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6.3 Option 2 : Connect a DVR to a PC via a Switch or Hub
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IP Address = 192.168.1.11
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
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IP Address = 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
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IP Address = 192.168.1.108
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
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Configure network settings in DVR manually
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Configure network settings in PC manually
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Connect DVR & PC together using an RJ45 cross over cable
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Install and configure the DVR client software
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Reboot both DVR & PC
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Test the PCs connection to the DVR using ‘
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Connect using the client software