SerVision Embedded Video Gateway System Guide
Getting Started 5
Getting Started
SerVision’s embedded Video Gateways are compact Video Gateway units that provide state-of-the-art security
functionality for a wide range of environments, from offices and homes to vehicles and other moving platforms. All
units feature live video streaming, video recording and playback, motion detection, sensor management, and real-
time event notification and device activation. These features can be accessed remotely via PC, PDA, or cellular
telephone.
All Video Gateway units can connect to computer networks, including local networks and the internet, using cable-
based Ethernet connections. Some models also support wireless network connections via cellular networks and
WiFi. In addition, mobile models support GPS tracking, and can be integrated with some third-party fleet-
management systems.
The following embedded Video Gateway models are currently available:
HVG400: A four-channel Video Gateway optimized for homes and small offices. The HVG400 features a
built-in hard drive capable of storing large quantities of recorded video and supports a cable-based connection
to a network.
UVG400: A four-channel Video Gateway that is ideal for deployment in locations where cabled network
connections are not available, such as building sites, parking lots, and horse stables. The UVG400 can connect
to a network via Ethernet, cellular, or WiFi and contains a built-in hard drive capable of storing large
quantities of recorded video.
MVG400:A four-channel Video Gateway designed for deployment in vehicles such as buses, trains, and
delivery trucks. The MVG400 contains a removable hard drive capable of storing large quantities of recorded
video. It can connect to cellular and wireless networks, and also supports GPS that enables remote users to
locate and track the vehicle in which it is installed.
MVG200: A two-channel Video Gateway designed for deployment in smaller vehicles such as cars, vans, and
mini-buses. The MVG200 records video and other data on a removable SD card. It can connect to cellular and
wireless networks, and supports GPS tracking.
CVG: A compact, two-channel Video Gateway optimized for streaming live video from indoor locations. The
CVG stores video and other data on a removable SD card, and can connect to cable-based networks.
CVG-M: A compact, two-channel Video Gateway optimized for streaming live video from vehicles. The
CVG-M can connect to cable-based and cellular networks, and also supports GPS that enables remote users to
locate and track the vehicle in which it is installed. It stores video on a removable SD card.
About this Guide
All Video Gateway models are configured using a browser-based configuration utility that is accessed via PC. This
guide explains how to use the configuration utility to configure and manage an embedded Video Gateway unit. The
guide assumes the unit is already installed in its intended location, all required devices are connected to it, and it is
connected to a power source and a network. For information about installing your Video Gateway unit, please refer
to its installation guide.
The following topics related to the configuration utility are covered in this manual:
Configuring the unit (page 8)
Connecting to the unit to check that the configuration settings are correct and to view video, snapshots, or
event information (page 163)
Resetting the unit (page 197)
Diagnosing system problems (page 171)
This guide also includes information about system maintenance and handling problems:
Upgrading the firmware (page 183)
