1.4 Maximum Number of Viewing Sessions
1.4 Maximum Number of Viewing Sessions
The maximum number of users (including Network Camera Recorder software connections) that can view live
and buffered camera images depends on the factors described below. Additional users will see a gray or black
screen.
The maximum number of viewing sessions depends on:
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The connection method (HTTP or HTTPS; see 5.2 HTTPS Settings)
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The [Max. No. of HTTP Sessions] and [Max. No. of HTTPS Sessions] settings (see 5.8 Changing Video
Streaming Settings)
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The [Streaming Format] setting (see 5.8 Changing Video Streaming Settings)
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The image format of the images being viewed
When the connection method is HTTP
Streaming Format
H.264+MJPEG
MPEG-4+MJPEG
When the connection method is HTTPS
Streaming Format
H.264+MJPEG
MPEG-4+MJPEG
Note
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As the number of users accessing the camera increases, the following may occur.
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It may take more time before the camera image is displayed.
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Frame rate may decrease.
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Audio may be interrupted.
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Images may be buffered at a slower rate than specified by the [Image Buffer Frequency] setting.
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Operating Instructions
Image Format
H.264
MJPEG
MPEG-4
MJPEG
10 (Default: 5)
Image Format
H.264
MJPEG
MPEG-4
MJPEG
Max. No. of
Users
(Regardless of Image Format)
2 (Default: 2)
5 (Default: 3)
4 (Default: 3)
Max. No. of
Users
(Regardless of Image Format)
2 (Default: 2)
5 (Default: 3)
2 (Default: 2)
5 (Default: 3)
Total No. of Users
Max. 5
Max. 10
Total No. of Users
Max. 5
Max. 5