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SECTION 2
Network Connection
Alibi cameras use a standard RJ45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet interface to communicate with other devices. The Ethernet interface also
supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). Whenever possible, configure the components of your security equipment on the LAN with
static (fixed) IP addresses.
Cameras should be installed on the same Ethernet subnetwork (subnet) that contains the NVR or PC with VMS used to manage
them, or contains a network storage device for saving recordings.
2.1 Locating cameras on the network - using Alibi Discover
The Alibi Discover Tool is used to “discover” Alibi cameras and NVRs/DVRs installed on the LAN and change their network settings.
The tool is provided on the software CD with your camera.
To use the tool:
1. Insert the software CD provided with your camera into an optical drive on the Microsoft Windows computer you will use to
access your camera on the LAN.
2. On the CD, find the folder that contains the Alibi Discover Tool.
3. Copy the files in the folder to a new directory on your computer. The files should appear as shown in the directory shown
below.
4. To open the Alibi Discover Tool, double click the file
Alibi Discover Tool.exe
. The tool will automatically discover Alibi
cameras and recorders installed on the network.
In the screen shown above, an ALI-IPV3030R camera was discovered. This camera, although installed on a subnet other than
the one implied by its IP address is shown, is still found by the tool.
SECTION 2: NETWORK CONNECTION
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