If you have an IP Video device that is not already supported in eKeypad, it may be possible to setup a custom camera driver to make it work. One of the key settings that must be entered is an RTSP or MJPEG stream path (Image URL in eKeypad settings). If your equipment supports the ONVIF protocol this article describes how to extract this Image URL.

ONVIF Device Manager is an open-source software application (currently available for Windows only), which scans your network for cameras, DVR’s, and NVR’s which support the ONVIF protocol. This application will also allow you to view the various settings of the video device including the Image URL.

The ONVIF Device Manager (ONVIF Device Manager – onvifdm) is an open client implementation (receiving part) of a video surveillance system based on the international ONVIF standard. The application includes ONVIF library, which allows you to interact with network devices such as IP cameras, video encoders, key readers, turnstiles, smoke. Navigate to Device Manager, the VMS will list all the available devices that in the same network. You can click 'Search again' menu to start to search for devices. If you wish to add the camera which are not in the same network, then you have to add it manually. VMS PC Software - Add your Cameras/NVRs/DVRs.

Step 1: Be sure you are on the same network as the target device.
Step 2: Download and install ONVIF Device Manager (Windows only)
Step 3: Click the “Refresh” button to scan your network
Step 4: Select “Live Video” from the menu

Step 5: Copy the stream address, shown under the live video and send it to eKeypad support for instructions on how to setup a custom IP Video device.

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Affected Roles: Owner, Administrator

Related Digital Watchdog VMS Apps: DW Spectrum

Complexity: Low to Medium

• It doesn't disconnect from Onvif Device Manager though (or from the browser). Is something wrong with WpfSample (outdated libraries or something) or is it the problem with the camera? The thing is: - it disconnects only one of my cameras - it suggests camera problem, - ODM/browser doesn't have such problems but WpfSample does - software.
• The ONVIF Conformant Product List is the authoritative source for determining whether or not a product is officially ONVIF conformant and supports one or multiple ONVIF profiles. Please note that products may use ONVIF standards but they may not claim to be ONVIF profile conformant without completing the ONVIF Conformance Product Process.
• Improper claims. Please be aware that there are companies improperly claiming ONVIF conformance for their products. To avoid being misled, users are encouraged to verify conformance using the ONVIF Conformant Products search page, which is the only authoritative source for confirming if a product is officially ONVIF conformant.

Last Edit: April 9, 2020

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When ONVIF compliant devices are added to a camera network, DW Spectrum, as well as the VMAX IP Plus Series NVRs, will attempt to automatically add it to the Server when using their Auto Discovery feature. However, if the camera is a third-party device and is using its factory default features, issues may arise during this process.

AXIS cameras, for example, can be discovered within the camera network, but will often be unable to be automatically added due to their default security settings. Following AXIS’s v5.40 firmware update, the camera’s ONVIF function is disabled by default.

This article will outline how to configure an AXIS camera for making additions to a VMAX IP Plus unit or to DW Spectrum.

Note: Please use the Digital Watchdog camera compatibility lists for DW Spectrum or for the VMAX IP Plus if you are unsure if the camera will be supported by your Server or NVR.

• DW Blackjack Series
• VMAX IP Plus Series

When configuring an IP camera, the user must know the camera’s networking information in order to connect with the camera’s web interface, add it to a Server, or for general network awareness.

Most third-party camera manufacturers will provide a detection software tool that can be used to locate the camera on the network, identify its IP address, or to identify its model information.

To acquire this type of software, you can visit the AXIS Management Tools web page and download either the AXIS IP Utility toolor AXIS Device Manager tool.

Alternatively, if you know the camera’s default login information, ONVIF Device Manager (ODM) is another detection tool that can be used to locate and identify ONVIF compliant devices within the camera network. ODM can be acquired from the Source Forge website.

Note: If you are unsure which tool to use or require further assistance, please contact AXIS for more information regarding their cameras. Camera menu layout and features vary by camera model.

To enable ONVIF in an Axis camera:

1. Locate the camera on the network.

Onvif Device Manager For Mac

If you do not know the networking information of the camera, use either ODM or the AXIS discovery tools to locate the camera on the network.

2. Open a web browser and enter the camera’s IP address into the address bar.

Enter the camera’s Administrator login. Refer to the AXIS camera’s User Manual to obtain the default information.

Note: If you are using the default login of the camera, you may be prompted with a notification to change the camera’s password.

Note: If the camera is connected to the integrated PoE switch of a VMAX IP Plus NVR, please read Connecting With Cameras Through Virtual Ports (VMAX IP Plus) to connect with the camera. Otherwise, you must connect the camera to a PoE switch that is separate from the VMAX IP Plus to continue with this setup.

3. Select the System Options menu.

Select the ONVIF menu.

Onvif Device Manager Macos

Click the Add button to add a new ONVIF User.

4. To create an ONVIF profile for use with Digital Watchdog products, we recommend the following settings:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin
• Confirmation: admin (same as Password)
• Level: Administrator

Click the OK button to add the new ONVIF profile.

Note: These login settings are the same User Name and Password that will be used when adding the camera to DW Spectrum or to a VMAX IP Plus.

Onvif Device Manager Macos Installer

5. The new ONVIF profile will display in the Users List.

Onvif Device Tool

Click the Save button to apply the changes.