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2-8-2. Network Types
2-8-2-1. DHCP
An IP address is automatically assigned by the DHCP server, which automatically assigns IP address and
other parameters to new devices.
When ADSL or other network being used adopts variable IP method, not fixed IP. This option is used as a
way to automatically get IP address.
2-8-2-2.STATIC
1. For the use of fixed IP.
(See your network administrator if you do not have this information.)
2. When DVR is installed in IP sharer that is connected with ADSL, a user can assign fixed IP to DVR
from IP sharer itself using “DMZ” function out of such sharer.
Input IP set in DMZ on “IP” field and Gateway of ADSL modem on “Gateway” field. Similarly, for Subnet
Mask, DNS address, input relevant values in IP sharer.
Table 2.8.2. LAN
Item
Description
IP
The fixed IP address of the DVR unit.
SUBNET MASK
The subnet mask for the LAN
GATEWAY
The IP address of the Gateway
DNS (PRIMARY)
The address for the DNS server
DNS (SECONDARY)
The address for the DNS server
2-8-3. DDNS
User can use the function to connect to a network with a domain name. The user can select one type among three
DDNS Servers which is supported for free service. The DDNS interval can be set from 5 to 60 minutes. To connect to a
network with a domain name, the user must register a MAC address and serial number of the DVR, and create a
unique domain name on http://www.ddnscenter.com.
Select ddnscenter.com from the three DDNS servers. (If you select other DDNS server, the DVR cannot connect to the
DDNS properly.)
Please refer to Appendix: How to connect network section for the detail of the registration.
Figure 2.8.4. Network Setup Screen – DDNS Server 1