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VK2-12MP360EXTIR User Manual V1.0
4) Network
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Basic
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IP Address Configuration:
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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. To obtain IP address via
DHCP, check the radio button.
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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:
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IP address:
Specify a unique IP address for your network camera.
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Subnet mask:
Specify the mask for the subnet the network camera is located
on.
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Default router:
Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for
connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.
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IPv6 Address Configuration
Check this “Enable IPv6” box to enable IPv6. Other settings for IPv6 are configured in
the network router.
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DNS Configuration
DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses
on your network. Check the radio button to obtain DNS server via DHCP or set the DNS
server.
