EverFocus ECOR 8, EDVR 9D1, EDVR 4D1, RS232, EDVR 16D1, ECOR 4 What is Your Network SETUP?

Do you have a static IP address? ______________

A Static IP address means you use the same IP address every time you connect to the Internet. With a static IP address, other Internet users always know the address of your location and can easily connect with it. This makes it much simpler to host a website, email server, or other type of server connection. Everfocus suggests using a static IP address. If this is not available, you will need to use a dynamic IP address. This is explained below.

Do you have a dynamic IP address? ______________

A Dynamic IP address means your IP address changes each time you connect to the Internet. We recommend asking your Internet service provider for a Static IP address. If this is not a possibility, you may use the DDNS feature of the DVR. DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Server, a service that provides a central database where IP information can be stored and retrieved. It allows those using a dynamic IP address to be registered centrally so users can connect to it by name. See Chapter 8 for details on using EverFocus DDNS.

What type of DVR are you installing? ______________

Everfocus EDR series: EDR 410, 810, 920, 1620, 1640, or 1680

Everfocus EDVR series: EDVR 4D1, 9D1, 16D1, 16D3

Everfocus ECOR series: ECOR 4, 8

7.6 WHAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP?

Everfocus DVR’s can operate using one of three types of networking connections.

1.Simple One to One Connection: A simple one to one connection is the simplest type of network connection. It uses a cross-over cable to make a direct connection from one computer to another (or in this case a computer to a DVR).

2.Direct High Speed Modem Connection: A direct modem connection uses a standard network cable to connect the modem directly to a computer (or in this case a modem to the DVR). This type of connection only covers single-port modems. For a combination modem/router, use the setup described below.

3.Router or LAN Connection – A local area network connection requires either a router or a pre- existing LAN connection. This is the most common type of connection. A router allows multiple computers and DVR’s to access each other as well as the Internet. It assigns different internal IP addresses to the computers.

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