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2) Network
The network 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 network camera can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be
set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the network 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 particular
MAC address.
• Use the following IP address:
To use a static IP address for the network camera, check the
radio button and then make the following settings:
– IP address:
Specify a unique IP address for your network camera.
– Subnet mask:
Specify the mask for the subnet the network 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 network camera by name (host
name). 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.
Please refer to “System > Network > Basic” for more details about Network setup.
