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4) Network
Settings regarding the network can be executed. Settings for IP, DNS, Host Name, Port, and ARP/Ping
can be established, along with setting for DDNS, uPnP, QoS, Zeroconfig, and Bonjour.
 Basic
• IP Address Configuration:
- Obtain IP address via DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol
that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP
addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly
used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known
IP address for a particular MAC address. To obtain IP address via DHCP, check the radio
button.
- Use the following IP address: To use a static IP address for the network camera,
check the radio button and then make the following settings:
* IP address: Specify a unique IP address for your network camera.
* Subnet mask: Specify the mask for the subnet the network camera is located on.