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Network
This menu section allows the user to change network settings for the camera.
TCP/IP
The TCP/IP menu item has two tabs: TCP/IP and P2P.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and it is the language/protocol that allows
communication between internet connected devices, whether on a local network, or a on the Internet at large.
This screen allows for TCP/IP settings to be modified for the camera to establish a connection to the network.
Below is a screenshot of the TCP/IP settings tab:
Below is an explanation of the fields on the TCP/IP settings tab:
•
Host Name
: This text field allows the user to change the host device name for the camera. This field supports a
maximum of 15 characters.
•
Ethernet Card
: This dropdown box allows the user to select which internet access device to use. If the device is
connected to a wired connection and a wireless one at the same time, then this box will have options to pick either