Vivotek IP7138 - Installation and Network Setup; Network Deployment

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6 - User's Manual
Installation
Network deployment
Setup the Network Camera over the Internet
This section explains how to congure the Network Camera to an Internet connection.
1� If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make the connection from the
general I/O terminal block�
2� Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable�
3� Connect the supplied power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet�
There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet. The rst way is to set
up the Network Camera behind a router. The second way is to utilize a static IP. The third way is
to use PPPoE�
Internet connection via a router
Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow
the steps below�
1� Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below�
Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 10 for
details�
Ethernet Switch
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1: Digital ouput
2: Digital input
3: DC Power
4: Ground
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