User guide

SerVision MVG 400 System Guide

Installing the MVG 400 System 27

This section explains how to connect the necessary cables and devices to the unit so that it can

connect to external networks. Once these connections are in place, you must configure them

as explained in the Configuring the MVG 400 chapter (beginning on page 36). In particular,

please refer to LAN Settings, page 63; Modem, page 65; WiFi, page 68. The unit will only be

able to connect to the networks after the network settings are configured.

To connect the MVG 400 unit to an external network using an Ethernet

cable:

• Connect the Ethernet (Out) connector on the rear panel of the MVG 400 unit to a LAN

connection point (a hub, wall socket, or any other connection point) using the supplied

Ethernet (network) cable.

To connect the MVG 400 unit to an external cellular network:

• Connect a supported cellular modem with a USB adaptor to one of the USB ports on the

rear of the unit.

Note: In most cases, remote client devices cannot connect directly to the MVG 400’s

local network over a cellular network. If you want to use a cellular network to connect to

the MVG 400, you will probably have to use a SerVision proxy server. For additional

information, see Proxy and DDNS Settings, page 76 or contact your vendor.

To connect the MVG 400 unit to an external WiFi network:

• Connect a supported WiFi card with a USB adaptor to one of the USB ports on the rear

of the unit.

Note: If the unit is already running, restart it after you connect the WiFi card.

Connecting Devices to the MVG 400’s Internal Network

Up to three IP-based devices can be connected to the MVG 400’s local network. The

MVG 400’s router contains a DHCP server that can automatically assign IP addresses to

devices that are plugged into its Ethernet ports. If you will not need to access a connected

device remotely, you can configure the device to acquire its IP from this DHCP server. In this

case, the device will be able to connect to the external network, but remote devices will not be

able to access it. If you want to access the device remotely, you should manually configure its

IP address and other network settings, as described below, and set up port forwarding for the

device as described under Port Forwarding, page 74.

NOTE: The video gateway component of the MVG 400 automatically connects to the router

component when the unit starts up. The router's DHCP server assigns an IP address

to the video gateway component and port forwarding is automatically configured.

To connect a device to the MVG 400’s local network:

• Connect the network connector of the device to one of the Ethernet (In) connectors on

the rear panel of the MVG 400.

If you are configuring the device to enable remote access to it, set its network settings as

follows. (For information about how to configure the network settings of the device, consult

the device’s documentation.)