About This Guide
This document offers startup guidance for an NVR, including a detailed hardware overview and quick references for hardware installation and software configuration.
Related Documentation
The Quick Installation Guide can be found in the product packaging and on the Product Support page: https://support.omadanetworks.com/product/
The latest Regulatory Compliance document, User Guide, Datasheet can be found on the Documents page: https://support.omadanetworks.com/document/
More Resources
| Main Site | https://www.omadanetworks.com/ |
| Video Center | https://support.omadanetworks.com/video/ |
| Documents | https://support.omadanetworks.com/document/ |
| Product Support | https://support.omadanetworks.com/product/ |
| Technical Support | https://support.omadanetworks.com/contact-support/ |
Hard Overview
This chapter provides a detailed hardware overview of the NVR.
Front Panel
The figure is for demonstration purposes only. Your device may differ in appearance from the depicted.
- Omada NKN116/Omada NVR116P-2T
- Omada NKN224/Omada NVR224P-4T
- LED Status
| Indicator | Name | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYS | System Status Indicator | On | System is running normally. |
| Off | System is running abnormally/System is off (probably not powered on). | ||
| LAN | Network Status Indicator | On | Network is working properly. |
| Flashing | Data is being transmitted or received. | ||
| Off | The network is malfunctioning/ Ethernet cable not plugged in. |
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| HDD | Hard Disk Drive Indicator | On | The HDD is functioning properly. |
| Off | No HDD or the HDD is malfunctioning. |
Back Panel
The figure is for demonstration purposes only. Your device may differ in appearance from the depicted.
- Omada NKN116/Omada NVR116P-2T
- Omada NKN224/Omada NVR224P-4T
- Interfaces
| Interface | Description |
|---|---|
| AUDIO IN / AUDIO OUT | Connector for audio input and output. |
| VGA | Connect your monitor to this port if it uses a VGA connection. |
| HDMI | Connect your monitor to this port if it uses an HDMI connection. |
| eSATA | Connect to an external hard drive for expandable storage. |
| USB (Front Panel) | USB 2.0 port for connecting external devices such as USB mouse and USB keyboard. |
| USB (Back Panel) |
USB 3.0 port for connecting external storage devices and enabling rapid exports of footage. |
| LAN | RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to an Ethernet device (eg. router or switch). |
| PoE | Connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10/100 Mbps. The port can also provide power for the cameras. |
| POWER | Connector for power input. |
| ALARM IN / ALARM OUT (For NKN224/NVR224P-4T) | Connect to alarm input/output devices using the provided terminal blocks. |
| Grounding Terminal: | The device is equipped with a lightning protection mechanism. |
| Kensington Security Slot | Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent the device from being stolen. |
Hard Drive Installation
A 3.5-inch HDD is pre-installed in the NVR for recording and playback. You can replace the HDD if necessary. It is recommended to use a surveillance-level HDD for optimal performance. Before installation, ensure the network video recorder (NVR) is powered off.
For instructions on how to select an appropriate hard drive, see https://www.omadanetworks.com/support/faq/4518/.
Connect Alarm Devices (Optional)
This is only for certain models. Refer to https://www.omadanetworks.com/support/faq/4455/ for detailed instructions.
Configuration
The NVR can be configured and managed via the GUI, Omada Guard app, and web UI.
Follow the hardware connection steps below to connect devices, then refer to the product manual for more details on the support website.
- Via Omada Guard App
Download the Omada Guard app, and follow the app instructions to set up and manage the device.
- Via NVR GUI
Refer to https://www.omadanetworks.com/support/faq/4454/ for detailed instructions.
- Via Web UI
The default web login address is https://192.168.0.240 (via LAN) or https://192.168.253.1 (via PoE).
More Configurations
For more configurations, refer to the User Guides on the Documents page: https://support.omadanetworks.com/document/
* How to mount the camera
Refer to the camera's installation guide to mount the camera as needed.
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