How to Troubleshoot and Define the RTSP camera able communicate with xPortalNet Client Software

Problem (Issue) Statement:How to Troubleshoot and Define the RTSP camera able communicate with xPortalNet Client Software
Description:A guide to test the Hanwha RSTP camera able communicate with xPortalNet Client software
Related Software:
  • xPortalNet PS v1.5.0.226
  • Add- on module: CCTV Integration
Related Hardware:
  • All controllers model.
  • Hanwha camera (Model: QND-6072R)
  • Hanwha NVR (Model: XRN:6410RB2)
System Application:
  • CCTV Integration
Symptom and Finding:NA
Cause:For first time to test the Hanwha RSTP camera able communicate with xPortalNet Client software
Solution:

Info

Navigating to the camera’s web interface does not mean that the camera will work. You must test it with VLC because the way the software pulls the stream in is through RTSP on port 554.


Summary

  •  Using VLC to test camera stream.

Step- by- step guide:

  •  Using VLC to test camera stream.

Step 1: User can install the VLC Player, click here.


Step 2: Open the VLC player and click Media to continue.

Figure 1: VLC media player


Step 3: Select Open Network Stream.

Figure 2: Open network stream


Step 4: Go to Network tab and entre camera RTSP URL. Click Play to continue.

Figure 3: Open Media


Enter a network URL (Hanwha Camera)


Note

Each camera has a unique RTSP URL address, and the format. Please find or refer with RTSP camera supplier.

User can get the Hanwha camera sample command of RTSP URL here: What are the RTSP URLs of Hanwha Devices? – Hanwha Vision America Support Portal


Step 5: The VLC player should be prompted out and display the RTSP stream. If is success communicate.

Figure 4: RTSP video stream


Common Issues:NA
Porting Date:16/11/2023 (Rev1.0)

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