User`s guide

NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide
12
4 Assigning IP Address & Accessing Network IP Camera’s
Homepage
4.1 Assigning IP Address
To able to access Network IP Camera, you should assign an appropriate IP Address firstly.
Terminology
• IP Address:
IP address is an identification code for computers and devices on a TCP/IP network. Networks
Using TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destinations. Within a closed
network. IP addresses can be assigned at random as long as each one is unique. However,
connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP address to avoid
duplicates.
IP address can be acquired from a network administrator or an Internet service provider.
• MAC (Ethernet) Address (Media Access Control Address)
MAC address is a hardware identification code that uniquely identifies each node of a network.
The MAC layer interfaces directly with the network media. Consequently, each type of network
media requires a different MAC layer. The MAC address of Network IP Camera is a 12-digit
number. A unique MAC address can be found on the label at the bottom of each Network IP
Camera
• Direct (Non Crossover) UTP Cable:
A common UTP cable (Twisted Pair Category 5 Cable) to connect devices such as a PC or
Network IP Camera that has an Ethernet port (RJ-45 port). The direct cable should be used if a
HUB is used as an intermediary between the Network IP Camera and PC
• Crossover UTP Cable
A specially designed UTP cable to connect two devices directly like connecting a PC and Camera
through Ethernet port. A HUB is not necessary to connect Network IP Camera to a PC if a
crossover cable is used.
Important
• Must use the newly assigned IP address, do NOT use occupied IP address, and not use the
default or example IP address .
• It is highly recommended to assign IP address before you place Network IP Camera on remote
place or remote network. Otherwise, some errors may occur while assigning IP address