SGBridge Quick Start Guide
This is a Quick Start Guide to help you navigate through the initial setup and deployment of your SGBridge.
Applying to Become a SGCloud Partner
- Go to SGCloud Partner Registration to register as an SGBridge cloud partner.
- After submitting your application, you will receive an email with your login credentials.
Setting Up SGBridge
- Connect both power and a network connection with internet access to your SGBRIDGE*.
- Note: The SGBRIDGE’s network ports are configured to DHCP by default. If a static address is needed, connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the bridge hardware.
- While the SGBRIDGE is booting, connect your laptop to the same network.
- Download, install, and open the Speco Scanner application to search for your SGBRIDGE.
- Double-click on the detected SGBRIDGE to access the web setup.
Logging into the Web Interface
- Your default web browser will open a login screen.
- Use the default credentials:
- Username: admin
Password: admin
- Username: admin
- Click Submit to proceed.
Adding Sites to the SGBridge
- After logging in, click the hamburger menu in the upper left corner.
- Click Config.
- Click Site Locate.
- Find the device(s) you’d like to add and click the + icon.
- Enter the device credentials and click Check Site.
- If successful, a blue message will confirm the site check.
- Click X to close the message.
- For recorders, select the channels you want to add to the cloud.
- Click Submit.
- Click Close in the Site Locate interface.
Restarting SecureGuard
- Click System Config > Restart SecureGuard.
- Click Restart.
- A notification will confirm SecureGuard is restarting.
- Refresh the browser and log in again.
- Navigate to Site Config to confirm your recorder is listed.
Configuring Channels for Cloud Use
- In the web setup, go to Camera Config.
- Wait a few seconds for parameters to load.
- Ensure Encoding settings for both Main and Sub streams are set to H.264.
- Configure Resolution, Frame Rate, and Bit-Rate as needed.
- Click Submit.
Adding SGBRIDGE to the Cloud
- Click System Config.
- Note the Cloud ID and Cloud Password.
- Open another browser tab for the Cloud Portal Setup.
Logging into the Partner Portal
- Open a web browser and go to SGCloud Partner Login.
- Enter your credentials and click Login.
Adding Customers
- Click the Customers tab.
- Click + Add Customer.
- Enter the customer’s information and click Add Customer.
- A confirmation message will indicate a registration email has been sent to the customer.
Adding SGBridge to a Customer's Account
- Click > to enter the Customer Configuration Portal.
- A new tab will open. Click + Add Bridge.
- Enter the Bridge information from the System Config page of the SGBRIDGE.
- Click Add Bridge.
- The Bridge will now be listed.
- The Bridge will now be listed.
Adding Cameras to the Cloud
- Click Camera Management > + Add Camera.
- Click Next.
- Select the Bridge you want to add channels from.
- Click Next
- Click Next
- Cameras must be configured to H.264.
Creating and Recording Schedule
- Click Schedule Recording > + Add Schedule Recording.
- Name the schedule and select cameras.
- Set recording preferences: Continuous, Motion, or Both.
- Click Save Schedule.
- The schedule will now be listed.
Creating a Camera Group
- Click Group Management > + Add Group.
- Enter a name for the group and select cameras.
- The group will now be listed.
Adding Users
- Click User Management > + Add User.
- Enter user information, select camera group, and set privileges.
- Click Add User.
- Click Add User.
- A confirmation message will indicate a registration email has been sent.
Viewing Cameras from the End-User Portal
- Go to the Customer Portal URL.
- Enter login credentials and click Login.
- Navigate to Live Streams.
- Click the + button to create a layout.
- Select cameras to add.
- Click Save.
- Click Save.
- Additional layouts can be created under Layout Management.
Storage Playback
- Click Storage Video.
- Camera thumbnails will display.
- Camera thumbnails will display.
- Double-click a camera for playback.
- Select a date range.
- Select a date range.
- Camera thumbnails will display by hour.
- Select the desired time.
- The system will break it down into 5-minute increments.
Initial publish Date: April 4, 2025
Article transcribed by: Christopher Cataldo, Technical Support Tier 1