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9.2 CONNECTING TO A LAN USING TCP/IP
The networking options of the DVR unit can create and edit all Network settings available on Windows 2000. The
DVR unit comes equipped with a 10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC). This card uses a standard RJ-45
connector.
9.2.1 CONFIGURING TCP/IP SETTINGS
1 Exit and restart in Windows mode.
2 Right-click on the My Network Places icon located on the desktop and select Properties. The Network
and Dial-Up Connections window opens.
3 Right-click Local Area Connections and select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window opens.
4 Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) by clicking on it once. Once it is highlighted, select the Properties
button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens.
5 Select Use the Following IP Address option. Enter the IP Address and Subnet mask appropriate for your
network. It is recommended to contact your Network Administrator for appropriate IP settings.
Example: Common IP addresses are 10.0.0.25
Common Subnet masks are 255.255.255.0
NOTE: In order to connect to the DVR unit through a remote LAN connection, a static IP
address must be assigned. If the network assigns the IP address automatically (DHCP), contact the
Network Administrator for help assigning a static IP address.
6 If the network requires you to specify your DNS information, enter it now by selecting the appropriate DNS
options.
7 When finished configuring the TCP/IP settings close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window by
clicking the OK button.1
8 Close the Local Area Connection Properties window by clicking the OK button.
9 It may be required to restart Windows for the changes to take effect.
Restart windows by selecting START on the desktop and selecting Restart.
9.2.2 CONNECTING THE DVR TO A LAN
Using a standard RJ-45 cable, plug one end into a Hub (or Network Jack ultimately connected to a hub) and the
other end into the DVR unit.