40X ZOOM IR PTZ DOME CAMERA USER GUIDE
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Configuring Multicast
You can configure multicast settings on the
Setting
Network
Multicast
page.
Multicast is a transmission mode for data packets that minimizes bandwidth use and
CPU load when multiple computers are receiving the same data packet
simultaneously. You can configure multicast for Main Stream, Sub Stream 1, and Sub
Stream 2 profiles.
To enable multicast:
1.
For each stream that you want to enable multicast in, select the
Enable
check box,
and then enter a multicast address and port, using the suggested ranges as a
guide.
2.
Click
Save
to apply the settings.
To view video in multicast mode:
In Live view, select
Multicast
from the
Protocol
drop-down list.
Configuring 802.1x
You can configure 802.1x settings on the
Setting
Network
802.1x
page.
802.1x is a port-based network access control protocol for preventing unauthorized
devices from accessing the LAN. You can set up user name and password credentials
for the camera so that it is not blocked by the network switch.