Edge, Quick Installation Guide
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2. Installation
2.1 Connecting Power and Network
• Connecting to the RJ-45
Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of the network camera. Generally a cross-over cable
is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection to a hub.
The following picture is an example of a network diagram using
Edge. The network port on
the product
back panel is
for both client computer and cameras. The rear panel network port can be used for devices
within the same network, or in different networks as shown in the example diagram.
• Connecting Alarms
Alarm Input :
You can use external devices to signal the network camera to react on events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the Alarm Input 1~8 and GND (Ground) connectors.
GND(Ground) :
Connect the ground side of the alarm input to the G (Ground) connector.
Alarm Output :
The network camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the devices
to the Alarm Output 1~8 and C(Common) connectors.
Router
Client PC
NVR
IP Cameras
Client PC
Client PC
Internet