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1.3 Accessing the Decoder
The Decoder can be accessed and managed in two ways: via Local access or Remote
access.
Local Access
A monitor that is directly connected to the Decoder via the HDMI or Composite port is
considered Local Access by a Local Client. Users can view the videos from the camera and
manage network configurations right through the monitor.
To access the Decoder user interface, simply connect a USB mouse and a monitor to the
Decoder.
See Chapter 2: Local Management on page 21 for more information.
Remote Access
Remote Access is connected over the TCP/IP network and communicates through HTTP
protocol. Remote access can either be from a web or mobile client. A computer with a web
browser is a web client and a mobile device with the Active Mobile Client software is a mobile
client. Both are considered Remote Clients.
On a computer with Internet Explorer, users can access the Decoder web interface by typing
the IP address of the Decoder without installing any client program beforehand. Logging in is
as simple as visiting a website.
Users can also view the videos via Active Mobile Client using mobile devices, like iPhone,
iPad, iPod and Android devices. This feature only allows the users to view videos, advanced
configurations must still be done through the local client or remote access through a web client.
For more information, please refer to the Mobile Client documentation downloadable from the
website ( www.acti.com ).
NOTE: For simplicity, the term “Remote access” all throughout this documentation refers to
remote access by a web client (PC).
Local vs. Remote Access
In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before the Decoder is
even mounted to its location, using local access. Once the initial configurations are complete,
install the Decoder and start viewing the videos through the local display. Further management
or advanced security settings may be done through remote access.