The 2022 R3 release represents a significant update, packed with new capabilities designed to improve efficiency and system performance.
To ensure system integrity and cyber security, you must obtain the full installer directly from verified corporate channels. Avoid third-party file-sharing mirrors, which often bundle outdated files or malware. The Milestone Download Center
Before running the full installation package, ensure your workstation meets the minimum hardware and software prerequisites: Minimum Requirement Recommended Requirement Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows Server 2016 Windows 11 (64-bit) / Windows Server 2022 CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or equivalent Intel® Core™ i7 / i9 or Xeon® RAM 16 GB or higher Graphics Card Intel HD Graphics or basic dedicated GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX/RTX series with CUDA support Network 100 Mbps Ethernet 1 Gbps Ethernet Software Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or higher Step-by-Step Installation Guide
After activation, you can add cameras and devices up to your license limit. Device licenses are typically consumed as you add hardware to the system.
The 2022 R3 Smart Client can connect to older servers, but certain advanced features like the Incident Manager require the server backend to run 2022 R3 or newer.
If you have already upgraded or installed the Milestone XProtect 2022 R3 VMS on your Management Server, you do not need to download the Smart Client installer from the internet for every workstation. The Management Server acts as a local host for client installers: Open a web browser on any workstation within the network.