In this article you can see how to set up the Mobile Server and how to add the MxHub to the Mobile App.
1. Install Mobile Server
During the installation it must be noted that you install the Mobile Server as well.
Either on a PC in a single server installation or in a distributed system. Where exactly you install it is up to you.
The only important thing is that it can communicate with the ManagementServer.
After the installation of the ManagementServer, you can download the Mobile Server separately from the following link on the PC on which the ManagementServer is installed.
http://localhost/Installation/Admin/default-en-US.htm
2. Check the Mobile Server Settings
ManagementClient → Servers → Mobile Servers
Enter a Servername for your MxHub Mobile Server
Select a Login Method: Automatic, Windows authentication, basic authentication
Enable the Features you want to use.
Click on Connectivity
The default URL to the MobileServer is: http://hostname:8081
You can configure a custom internet access for the Mobile server
You can change the MobileServer Ports as follow:
Right click on the MobileServer Icon
=> Show/Edit Port Number
Enter your new MobileServer Ports
3. Create a new Role for Mobile Access
→ ManagementClient → Security → Roles → Right Click → Add Role
It is important to have the right for: Mobile Client Login
Click on Users and Groups
Add the Users (Basic or Windows Users) to this Role by clicking on Add…
in this case we have created a new Basic User: app
Allow this Role to have access to the Mobile Server
Click on Overall Security → Mobile Servers
In this case the User only have the right to Read the Mobile Server
Click on Cameras and allow Full Control to see all cameras and have all permission to do.
(A more specific configuration of only have access to a number of cameras and views etc. will be described in other articles)
4. Install the MxHub Mobile App on your Smartphone device
Download and install the Mobile HUB App from the App Stores
iOS: AppStore
Android: Google PlayStore
5. Add your MOBOTIX HUB to the Mobile HUB App
Open the App and click on Add Server
The App will automatically search for MOBOTIX HUB System within your network
Select your MOBOTIX HUB and click on the hook in the upper right corner
Click on the “3 Points” right next to the favorite button (star) and click Edit
Enter your MOBOTIX HUB Mobile User which is included in the Mobile Role.
Click on save credentials to save the credentials. Otherwise you have to enter your login data every time.
You can select your MOBOTIX HUB as default server, you will login automatically when you start the app.
After saving this settings you will login into your MOBOTIX HUB and you can see all cameras.
By clicking on all cameras you can have a look into all your cameras wich are added into the MOBOTIX HUB.
