4
Connect to network
This section gives instructions for connecting the camera to the network.
In This Chapter
4.1
System requirements
To open communication with the camera, you need:
● A computer with a web browser installed.
● An IP connection between the computer and the camera.
Computer
The browsing computer should meet the following minimum system requirements:
Item
Description
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 / Server 2008 32 bits
CPU
Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or higher
RAM
1 GB or higher
Display
1024×768 resolution or higher
Web browser
Internet Explorer 7.0 and higher, Apple Safari 5.02 and higher,
Mozilla Firefox 5 and higher, and Google Chrome 8 and higher
IP connection
You can connect the network camera to:
● A local area network (LAN)
● A wide area network (WAN)
Note: Be aware that using this product with Internet access may pose serious threats to
your network security. To avoid network attacks and information leakage, strengthen your
security against intrusions. To ensure the network security of the network camera, we advise
you to inspect and maintain the network camera at specific intervals. If the product does not
work properly, contact your sales representative.
4.2
Connect the camera to a LAN
To view (live) video from the camera and configure its settings, there must be an IP
connection between the camera and a computer.
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