25
Connections
This sections explains ho
w
to connect the PC, cameras, and extension units. The types of ca
b
les and other hard
w
are depend on ho
w
each setup
is done. Before starting installation
w
ork, check to make sure you have everything you need.
Connect the PC and the camera to the recorder using a HUB. The recorder is connected to the HUB via a LAN ca
b
le (straight). You can connect
the PC and camera using either 1 port or 2 port operation.
Usin
g
a HUB for Direct Connection
The PC connects to the camera using the Client PC port on the rear of the recorder.
Camera images input through the client PC port are sent to the PC from the same client PC port.
Connectin
g
the PC and the Camera
Important:
•
Use a LAN straight ca
b
le to connect the recorder and PCs via a hu
b
.
•
Do not use a LAN cross ca
b
le to connect the recorder and PCs. Using a LAN cross ca
b
le for continuous operation may result in incorrect
display and play
b
ack
b
ecause depending on the type of PC transmission may not
b
e steady.
Connectivity
Advanta
g
es
Ports Used
1-port
Operation
Used
w
hen the PC and camera are on the same net
w
ork and they directly access
each other
w
ithout passing through the recorder.
Client PC port
2-port
Operation
Used
w
hen the PC and camera are on different net
w
orks and the PC cannot access
the camera directly.
Camera port
Client PC port
1 Port Operation
PC
LA
N
cable
(
N
ot pro
v
ided: 10BASE-T /
100BASE-TX / 1 000BASE-T
category 5e, straight (
N
TSC model) /
category 7, straight (PAL model))
PC
Recorder
N
etwork camera
HUB
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