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5.3.4.
Network Requirements
In order to preserve enough bandwidth for surveillance video, a surveillance
network is presumed to be free of user/business traffic. Server software
currently supports Class B and Class C type addresses. Currently the Server
software only searches for Servers on the same subnet. Cameras should also
reside on the same subnet.
Configuring Windows Firewall Exceptions
The Windows firewall will block incoming network connections, so the VMS
should be added to the firewall exceptions list. The instructions below are for
Windows XP, however the process is similar under Vista and Windows 7.
1.
Open
Settings > Control Panel > Windows Firewall.
2.
Under the
Exceptions
tab, click
Add Program…
3.
Click browse and go to your install directory.
4.
Select NVRService.exe.
5.
If you require DHCP services, repeat steps 3 and 4 and add dhcpsrv.exe