User Guide

VIGI Security Manager

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This User Guide provides information for centrally managing cameras and network video recorders via
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Contents
About This Guide

Get Started with VIGI Security Manager.................................................................... 1

1. 1 Install VIGI Security Manager...................................................................................................................... 2
1. 2 Determine the Network Topology............................................................................................................. 3

Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager...................................................................... 5

2. 1 Add Devices in Local Network.................................................................................................................... 6
2. 1. 1 Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager When TP-Link ID isn’t Logged in.............................. 6
2. 1. 2 Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager When TP-Link ID is Logged in................................. 16
2. 2 Add Devices Remotely................................................................................................................................19

TP-Link ID Management............................................................................................... 22
3. 1 Log In with Your TP-Link ID........................................................................................................................23
3. 2 Manage Your TP-Link ID..............................................................................................................................25
3. 3 Change the Password..................................................................................................................................27
3. 4 Log Out the TP-Link ID.................................................................................................................................27

Live View............................................................................................................................ 28
4. 1 Configure the Screen Layout....................................................................................................................29
4. 1. 1 Enable/Disable Live View................................................................................................................................. 29
4. 1. 2 Rearrange the Layout........................................................................................................................................ 31
4. 2 Configure Live View Settings....................................................................................................................32
4. 2. 1 Configure Live View Settings via Toolbar.............................................................................................. 32
4. 2. 2 Configure Live View Settings for a Single Camera........................................................................... 33
4. 3 Add and Manage Groups............................................................................................................................34
4. 3. 1 Add Groups............................................................................................................................................................. 34
4. 3. 2 Manage Groups.................................................................................................................................................... 35

Playback............................................................................................................................. 38
5. 1 Playback the Recordings............................................................................................................................39
5. 2 Playback Operations....................................................................................................................................40
5. 2. 1 Basic Playback Operations............................................................................................................................ 41
5. 2. 2 Edit Recordings.................................................................................................................................................... 42
Recording and Storage................................................................................................. 45
6. 1 Arrange Schedules for a Single Camera...............................................................................................46
6. 1. 1 Customize Schedule Template................................................................................................................... 46
6. 1. 2 Configure Storage Settings........................................................................................................................... 49
6. 1. 3 Configure Recording Schedule and View Storage Settings....................................................... 51
6. 2 Storage Management..................................................................................................................................53
6. 3 Export Recordings.........................................................................................................................................53
6. 4 File Settings.....................................................................................................................................................57
6. 5 Export Format.................................................................................................................................................58

Configure Your Cameras and NVRs......................................................................... 59

7. 1 View Device Information.............................................................................................................................60
7. 1. 1 View Device Information.................................................................................................................................. 61
7. 1. 2 View System Logs (Only for Cameras).................................................................................................... 62
7. 2 Configure Basic Information......................................................................................................................62
7. 3 Configure Display Information..................................................................................................................63
7. 3. 1 Configure Image Effects.................................................................................................................................. 63
7. 3. 2 Configure Privacy Mask................................................................................................................................... 67
7. 3. 3 Configure OSD...................................................................................................................................................... 67
7. 4 Configure Video.............................................................................................................................................68
7. 4. 1 Configure Stream Settings............................................................................................................................ 69
7. 4. 2 Configure ROI (Only for Cameras).............................................................................................................. 70
7. 5 Configure Events (Only for Cameras)....................................................................................................70
7. 5. 1 Configure Basic Events.................................................................................................................................... 71
7. 5. 2 Configure Smart Events................................................................................................................................... 72
7. 5. 3 Configure Exception Event............................................................................................................................ 76
7. 6 Configure Network Settings......................................................................................................................77
7. 6. 1 Basic and Advanced Network Configuration....................................................................................... 77
7. 6. 2 Configure Port Number (Only for Cameras).......................................................................................... 78
7. 6. 3 Configure Port Forwarding (Only for Cameras)................................................................................... 79
7. 6. 4 Configure IP Restriction (Only for Cameras)......................................................................................... 80
7. 6. 5 Configure Multicast (Only for Cameras).................................................................................................. 81
7. 7 Cloud Service..................................................................................................................................................82
7. 8 Configure System Settings........................................................................................................................85
7. 8. 1 Configure Basic Settings................................................................................................................................. 86
7. 8. 2 Configure Time Settings.................................................................................................................. 87
7. 8. 3 Reboot Device..................................................................................................................................... 88
7. 9 Upgrade the Firmware.................................................................................................................................90
7. 10 Remove Devices..........................................................................................................................................91

System Management.....................................................................................................92
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Get Started with VIGI Security
Manager
This chapter guides you on how to install VIGI Security Manager and choose the network topology
based on your needs. VIGI Security Manager offers easy and efficient management for security
cameras and VIGI Network Video Recorder. This chapter includes the following sections:

• Install VIGI Security Manager

• Determine the Network Topology

Chapter 1 Get Started with VIGI Security Manager

With a reliable network management platform powered by VIGI Security Manager, you can watch the
live view and playback, add devices, configure events, set recording and storage schedule for cameras,
and export recordings to your computer.

1. 1 Install VIGI Security Manager

VIGI Security Manager is provided only for Windows operating systems. Make sure your PC’s system
meet the following requirements, then properly install the VIGI Security Manager.

■■ System Requirement
Operating System: WinXP/Win7/Win8/Win8.1/Win10. (We recommend that you deploy VIGI Security
Manager on a 64-bit operating system to guarantee the software stability.)

■■ Install VIGI Security Manager

Download the installation file of VIGI Security Manager from the website. Then follow the instructions
to properly install the VIGI Security Manager. After a successful installation, a shortcut icon of the
VIGI Security Manager will be created on your desktop.

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1. 2 Determine the Network Topology

The network topology that you create for VIGI Security Manager varies depending on your requirements.
The following figures show two typical application scenarios.

■■ Use VIGI Security Manager in Local Network

VIGI Camera VIGI Camera

VIGI Network Video Recorder

Internet TP-Link Switch

VIGI Security Manager

When the computer is in the same subnet as your cameras and VIGI Network Video Recorder, download
and install VIGI Security Manager on your computer to watch the live view and playback, add devices
from the discovered list, manage devices, set recording and storage schedule for cameras and export
recordings to your computer.

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■■ Use VIGI Security Manager Remotely

VIGI Camera VIGI Camera

VIGI Network Video Recorder

Internet TP-Link Switch

VIGI Security Manager

If you want to monitor your home or office while away, you can download and install VIGI Security
Manager on a computer connected to the internet, then log in to your TP-Link ID. With the cameras or
the VIGI network video recorder bound to your TP-Link ID, you can watch the live view and playback.

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Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager
This chapter guides you on how to add cameras and VIGI NVRs to VIGI Security Manager. You can add
cameras and VIGI NVRs locally and remotely based on your needs. This chapter includes the following
sections:

• Add Devices in Local Network

• Add Devices Remotely

Chapter 2 Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager

2. 1 Add Devices in Local Network

To add NVRs and cameras locally, ensure that your devices should be in the same subnet as your
computer.

2. 1. 1 Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager When TP-Link ID isn’t Logged in

Choose one of the methods below (Add Devices Singly, Add Devices in Batches, Add Devices Manually)
and follow the steps to add your devices.

■■ Add Devices Singly

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices and click in the list.

Set the IP address, gateway and subnet mask of your device.

Click to refresh the device list.

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2. Enter the password of your device. VIGI Security Manager can automatically detect the IP address
and port number of the device, and you can keep them as default. Click Verify.

Note:
• For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to
enhance the security before adding it.

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Username Displays the username of the camera.

Password Set the password of the camera.

Confirm Password Confirm the password of the camera.

Password Reset Set the email address for resetting the camera’s password.
Email

• For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first
before adding it.
3. (Only for cameras) If you don’t want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, directly
click Confirm.

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If you want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, you can click the checkbox of
Enable Record on Computer. Configure the following parameters and click Confirm.

Click to customize the recording schedule of the

Schedule camera on computer. It determines the time period for camera
recording.

Storage Location Click to select the storage location of files.

Set the storage space for storing the recordings on your

Storage computer. The storage space you set should be less than the
free space on your computer.

Click the checkbox to enable loop recording. It allows your

Loop Recording
camera to overwrite old files with new files.

Select the recording resolution. HQ and LQ refers to the high

Resolution
and low recording resolution respectively.

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4. Wait for the device to be added, then click OK.

■■ Add Devices in Batches

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices, select the devices you want and click .

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2. Enter the password of your devices. Click Continue.

Note:
• If you can’t add devices in batches, try adding your devices separately instead.
• For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to
enhance the security before adding it.
• For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first
before adding it.
3. Click Next after the devices are verified.

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4. (Only for cameras) If you don’t want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, directly
click Confirm.

If you want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, you can click the checkbox of
Enable Record on Computer. Configure the following parameters and click Confirm.

Click to customize the recording schedule of the

Schedule camera on computer. It determines the time period for camera
recording.

Storage Location Click to select the storage location of files.

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Set the storage space for storing the recordings on your

Storage computer. The storage space you set should be less than the
free space on your computer.

Click the checkbox to enable loop recording. It allows your

Loop Recording
camera to overwrite old files with new files.

Select the recording resolution. HQ and LQ refers to the high

Resolution
and low recording resolution respectively.

5. Wait for the device to be added, then click OK.

■■ Add Devices Manually

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices and click .
2. Select the device type, and enter the IP address/Domain name and port number of your device. By
default, the port number is 80. Then click Add.

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3. Enter the password of your device. VIGI Security Manager can automatically detect the IP address
and port number of the device, and you can keep them as default. Click Verify.

Note:
• For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to
enhance the security before adding it.
• For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first
before adding it.
4. (Only for cameras) If you don’t want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, directly
click Confirm.

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If you want to save the recordings of your camera to your computer, you can click the checkbox of
Enable Record on Computer. Configure the following parameters and click Confirm.

Click to customize the recording schedule of the

Schedule camera on computer. It determines the time period for camera
recording.

Storage Location Click to select the storage location of files.

Set the storage space for storing the recordings on your

Storage computer. The storage space you set should be less than the
free space on your computer.

Click the checkbox to enable loop recording. It allows your

Loop Recording
camera to overwrite old files with new files.

Select the recording resolution. HQ and LQ refers to the high

Resolution
and low recording resolution respectively.

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5. Wait for the device to be added, then click OK.

2. 1. 2 Add Devices to VIGI Security Manager When TP-Link ID is Logged in

Follow the steps below to add a device.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices and click in the list.

Set the IP address, gateway and subnet mask of your device.

Click to refresh the device list.

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2. Enter the password of your device. VIGI Security Manager can automatically detect the IP address
and port number of the device, and you can keep them as default. Click Verify.

Note:
• For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to
enhance the security before adding it.

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Username Displays the username of the camera.

Password Set the password of the camera.

Confirm Password Confirm the password of the camera.

Password Reset Set the email address for resetting the camera’s password.
Email

• For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first
before adding it.
3. Wait for the device to be added, then click OK. The device is now bound to your TP-Link ID. Note
that you need to add the device again if you log out of your TP-Link ID.

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2. 2 Add Devices Remotely

Every VIGI NVR and VIGI Security Camera has a device ID printed on its label. When your devices are
not in the same subnet as your computer, you can add them remotely by verifying its device ID. Make
sure your computer and devices all have access to the internet before adding your devices. Follow the
steps below to finish the configuration.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > Discovered Devices and click . If you have not
logged in to your TP-Link account, use your TP-Link ID and passwword to log in first.

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2. Find the device ID on the product label and enter it into the blank, then click Add.

3. Enter the password of your device and click Verify.

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Note:
• For the camera with no password, you need to set a password and a password reset email to
enhance the security before adding it.

Username Displays the username of the camera.

Password Set the password of the camera.

Confirm Password Confirm the password of the camera.

Password Reset Set the email address for resetting the camera’s password.
Email

• For the NVR that has not been used, create a login password on NVR itself and set it up first
before adding it.
4. Click OK. The device is now bound to your TP-Link ID.

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TP-Link ID Management
TP-Link ID can be used to view the Live View video and manage the devices remotely in multiple
platforms. In VIGI Security Manager, you can log in with your TP-Link IDs and manage the devices bound
to them. This chapter contains the following sections:

• Log In with Your TP-Link ID

• Manage Your TP-Link ID

• Change the Password

• Log Out the TP-Link ID

Chapter 3 TP-Link ID Management

3. 1 Log In with Your TP-Link ID

You can log in to VIGI Security Manager with multiple TP-Link IDs and switch the login account whenever
you want. After you logging in, the NVR can manage the devices bound with the logged TP-Link ID only.

Note:
• If you have added local devices to the manager, a window will pop up after login. If you want to
manage them via cloud services, click Bind to bind them with the logged TP-Link ID in batch; if not,
click Cancel.
• After login, the recording, storage and playback are not available for the cameras managed by VIGI
Security Manager.

Log In
When no account is logged in, follow the steps below.

1. Click Please log in. on the top-right corner and enter your TP-Link ID and password. You can enable
Auto Login to allow the utility to remember your account and log in automatically when switching it
as the logged account. Click Log In.

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2. (Optional) Specify the description for the account. Click Save.

To log in with a new TP-Link ID, click the TP-Link ID on the top-right corner, click Add TP-Link ID, and
then repeat the above steps.

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Switch the Logged TP-Link Account

To switch the logged TP-Link account, click the TP-Link ID on the top-right corner and select an account
from the drop-down list. If you have enabled Auto Login for this account, wait for switching. If not, enter
the password to log in.

3. 2 Manage Your TP-Link ID

On the Account Management panel, you can update the account information, change the order
displayed on the top-right corner, and delete the account.

Note: The account that you log in with right now cannot be deleted. To delete it, switch the logged
account first.

Follow the steps to manage your TP-Link ID.

1. Click the TP-Link ID on the top-right corner and click Manage TP-Link ID.

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2. In the pop-up window, select an account, enter the new account information, and click Save. Use
the icons to adjust the displayed order and delete the account.

If you changed your password on another device, enter the new password
Password
here to pass the authentication and log in automatically.

Description Specify the description of this account. The description is only saved locally.

Click to adjust the displayed order of the account.

Click to delete the account.

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3. 3 Change the Password

To change the password of a TP-Link ID, log in with the TP-Link ID first. Click the TP-Link ID on the top-
right corner and click Change Password. Enter the current password and specify a new password.
Click Save.

3. 4 Log Out the TP-Link ID

To log out the current account, click the TP-Link ID on the top-right corner and click Log Out.

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Live View
In Live View, you can monitor the channels in real time and respond to abnormal conditions with quick
operations, such as starting recording and zooming in the image. This chapter contains the following
sections:

• Configure the Screen Layout

• Configure Live View Settings

• Add and Manage Groups

Chapter 4 Live View

4. 1 Configure the Screen Layout

4. 1. 1 Enable/Disable Live View

VIGI Security Manager displays the videos of each channel via several screens. Follow the steps below
to flexibly enable or disable Live View function on channels to play the real-time video.

Enable/Disable Live View for a Channel

To enable Live View for a single channel, click a screen in Live View and click the channel on the right
panel.

To disable Live View for a single channel, click a screen in Live View and click .

Enable/Disable Live View for Channels in Batch

For the cameras managed by the NVR or added to a group, you can enable or disable Live View for
channels in batches. To create groups, refer to 4. 3 Add and Manage Groups.

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Right click an NVR or group on the right panel and click Enable Live View for All Channels. Then, Live
View will be enabled on all channels that are managed by the NVR or added to the group.

To disable Live View in batches, right click an NVR or group on the right panel and click Disable Live
View for All Channels.

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4. 1. 2 Rearrange the Layout

The manager supports ten layout modes, and each mode displays different numbers of screens. Click
to select a layout mode and click to change the page.

For the layout mode with multiple screens, you can change the location of a channel by clicking and
dragging it to another location. To view a channel in the full screen, double click it. Double click it again
to go back to multi-screen layout mode.

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4. 2 Configure Live View Settings

4. 2. 1 Configure Live View Settings via Toolbar

Click a screen in Live View and click the following icons to configure Live View settings, such as
screenshot, digital zoom, and switching.

Click to switch between high quality (HQ) and low quality (LQ) for Live View.

(Only for certain cameras) Click to turn on or off the volume.

Click to take a screenshot. To show the screenshot in the folder, click at

the top right corner. To change the path where the screenshots are stored,
refer to 6. 4 File Settings.

Click to start/end the recording manually. To show the recording in the folder,
click at the top right corner. To change the path where the recordings are
stored, refer to 6. 4 File Settings.

(Only for the camera with Pan&Tilt) Click to enter the Preview of Pan&Tilt. You
can adjust the camera location and call the presets.

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(Only for cameras with microphone) Click the icon and then hold to talk.
With this function, your can talk to people in the monitor area in real time.

Click the icon to turn your cursor into a magnifying glass. To zoom in, scroll
up the mouse wheel or left click on the screen. To zoom out, scroll down the
mouse wheel or right click on the screen.

Click to start Switching, whereby the manager turns pages in Live View
regularly if the channels are displayed in more than one page.

Click to end Switching.

If you want to change the switching interval, click the triangle and then enter
the value or drag the pointer.

Click to view the video in full screen,

4. 2. 2 Configure Live View Settings for a Single Camera

Right click a single camera on the right panel to configure the aspect ratio, delivery, stream and quality
of its channel.

Click to adjust aspect ratio. If you select 100%, the screen will automatically adjust the
Ratio
ratio to fit the size of VIGI NVR Manager.

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Click to specify the channel as a unicast or multicast channel. For detailed

Delivery
configurations, refer to 7. 6. 5 Configure Multicast (Only for Cameras).

Click to apply mainstream or substream to this channel, which may influence the video
quality and fluency in Live View.
Stream
To view and configure Stream settings, refer to 7. 4. 1 Configure Stream Settings.

Quality Click to change the video quality of Live View into high quality (HQ) or low quality (LQ).

4. 3 Add and Manage Groups

4. 3. 1 Add Groups
Main groups and subgroups are used to classify the channels for easier management. You can enable
or disable Live View for channels in the group simultaneously.

Note: When enabling or disabling Live View based on groups, this operation is not applied to the
subgroups.

Follow the steps below to add groups.

Add a Main Group

To add a group, click Group and then click on the right panel. Enter the group name, select channels
listed in Available Channels, and click Add. Click Up or Down to adjust the display order, or click Remove
to remove the channel from the group. Click Confirm to add the main group.

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Add a Subgroup
To add a subgroup, click Group and right click a group on the right panel. Click Add Subgroup and enter
the name. Then, you can drag the channel in the main group to the subgroup.

4. 3. 2 Manage Groups

Manage Channels in the Group

To move a single channel to other groups or change its order in the list, drag the channel and move it.

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To manage the channels, click Group and right click a group on the right panel. Click Manage Group
Channels. Select the channels to add, remove or reorder them in the group. Click Confirm.

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Rename the Group

To rename a group, click Group and right click the group on the right panel. Click Rename and enter the
name.

Delete the Group

To delete a group, click Group and right click the group on the right panel. Click Delete.

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Playback
This function allows you to play the history recordings and edit them, such as taking schreenshots and
exporting clips. You can easily find the recordings based on the channel, date, and recording types. This
chapter contains the following sections:

• Playback the Recordings

• Playback Operations
Chapter 5 Playback

5. 1 Playback the Recordings

Follow the steps below to start playback.

1. Click Playback on the top, and then click an NVR to select the channels from the right panel. Click
Apply.
Note: All the cameras managed by VIGI Security Manager directly are listed under the virtual NVR,
and you can play the recordings of them only when the host manages them locally.

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2. Select the date from the calendar. The blue points on the calendar mean that the channels have
recordings on that day.

3. (Optional) Select the recording types by clicking the checkboxes of Continuous Recording and
Motion Detection Recordings.

5. 2 Playback Operations
In Playback, you can use the toolbar and time bar at the bottom to adjust the display, edit and export
the recordings.

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5. 2. 1 Basic Playback Operations

Click to rewind the recording. Click again to stop.

Click to fast forward the recordings. Click again to stop.

Jump forward by 30 seconds.

Select from the drop-down list to change the playing speed.

Click the icon to turn your cursor into a magnifying glass. Scroll up/down the
mouse wheel on the screen to zoom in/out.

Click to turn on or off the volume.

Click to take a screenshot. To open the saved path, click at the top right
corner. To change the saved path, refer to 6. 4 File Settings.

Click to start/end the recording manually. To open the saved path, click
at the top right corner. To change the saved path, refer to 6. 4 File Settings.

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Click to display/hide the channel number in Playback.

5. 2. 2 Edit Recordings
Follow the steps below to clip video files.

1. In Playback, specify a channel and date to list the recordings in the time bar. Click .

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2. Move on the time bar, or enter the start time and end time below to adjust the recording length. On
the time bar, scroll up or down the mouse wheel to expand or contract the time line. Click Export.

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3. Select an export format and click Export.

Note: This window will not pop up if you click Remember and don’t ask again or set the export
format in Settings. For details, refer to 6. 5 Export Format.

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Recording and Storage
This chapter guides you on how to export recordings and configure recording and storage settings for
your cameras. VIGI Security Manager allows you to set recording schedule templates and apply these
templates to different cameras. You can also check and configure the storage settings for recordings
and exported files. This chapter includes the following sections:

• Arrange Schedules for a Single Camera

• Storage Management

• Export Recordings

• File Settings

• Export Format
Chapter 6 Recording and Storage

6. 1 Arrange Schedules for a Single Camera

Storage schedule section provides convenience and flexibility for the daily monitoring of your devices.
You can enable and customize the recording schedule and storage settings for a single camera. Go to
Settings > Storage Schedule to modify these settings.
Note: If you have logged in to your TP-Link ID, you can not arrange schedules for cameras. To modify
these settings, log out of your TP-Link ID and manage devices locally.

Record on Computer: Displays the cameras whose recordings are stored in

the computer.

Record on SD Card: Displays the cameras whose recordings are stored in

the SD card.

Enable/Disable record on your computer for all cameras.

Click to edit schedule templates for recording.

Click to refresh the camera list.

6. 1. 1 Customize Schedule Template

Recording schedules include 4 fixed templates and 4 custom templates. In Storage Schedule, click
on the top right to enter Edit Schedule Template.

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■■ 24/7 Recording
24/7 Recording allows your camera to record continuously all the time.

■■ 24/7 Motion Detection

24/7 Motion Detection allows your camera to record when motion detection is triggered.

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■■ 12h Weekday Recording

12h Weekday Recording allows your camera to record continuously from 8:00 to 20:00 on weekdays.

■■ 24h Weekend Recording

24h Weekend Recording allows your camera to record continuously all day on weekends.

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■■ Custom Schedule
You can customize the recording schedule according to your needs. For example, the camera will record
based on a schedule of motion detection from 5:00-16:00 on weekdays; On weekends, the camera will
record continuously from 1:30-23:00. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

1. Select a custom template (custom 1).

2. Click Motion Detection and drag the cursor on time bar to set 5:00 to 16:00 for continuous recording
from Monday to Friday. The color of these rectangles will be changed to green.
3. Select Continuous Recording and drag the cursor to set 1:30 to 23:00 for motion detection
recording on Saturday and Sunday. The color of these rectangles will be changed to blue. To enter
the start and end time manually, click the time bar to select a rectangle first, then click the rectangle
again.
4. Click Save.

6. 1. 2 Configure Storage Settings

If you have not enabled recording function when adding the camera to VIGI Security Manager, follow
the steps below to configure the storage settings. If you have already enabled this function, you can
skip this section.

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1. Click the camera you want from the list.

2. Click to configure storage settings.

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3. Set the storage and recording settings.

Schedule Click to customize the recording schedule of the camera

on computer.

Storage Location Click to select the storage location of files.

Storage Set the storage space for storing the recordings on your computer.

Enable Loop Recording Click the checkbox to enable loop recording.

Select the recording resolution. HQ and LQ refers to the high and

Resolution
low recording resolution respectively.

4. Click Confirm.

6. 1. 3 Configure Recording Schedule and View Storage Settings

You can check storage settings and apply the schedule templates to the cameras directly added to
VIGI Security Manager.

Note: The recording schedule of camera set on VIGI Security Manager will not be synchronized if you
add this camera to your NVR later.

To apply the recording schedule to the camera, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings > Storage Schedule, and click the camera you want to configure.
2. Enable Record on Computer.
3. Click to select the schedule template according to your needs.
Note: Only the cameras supporting motion detection function can apply the schedule of motion
detection.

4. Set the storage and recording settings.

Displays the location where recordings are stored.

Storage Location
Click Browse to check the storage location of files.

Displays the assigned capacity for storing camera recordings.

Storage
Click Clear Recordings to delete all the recordings stored on your
computer.

Enable Loop Recording Displays the status of loop recording.

Select the recording resolution. HQ and LQ refers to the high and

Resolution
low recording resolution respectively.

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6. 2 Storage Management
To check the storage settings of your cameras directly added to VIGI Security Manager, go to Settings
> Storage Management.

Note: If you have logged in to your TP-Link ID, you can not modify storage settings. To modify these
settings, log out of your TP-Link ID and manage devices locally.

Device Displays the name of camera.

Storage Location Displays the location where recordings are stored.

Total Storage Capacity Displays the capacity for storing recordings.

Enable Loop Recording Displays the status of loop recording.

Clear Recording Click to delete all the recordings stored on your computer.

6. 3 Export Recordings
To export the recordings of the NVR and cameras according to your needs, go to Settings > Storage >
Export Recordings and follow the steps below.

Note: If you have logged in to your TP-Link ID, you can not export recordings. To export recordings, log
out of your TP-Link ID and manage devices locally.
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■■ Export Recordings From NVR

1. Select the NVR you want and specify the channel from the drop-down list, select date and recording
type, then click Search to filter files.

2. Select the recording files you want to export and click .

3. Click Browse to select the folder on your computer to store the exported files.

4. Select the export mode.

Speed Mode: The export process is faster than that of compatibility mode.

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Compatibility Mode: The exported recordings will be transcoded to H.264 which is compatible with

various digital products.

5. Click Export and the files will be successfully exported.

■■ Export Recordings From Camera

1. Select the camera you want and the recording source from the drop-down list, select date and
recording type, then click Search to filter files.

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2. Select the recording files you want to export and click .

3. Click Browse to select the folder on your computer to store the exported files.

4. Select the export mode.

Speed Mode: The export process is faster than that of compatibility mode.

Compatibility Mode: Transcode the exported recordings to H.264 which is compatible with

various digital products.

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5. Click Export, and the files will be successfully exported.

6. 4 File Settings
You can select the storage location for the screenshots, videos recorded in playback and video clips.
Go to Settings > Storage > File Settings and click Browse to select the path. After you click Save, three
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6. 5 Export Format
You can set the export mode in advance to simplify the export process.

Ask before each You should select the export mode every time before exporting
export files.

Skip the pop-up window of export mode when exporting files. All
the files will be exported using the selected mode.

Using the Speed Mode: The export process is faster than that of compatibility
following mode mode.

Compatibility Mode: The exported recordings will be transcoded to

H.264 which is compatible with various digital products.

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Configure Your Cameras and NVRs
This chapter guides you on how to configure cameras and VIGI NVRs added to VIGI Security Manager.
You can configure events on cameras, the information, display parameters and network settings of
devices. For VIGI Security Manager, You can also check and configure system settings and upgrade its
firmware. This chapter includes the following sections:

• View Device Information

• Configure Basic Information

• Configure Display Information

• Configure Video

• Configure Events (Only for Cameras)

• Configure Network Settings

• Cloud Service

• Configure System Settings

• Upgrade the Firmware

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7. 1 View Device Information

In Device List, all devices added to VIGI Security Manager are listed. If you have logged in with your TP-
Link ID, only the devices bound with the TP-Link ID are listed.

Device Name Displays the device name.

Status Displays the connection status. If the device is offline, hover your cursor on
and follow the instructions for troubleshooting.

IP Address Displays the IP address of the device when the device is in the same subnet
with the manager host. When the device is not in the same subnet, Remote
Device is displayed.

MAC Address Display the MAC address of the device.

Operation : Click to view more information of the device. For all managed NVRs and
cameras, you can view their information in Device List. For cameras, you
can also view system logs to monitor them.

: Click to configure the device functions, such as display information,

network settings, and cloud service.

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7. 1. 1 View Device Information

Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Click Device Info. The following
information are listed in the window.

Device Information Displays the system time, device model, device name, and firmware
version.

Network Information Displays the IP address and MAC address of the device. If the manager
does not display the IP address, check the network and try again later.

Stream Info (Only for cameras) Displays the resolution and bit rate.

Device QR Code Display the QR code. You can scan it to add the device to VIGI app.

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7. 1. 2 View System Logs (Only for Cameras)

System Logs are used to record the messages of cameras. To view system logs, go to Settings >
Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Click System Logs on the left. Select a time range and
click Search. The logs recorded in the time range will be listed in the table.

If needed, you can click Clear to delete all the logs.

7. 2 Configure Basic Information

You can modify the device name and channel name (only for NVR) in Basic Information. For local devices,
you can also modify the password.
Note: To modify the password, log out the TP-Link ID first.

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Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Click Basic Information. To modify the
name, enter the name and click Save. To modify the password, click Modify, enter the password and
email address, and click Confirm.

7. 3 Configure Display Information

In Display Information, you can configure the image effects, specify the privacy areas, and decide the
information to display on the screen.

7. 3. 1 Configure Image Effects

In Image, you can configure the parameters and functions to adjust the image effects.

Follow the steps below to configure image settings.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Display Information >
Image.
2. Configure the parameters and functions.

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• For cameras, configure the following parameters and functions.

Mirror Select a mirror mode. When you select Off, the image displays
normally.

Day/Night Switch Select a method to switch the image settings of day and night. If you
select Auto or Scheduled, click the Day/Night tab and configure the
settings respectively.

Off: The camera applies the same image settings in a day.

Auto: The camera switches the image mode of day and night
automatically based on the light intensity.

Scheduled: The camera switches the image mode of day and night
at specified time. If you select this method, adjust the slide bar to
specify the switch time.

Brightness Adjust the brightness of image. The image gets brighter when the
value increases.

Contrast Adjust the contrast of image. The image contrast gets stronger when
the value increases.

Saturation Adjust the saturation of image. The color of image gets richer when
the value increases.

Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of image. The image gets sharper when the
value increases.

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Exposure Select a exposure mode.

Auto: The camera adjusts the exposure automatically. If you select

Auto, specify the exposure scale. The image gets brighter when the
scale increases.

Manual: The image exposure is fixed. If you select Manual, adjust the
slide bar of Gain to specify the exposure gain, and select a shutter
speed. The image gets brighter when the gain increases or the
shutter speed gets slower.

Prevent Select a mode to prevent overexposure to infrared light when objects

Overexposure to get close to the camera at night. If you select Manual, adjust the slide
infrared light bar to specify an exposure scale.

Infrared Light Select a mode to decide the usage of infrared light. The available
options vary due to the mode you select in Day/Night Switch.

Auto: The camera enables the infrared light automatically when

it detects the environment turns dark, and disables when the
environment is bright enough.

Specify Sensitivity to decide the light intensity that can trigger the
switch of infrared light. The infrared light is easier to be triggered
when the sensitivity decreases.

Enter Delayed Switch to decide how long the camera waits to enable
or disable the infrared light when the environment reaches the light
condition.

Scheduled On/Off: Specify the time to enable and disable infrared

light.

Always On/Off: The camera enables/disables the infrared light all the
time.

WDR WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) can improve the image effects in backlit
scenes. If you select On, the camera balances the light of the brightest
and darkest areas automatically.

BLC Area BLC (Backlight Compensation) can clear the dark area of the video.
Select a position and the camera adjusts the exposure based on the
light intensity in the area.

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White Balance Select a mode and the camera will adjust the color temperature to
display the image approximated to the realistic vision effects.

Auto: The camera adjusts the color temperature automatically.

Daylight/Natural Light/Incandescent/Warm Light: The camera

adjusts the color temperature to remove the color casts caused by
the corresponding light.

Current: The camera keeps the current color settings all the time.

Custom: Adjust the slide bar to configure the color temperature, and
the camera keeps the settings all the time.

• For NVR, select a channel and configure the following parameters.

Brightness Adjust the brightness of image. The image gets brighter when the
value increases.

Contrast Adjust the contrast of image. The image contrast gets stronger when
the value increases.

Saturation Adjust the saturation of image. The color of image gets richer when
the value increases.

Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of image. The image gets sharper when the
value increases.

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7. 3. 2 Configure Privacy Mask

In Privacy Mask, you can set privacy area in the image. The area cannot be recorded and monitored.

Follow the steps below to configure Privacy Mask.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Display Information >
Privacy Mask.
2. Enable Privacy Mask, select a channel (only for NVR), and draw the privacy areas on the preview
screen (the dark squares in the picture below). Use the mouse to adjust the size and location of
areas. To remove a certain privacy area, select it and click Delete. To remove all privacy areas, click
Clear.

3. Click Save to finish the configuration.

If you want to reset to the default settings, click Reset.

7. 3. 3 Configure OSD
In OSD, You can configure OSD (On Screen Display) to edit the information displayed in Live View and
recordings.

Follow the steps below to configure OSD.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Display Information > OSD.

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2. Select a channel from the drop-down list (only for NVR), configure displayed information and display
effects. Click and drag the information in the preview screen to adjust the place. Click Save.

Date/Day Click to display or hide the time information.

Channel Click the checkbox and enter the channel name to be displayed.

Note 1/2 (Only for cameras) Click the checkbox and enter the note to be displayed.

Display Effect Select a display effect to display the information.

Font Size/Color (Only for cameras) Select the font size and color of displayed information.

If you want to reset to the default settings, click Reset.

7. 4 Configure Video
The NVRs and cameras supports two stream levels, main stream and substream, which determine
the video parameters of live view and playback, such as resolution, image quality and so on. You can
configure the stream settings and apply them to the NVR and cameras added to VIGI Security Manager.
For cameras directly added to VIGI Security Manager, you can draw an area for your special concern
and the image quality of this area will be better.

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7. 4. 1 Configure Stream Settings

Stream settings can be adjusted to increase or decrease recording resolution and fluency. They also
impact recording file size and available recording bandwidth. To select the main stream or substeam, go
to Live View, right click the camera in the device list or the Live View screen, and click Stream.

Follow the steps below to configure the stream settings.

3. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Video > Stream.

4. Configure the parameters of main stream and substream based on your needs.

Specify the resolution of the video stream. The screen displays images
Resolution
more clearly when the resolution increases.

Specify the frame rate of videos. The video is more fluent when the rate
Frame Rate
increases.

Enable Smart Coding to improve compression performance. The size

Smart Coding
of recording files will be smaller and recordings will use less bandwidth.

Select a type of bit rate.

Bite Rate VBR: The bit rate changes with the image within Maximum Bit Rate.

CBR: The bit rate is Maximum Bit Rate all the time.

When VBR selected as the bit rate type, set the video quality as high,
Image Quality
medium, or low.

When VBR selected as the bit rate type, specify the upper limit of bit
rate.
Max. Bit Rate
When CBR selected as the bit rate type, specify the bit rate.

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Select the encoding type of the stream. Compared with H.264, H.265 is
Encoding
improved in reducing the file size and saving the bandwidth.

5. Click Save.

7. 4. 2 Configure ROI (Only for Cameras)

In ROI (Region of Interest), you can configure the interest level of a specified area in each camera. The
level ranks from 1 to 6, and the higher the ROI level, the better image quality.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Video > ROI.

2. Enable ROI.
3. Select the stream type and draw an area on the preview screen (the yellow square in the picture
above). Use the mouse to adjust the size and location of areas.
4. Specify the ROI level and click Save.

7. 5 Configure Events (Only for Cameras)

VIGI Security Manager allows you to configure the event settings for cameras to detect different types
of events. You cameras monitor the user-defined areas and you’ll be automatically alerted to any
suspicious activity in your home and office.

It is recommended to bind the cameras to your TP-Link ID and log in to your TP-Link ID on VIGI Security
Manager before setting the events. To bind your devices, go to Settings > Device List > My Devices

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and click in the list. Then go to Network Settings > Cloud Service. You can receive alerts on your
phone after you download VIGI app and log in with your TP-Link ID.

7. 5. 1 Configure Basic Events

■■ Motion Detection
Motion detection allows cameras to detect the moving objects in the monitored area and triggers alarm
actions. You can draw the monitored areas and customize the motion detection settings. Follow the
steps below to finish the configuration.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Event > Basic Event.

2. Click Motion Detection on the top right and enable Motion Detection.
3. Adjust the sensitivity of motion detection. A higher value can trigger the motion detection more
easily.
4. Draw the areas on the preview screen. If you click Full Area, the entire live view screen will be
selected.
5. Click Save.

■■ Camera Tampering
Camera tampering is triggered when an area of camera’s lens is blocked, obstructed or vandalized. You
can customize the camera tampering settings. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

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1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Event > Basic Event.

2. Click Camera Tampering on the top right and enable Camera Tampering.
3. Adjust the sensitivity of camera tampering. A higher value can trigger the camera tampering more
easily.
4. Click Save.

7. 5. 2 Configure Smart Events

■■ Line Crossing Detection

Line crossing detection is triggered when cameras detect that moving objects cross a customized
virtual line. You can customize the line crossing detection settings and set the schedule for them to
take effect. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

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1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Event > Smart Event.

Line 1

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3. Click Schedule. Click the time bar and enter the start time and end time manually. Click Save to
save the week schedule for line crossing detection.

4. Draw lines on the preview screen. Select the area and configure its settings. The maximum number
of customized lines is 4.

Set the sensitivity of line crossing detection. A higher value can

Sensitivity
trigger the line crossing detection more easily.

A->B: Only the object crossing the configured line from the A side
to the B side can be detected.

A<-B: Only the object crossing the configured line from the B side
Direction
to the A side can be detected.

A<->B: The object goes across the configured line with both
directions can be detected.

5. Click Save.

■■ Area Intrusion Detection

Area intrusion is triggered when the camera detects an intrusion in the specified areas. You can
customize the area intrusion settings and set the schedule for them to take effect. Follow the steps
below to finish the configuration.

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1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Event > Smart Event.

2. Click Area Intrusion on the top right and enable Area Intrusion.
3. Click Schedule. Click the time bar and enter the start time and end time manually. Then click Save
to save the week schedule for area intrusion detection.

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4. Draw areas on the preview screen. Select the area and configure its settings. The maximum number
of customized areas is 4.

Set the sensitivity of area intrusion detection. A higher value can

Sensitivity
trigger the area intrusion detection more easily.

The area detection will be triggered when the ratio of the size of
Percentage
intrusive object to the intrusion area reaches the percentage.

Set the time for detecting the intrusion of objects. The interval
Duration
should be no more than 10 seconds.

5. Click Save.

7. 5. 3 Configure Exception Event

Exception event sets the maximum login attempts to protect the security of your cameras. VIGI Security
Manager will be locked for 30 minutes if you enter the wrong password of your camera more than the
specified attempts. Follow the steps below to finish the configuration.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Event > Exception Event.

2. Enable Login Error Detection on the top right.

3. Set Max Login Attempts. The range is from 3 to 10.
4. Click Save.

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7. 6 Configure Network Settings

In Network Settings, you can configure the IP address, MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit). For cameras
not managed by the NVR, you can also configure the management ports and enable advanced functions,
such as Port Forwarding, IP Restriction and Multicast.

7. 6. 1 Basic and Advanced Network Configuration

In Network Configuration, you can configure the device to obtain an IP address automatically or assign
a static IP address to it. If needed, you can also modify MTU.

Follow the steps below to configure the network.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Network Settings >
Configuration.
2. Configure basic settings to configure the IP address.
• To assign a static IP address to the device, select Static IP as the mode and configure the
following parameters.

IP Address Specify an IP address for the device. The IP address should

be in the same segment as the gateway; otherwise, the
device cannot connect to the internet.

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask.

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Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway device. This IP address

should be in the same segment as the device’s IP address.

Preferred/Alternate DNS Enter the IP address of the DNS server.

• To configure the device to obtain a dynamic IP address, select DHCP as the mode.

Note: A DHCP server (usually a router) is needed for the device to obtain a dynamic IP address.

3. (Optional) Specify MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) to decide the largest size of data unit that
can be transmitted in the network. A larger unit can transmit more data in each packet, but it may
increase the network delay because it needs more time to transmit.
4. Click Save.

7. 6. 2 Configure Port Number (Only for Cameras)

In Port Number, you can configure the HTTP port, RTSP port and service port that can be used to
access the camera through the network. Also, the ports configured here are used for communications
of corresponding protocols.

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To configure ports, go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Network
Settings > Port Forwarding. Configure the ports and click Save.

HTTP Port Specify a port for HTTP protocol.

RTSP Port Specify a port for RTSP protocol.

Video Service Port Specify a port for protocols of video services.

If you want to reset to default settings, click Reset.

7. 6. 3 Configure Port Forwarding (Only for Cameras)

Port Forwarding is used to establish the mapping between the internal port and external port. When
Port Forwarding is enabled, you can access the device and watch the videos when accessing the
external port remotely.

Note: The device should be connected to the internet, and Port Forwarding should be enabled on the
gateway.

Follow the steps below to configure Port Forwarding.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Network Settings > Port
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2. Enable Port Forwarding and specify a mapping type. If you select Auto as the mapping type, the
mappings are established automatically. If you select Manual as the mapping type, click to
specify the external port.

Port Type Displays the protocol type.

Internal Port Displays the port of the device to be converted.

External Port Displays the external port opened by the gateway.

Internal IP Displays the IP address of the device that needs to be converted.

Status Displays the status of mapping.

3. Click Save.
With Port Forwarding enabled, you can remotely watch the videos with the URL rtsp://A.B.C.D:Port/
streamN, for example, rtsp://10.0.1.47:28736/stream1. A.B.C.D is the WAN IP address of the gateway,
and Port is the number of RTSP external port. N can be number 1 or 2 that indicates the stream, 1 for
main stream and 2 for substream.

If you want to reset to default settings, click Reset.

7. 6. 4 Configure IP Restriction (Only for Cameras)

When IP Restriction is enabled, you can add IP addresses to the deny list or allow list to restrict the
access to the camera. The IP address in the deny list cannot access the camera, while only the IP
addresses in the allow list can access the camera.
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Follow the steps below to add an IP address to the deny or allow list.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Network Settings > IP
Restriction.
2. Enable IP Restriction and select Deny List or Allow List. Click Add to enter the IP address and
description. Click Save. Then the IP address is in the corresponding list.

3. Click Save in IP Restriction to finish the configuration.

If you want to reset to default settings, click Reset.

7. 6. 5 Configure Multicast (Only for Cameras)

When Multicast is enabled, you can watch videos using the multicast address and port.

Follow the steps below to configure Multicast.

1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Go to Network Settings > Multicast.

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2. Select a stream and then enable Multicast. For the multicast address and port, you can disable
Random IP Port and specify a static address and port, or enable it and use a random one. Click
Save.

After Multicast enabled, you can watch the video with the URL rtsp://A:B:C:D/multicastStreamN, for
example, rtsp://192.168.0.3/multicastStream1. A.B.C.D is the IP address of the camera, and N can be
number 1 or 2 that indicates the stream, 1 for main stream and 2 for substream.

If you want to reset to default settings, click Reset.

7. 7 Cloud Service
VIGI Security Manager supports remote management with the support of TP-Link Cloud Services. With
a TP-Link ID bound, you can remotely monitor your property through cameras on your computer.

If you want to bind or unbind your devices with your TP-Link ID, follow the steps below to finish the
configuration.

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1. Go to Settings > Device List > My Devices and click in the list. Then go to Cloud Service and
click Log in.

2. You can enable Auto Login to allow the utility to remember your account and log in automatically
when switching it as the logged account. Click Log In.

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3. Click Bind to bind all the devices added locally to your TP-Link ID. All the local devices will be bound
automatically to your TP-Link ID.

4. (Optional) After finish binding the devices, click Unbind if you want to unbind a certain device from
your TP-Link ID.

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7. 8 Configure System Settings

The system settings allow you to modify the name and password, set the time and reboot schedule for
your devices. To configure system settings, go to Settings > Device List and click in the list.

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7. 8. 1 Configure Basic Settings

To modify the device name, channel name (only for NVR) and passwords of devices, go to Settings >
Device List and click in the list. Then go to System Settings > Basic Settings.

You can click Modify to change the password and email address for password reset.
Note: You can only modify the password of local devices.

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7. 8. 2 Configure Time Settings

VIGI Security Manager provides two methods to modify the system time. To configure time settings, go
to Settings > Device List and click in the list. Go to System Settings > Time Settings.

■■ Get Time from the Internet

VIGI devices can use NTP (Network Time Protocol) to automatically get the system time from the
Internet. You can also customize the NTP Server Address if you don’t want to get the time from the
default NTP server address provided by NVR. Then select the time zone according to your region.

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■■ Set Manually
You can set the device time manually or click Get From PC to synchronize the device time with that of
your PC.

7. 8. 3 Reboot Device
To reboot your devices instantly or set the reboot schedule, go to Settings > Device List and click in
the list. Go to System Settings > Reboot.

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If you want to reboot your device based on a schedule, enable Scheduled Reboot and customize the
schedule according to your needs.

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7. 9 Upgrade the Firmware

VIGI Security Manager allows you to upgrade the firmware of your device automatically or manually. To
upgrade a device solely or upgrade them in batches, go to Settings > Device > Firmware Update.

Select a device and click Auto Update to automatically upgrade your

Auto Update
device.

Select a device and click Update Manually. Then import the update file
Update Manually
and click Update

Click the checkboxes before devices and click to

automatically upgrade your devices.

Click the checkboxes before devices and click . Then

import the update file and click Update.

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7. 10 Remove Devices
To remove the devices from your VIGI Security Manager, follow the steps below.
1. Go to Settings > Device List.

2. Click the checkbox of devices and click Delete.

3. Click Delete.

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System Management
This chapter guides you on how to view and manage the system of VIGI Security Manager. You can
check the storage and CPU usage, configure system settings and update the software.
Chapter 8 System Management

You can check the storage and CPU usage, configure system settings and update the software on the
top right corner.

Hover the cursor above the icon to check the storage usage.

Hover the cursor above the icon to check the CPU usage.

Click the check box to configure the following system settings.

Run at Windows Startup: Makes the software run automatically when your
computer starts up.

Enable Hardware Decoding: Allows your GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) to

process certain video data, which will take load off the CPU and make the
application run smoother.

When Closed: Choose to exit or minimize to tray when clicking .

Click to check the software version and update VIGI Security Manager.

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