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RJ-45 PIN configuration for LAN Hub

PIN NO. PIN Assignment
1. TX +
2. TX -
3. RX +
4. Not Connected
5. Not Connected
6. RX -
7. Not Connected
8. Not Connected
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12.1.3 Connect to WAN (INTERNET)

The RJ-45 PIN configuration for connecting to a WAN is the same as connecting to a LAN.
RJ-45
SD Card
RS-232
ALARM DC12V
AUDIO
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
TO
MONITOR
TO
MUX'S VCR IN
FROM MUX
MAIN MONITOR
I/O
RS-485
ETHERNET
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12.2 Configure Your DVR Network Settings

Upon network hardware connection, you need to activate the network function and configure
the proper network settings of the DVR.

12.2.1 Enable DVR Network Function

z Press the Setup button to enter the MAIN MENU. Please use the“<” “>” buttons
and to highlight COMMUNICATION; then press the Enter button to enter
theCOMM SETTING page.
z Use the “^” “v” buttons and to highlight NET ENABLE; select ON. Then
press the Enter button to proceed.
* About the location of the buttons, please refer to Page 10 2.1 Front View.
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO COMM PAGE
COMM SETTING
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS485 : ON
NET ENABLE : ON
NET DHCP : OFF
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
ETHERNET ENABLE
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12.2.2 Enable DHCP Function

z Use the “^”and “v” buttons , and ,to highlight NET DHCP; select ON. Then
press the Enter button to proceed.
NOTE: This function can only work if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a DHCP
server. If the DHCP server is working, the DVR will obtain an IP address automatically
from the DHCP server. In that case please skip the section 2.3 (Set IP address) and
follow section 3. (TCP/IP Communication Software).

12.2.3 Set IP Address

You don’t need to set a NET IP for the unit if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a
DHCP server. Otherwise, please follow the instructions given below:
Use the “^”and “v” buttons , and ,to highlight the NET IP. Press the Enter button
to enter the NET IP page
zSet the IP,MASK and GATEWAY. Then press the Enter button to proceed. The
following is a sample setting.
IP: 192.168.0.1
MASK: 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY: 0. 0.0.0
* About the location of the buttons, please refer to Page 10 2.1 Front View.
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO COMM PAGE
COMM SETTING
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS485 : ON
NET ENABLE : ON
NET DHCP : ON
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
SET ETHERNET DHCP
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO COMM PAGE
COMM SETTING
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS485 : ON
NET ENABLE : ON
NET DHCP : ON
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
SET ETHERNET