Geovision GV-Cloud Access Control Quick start guide

Brand: Geovision

Model: GV-Cloud Access Control

Type: Quick start guide

Quick Start Guide

GV-Cloud Access Control

2023/07

English

CLOUDAS-QG-A

Thank you for purchasing GV-Cloud Access Control. This guide is designed to assist the

new user in getting immediate results from GV-Cloud Access Control. For advanced

information on how to use GV-Cloud Access Control, please refer to GV-Cloud Access

Control User's Manual.

Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,

without the written consent of GeoVision.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is

accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind

and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed

for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information

or products contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

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Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-8797-8377

Fax: +886-2-8797-8335

http://www.geovision.com.tw

Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV

series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows is the registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

July 2023

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Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................ 1

1.1 Licenses ..................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Compatible Web Browsers ......................................................................... 1

1.3 Compatible GeoVision Products ................................................................. 2

2. Getting Started ................................................................... 3

2.1 Login ........................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Adding Licenses ......................................................................................... 4

2.3 Adding Controllers ...................................................................................... 5

2.3.1 Configuring a Controller ......................................................................... 5

2.3.2 Adding a Device .................................................................................... 6

2.3.3 Enabling a Door ..................................................................................... 7

3. Main Screen of GV-Cloud .................................................. 9

Welcome to the GV-Cloud Access Control Quick Start Guide. This quick guide will guide you

through the basic settings of GV-Cloud Access Control, adding a controller and enabling a

door. For more details, see GV-Cloud Access Control User’s Manual.

1.1 Licenses

GV-Cloud Access Control has the following types of licenses.

License

Usage

Cloud Access Control

License

To receive access control activities and event logs, snapshots,

and live view, based on the number of monitored doors.

Playback License

To have video storage on and playable from GV-Cloud Access

Control, based on the number of cameras, the duration of

storage, and resolutions. The license must work with the

GV-Cloud Bridge encoder.

For more information, see the user’s manual.

1.2 Compatible Web Browsers

The compatible Web browsers are listed below.

⚫ Chrome

⚫ Firefox

⚫ Safari

⚫ Microsoft Edge

1. Introduction

1.3 Compatible GeoVision Products

The compatible products are listed below.

⚫ GV-AS Bridge (4-door controller): integrate GV-AS210 / 2110 / 2120, GV-AS410 / 4110

/ 4111 (controller) firmware V2.6 or later, and GV-DFK1355 (reader) to GV-Cloud

Access Control

⚫ GV-AS1620 (1-door controller): firmware V2.0 or later

To play back video on GV-Cloud Access Control, GV-Cloud Bridge is required.

⚫ GV-Cloud Bridge (encoder): firmware V1.03 or later

2. Getting Started

To get started, you must acquire a GV-Cloud Access Control license and a series number

from GeoVision.

2.1 Login

1. Log into the GV-Cloud portal: https://www.gvaicloud.com/

2. Click Sign up.

3. Type the GV-Cloud user’s Name, E-mail, mobile phone number (optional), and

Password. Type the password again

4. Click Agree to accept Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and GDPR, and click Sign Up. You

will receive a confirmation e-mail.

5. To confirm the e-mail account, click the activation link in the confirmation e-mail. You will

receive an additional e-mail confirming the success of GV-Cloud registration, along with

an account ID number.

6. Log into GV-Cloud using the registered e-mail address and the account ID number.

IMPORTANT: Keep your account ID number, which is required each time you log into

GV-Cloud.

Note: The mobile phone number can be used for the two-factor authentication if needed. See

5.3 Two-Factor Authentication in the manual.

2.2 Adding Licenses

For first-time users, you need to add a license to start the services.

1. Click the Account icon > Account Settings.

2. Click the Subscription icon, type your serial number, and click Verify.

3. Click Access Control under Subscription List. Your order information is displayed.

4. To view details on a Plan you purchased, click it under the Subscription List.

5. After adding devices to GV-Cloud Access Control, you can return to the Subscription

List page, and enable or disable any door using the License Doors option of each Plan.

Getting Started

2.3 Adding Controllers

Add controllers, including GV-AS Bridge and GV-AS1620, to GV-Cloud Access Control.

2.3.1 Configuring a Controller

You must have set up the GV-Cloud Access Control’s account ID (see 2.1 Login in the Quick

Guide) on GV-AS Bridge and GV-AS1620 before adding them to GV-Cloud Access Control.

1. Go to the controller’s Web interface, and select Basic Setting > Security

Configuration

2. Type the Account ID of GV-Cloud Access Control, and the Password of the controller

in both Login Password and Confirm Password fields.

3. Click Submit. When the connection is established, a green icon appears next to

Account ID.

2.3.2 Adding a Device

To add a controller to GV-Cloud Access Control, follow the steps below.

1. On the Monitoring page, click the Add Device button. The Add Device dialog box

appears.

2. Click the Search button next to Model. The device is displayed.

Note: Make sure you have already configured the GV-Cloud Access Control’s account ID on

GV-AS1620 or GV-AS Bridge Web interface so that the device can be located. Otherwise,

type the MAC Address of the device in the dialog box to connect.

3. Select the device on the Search Device dialog box, and click OK.

4. Type the device’s login Password.

Getting Started

5. Click Save. The device, e.g. GV-AS Bridge, is shown on the main screen with a red

icon.

6. To license the device, click the Account icon > Account Settings > Subscription .

For details, see Step 3 ~ 5, 2.2 Adding Licenses in the Quick Guide.

Once the device is licensed, the red icon of the device on the main screen turns green,

indicating a successful connection.

IMPORTANT: Remember to license the device after adding it to the GV-Cloud Access

Control.

2.3.3 Enabling a Door

To enable and set up an Entry or Exit door on the device, follow the steps below.

1. On the Monitoring page, click the More button next to the device > Edit.

2. Click any Door on the Edit Device dialog box. This dialog box appears.

3. Select Entry or Exit to enable the reader corresponding to your scenario. See the

manual for details on other settings in the Edit Device dialog box.

After enabling doors, test them by swiping a card through a connected reader. The message

“Invalid Card” will be displayed on the main screen.

IMPORTANT: Each door of the device can be licensed and unlicensed. For details, see Step

3 ~ 5, 2.2 Adding Licenses in the Quick Guide.

3. Main Screen of GV-Cloud

568 9

Name

Function

GV-Cloud Apps

Click the GV-Cloud Apps icon to access Cloud VMS, Access Control,

VPN, eMap, Audit Log, and Account Management.

Left Menu

Access these functions: Monitoring, User List, Access / Event Log,

System Log, Notification, Access Rule, Special Day, Region / Device.

Lockdown

This function allows a security personnel to quickly lock down or force

unlock all the doors of multiple controllers.

Cloud Account

◼ Logout: Log out the GV-Cloud account.

◼ Account Settings: This option allows you to change the GV-Cloud

account’s profile (Profile), password (Security), language setting /

UI theme / time format (Appearances), as well as check and add

subscriptions (Subscription).

Device List

Display the added controllers and doors.

Access Monitor

Display the log of access activities and events.

⚫ Use the Filter above the Access Monitor to display specific types of

access activities and events.

⚫ Click an activity or event to open the video window and view its

snapshot, live view and playback.

Settings

Change the UI theme, as well as the time, name, font, and size of the

user's photo.

View Display

Display access activities and events in Photo View or List View.

Notification

Display real-time event notifications on the web or your desktop.

For details, see Chapter 3 Main Screen in the manual.

Geovision GV-Cloud Access Control Quick start guide

Geovision GV-Cloud Access Control Quick start guide

Geovision GV-Cloud Access Control Quick start guide

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