Using the Main Menu
NETWORK
Configure network and DDNS options.
Configure settings for email notification of events on the system.
Figure 18.0 Network menu (IP setup)
To configure IP Setup:
1.Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of the system.
2.Disconnect the power cable and let the system power down for a few moments. Reconnect the power cable. The system automatically powers on.
3.Under CONFIG, select STATIC or DHCP. DHCP allows you to instantly obtain an IP address when first networking your system. STATIC IP lets you manually enter a fixed IP address. If you select STATIC, go to step 4.
NOTE: DCHP allows you to quickly connect to your network by obtaining an IP address from therouter.Aftertheinitialsetup,werecommend that you disable DHCP and set the IP address between 1~100. For example, if your IP address is 192.168.0.107, change the last digits to 90 (i.e. 192.163.0.90).This ensures thatport forwarding will not change in the event of power failure or resetting of your network.
4.Press ENTER to save your settings. Press CANCEL/ESC to close remaining menu windows.
Figure 18.1 Email menu
To configure email settings:
1.Under USE, select DEFAULT or SMTP (your own email server). If you select DEFAULT, go to step 7. If you select SMTP, go to step 2.
2.Under SMTP SERVER, enter your SMTP email server.
3.Under SMTP PORT, enter your SMTP port.
4.Under SMTP AUTH, select ON.
5.Under SMTP USER ID, enter your SMTP user name.
6.Under SMTP PASSWORD, enter your SMTP password.
7.Under EMAIL ADDRESS, enter the recipient email address for the email notification. You can add up to five email addresses.
8.Press ENTER to save your settings. Press CANCEL/ESC to close remaining windows.
NOTE: When an event is triggered, you will receive an email alert. If no events occur in the next 5 minutes, you will no receive another email.
If a new event is triggered during that minutes, you will only receive the new email 5 minutes after the first email.
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