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4-8. Network Setup
1. CONNECT
Select a connection method among STATIC, DHCP, or PPPOE.
2. IP ADDRESS / SUBNET / GATEWAY / DNS
Accessible only if CONNECT is set to STATIC. While accessible,
information can be changed to fit in the network environment. Proper information must be provided from the
network administrator or service provider. Otherwise, IP ADDRESS / SUBNET / GATEWAY / DNS will be
automatically assigned.
3. PORT
Select a TCP port number to use for the system. This port number should be provided to users to make
remote connection. Once a port number is assigned, DVR system would acquire next 20 consecutive ports too.
Therefore, if TCP port 10000 (at default) is selected, the DVR system will use TCP ports range of 10000 to
10020 and these ports should be opened and forwarded to the DVR system. For the configuration of network
devices, please contact the network administrator or service provider
4. PPPOE
Display PPPoE ID if available. Only accessible and required if CONNECT is set to PPPoE. Once
selected and
ENTER
is pressed, it will prompt to enter proper ID and password.
5. TIME
ZONE
Select a proper location from the list. The list is in increasing order by GMT. There might be
multiple choices available under same GMT. In such case, please make a most preferred place per location.
6. NTP TIME SYNC
Select ON or OFF for time synchronization. The system synchronizes standard time with time
server, using Network Time Protocol (NTP). Note that DNS server must be set properly for this function.
7. DDNS
STATUS
Display Dynamic DNS status and address of it. STATUS will display OK while normally
connected, NONE if DDNS is not used, and ERR if DDNS IP update failure.
