Network
The camera supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled
simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP
address for the camera can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set
manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the camera receives an IP address according to the configuration
in the network router. There is also an option of using the Internet Dynamic DNS Service. For
more information on setting the network, please see “System > Network > Basic”.
• Obtain IP address via DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol
that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP
addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly
used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known
IP address for a
specific
MAC address.
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Use the following IP address: To use a static IP address for the camera, check
the radio button and then make the following settings:
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IP address: Specify a unique IP address for your camera.
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Subnet mask: Specify the mask for the subnet the camera is located on.
• Default router: Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for
connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.
NOTES:
1. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification, or if your DHCP
server can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the camera by name
(hostname). If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it
to the factory default settings and then perform the installation again.
2. The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or as
soon as an IP address is set.
3. Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled.
4. Please refer to “System > Network > Basic” for more details about the Network setup.
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