EverFocus EDR-1640 manual Network connection, Direct PC connection through crossover network cable

2.9 Network connection

EDR920/1640 DVRs provide fast MPEG-4 format image transmission and network remote configuration.

This chapter doesn‘t go into basic network technique details. For further information, especially about router installation and internet connection, please refer to the publication "EverFocus network technique".

Physically, two basic types of connection are possible:

2.9.1. Direct PC connection through crossover network cable

The point-to-point connection of DVR and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable. This type of connection does not allow the connection of several PCs or DVRs.

Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 100 MBit compatible network connection.

2.9.2. Network connection through patch cable

The connection to an existing network requires a normal patch cable (wired 1:1). The illustration shows the connection to a network switch.

2.9.3. Network system requirements

Connection type: 100Base-T

Max. required network bandwidth: 10 MBit

Protocol types: TCP, UDP, SMTP, HTTP, NTP

Required ports: for port configuration, please refer to NETWORK menu

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