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Glossary
SMTP Port
- Is the port number used by a SMTP server. This is specified
by your Internet service provider or by the email provider.
SMTP Server
- It stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and is the
address used to send emails.
SSID
- Is the technical term for a network name. When you setup a wire-
less network, you give it a name to distinguish it from other networks in
your neighbourhood.
Static
- Requires all devices on the network to have their IP addresses
manually defined, as there is no device dedicated to automatically as-
signing addresses.
Static DNS
- In some circumstances, your Internet service provider may
require you to use a static DNS instead of an auto DNS on your router.
Match your routers settings here.
Station Mode
- This mode allows your NVR to gain internet access, with-
out having to be physically connected to your router.
Sub Stream
- Is the video stream that your NVR will send to remote
devices via the network or Internet. Video quality is reduced to make it
easier to send.
Subnet Mask
- Is a method that allows one large network to be broken
down into several smaller ones.
Time Server
- Is a computer or server that reads the actual time from
reference clock and distributes the information to its clients on the net-
work.
Time Zone
- Is a region that observes a uniform standard time for le-
gal, commercial, and social purposes. It is convenient for areas in close
communication to keep the same time.
UID
- It stands for Unique Identifier and is a numeric or alphanumeric
string that is associated with a single entity within a given system. By
entering your NVR’s UID into the SwannView Link app and software, al-
lows you to communicate with your NVR without having to remember IP
addresses or port numbers.
