VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 9
Network Deployment
Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet
This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to an Internet connection
.
1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make the connection from the
general I/O terminal block.
2. Use the supplied RJ45 female/female coupler to connect the Network Camera to a switch.
Use a Category 5 Cross Cable when Network Camera is directly connected to PC.
3. Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet.
There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet
.
The first way is to set
up the Network Camera behind a router
.
The second way is to utilize a static IP
.
The third way is
to use PPPoE
.
Internet connection via a router
Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow
the steps below.
1. Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below.
Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 12 for
details.
POWER
COLLISION
LINK
RECEIVE
PARTITION
1
2
3
4
5
GND: Ground
DI: Digital Input
AC24V: 24V
AC24V: 24V
GND
DI
AC24V
AC24V
