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Function
Description
Filter Configuration
Error Count
Set the maximum count for login failure. When the maximum count is reached, the IP address
trying to access the network camera will be locked.
Error Lock Time
Set the lock time in minutes when the maximum count of error login for an IP address is reached.
Echo Request
Select “Non-Block” to allow other users to use the ping command to detect the IP address of your
network camera, or “Block” to deny the ping command request.
IP/MAC Filter Configuration
IP/MAC Filter
Choose to enable or disable the filter function.
IP/MAC Filter Policy
If “Enable” is selected, choose whether you want to permit (Allow) or block (Deny) the IP address
list below.
IP/MAC Filter Rules
Rule
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To add an item to the IP address list, key in the IP address in “Rule”, and click “Add”.
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To remove an existing item in the IP address list, click the item you want to remove, and click
“Delete”.
4.3.9 UPnP / Bonjour
“UPnP” stands for “Universal Plug and Play”, which allows devices to connect seamlessly in the
home and corporate environments and simplify installation of computer components, and is
only suitable for Microsoft Windows-based operating system.
“Bonjour” functions the same as “UPnP”, but it’s only suitable for Apple Mac-based operating
system.
UPnP
Bonjour
Check “Enable” to allow the network camera to be detected among devices within the same
network area, and set the identification name of the camera in “Friendly name”.
When this function is activated, the other PC within the same domain as this camera will be
able to search this camera in:
“Network Neighbor” with the identification name set in “Friendly name” for Windows-based PC, or
“
” (finder) or “Bookmark” with the identification name set in “Device Name” for Mac-based PC.
Double-click it to quickly open the web browser for camera access.
Port Mapping (Available only in UPnP)
When your device is connected to Internet via a router and you need to additionally access the
router to configure port mapping, this function can eliminate the need to additionally access the
router for port forwarding.
Note:
Before using this function, make sure the UPnP function of your router is also
enabled.
