Applies to: BLAZE

Summary

This article provides instructions for the quickest way to set up BLAZE, whether it is using a BLAZE Appliance, or installing BLAZE on a server.

Getting Started (BLAZE Appliance)

To set up a BLAZE Appliance:

1. Connect a local monitor, keyboard, and mouse and power up the appliance.
    
2. Connect your cameras to the PoE ports, or via a network switch to one of the network interface cards (NICs).
    
3. Accept the Terms and Conditions, create an admin account by entering a password, and name the server.
    
4. Select Settings > Devices.
    
5. Select Settings > Servers > Network > IP and port, and configure the NIC(s) accordingly.
    
6. Click Add devices.
    
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to scan and add cameras.
    
8. Return to Settings > Devices.
    

9. Multi-select your devices and start recording using the included licenses. You can now record indefinitely.

   NOTE: You may also link your system to the Hanwha Vision Cloud to access it via 
   the internet. This includes a remote desktop client, mobile app, or the web GUI.

Getting Started (Server)

To get started:

1. Download and install the BLAZE server. 
   
   This will be launched as a background service.
    
2. Download, install, and launch the BLAZE client.
    
3. In the BLAZE client, connect to your local server using its IP address and port.
   
   
    
4. Add one or more cameras to your server by scanning the network with the cameras’ credentials.
   
   
    
5. In the top left, click the camera Settings () icon.
   
   
    

6. To activate your five free licenses and start recording, toggle Use license to ON.

   NOTE: You can add more Trial Licenses, if needed, or select multiple devices 
   to quickly bulk edit.

   You now have a fully functioning system for 30 days.

   NOTE: You may also link your system to the Hanwha Vision Cloud to access it 
   via the internet. This includes a remote desktop client, mobile app, or the 
   web GUI.