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AHD7 DVR Series
Users Manual
Chapter
7:
Menus and Settings
7.1.2
Network
a. Main:
find network values and optimize connectivity based on
your Internet connection. In most cases the values should populate
automatically once your DVR is connected to the Internet. The values in this
section should only be adjusted if you are an advanced user and have extensive
experience in device networking.
PPPOE:
for broadband dial-up network users only. You will need to contact your
ISP to retrieve the User Name and Password needed to complete this type of
connection.
DHCP:
the most common network connection type. These values will be gathered
automatically from your ISP when connected.
Static:
modify these values if you are using a static IP address. Information can
be obtained from your router and ISP.
Media Port:
allows access to your DVR from a mobile device. The default value of
9000 should generally be used for most cases.
Web Port:
allows access to your DVR with your computer through your LAN or the
Internet. In most cases the default value of 2049 or 2051 will provide the most
optimal connectivity.
IP Address:
network address of the connected DVR.
Subnet Mask:
the range of IP addresses that can be found in the network. This
should always be set to the default address 255.255.255.000.
Gateway:
the connection between two networks. This should always be the IP
address of the connected router.
DNS1:
primary Domain Name System server address.
DNS2:
secondary Domain Name System server address.
UPNP:
Enable
or
Disable
Universal Plug and Play abilities depending on your
network device capabilities.
b. Privacy Zone:
create or modify up to 4 privacy zones per channel. These zones
will not be visible to the cameras in Live View or during any recording.
Channel:
choose which channel to apply a privacy zone to.
Privacy Zone:
Enable
or
Disable
privacy zones on the selected channel.
Area Setup:
select the number of masks you would like to create or modify.
Mask Area:
a single Live View of the selected channel will be displayed with the
number of Areas selected in the previous line. Select, drag, and resize each area
by left clicking the mouse to mask areas on camera that you do not want visible
while recording or monitoring. Once the area(s) are selected, right-click to return
to the menu.
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