Chapter 11: Network settings
84 TruVision DVR 15HD User Manual
2. Enter the required settings:
Option Description
1.
Network interface card (NIC) is a device used to connect the recorder to a
network. Select the NIC type used from the drop-down list.
Default value is 10/100M self-adaptive for the 4 channel recorder and
10/100/1000M self-adaptive for the 8 or 16 channel recorders.
2.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol for assigning
an IP address dynamically to a device each time it connects to a network.
Check this box if you have a DHCP server running and want your recorder
to automatically obtain an IP address and other network settings from that
server. The DHCP server is typically available in your router.
Default value is Disabled.
3.
Enter the IP address for the recorder.
Default value is 192.168.1.82.
4.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your network so the recorder will be recognized
within the network.
Default value is 255.255.255.0.
5.
Enter the IP address of your network gateway so the recorder will be
recognized within the network. This is typically the IP address of your
router. Consult your router user manual or contact your ISP to get the
required information on your gateway.
Default value is 192.168.1.1.
6.
Displays the MAC address. The MAC address is a unique identifier of your
recorder and it cannot be changed.
7.
Enter the preferred domain name server to use with the recorder. It must
match the DNS server information of your router. Check your router’s
browser interface or contact your ISP for the information.
8.
Use the server port for remote client software access. The port range is
between 1024 and 65535.
Enter the server port value. The default value is 8000.