What you need
Ensure your Vivotek camera is connected to your network.
- Vivotek IP camera on your network
- Camera credentials (default: root / blank password)
- A computer on the same LAN
- A PanoraCast account
Step 1: Find your camera's IP address
Use Vivotek's Shepherd utility or the VAST management software to find cameras on your network. Both are available for free from vivotek.com.
Step 2: Copy your RTSP URL
Vivotek cameras use a simple live.sdp URL format.
bash
# Main stream
rtsp://root:[email protected]:554/live.sdp
# Multi-channel (channel 2)
rtsp://root:[email protected]:554/live2.sdpStep 3: Add to PanoraCast
In your PanoraCast dashboard, click 'Add Camera', select 'Vivotek', paste the RTSP URL, and test the connection.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Blank password — The default root password is empty. Set a password via the web interface at first login
- RTSP disabled — Enable in Configuration > Network > RTSP Streaming