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Watchguard VISTA WiFi User Manual
Also see for VISTA WiFi: Installation and user guide
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Using VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT with a Recording GroupSmart Power SwitchAs part of the local recording group network, the Smart Power Switch:l Functions as the central connection pointThe Smart Power Switch functions as the central wired connection point for a recording group.Through the switch, the devices connect together to form a network, allowing the 4RE andVISTA WiFi group members to communicate with each other.l Intelligently manages powerThe switch connects to the power source (for example, the vehicle battery) and intelligentlymanages that power within the local recording group network. The Smart Power Switch candetect the status of the devices in the network, whether they are powered on or have poweredthemselves off after finishing event upload or charging. When the switch detects that thedevices in the local recording group network no longer need power, it shuts down anyremaining devices connected to the local network, including itself.l Functions as the local network DHCP serverThe Smart Power Switch can also function as the DHCP server for the local recording groupnetwork and other devices connected to it (for example, wireless radio).The Smart Power Switch is REQUIRED to form a recording group. There can only be one SmartPower Switch in a recording group.4RE DVRNote: The 4RE DVR must be at firmware version 4.0 or later to participate in arecording group.As part of the local recording group network, the 4RE DVR:l Initiates group recordingsThe 4RE uses the recording group network to inform the other group members when it starts arecorded event. The other group members can then join in the group recording by starting theirown recorded events.For more information on group recordings, see Group recordings on page 85.l Stops group recordingsThe 4RE uses the recording group network to inform the other group members when it stops arecorded event. The other group members can then stop their own recorded events.Only the 4RE DVR can stop a group recording. The other group members can stop their ownindividual recorded events; but, only the 4RE can stop all of the members' recorded events thatare part of the group recording at the same time.l Responds to group-recording starts by other group membersThrough the recording group network, the 4RE is informed by other group members when theystart recorded events. 4RE can then join the group recording by starting its own recordedevent.82VISTA Body CameraWGD00120 RevisionReviewDraft_111518 |
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