12.2.7. Configuring Multicast
The multicast can be configured to realise a live view for more than 128 connections through the network for the
device.
A multicast address spans the Class-D IP range of 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. It is recommended to use an IP
address ranging from 239.252.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.
Steps:
1. Enter the Network Settings interface: Menu> Con
fi
guration> Network
2. Select the “More Settings” tab to enter the More Settings interface
3. Set the “Multicast IP”. When adding a device to the Network Video Surveillance Software, the multicast
address must be the same as the NVR/DVR’s multicast IP.
4. Click the “Apply” button to save and exit the interface.
NOTE: The multicast function should be supported by the network switch to which the NVR/DVR is connected.
12.2.8. Configuring RTSP
The RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) is a network control protocol designed for use in communication
systems to control streaming media servers.
Steps:
1. Enter the Network Settings menu: Menu> Con
fi
guration> Network
2. Select the “More Settings” tab to enter the “More Settings” menu.
3. Enter the RTSP port in the text
fi
eld of “RTSP Service Port”. The default RTSP port is 554, and you can change
it according to different requirements.
4. Click the “Apply” button to save and exit the menu.
12.2.9. Configuring the Server and HTTP Ports
You can change the server and HTTP ports in the Network Settings menu. The default server port is 8000 and the
default HTTP port is 80.
Steps:
1. Enter the Network Settings interface: Menu> Con
fi
guration> Network
2. Select the “More Settings” tab to enter the “More Settings” interface.
3. Enter the new “Server Port” and “HTTP Port”.
4. Enter the Server Port and HTTP Port in the text
fi
elds. The default Server Port is 8000 and the HTTP Port is 80,
and you can change them according to different requirements.
5. Click the “Apply2 button to save and exit the interface.
NOTE: The Server Port should be set to the range of 2000-65535 and it is used for remote client software access.
The HTTP port is used for remote web browser access.
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