Network
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Basic
• IP Address Configuration:
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Obtain IP address via DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is
a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the
assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although
a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible
to use it to set a static, known IP address for a
specific
MAC address. To obtain
an IP address via DHCP, check the radio button.
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Use the following IP address: To use a static IP address for the camera, check
the radio button and then make the following settings:
IP address: Specify a unique IP address for your camera.
Subnet mask: Specify the mask for the subnet the camera is located on.
Default router: Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway)
used for connecting devices attached to different networks and
network
segments.
• IPv6 Address Configuration: Check this “Enable IPv6” box to enable IPv6. Other
settings for IPv6 are configured in the network router.
• DNS Configuration: DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of
hostnames to IP addresses on your network. Check the radio button to obtain the
DNS
server via DHCP or set the DNS server.
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Obtain DNS Server via DHCP: Automatically use the DNS server settings
provided by the DHCP server.
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