42
  2. Select a desired Time Zone if necessary.
  3. The Time Synchronization With is set to NTP by default. You can change the NTP server in use by typing another server under NTP Server.
  4. To manually set the date and time for your device, select Manual under Time Synchronization With, and type the desired date and time. Or enable Synchronized with your computer to sync the device’s date and time with those of the local computer.
    Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 43
  5. If necessary, you can also enable or disable Daylight Saving Time in the DST setting.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 44

1.8.4 Loading Default
If for any reason the GV-Cloud Bridge is not responding correctly, you can reboot it or reset it to factory default settings by one of the methods below.

  1. Manual button: Press and hold the Reset button (No. 8, 1.3 Overview) to reboot, or Default button (No. 7, 1.3 Overview) to load default.
  2. GV-IP Device Utility: Find your GV-Cloud Bridge on GV-IP Device Utility window, click its IP address, and select Configure. Click the Other settings tab on the pop-up dialog box, type the User Name and Password, and then click Load default.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 45
  3. Web interface: Click System Settings in the left menu, and select Maintenance.
    For ROOT account only, click Load default to restore to factory settings or Reboot Now to restart.
    For Admin or Guest accounts, click Reboot Now to restart.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 46

1.9 Updating Firmware
The firmware of GV-Cloud Bridge can only be updated through GV-IP Device Utility. To update your firmware, follow the steps below.

  1. Download and install the GV-IP Device Utility.
  2. Find your GV-Cloud Bridge on GV-IP Device Utility window, click its IP address, and select Configure.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 47
  3. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab on the pop-up dialog box, and click Browse to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer.Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder - fig 48
  4. Type the User Name and Password of the ROOT or Admin account, and click Upgrade.

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Geovision GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder [pdf] User Manual
84-CLBG000-0010, GV-Cloud Bridge Endcoder, GV-Cloud Bridge, Endcoder

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