Frequently Asked Questions
Multiple Channels mode vs Multiple Cameras mode
Last Updated 5 years ago
"Multiple Channels" and "Multiple Cameras" modes are the ways through which DeskCamera delivers video streams from multiple connected video sources (several desktops, webcams) to NVR/VMS.
By default, DeskCamera launches in the Multiple Channels mode; it produces an NVT ONVIF Multiple Channel device. However, some NVR/VMS systems may not support additional channels and could work only with the first channel from the IP camera. In this case, Multiple Cameras mode would be an option.
By default, DeskCamera launches in the Multiple Channels mode; it produces an NVT ONVIF Multiple Channel device. However, some NVR/VMS systems may not support additional channels and could work only with the first channel from the IP camera. In this case, Multiple Cameras mode would be an option.
- The Multiple Cameras mode will produce as many virtual IP cameras as there are desktops and webcams available. A new dedicated ONVIF IP Camera instance will be created for each desktop/webcam.
- The Multiple Channels mode will produce one virtual ONVIF IP camera with multiple video channels. A new channel will be created for each desktop/webcam.