Value IP Series Network Cameras – H265, 2MP / 5MP / 8MP
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4.3
Connecting the Camera to the Network
There are three methods to connect the IP camera to the network:
Router or LAN Connection
,
One-to-One Connection
and
Direct High-Speed Connection
.
Router or LAN connection
This is the most common connection in which the IP camera is connected to a router and allows multiple
users on and off site to see the IP camera on a LAN / WAN (Internet). The camera must be assigned an IP
address that is compatible with its LAN. By setting up port forwarding on the router, you can remotely
access the cameras from outside of the LAN via the Internet.
High-speed modem
Internet
Straight-through LAN patch cable
Router
Cat 5 Straight Through Cable
Left: Pinout of a straight-through cable.
One-to-One Connection (Directly from PC to IP Camera)
You can connect directly without using a switch, router or modem. However, only the PC connected to
the camera will be able to view the IP camera. You will also have to manually assign a compatible IP
address to both the computer and the IP camera. Unless the PC has another network connection, the IP
camera will be the only network device visible to the PC. See the diagram below:
Cat 5
Right: Pinout of a crossed-over cable.
