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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP
Item Description
NETWORK TYPE
Select a type of network connection. Options are: DHCP or STATIC. NOTE: Depending on the type selected, the options in the
network menu will change appropriately.
DHCP: If selected, the DVR automatically acquires its network settings from a DHCP server. This address may change
without notice.
STATIC: If selected, you must congure the network settings manually. These settings remain in eect until manually changed.
IP: Enter the IP address assigned to the DVR.
GATEWAY: Enter the Gateway IP address assigned for the DVR.
SUBNET MASK
: Enter the Subnet Mask for the subnet where the DVR is connected.
DNS: Enter the DNS primary and secondary server addresses.
DDNS To use DDNS, open the drop-down list and select either:
SERVER1, to use a Type 1 free DDNS that is serviced by obsddns.com (preferred) . Enter your preferred hostname in the eld
provided using the pop-up keyboard, or click AUTO. See “APPENDIX D DDNS setup with obsddnscenter.com” on page 132 for
more information.
SERVER2: for use with an alternate general-purpose DDNS. Observint recommends that only SERVER1 be used for a DDNS
server
NETWORK STREAM Click the submenu button to open network stream setup submenu This menu is used to congure the resolution, frame rate,
and quality at which live video from each camera can stream across the network. The total data rate permissible is dependent
on the model of your DVR. Refer to the Specications section for more information. CSet the preferred options using the
drop-down lists, then select OK
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