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10.
Troubleshooting
Low Frame Rate
If the frame rate is lower than expected, follow the steps below to fix the problem.
1.
Reduce the number of applications running on your PC.
2.
Limit the number of users that access camera live view.
3.
Check whether the network bandwidth is sufficient.
4.
Lower the video resolution.
5.
Lower the camera Bit Rate by configuring Constant Bit Rate or Variable Bit Rate (see
7.2.1 Streaming
and Audio
).
Appendix
A.
Enabling the Multicast Function
The Multicast Function is a technique for one-to-many communication over an IP infrastructure in a
network that is designed to share IP camera loading and reduce network bandwidth. Note that for this
function to work, the router / switch must support multicast function.
Switch
Router
Router
IP Camera
Switch
Multicast
Streaming
To enable the Multicast Function:
1.
Complete the installation of the IP cameras, routers / switches and computers (refer to diagram above).
2.
Access to the Web UI of the IP camera to enable the Multicast function. Click the
Save
button to save
the setting. (System > System Settings > Network > Multicast Settings >
Enable Multicast
)
