Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide
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2.7
Network Settings
Purpose:
Network settings must be properly configured before you operate NVR over network.
Steps:
1.
Enter the Network Settings interface.
Menu > Configuration > Network
Figure 2. 11
Network Settings
The dual-NIC network 10 /100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces are provided for the DS-8600NI-E8 and
DS-7700NI-E4 series NVR; one 10 /100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface for DS-7604/7608NI-E1(E2) series
NVR; and one 10 /100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface for other models.
2.
Select the
General
tab.
3.
In the
General Settings
interface, you can configure the following settings: NIC Type, IPv4 Address, IPv4
Gateway, MTU and DNS Server.
If the DHCP server is available, you can check the checkbox of
DHCP
to automatically obtain an IP address
and other network settings from that server.
4.
After having configured the general settings, click the
Apply
button to save the settings.
2.8
Adding IP Cameras
Purpose:
Before you can get live video or record the video files, you should add the network cameras to the connection list
of the device.
Before you start:
Ensure the network connection is valid and correct, and the IP camera to add has already been activated. Please
