| | |  | | Home » IP Video 9100A Plus Network Video Server (Black) | | | | | | | Description: | | IP Video 9100A Plus Network Video Server (Black) - Broadcast Video over the Web without a PC! | | | Features: | |
• Black color / Embedded web server / 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Network Access(RJ-45 Jack)
• Immediate access to remote locations / Monitoring up to 9 locations at the same time
• Supports multiple video in 4 different sources with one set of IP address
• No need to plug to PC, simply plug to an Internet line and start observing
• Browser by Internet: I 5.0 or higher, Netscape, & Mozilla FireFox
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 18 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Nice product if you're used to digging around your networkApr 23, 2009
By J. Cruz
"Cruz Your Mind"
I had to place a little warning to others who might want to try this little IP camera server. I believe it's worth the money and will most likely be buying another soon, but be forewarned. There's a large measure of patience and network knowledge that is needed to get this little guy setup correctly.
First, there is no mention on the box what company it comes from, (Google says "Aviosys"). A CD accompanies the device, but good luck finding the documentation. It took looking through all the contents, as well as numerous cryptically labeled folders to find the 9100A Plus PDF file. (Try "doc/9XXX 2.3 manual/91-91A Manual-QI/9100A Plus Manual.PDF").
There are about four different applications that come with the device. (The "Disk1" folder is the location of the "setup.exe" for the 9100A applications). IPEdit, IPTracker, Surf16, and IPPowerCenter. IPTracker doesn't appear to work, (but then again keep in mind that I didn't really bother spending time with it). IPPowerCenter needs some .NET libs to work apparently, (again, didn't waste time). Surf16 has potential since it allows you to view up to 16 different videos on one screen. Since I'm looking for a web-based solution, I didn't bother using Surf16.
The IPEdit is the key. One thing to make sure you understand is that the 9100A is a very basic server. Anyone who's used to working with servers knows that you have to wait for them to startup. (ie. Don't expect the 9100A to be up and running as soon as you plug it in. Give it about 3 or 4 mins.) Once you've given it some time, startup the IPEdit and hit the "ReScan" button. This will give the IP address that you place in your browser window. (ie. http://192.168.X.X/ or whatever LAN X.X.X.X you have setup.)
The device seems to center around IE only, as the IE browser will show the entire web application, (configurations, camera options, etc). FireFox will only show the embedded camera window. It works, just not as useful as IE. (Not something I particularly like, which is one of the reasons why the rating is 3/5).
This device works pretty well, is only somewhat warm with a single camera hooked up. It's the size of an Altoid case and could very easily be forgotten and buried by papers and other "desk" objects.
It has potential to be "hackable", but we'll see...
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Works with 3rd party recording software at 1/5 the cost of other video encodersOct 08, 2010
By knnniggett
For the ~$90 I paid for the 9100a, I can say that this device has exceeded my expectations. The following represents my experience.
The 9100a 4 channel video encoder is made by Aviosys. As with any device these days, it is typically a good idea to verify you are running the latest firmware from the manufacturer's website. Google will take you to it.
I have integrated this 4 channel encoder into my surveillance system, and it has been working great. Similar to another user, I have it mounted in my garage inside a panel. It does get warm but continued to function flawlessly throughout this past, mid-western summer.
Because this device has the ability to stream a raw MJPEG video stream, it has the potential to work with any 3rd party video recording software capable of receiving such a stream. There are plenty of software packages out there that can do this. In my case, I configured this device to work with Zoneminder, a fully functional and free surveillance software package. You can find specific instructions for integrating the 9100a with Zoneminder in the website forum. Google Zoneminder to learn more.
Out of the box, this device will stream all four cameras to your recording software in round-robin mode... meaning the application will see only 1 video stream that switches between cameras every so often. I personally don't care for this. However, installing the Yoics add-on firmware, as mentioned by another user, will give this device the ability to send 4 independent video streams to your recording software, albeit at a slow ~2 fps rate. Did I mention that Google will point you to the Yoics website? :-)
Sure the documentation stinks, and I can't say much for software that ships with the 9100a. Just remember you are getting this device at 1/5 the cost of the next most affordable 4 channel encoder. If good documentation and technical support are worth it to you then the Axis 240Q or 241Q may suit you better.
11 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Works like a champ with a little tweakingMay 01, 2009
By Stephen Rawlins
"EnglandGreen"
I never understod people that buy technology yet know nothing about technology - and so thereby bash the technology as "bad". The Aviosys 9100A+ (which is what this is, just rebadged as IPVideo) is a GREAT device and with a quick firmware update from Yoic, it is now a OUTSTANDING product.
The factory firmware is limited to full functionality under Internet Explorer Windows version only. The Mac version of IE does not work at all and Firefox, Safari and other browsers (Windows or Mac) only displays camera #1 and you cannot configure the device with those browsers.
So. Like any piece of networked device, some knowledge is required to configure it. That is common sense - this is not a light bulb that you plug in and switch on. I have yet to see any networked device by any vendor "just work".
Overall, this is an awesome device and I will be buying 3 more for our business and 1 for my home.
EG
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Good Device, but beware jack orderOct 29, 2010
By A. Preston Moser
"System Integrator"
There is one caveat about using the IP Video 9100 and that is that the video jacks are numbered 4-3-2-1 rather than 1-2-3-4. When I thought I had plugged into the number 1 (leftmost) jack I was actually plugging into number 4 and the results were disappointing. When I plugged into the rightmost jack, everything worked perfectly. I'm only using this device for a single channel of video, but now I am quite happy with the results.
Google this device and you will find a link to a technical review that describes how this is a little Linux computer in a box... pretty impressive!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 No complaints for the priceOct 17, 2010
By James W Hibert
Documentation was a third generation photocopy
No mention of the actual manufacturer or website
Pretty simple to set up for someone who understands basic networking
Windows support is more comprehensive than non- Active-X capable browsers, but still primitive
Works great in Safari on my Mac, iPod Touch
Great product considering the price.
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