BOSSVD40/BOSSVD90/BOSSVD160 User Guide
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3-7-2. Network types
There are three network types. Each type requires different settings.
LAN
To use the LAN option when connecting the DVR to a network, the following information is
required. If you do not have this information, see your network administrator.
Figure 3.7.2. Network setup screen - LAN
Table 3.7.2. LAN
Item Description
IP
The fixed IP address of the DVR
GATEWAY
The IP address of the gateway
SUBNET MASK
The subnet mask for the LAN
DNS
Set the DNS IP.
DHCP
Select DHCP to use the DHCP option when connecting the DVR to a network. An IP address is
automatically assigned by the DHCP server, which assigns IP address and other parameters to
new devices automatically. To see the DVR’s IP address, select DESCRIPTION from the
SYSTEM menu.
If the network connection does not allow additional IP addresses, than an IP sharing device will
be needed. In this case, forwarding may be needed to allow for a network connection. For more
information on port forwarding, see the documentation for your IP sharing device or your
network administrator.