Quick setup
Upon the first startup, you must configure FortiRecorder.
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Alternatively, to save time with larger deployments, you can use a USB key drive for zero-touch provisioning instead. For details, see Automatic provisioning. |
When you connect cameras locally — directly, or on the same LAN as FortiRecorder — then FortiRecorder can automatically discover the cameras. Automatic camera discovery supports UPnP, mDNS, and ONVIF. Basic setup can be completed in a few minutes.
Deployment patterns that can use quick setup are:
with cameras that are not cloud native (do not have "-C" in the model name).
This results in a very basic but functional configuration where you can log in and the cameras are connected to FortiRecorder as their NVR. If you want to add more administrator or user accounts, set up alerts, or want to configure more advanced system settings, also perform More system settings.
Old or broken cameras can also quickly replaced. See Replacing cameras.
Don't use quick setup with complex networks (for example, if the Internet or a firewall is between cameras and FortiRecorder). Instead follow Setup.