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Synology license PK (4) IP Camera License Pack
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Expand Your Surveillance Network with Synology Camera License Packs Synology Camera License Packs are designed to expand the number of cameras supported by your Synology Surveillance Station. Each pack contains a single license key that allows you to activate up to 4 IP cameras. Specifications: ...
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Overview
Expand Your Surveillance Network with Synology Camera License Packs
Synology Camera License Packs are designed to expand the number of cameras supported by your Synology Surveillance Station. Each pack contains a single license key that allows you to activate up to 4 IP cameras.
Specifications:
- License Type: Camera License Pack
- Number of Cameras Supported: 4
- Compatibility: Synology Surveillance Station
Key Features
Synology NAS/NVR comes with default licenses that allow you to set up and manage surveillance devices. The number of default licenses may differ. You only need to purchase extra licenses when your deployment requires more licenses than the default ones listed below: Synology NAS: 2 default licenses. Network Video Recorder: 4 default licenses. Deep Learning NVR: 8 default licenses
Synology also provides three options for additional purchased licenses: 1, 4 or 8 Surveillance Device License Packs; each comes with a single license key, allowing you to activate 1, 4 or 8 surveillance devices at a time.
To find oPurchased licenses can be migrated, while default license keys cannot.ut the maximum number of surveillance devices supported on each Synology NAS/NVR, please refer to the specifications of each model.
Under most circumstances, each IP camera, I/O module, IP speaker, intercom, and access controller will only require one license, while each transaction device will require two licenses. However, multi-lens cameras and video servers for analog cameras may require additional licenses. For more details about supported cameras and surveillance devices, please refer to the Camera Support List and Surveillance Device Support List at Synology website.
Specifications
Product Type
IP Camera License Pack
License Quantity
4 surveillance devices per pack
Default Licenses for Synology NAS
2 (additional licenses sold separately)
Default Licenses for Network Video Recorder
4 (additional licenses sold separately)
Default Licenses for Deep Learning NVR
8 (additional licenses sold separately)
License Migration
Purchased licenses can be migrated
Compatible Devices
IP cameras, I/O modules, IP speakers, intercoms, access controllers, transaction devices
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Enables the activation and management of up to four additional surveillance devices per pack.
- Offers flexibility with various pack sizes (1, 4, or 8 licenses) to suit different expansion needs.
- Allows migration of purchased licenses, providing versatility if hardware changes occur.
- Compatible with Synology NAS, Network Video Recorder, and Deep Learning NVR devices.
- Supports a wide range of surveillance devices, including IP cameras, I/O modules, and access controllers.
- Simplifies the process of scaling up an existing Synology surveillance infrastructure.
- Utilizes a single license key for each pack, streamlining activation for multiple devices.
- Designed to integrate seamlessly with Synology's surveillance station software.
- Helps in centralizing and monitoring a larger number of security cameras effectively.
- Provides the necessary authorization to leverage your Synology device's full surveillance potential.
👎 Cons
- Does not include default licenses; these packs are for *extra* licenses beyond what your device comes with.
- Each IP camera, I/O module, or access controller requires one license, which can add up for large systems.
- Multi-lens cameras and video servers for analog cameras may require additional licenses beyond a single one per device.
- Default licenses cannot be migrated, which might be a limitation for users upgrading their Synology device.
- Requires a compatible Synology NAS/NVR; it cannot be used with other brands of network video recorders.
- The maximum number of supported surveillance devices varies by Synology model, necessitating prior checking.
- The need to purchase additional licenses increases the overall cost of a surveillance setup.
- Users must verify camera and surveillance device compatibility on the Synology website.
- The license is specific to Synology's ecosystem, limiting its use to their hardware.
- License packs activate a fixed number of devices (e.g., 4) and cannot be split for fewer individual activations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Synology IP Camera License Pack?
This license pack allows users to add and manage additional surveillance devices, such as IP cameras, on their compatible Synology NAS or NVR systems beyond the default number of licenses provided.
How many licenses are included in this specific pack?
This particular license pack comes with four IP camera licenses, activated via a single license key.
Can purchased licenses be moved to another Synology device?
Yes, purchased licenses can be migrated between compatible Synology NAS/NVR devices, unlike the default licenses which cannot.
How many licenses does a typical IP camera require?
Under most circumstances, each IP camera requires one license for management.
Are there any exceptions to the one-license-per-device rule?
Yes, multi-lens cameras and video servers used for analog cameras may require additional licenses beyond the standard one per device.
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