Configuring the cameras

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Cameras can now be configured in FortiRecorder, and routing can be established to the FortiGate HQ.

Go to Camera > Configuration > Camera Profile.
Select an existing camera and select Edit or select New.
Name the profile and edit the settings as desired.
Edge recording works with either continuous or motion detection.
In the Recording section, enable SD card.
Select Create.
Go to System > Network > Routing.
Select New.
Enter the DMZ subnet of your branch location where the cameras are located in the Destination IP/netmask field.
Select the desired interface and enter the gateway.
Select Create.
Ping the camera from the recorder.
Go to Camera > Configuration > Camera.
Enter the necessary details and select Wired from the address mode dropdown menu.
Enter the address, select edge-recording from the Profile dropdown menu, and select Create.

Configuring the cameras

Cameras can now be configured in FortiRecorder, and routing can be established to the FortiGate HQ.

To set up a camera in FortiRecorder:

Go to Camera > Configuration > Camera Profile.

Select an existing camera and select Edit or select New.

Name the profile and edit the settings as desired.
Edge recording works with either continuous or motion detection.

In the Recording section, enable SD card.

Select Create.

Go to System > Network > Routing.

Select New.

Enter the DMZ subnet of your branch location where the cameras are located in the Destination IP/netmask field.

Select the desired interface and enter the gateway.

Select Create.

Ping the camera from the recorder.

Go to Camera > Configuration > Camera.

Enter the necessary details and select Wired from the address mode dropdown menu.

Enter the address, select edge-recording from the Profile dropdown menu, and select Create.