Chapter 15
Connecting to a Network (LAN)
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15.1
Items to Check
Before connecting the DS-L4 to the network, check the following items:
(1) Network
environment
(2) Network
drive
(3) OSs and models of viewer terminals
(1) Network
environment
Verify the following items with your system administrator before configuring the network.
Whether Image transfer on LAN is permitted
IP address management scheme
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Whether use of a static IP address is permitted
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Whether the DHCP server is running (if you plan to obtain IP address automatically)
Network settings on viewer terminals
This document assumes PC-side network configuration is complete. For details on the network settings to be specified,
consult the network administrator of your organization.
Obtaining a static IP address
Consult the network administrator of your organization if you plan to use a static IP address.
You can determine the subnet mask if you obtain a static IP address.
You may need to report the MAC address of a product in order to apply for an IP address. The MAC address of
the DS-L4 is displayed in the [LAN: NETWORK] screen.
Using a DHCP server
If the DS-L4 is set to use automatic address acquisition from a DHCP server, the IP address of the DS-L4 is
dynamically changed. The IP address of the DS-L4 is displayed in the [LAN: NETWORK] screen.
Network cable
Use a 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-T cable (Category 5e or higher) for wired network connection.
Use a shielded network cable that satisfies EMC standards.
For connection to a LAN, use a straight cable. For direct connection to a PC, use a crossover cable.
(2) Network
drive
To connect the DS-L4 to a network drive, the network drive must satisfy the following conditions:
The network drive is on a server that performs communication using the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol. (For
example, the file sharing function of Windows or Mac OS X, or file sharing using Samba uses this communication
method.)
User registration and file sharing setup have been completed on the server side.
(3) OSs and models of viewer terminals
The OSs and models of viewer terminals that can be used to obtain images from the DS-L4 via a wired or wireless LAN
connection are as follows:
Windows 7 or later (except Windows RT)
Android 5.0 or later
Mac OS X
(We do not guarantee operation with all models that run any of the above OSs.)
