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IDCMR-SRMT-IP-POE-4MP
SECTION 2
Network Connection
The IDCMR-SRMT-IP-POE-4MP camera uses a standard RJ-45 Ethernet interface to communicate with other devices.
Whenever possible, configure the components of your security equipment on the LAN with static (fixed) IP addresses.
Cameras should be installed on the same Ethernet subnetwork (subnet) that contains the NVR or PC with CMS used to
manage them, or contains a network storage device for saving recordings.
2.1 PC requirements
The PC you use to connect to your camera with an Internet browser should meet the following requirements:
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Operating System
: Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 and above, Windows Vista, 7, 8.x, 10, Server 2003, Server
2008 (32 bit)
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CPU
: Intel® Pentium® IV 3.0 GHz or faster
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RAM
: 1GB or more
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Display
: 1024 × 768 resolution or higher
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Internet Browser
: Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 11 or newer
2.2 Typical application configurations
Your IDCMR-SRMT-IP-POE-4MP can function well in many different network configurations. The most common
configurations are:
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Camera is installed on an IP network and managed by a Network Video Recorder (NVR)
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Camera is installed on an IP network and uses a network based storage device, such as a NFS or SMB/CIFS
server, to archive recorded video and screen captures. The camera is managed by a PC with an Internet browser.
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Camera is installed on an IP network and connected directly by a PC with a Video Management System (VMS).
Since the IDCMR-SRMT-IP-POE-4MP camera is an IP based device, several other application configurations are also
possible.
Important considerations
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IDCMR-SRMT-IP-POE-4MP cameras contain an internal storage slot for a microSD card for local storage for video
recordings and status information. Cameras can also be configured to use an external device such as an Network
Video Recorder (NVR), a Network Attached Storage device (NFSor SMB/CIFS device), or a PC with a Video
Management System (VMS) to store these files.
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Security devices on your network should be configured with static (fixed) IP addresses whenever possible. Using
fixed IP addresses for these devices greatly simplifies the communication between the components of your security
system.
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IDCMR-SRMT-IP-POE-4MP cameras include a web interface that enables remote access to the camera through
Microsoft® Internet Explorer®. With this interface, you can watch live video and perform all camera configuration
functions. You can also play back recorded video, download recordings, perform screen captures, and other
functions. This document uses the web interface to show all functions of the camera.