SearchTools – Basic User Guide

Overview:
SearchTools is a utility that helps you find, configure, and manage cameras on your network. It allows you to make changes to multiple devices at once, saving time during setup and maintenance.

Search Tool: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eP-iT-yw3H9XcJFXlPI4pyWNC0NouYOu

Getting Started

• Select Network Card
  Choose the network adapter your computer is using (especially important if you have Wi-Fi and Ethernet).

• Start Search
  Click this to scan your network and display all connected devices (cameras, recorders, etc.).

• Export Devices via Excel
  Save a list of discovered devices for documentation or troubleshooting.

• Camera Credentials
  Enter the camera’s username and password to allow configuration changes.

Device Management Features

• Batch Reset
  Restore selected devices to factory default settings.

• Batch Reboot
  Restart one or multiple devices at the same time.

• IP Batch Setting
  Assign IP addresses:

• DHCP: Automatically assigns IPs

• Static: Manually set IP addresses

• 50Hz / 60Hz Setting
  Set the video standard:

• 50Hz (PAL) – Common in Europe

• 60Hz (NTSC) – Common in the United States

• Batch Set Language
  Change the system language across multiple cameras at once.

• Batch Sync Time
  Sync the date and time across selected devices.

• Batch Set Password
  Apply the same password to multiple cameras during or after setup.

• Batch Set Video & Audio Encode
  Copy encoding settings (resolution, bitrate, etc.) from one camera to others.

• Update Firmware of Camera

Update the firmware for the camera by selecting “Browse”. Select “Upgrade Firmware to initiate the firmware selected.

Smart Features

• Smart Detection
  Enable intelligent detection features such as:
  
  

• Motion Detection

• Human Detection

• Vehicle Detection

• You can also enable deterrents like lights or sirens if supported.
  

Additional Tools

• P2P ID Identification
  Easily locate each camera’s P2P ID for adding it to the VideoLink app.

• Remote Config
  Right-click on a camera to access its full settings remotely (similar to logging in through a web browser).
  From here, you can adjust:

• Video settings

• Audio

• Encoding

• OSD (on-screen display)