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Configuration: Network - General
NIC Type:
Your DVR has the ability to connect to your network at various
speeds and can adjust itself accordingly.
Enable DHCP:
Your router will automatically assign an IP address.
IPv4 Address:
Your DVR uses IPv4 addressing, which consists of four
groups of numbers between 0 and 255, separated by periods.
IPv4 Subnet Mask:
This will be formatted in a similar way to the IP ad-
dress. For example, four numbers up to 255 separated by periods.
IPv4 Default Gateway:
This allows your DVR to connect to the Internet.
IPv6 Address 1/2 & Default Gateway:
IPv6 is the latest revision of the
Internet Protocol (IP). It will eventually replace the older IPv4 system.
MAC Address:
The MAC (Media Access Control) address is hardwired
into the hardware and can’t be changed.
MTU (Bytes):
The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) is the size of the
largest datagram that can be sent over a network.
Preferred DNS Server:
A DNS (Domain Name System) server is used to
translate a website address to its IP address.
Alternate DNS Server:
A backup DNS server.
UID:
The UID is used to access your DVR from SwannView Plus on your
mobile device or computer.
Send UID:
Click this button to send the UID to your email address.
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Don’t forget to click “Ap-
ply” to save settings.
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Click the “Back” button to
go back to the Menu.
Network configuration
is not required when
using SwannLink P2P
for local or remote
access. All that is re-
quired is a connection
to your router. Most of
the settings here are
recommended for ad-
vanced users only.
