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4. Network Connection
4.1 Connection Mode
Direct connection:
Connect the camera directly to the computer by using an ethernet cable.
Internet connection mode:
Connect the camera and computer to a router or switch and access via the local area network (LAN).
Note: Ensure power and network connections are secured to prevent video issues caused by poor connection quality.
The computer must be on the same subnet as the camera to connect successfully. The device will not be accessible otherwise.
The camera default IP address is 192.168.5.163, therefore the computer must be connected to the 192.168.5.x subnet.
To connect to the camera, open the Local Area Connection Properties on the computer.
For Windows users right-click on the internet connection in the lower right corner of the desktop.
Select “
Open Network & Internet Settings
”.
Select “
Change Adapter Options
”.
Right-click on your connection (Wi-
Fi or Ethernet) and select “
Properties
”.
Select “
Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4
” as shown below and click “
Properties
”
.
