Dashboard
The Dashboard is the primary interface for all device management tasks. It presents every discovered device on your network in a structured, sortable table and provides a full toolbar of actions for monitoring, authenticating, updating, and configuring your cameras.
Device Table
The device table occupies the main area of the dashboard and lists every device Fleet Manager has discovered on your network. Each row represents a single device. The table supports column sorting, column reordering, per-column filtering, and configurable column visibility.
Sorting
Click any column header to sort the table by that column in ascending order. Click the same header again to reverse to descending order. Each column header also contains a drag handle that allows you to reorder columns by clicking and dragging them into a preferred arrangement.
Default Columns
The following columns are visible by default:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | Indicates the device's network connection strength using a Wi-Fi signal icon. A full Wi-Fi icon indicates the device is online; a slashed Wi-Fi icon indicates it is offline. |
| Auth | Displays the current authentication state of the device. See Auth States below for a full breakdown. |
| Device ID | The device's assigned name or identifier as it appears on the network. |
| IP Address | The device's current IP address. A globe icon to the right of the address opens the device's web interface. See Opening a Camera's Web Interface. |
| Serial # | The unique hardware serial number assigned to the device. |
| Mac Address | The device's MAC (hardware) address. May not be available for non-PTZOptics devices. |
| Firmware | The firmware version currently installed on the device. May not be available for non-PTZOptics devices. |
Auth States
The Auth column communicates authentication status through icon-based indicators:
| Icon | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Unlocked padlock | Unlocked | The device is accessible and has been successfully authenticated. |
| Locked padlock | Locked | The device requires credentials that have not yet been provided. |
| Slashed padlock | Offline | The device cannot be reached for authentication. |
| Warning icon | Attempted Entry | A login attempt was made with incorrect credentials, or a universal authentication password has not been established for this device. |
Additional Columns
The following columns are available but hidden by default. They can be enabled at any time through the Show/Hide Columns panel:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | Displays a periodically refreshed thumbnail image from the camera, useful for quick visual identification of a device. |
| Model | Shows the model name of connected PTZOptics devices. |
| Fav | Allows you to mark individual devices as favorites for faster identification and filtering. |
| Nickname | Lets you assign a custom label to any device, independent of its Device ID. |
| Group | Allows you to organize devices into named groups for easier navigation in larger deployments. |
Toolbar
The toolbar is located in the top-right corner of the Fleet Manager window and provides access to all major application actions.
| Button | Icon | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware Update | Document with arrow | Check for or upload firmware updates |
| Universal Auth | Padlock with gear | Log in to all cameras at once |
| Show/Hide Columns | List icon | Toggle column visibility |
| Refresh | Circular arrow | Rescan the network for devices |
| Search | Magnifying glass | Open the global search bar |
| Show/Hide Filters | Funnel icon | Toggle per-column filter fields |
| Settings | Gear icon | Open application settings |
Search
Click the Search button (magnifying glass icon) to reveal a text input field in the toolbar. Typing any value will filter the device list in real time, matching against all visible column data. Use search to quickly locate a device by name, IP address, serial number, firmware version, or any other visible field.
Show/Hide Filters
Click the Filter button (funnel icon) to toggle a row of per-column filter fields that appears directly beneath the table headers. When active, each supported column displays its own dedicated text input:
- Filter by Device ID
- Filter by IP Address
- Filter by Serial #
- Filter by Mac Address
- Filter by Firmware
Column filters and the global search bar operate together, allowing you to narrow the device list across multiple criteria simultaneously.
Show/Hide Columns
Click the Columns button (list icon) to open the column visibility panel. Each available column is represented by a toggle switch:
| Column | Default |
|---|---|
| Status | Visible |
| Auth | Visible |
| Device ID | Visible |
| IP Address | Visible |
| Serial # | Visible |
| Mac Address | Visible |
| Firmware | Visible |
| Snapshot | Hidden |
| Model | Hidden |
| Fav | Hidden |
| Nickname | Hidden |
| Group | Hidden |
Use the Show All or Hide All buttons at the top of the panel to toggle all columns at once.
Refresh
Click the Refresh button (circular arrow icon) to trigger an immediate network re-scan. Fleet Manager will re-discover all accessible devices and update the table with current status, authentication, and firmware information.
Universal Auth
Click the Universal Auth button (padlock with gear icon) to open the Login all cameras dialog. This action applies a single set of credentials to all discovered devices on your network simultaneously.
- Enter the Username for your cameras. The factory default is
admin. - Enter the Password. Use the eye icon on the right of the password field to reveal the input.
- Click Login.
Fleet Manager will attempt to authenticate against all discovered devices using the provided credentials. The Auth column will update to reflect each device's resulting authentication state.
Universal Auth is the most efficient way to authenticate your entire fleet when all cameras share a common password. For environments with mixed credentials, individual cameras can be authenticated by clicking the padlock icon.
Opening a Camera's Web Interface
Each device row includes a globe icon displayed to the right of its IP address. Clicking this icon opens that camera's built-in web interface, providing direct access to its individual controls, image settings, and advanced configuration options.
The method by which the web interface opens, and which interface version loads, is configurable in the Settings panel.