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DS2 Network Guide
Note: If you enable this function ensure the IP address of the PC you are using to congure the
system is also in the list. If the address is not added then you will be unable to communicate
with the unit via the network, it is important to take this feature into account when the unit is
on a DHCP network, where IP addresses are allocated automatically. If no IP addresses are
specied than any IP address can connect to the unit.
Function Description
E
nable PING response from serve
r By default this option is enabled and allows the unit to be pinged.
Disabling this option will make the unit less visible on the network.
Allowed IP address These are the IP addresses and subnets that the server will allow
connections from, i.e. the IP address of the host PC’s that will
connect to the unit to; review video, download information.
Open TCP ports This list identies the TCP ports that are on the system and
available. If a host tries to communicate with the unit using a TCP
port that is not in the list, even with a valid IP address, the host will
not gain access to the unit. The enabled ports can be a range or
single port address, if a single port is needed then enter the same
port number in the to and from section.
Open UDP ports This is the list of UDP ports that are available on the unit. If a
host tries to communicate with the unit using a UDP port that is
not specied in the list, even with a valid IP address, the host
will not gain access. The enabled ports can be a range or single
port address, if a single port is needed then enter the same port
number in the to and from section.
Port, Type, Application, Use This identies the default ports and their functionality that is
supported on the unit.
The following are the default port settings supported on the unit; this is shown on the Firewall page
menu.