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HTTP Server
HTTP CGI servers
are programs that run on web sites or many devices. They can be custom
programmed to perform a large variety of actions based upon the input. You can define which
CGI server to connect to here, and the user / password required to log into the target server. The
actual message / command is setup in the Notification messages / URL commands section. You
may define two separate CGI servers.
IP devices are also CGI servers. This means that IP devices can now issue commands to each
other, which creates endless possibilities for highly coordinated response. The IP device can also
give a loopback command to itself, in effect changing almost all possible settings dynamically. For
detail on the commands used to control the devices, please contact your customer
representative.
An example will help you gain a better sense of how to utilize this unique function. Device A is a
fixed device that looks at a corridor leading to the main hall. It has a motion detection window
located near the point where the corridor arrives at the large hall. Device B is a PTZ device
located in the hall, which is usually left on auto-tour patrol. When motion activity in the motion
detection region triggers MD1 in Device A, this then in turn activates an event rule in Device A
that gives out a command to Device B. Device B would then swivel to the preset point where the
corridor leads into the entrance and switch to higher bit rate to temporarily provide clearer image.
After the event ends, Device B will go back to its normal routine in lower bit rate.
To setup HTTP servers, make sure to enable the HTTP server, enter the user name, the user
password, Network (HTTP Server) address, Network (HTTP Server) port number and Max
connection time before timeout (in seconds).
After changing any of the items above, click
Apply
to save the changes. The
Reset
button
undoes the changes that had just been made but not applied yet.