Synology Network Monitoring Setup243

Synology's Surveillance Station is a powerful network monitoring software that allows you to manage and view your security cameras from a central location. With Surveillance Station, you can record video footage, set up motion detection alerts, and view live footage from anywhere with an internet connection.

In this guide, we will show you how to set up Surveillance Station on your Synology NAS. We will also provide some tips on how to configure your security cameras and get the most out of Surveillance Station.

Prerequisites* A Synology NAS with Surveillance Station installed
* One or more security cameras
* A network connection

Step 1: Install Surveillance Station

If you have not already done so, install Surveillance Station from the Package Center on your Synology NAS. Once installed, launch Surveillance Station from the main menu.

Step 2: Add Cameras

To add a camera, click on the "Add" button in the top-left corner of the Surveillance Station window. Select "IP Camera" from the drop-down menu and enter the IP address of your camera.

If your camera requires a username and password, enter them in the appropriate fields. Click "OK" to add the camera.

Step 3: Configure Cameras

Once you have added a camera, you can configure its settings by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the camera's name. In the "General" tab, you can change the camera's name, description, and IP address.

In the "Video" tab, you can configure the camera's resolution, frame rate, and video compression settings. You can also enable or disable motion detection and set up recording schedules.

In the "Event" tab, you can configure what actions Surveillance Station should take when the camera detects motion. You can choose to have Surveillance Station send you an email, record video footage, or trigger an alarm.

Step 4: View Live Footage

To view live footage from your cameras, click on the "Live View" tab in the top-left corner of the Surveillance Station window. You can select which cameras you want to view by clicking on the checkboxes next to their names.

To control the cameras, use the controls at the bottom of the live view window. You can zoom in and out, pan around, and tilt the cameras up and down.

Step 5: Record Video Footage

To record video footage from your cameras, click on the "Recording" tab in the top-left corner of the Surveillance Station window. You can select which cameras you want to record by clicking on the checkboxes next to their names.

You can also set up recording schedules by clicking on the "Schedule" button. In the Schedule window, you can specify when you want Surveillance Station to start and stop recording.

Tips* Use high-quality security cameras for the best possible video quality.
* Place your cameras in strategic locations to get the best coverage.
* Configure your cameras to record at a high resolution and frame rate.
* Set up motion detection alerts to be notified when there is activity in front of your cameras.
* Record video footage for later playback.
* Back up your video footage regularly to protect it from data loss.
With Surveillance Station, you can easily monitor your security cameras and keep an eye on your property. By following the steps in this guide, you can set up Surveillance Station and start monitoring your cameras in no time.

2024-10-30

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