Adding cameras to a Genetec Cloudlink appliance using automatic discovery

Use automatic discovery to add cameras on the local network to a Genetec Cloudlink™ appliance in Security Center SaaS.

1. From the Devices page in the Configuration task, click Add device.
   The configuration wizard opens.
2. On the Type page, click Camera.

   

3. On the Method page, click Genetec Cloudlink.
   The system searches for cameras automatically. A list shows discovered cameras that aren’t in the system.

   Important:

   Automatic discovery might detect cameras that aren’t officially supported in Security Center SaaS.

   For supported devices and firmware, see the Security Center SaaS Supported Device List.

4. On the Activation page, select the required cameras and click Select.
   Tip:

   If the list is long, you can search for a camera by name or IP address.

   If a required camera wasn’t discovered, you can try to add the camera manually.

5. On the Configuration page, enter the required information.
   Select a pre-existing recording profile or add a new one.

   

   For devices connected to an appliance and configured for cloud recording, data is stored locally on the appliance first, then uploaded to the cloud.

   If the connection between the appliance and the cloud is interrupted, local storage continues and syncs when connectivity is restored.

   Note:

   Data loss may occur if data accumulated during the outage exceeds available local storage capacity.
6. Click Continue.
   The wizard's Summary page opens, displaying details of the enrolled cameras.