Detecting Sharp cameras - Sharp Discovery Tool 1.1 | SharpOS 10 or later, 11-K14-331 or later, 12.1 or later | SharpV | SharpX X1S, X2S

AutoVu Sharp Discovery Tool

Applies to
Sharp Discovery Tool 1.1 | SharpOS 10 or later, 11-K14-331 or later, 12.1 or later | SharpV | SharpX X1S, X2S
Last updated
2017-06-13
Content type
Guides
Guides > User guides
Language
English
Product
SharpV

When you start up the Sharp Discovery Tool, it automatically detects compatible Sharp cameras on the network's subnet.

What you should know

If your cameras are not detected when you start the Sharp Discovery Tool, ensure that you have followed the installation prerequisites and refer to the troubleshooting steps.

Procedure

  • Start up the Sharp Discovery Tool application.
    The software automatically detects compatible Sharp cameras on the network. A green checkmark is displayed, indicating that the camera is accessible.
    The following information is displayed for the detected cameras:
    • MAC address
    • IP address

  • You can perform the following actions for the detected cameras:
    Web portal
    This connects you to the Sharp camera's web portal. From there, you can configure the camera settings. For more information, see the Sharp Administrator Guide for the SharpOS installed on the camera.
    Copy info
    This copies the following camera information to the clipboard: Sharp name : MAC address : IP address.
    Copy MAC
    This copies the camera's MAC address to the clipboard.
    Remote Desktop
    This connects to the Sharp camera's Windows operating system.
    NOTE:
    • Before using the Remote Desktop feature, you must enable Remote assistance in the Sharp web portal under Configuration > Security > Permissions.
    • To start a Remote Desktop session, you are prompted to enter the unit access code. The code was provided on a yellow sticker with the camera. If you have lost the sticker, or if you did not receive a yellow sticker, contact the Genetec Technical Assistance Center (GTAC) at https://gtap.genetec.com.