• Navigate to the "Devices" tab and click "Add Device".
• Enter the IP address or hostname of the surveillance camera you want to monitor.
• Provide authentication credentials (if required) for accessing the camera.
• PRTG will automatically discover available sensors for camera monitoring.

Configuring Camera Monitoring Sensors:

• Select the appropriate camera monitoring sensor (e.g., HTTP Sensor, IP Camera Sensor).
• Configure sensor settings such as monitoring interval, timeout, and authentication details.
• Define specific camera parameters to monitor, such as video feed availability, connection status, and frame rate.

Dashboard Customization:

• Customize the dashboard to display camera connectivity status and video feed metrics.
• Add widgets for real-time and historical data visualization.
• Arrange the layout for easy monitoring of surveillance camera connectivity and feeds.

Setting Up Alerts:

• Configure alerts for camera connection failures or video feed disruptions.
• Define thresholds for acceptable video feed quality, frame rate, and connection stability.
• Choose notification methods (email, SMS) for alerts to ensure timely awareness of camera issues.

Historical Data Analysis:

• Analyze historical data to identify trends in camera connectivity and video feed performance.
• Generate reports to gain insights into camera uptime, video feed quality, and trends over time.
• Compare data across different cameras or periods for performance evaluation and troubleshooting.

Surveillance System Maintenance:

• Use monitoring data to perform routine maintenance on surveillance cameras and related infrastructure.
• Proactively identify potential issues such as network congestion or camera hardware failures.
• Take corrective actions such as adjusting camera settings or upgrading network equipment to optimize video feed performance.

Integration and Automation:

• Integrate PRTG with video management systems for enhanced functionality.
• Automate monitoring tasks such as alert acknowledgments and camera status notifications.
• Leverage third-party integrations for advanced analysis and reporting of surveillance camera connectivity and feeds.

Maintenance and Updates:

• Keep PRTG updated to access the latest features and security patches.
• Monitor PRTG health for optimal performance.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks like database cleanup and sensor optimization.

By following these steps, you can effectively monitor video surveillance camera connectivity and feeds using PRTG Network Monitor, ensuring that your surveillance system remains operational and that video feeds are available and reliable to support your security monitoring needs.