Configuring the Media Gateway role for the Genetec™ Web Player - Security Center 5.10

Security Center Administrator Guide 5.10
Applies to
Security Center 5.10
Last updated
2023-06-12
Content type
Guides > Administrator guides
Language
English
Product
Security Center
Version
5.10

To display cameras from the Genetec™ Web Player library in your independent web page, it must be connected to properly configured Media Gateway role.

Before you begin

Ensure the following conditions:
  • The Media Gateway role is created in your system.
  • You have your own web server to host the independent web page.
  • You have a valid SDK certificate.
  • The Genetec™ Server is using a valid certificate, not self-signed, containing the server’s public address.

Procedure

  1. Open the Video task, and select the Archiver role to configure.
  2. In the entity tree, select the Media Gateway role, and click the Properties tab.
  3. In the HTTP section, enable the Use the default web ports of the server setting to ensure port 80 and 443 are available to the Genetec™ Web Player.
  4. Note the Web address entry.
    It is required for integrating the player in your web page.
  5. In the Video streaming section, select the desired Default live stream setting.
  6. Allow transcoding as needed.
    NOTE: Transcoding is required for the use of the Mobile Server, the optimization of PTZ camera latency, and for certain codecs.
  7. Click Apply.
  8. Click the Resources tab.
  9. (Optional) Change the role’s primary server.
  10. (Optional) Add servers to the role to configure load distribution for the Media Gateway.
  11. Click Apply.