Bosch fw5 User Manual

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Camera Browser Interface

AM18-Q0605 | v5.0 | 2011.07

Software manual

Bosch Security Systems

The camera can enable multiple receivers to receive the video 

signal simultaneously. The stream is either duplicated and then 

distributed to multiple receivers (Multi-unicast), or it is sent as 

a single stream to the network, where it is simultaneously 

distributed to multiple receivers in a defined group (Multicast). 

Multicast operation requires a multicast-enabled network that 

uses UDP and the Internet Group Management protocol 

(IGMP V2). The network must support group IP addresses. 

Other group management protocols are not supported. The 

TCP protocol does not support multicast connections.

A special IP address from 225.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 

(class D address) must be configured for multicast operation in 

a multicast-enabled network. The multicast address can be the 

same for multiple streams, however, it is necessary to use a 

different port in each case.

The settings must be made individually for each stream. Enter a 

dedicated multicast address and port for each stream. Switch 

between the streams by clicking the appropriate tabs.

Enable simultaneous data reception on receivers that need to 

activate the multicast function. To do this, check the box and 

enter the multicast address.

Enter a valid multicast address to be operated in multicast 

mode (duplication of the data stream in the network). 

With a 0.0.0.0 setting, the encoder for the stream operates in 

multi-unicast mode (copying of data stream in device). The 

camera supports multi-unicast connections for up to five 

simultaneously connected receivers.