Mobile Video - DC200 - BWC - Configure DC200 manually with USB


Issue

DC200 Dock controller needs to be configured.

Environment

VMEX cloud or On-Premise environments.

Resolution

To configure a DockController:

  1. Plug the Ethernet cable into the DockController's Ethernet port
  2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into any available port on the network switch
  3. Plug the DockController's power cable into its power socket on the dock, and the other end into main power
  4. Ensure the power LED and ‘A’ LED both go green
  5. On VideoManager, navigate to the Devices tab.
  6. Select the DockController's pane
  7. Click Advanced in the top right-hand corner
  8. Click Generate DockController Config
  9. In the Serial field, enter the DockController's unique serial number
    • --This can be found on the bottom of the DockController.
  10. In the Device name field, enter the name by which this DockController will be known in VideoManager
  11. The Host field should be pre-populated with VideoManager's webserver
  12. If SSL is set to On, all media passed through this DockController will have an extra layer of encryption.
  13. If Use static IP is set to On, enter an IP address for the DockController.
  14. From the Security dropdown, select whether the DockController will be protected with 802.1x (WPA2-PEAP-MSCHAPV2) or not.
  15. Click Generate
    • --The file will be saved to the PC's default downloads location
  16. Plug the USB drive into the same PC
    • --The USB drive must have FAT32 format
  17. Drag and drop the DockController configuration file into the root folder of the USB drive
  18. Safely eject the USB drive
  19. Plug the USB drive into one of the two DockController USB ports next to the function button
    • --Do not plug the USB drive into one of the six DockController USB ports on the front of the device
  20. The DockController's LEDs will flash quickly to indicate it has received the configuration. They will then go out and turn back one by one. All 3 LEDs should be lit up if successful
  21. Remove the USB from the DockController, and it is now ready to have docks and body-worn cameras connected.