Shepherd - Uncategorized Vivotek - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Camera Management Software
Version	3.5
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019
Languages	English, Portuguese, Czech, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Persian, Arabic
Maximum Number of Cameras	Unlimited
Supported Devices	All VIVOTEK cameras (function limited for pre-7000 series) and NVRs
Device Search	Manual & Auto
IP Assignment Modes	DHCP, Fixed IP, IP range
Batch Camera Configuration	Yes (via templates)
Batch Maintenance	Firmware, Licenses, Packages
Export Types	Device list, debug report, configuration file
Export Formats	.csv, .tar.gz
Security Features	HTTPS support, user account management
Network Protocols	HTTP, HTTPS, Streaming protocols, QoS, SNMP
Graphics Requirement	DirectX 9.0c compatible
Functions	IP range search, batch settings, firmware upgrade, restore/reboot, report generation

Frequently Asked Questions - Shepherd Vivotek

What is VIVOTEK Shepherd?

VIVOTEK Shepherd is a camera management software that allows you to configure, maintain, and monitor multiple VIVOTEK cameras and NVRs from a single interface.

Which operating systems does Shepherd support?

Shepherd runs on Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019.

How many cameras can I manage with Shepherd?

There is no limit on the number of cameras you can manage.

Can I update the firmware of multiple cameras at once?

Yes, Shepherd supports batch firmware upgrades for cameras and NVRs.

Does Shepherd support IP assignment?

Yes, you can assign IP addresses in batch using DHCP, Fixed IP, or IP range modes.

Can I export device information?

Yes, you can export device lists, debug reports, and configuration files in .csv or .tar.gz format.

Is HTTPS supported?

Yes, Shepherd supports HTTPS for secure communication with cameras.

Can I restore multiple devices simultaneously?

Yes, Shepherd allows batch restore of devices, with exceptions for network, daylight saving time, custom language, VADP, focus position, and lens configuration.

What languages are available in Shepherd?

Shepherd supports 13 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and more.

Does Shepherd work with older VIVOTEK cameras?

Yes, but cameras before the 7000-series may have limited functionality.

USER MANUAL Shepherd Vivotek

Camera Management Tool

IP Range Search • Camera Settings Configuration • Assign IP Address • Upgrade Firmware/Package/License

• Adjustable Window Size
• Selectable S torage P ath of P ackage
  • D isplay Host Name of C ameras
• IP Range Search
• Batch Camera Settings C onfiguration
• Assign IP Address on Multiple Devices with Ease
• Upgrade Firmware/P ackage/Licens e B roadcast
• R estore/R eboot Multiple C ameras S imultaneously
• Generate R eports for D ebugging
• Batch Package C onfiguration S etup

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Technical Specifications

General
Version 3.5
Maximum Number of Cameras Unlimited
OS Support	Windows 10, 7Windows Serv er 2012, 2016, 2019
Language	English, Portuguese, Czech, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Persian, Arabic
Devices Pack Ver. 5.9.370
Device
Supported Model	All VIVOTEK cameras (function limited for camera before 7000-series) and NVRs
Device Tab All devices, Camera, NVR
Device Search Manual & Auto
Device Sorting Stat us, Model, IP, MAC, Firmware, HTTP, HTTPS, Client
Device Filter Key word
Device Authorization	Support authorizing devices in batch if they share the same credentials
Device List	Support importing device by saved device list
Batch Camera Setup
Device Settings	Support configuring cameras in batch by using template
	Sy stem- Host name and timeSecurity- User account- HTTPSNetwork- Network ty pe & port- Streaming protocols
Template Settings	- QoS- SNMPMedia- Image- Video- AudioApplication ion- DI, DO- Mot ion detect ion
Apply in Partial	Support selecting template sections to be applied
Import/ Export Settings	Support importing/export ing template
Maintenance for Cameras
Maint enance	Support maintaining cameras in batch
Maint enance Ty pe	Firmware, Licenses, Packages
Rest ore Devices	Support restoring devices in batch
Except ions for Rest oring	Network, Day light saving time, Custom language, VADP, Focus position and Lens configuration
Rest art Devices Support restarting devices in batch
Maintenance for NVRs
Maint enance	Support maintaining NVRs in batch
Maint enance Ty pe	Firmware
Export Device List & Report
Export Type for Cameras	Device list, debug report, configuration file
Export Format for Cameras	.csv, .tar.gz
Device Information for Cameras	Brand, Host name, IP, HTTP port, HTTPS port, Net work ty pe, Model name, MAC, Firmware version
Export Type for NVRs	Device list
Export Format for NVRs	.csv
Device Information for NVRs	Brand, Host name, IP, HTTP port, HTTPS port, Model name, MAC, Firmware version

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IP

IP Assignment Support assigning IP address f or cameras in batch

IP Modes DHCP, Fixed IP, IP range

VADP

General Settings	Enable package, Disable package, Uninstall package* Cloud package does not support this feature.
Package Ty pes	Stereo TrackerVCADeep Learning VCATrend Micro IoT Securit y (updating virus signature)
License Ty pes	Smart VATrend Micro IoT Securit y

System Requirements

Graphics Adapter Direct X 9.0c compatible