Tips and tricks

The Milestone Open Network Bridge configuration file

The configuration created by Milestone Open Network Bridge Manager is stored locally in a file at ProgramData\Milestone\Milestone Open Network Bridge. The name of the file is serverconfiguration.xml. If this file is deleted, you must update the configuration in the Milestone Open Network Bridge Manager.

To update a configuration, follow the steps described in Change configuration settings for the Milestone Open Network Bridge.

Milestone Open Network Bridge and streaming codecs

The camera properties, including the codec, are determined by the manufacturer. While Milestone Open Network Bridge reads the codec property from most camera models, it is possible that the codec from your device is not recognized and you cannot stream video.

If your cameras use different codecs for streaming, make sure that you have enabled the Use configuration from devices setting in the General tab for the selected Open Network Bridge Server.

To instruct Milestone Open Network Bridge which codec to use:

1. In the Site Navigation pane, select Devices and then select Cameras.

2. Select the relevant camera in the Overview pane.

3. Open the Streams tab.

4. In the stream name field, add the codec name at the end. Example:  Video Stream 1 - H264.