Nx Witness User Manual
As soon as a server is started and connected to a System, it automatically performs device discovery in its network for devices that are accessible via broadcast. Once a device is discovered, it is displayed in the Resource Panel.
By default, this feature is turned on. It can be disabled during the Initial System Configuration or later (see below).
If a device does not transmit media data, it is marked as offline. If a server is offline, all devices the Server is hosting are automatically switched to the offline status.
Some devices require that a password be created or entered upon the first attempted access. They will be displayed in the Resource Panel but an error message will be displayed when an attempt is made to view streams from such devices.
Note: For Axis cameras only — if the "People Counter" function is enabled, automatic discovery will not work!
If a device was deleted and connected again, it will be re-discovered. See "Deleting a Device" for details.
Note: Once a device is discovered, Nx Witness adjusts the manufacturer's preset image quality settings and streaming configuration for optimal performance in the Nx Witness System. See "Preventing Nx Witness from Changing Manufacturer Settings" to disable these changes.
If the auto-discovery is turned on, once a device is discovered it cannot be deleted unless physically disconnected from the network. If deleted, it will be discovered and added back automatically.
To avoid that and add only desired devices, you can turn the auto-discovery off.
To Disable Automatic Device Discovery
Desktop Client
1.Open Main Menu > System Administration > General tab.
2.Uncheck Enable devices and servers auto discovery in the System Settings section.
3.When finished, press OK to apply or Cancel to discard changes.
1.Open Settings > System Administration > General.
2.Unheck the Enable auto discovery of cameras and servers checkbox.
3.Apply changes.
IMPORTANT: Once auto-discovery is disabled, new devices and servers will no longer be auto-discovered, they will have to be added manually.
