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12. Network Configuration
12.1 Cable Connections
Please follow the instructions below to connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose
a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections.
Physical specification of RJ-45 cable for Ethernet
Wire Type Cat. 5
Connector Type RJ-45
Max. Cable Length 30 m
Hub Wiring Configuration Straight Through
PC Wiring Configuration Cross Over
12.1.1 Connect to a computer
Use a crossover LAN cable to connect directly to a computer.
RJ-45
CROSSOVER CABLE
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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12.1.2 Connect to a LAN Hub (INTRANET)
The RJ-45 PIN configuration for connecting with a LAN Hub is shown below.
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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