If you receive an Error: Impossible to establish video session with the server message, there might be a problem with the server, the Media Router role, the Federation™ role, the Archiver role, or the video unit. To troubleshoot the issue, learn about the possible causes and their respective solutions.
Procedure
- Make sure that your server is running.
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Make sure that the Archiver role is online:
- In the Config Tool Video task, select the Archiver role.
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At the bottom of the Video task, click Maintenance > Diagnose (
).
- Fix any issues that are found.
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If you are trying to view a federated camera, confirm that the Security Center
Federation™ role is online:
- In the Config Tool System task, click the roles view.
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Select the Federation role and click Maintenance > Diagnose (
).
- Fix any issues that are found.
- If you are trying to view a federated camera, confirm that the server for the federated Security Center system is online.
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It might be a Media Router connection problem. Make sure that the Media Router role
is online:
- In the Config Tool System task, click the Roles view.
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Select the Media Router role and click Maintenance > Diagnose (
).
- Fix any issues that are found.
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Restart the Media Router role:
- In the Config Tool System task, click the Roles view.
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Select the Media Router role and click Maintenance > Deactivate role (
).
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In the confirmation dialog box that opens, click
Continue.
The Media Router turns red.
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At the bottom of the System task, click Maintenance > Activate role (
).
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Make sure that the unit is online.
If the unit is red in the Roles and units view, then troubleshoot why the video unit is offline.