American Dynamics 8200-2646-02 B0 Network Configuration, Cable Connections, Enable Dhcp Function

4.Network Configuration

4.1Cable Connections

Please follow the instructions below to connect your IP camera to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections.

Physical specifications of the RJ-45 cable for Ethernet

Wire Type	Cat. 5
Connector Type	RJ-45
Max. Cable Length	100 m
Hub Wiring Configuration	Straight Through
PC Wiring Configuration	Straight

4.2 Configure Your IP Camera Network Settings

Upon connecting with the network hardware, you need to activate the network function and configure the proper network settings of the IP camera.

4.2.1 Enable DHCP Function

This function can only work if the LAN, which the unit is connected to, has a DHCP server. If the DHCP server is working, please turn on to use the DHCP protocol; now the IP CAMERA will obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. In this instance, please skip section 4.2.2 (Set IP address) and follow section 4.3 (TCP/IP Communication Software).

NOTE: The IP Dome camera software default setting is DHCP OFF. Users can build the camera working environment with a static IP address. The default static IP is 192.168.1.168. You can set an IP address for the camera if the LAN unit isn’t connected to a DHCP server. Or turn on to use the DHCP protocol if the DHCP server is working in the LAN, The camera will obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. The camera is linked by its Video Out connection via a BNC connector to a monitor's Video In connection. If this connection is there, you can see some information on the monitor screen, such as the camera factory default Static IP address.

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