[Technical Notice] How to Access Live Video on Mac OS X

[alexhon]

Article ID: GV34-08-12-30
Released Date: 12/30/2008


Applied to
Mac OS X 10.5

Summary
To remotely access live video on the Mac OS X, it is required to open communication ports and modify certain default settings on the GV-DVR / NVR and the Mac.

At the GV-DVR / NVR:

1. On the main screen, click the Network button, click WebCam Server, click the 3GPP tab and then select the option box to enable.

   

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2. If there is a router or firewall installed, ensure these communication ports required by the WebCam
   Server are open:
   TCP Port 8554
   UDP Port 17300-17380
   Command Port 4550
   Data Port 5550
   Audio Port 6550
   RTSP Port 6970 (for QuickTime Player)

At the Client Computer:

1. On Mac OS X, open Quick Time preference panel from System Preferences.

   

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2. Click the Advanced tab, and select Custom from the Transport Setup drop-down list.

   

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3. Select UDP from the Transport Protocol drop-down list.
4. In the RTSP Port ID field, select Other and type 6970.

   

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5. Start your browser. Enter the IP address or the domain name of the GV-DVR / NVR, and type ID and password to log into the GV-DVR / NVR.
6. Click the desired camera and you should be able to watch its live video.