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If using Static IP addressing:
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Assign a temporary second IP address to each NIC. This is a unique Zeroconf IP
address of 169.254.x.x network with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask. After the cameras
and devices using the Zeroconf subnet are connected to the ACC Server, change
their IP addresses to the private IP address subnet of the server NIC.
For example, a server NIC has:
IP address / subnet mask: 192.168.10.10 / 255.255.255.0
Temporary IP address / subnet mask: 169.254.100.100 / 255.255.0.0
After cameras (with IP addresses 169.254.x.x) are connected to the ACC Server,
change the camera IP addresses to 192.168.x.x / 255.255.255.0 range.
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After the initial setup, remove the server NIC's temporary 169.254.x.x IP
addresses.
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If using a DHCP enabled network:
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Consider the DHCP lease time configured on the DHCP server. When the lease
time expires, the cameras will negotiate an IP address renewal and this may
cause an interruption in the video streaming. This might appear as an abnormal
camera restart.
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Set the DHCP lease time to Forever, or long enough to minimize unnecessary
camera IP address renewals.
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If possible, set DHCP reservations so each camera always gets the same unique
IP address.
Network Connectivity
Ensure each server NIC is connected to a network switch port that is 1 Gbps or higher.
The server NIC connected to the customer's network can have a 100 Mbps connection if the expected
outbound traffic is low.
Install Hardware and Software
Cameras and Devices
Install the cameras and devices according to the system design. Each device must be:
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Connected to the network.
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Positioned and focused in the direction specified in the system design.
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Assigned a descriptive name.
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Assigned an IP address (static or dynamic depending on network policy).
Before a camera is connected to the ACC system, it can be configured from the camera web interface or
using the Camera Configuration Tool.
Refer to the device installation guide for more information.
Network Connectivity
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