User Manual for OMNI-IP Network Cameras
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through a modem or a router.
Connecting the network camera via a router
Steps:
1.
Connect the network camera to the router.
2.
In the camera, assign a static LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Setting a DNS server
address is highly recommended (and required to be able to use DDNS). Refer to
Section 2.1.2
Detecting
and Changing the IP Address
for detailed LAN configuration.
3.
Confirm that the router is connected to the ISP and has received a WAN IP address.
4.
Set port mapping. E.g. for ports 80, 8000, and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary depending on
different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping.
Note:
Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed information about port mapping.
5.
Create a DDNS name from a DDNS provider. It may be necessary to create an account with the provider.
Using a DDNS name, you can reliably and consistently connect to a device (camera or DVR or NVR)
even if the dynamic WAN IP address issued by the ISP changes.
6.
Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router or camera.
7.
Access the camera via the DDNS name (and port, if needed).
Connecting the network camera via a DSL modem connection requiring login authentication
Purpose:
This camera supports the PPPoE function. The camera gets a public IP address from a DSL connection after
the camera is connected to a DSL modem and authenticated on the network. You need to configure the
PPPoE parameters in the network camera. Refer to
Section 5.3.3
Configuring PPPoE Settings
for detailed
configuration.
Figure 2-6
Accessing the Camera with DSL/Dynamic IP
Note:
The IP address is dynamically assigned via PPPoE, so the IP address often changes after rebooting the
camera. To solve the inconvenience of having a dynamic IP, use a DDNS domain name from a DDNS