Install Network Optix
Getting Started with Network Optix
A basic Nx platform comprises of one or more Nx Meta servers administered through an Nx client, this platform can either be a set of Nx Witness, Nx Go or Nx Meta servers and the corresponding client.
The typical installation is Nx Witness, for detailed installation instructions please refer to the Nx Witness installation instructions.
If you have an existing cloud account for a Powered-by-Nx solution, you can log in with your existing cloud credentials.
The typical installation is Nx Witness, for detailed installation instructions please refer to the installation instructions for your operating system:
Create a Network Optix Witness account
Sign up for a Free account at the Nx Witness Portal.
Head to nxvms.com
Click on Create Account
Verify your email address and sign in.
Download and install Nx Witness.
To get started with the Nx AI Manager, we advise you to install the Nx Witness Client and Server on your computer, but a separate computer for the server is also possible.
You need both the client and server programs, but the server can be installed on another machine than the client. Typically the server is a computer connected to some cameras over the network, and the client can be installed on your local workstation or laptop.
Ensure you download Nx Witness version 6.1.1, this version and later will be shipped with the Nx AI Manager plugin included.
If the computer you want to run the client fits the requirements, you can download and install the Nx Witness client and server by following the steps below:
Download the client and server by going to this page, then continue with the next step.
A suggested operating system will automatically appear.
Select your target OS if you want to install the client on an OS different from the automatically selected one.
Download the client package that is suitable for your client computer and OS.
Download the server package that is built for your server architecture and OS.
Run the installer for the client first and follow the installation process.
Next install the Nx Server on the same or on a separate device. The installation will be similar to installation of the client.
Use the Nx Witness account you made earlier to login and configure the server.
Create a Nx GO account
Sign up for a Free account at the Nx Witness Portal.
Head to https://cloud.nxgo.io/
Click on Create Account
Verify your email address and sign in.
Download and install Nx Go.
To get started with the Nx AI Manager, we advise you to install the Nx Witness Client and Server on your computer, but a separate computer for the server is also possible.
You need both the client and server programs, but the server can be installed on another machine than the client. Typically the server is a computer connected to some cameras over the network, and the client can be installed on your local workstation or laptop.
Ensure you download Nx Go version 6.1.1, this version and later will be shipped with the Nx AI Manager plugin included.
If the computer you want to run the client fits the requirements, you can download and install the Nx Witness client and server by following the steps below:
Download the client and server by going to this page, then continue with the next step.
A suggested operating system will automatically appear.
Select your target OS if you want to install the client on an OS different from the automatically selected one.
Download the client package that is suitable for your client computer and OS.
Download the server package that is built for your server architecture and OS.
Run the installer for the client first and follow the installation process.
Next install the Nx Server on the same or on a separate device. The installation will be similar to installation of the client.
Use the Nx Witness account you made earlier to login and configure the server.
Create a Network Optix Meta account
Sign up for a Free account at the Nx Meta Developer Portal.
Head to meta.nxvms.com
Click on Create Account
Verify your email address and sign in.
Download and install Nx Meta.
To get started with the Nx AI Manager, we advise you to install the Nx Meta Client and Server on your computer, but a separate computer for the server is also possible.
You need both the client and server programs, but the server can be installed on another machine than the client. Typically the server is a computer connected to some cameras over the network, and the client can be installed on your local workstation or laptop.
Ensure you download Nx Meta version 6.0 or later to be able to use the Nx AI Plugin. Version 6.1.1 or later will be shipped with the Nx AI Manager plugin included.
If the computer you want to run the client fits the requirements, you can download and install the Nx Meta client and server by following the steps below:
Download the client and server by going to this page, then continue with the next step.
A suggested operating system will automatically appear.
Select your target OS if you want to install the client on an OS different from the automatically selected one.
Download the client package that is suitable for your client computer and OS.
Download the server package that is built for your server architecture and OS.
Run the installer for the client first and follow the installation process.
Next install the Nx Server on the same or on a separate device. The installation will be similar to installation of the client.
Use the Nx Meta account you made earlier to login and configure the server.
6.1 and older versions
The Nx Meta server version 6.1.1 and newer is packaged with the Nx AI Manager Plugin, so a separate installation should not be necessary.
If your Nx Meta server installation does not come with the plugin, please refer to the scripted installation or advanced installation.
The Nx Meta client does not need a separate installation of the plugin.
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