Configure the network settings

From this page to the "Disk management" chapter (page 121), the instructions of how to operate the record- er using a web browser are provided.

When operating the recorder using a web browser, it is necessary in advance to configure the network settings of the recorder and a PC.

When the network settings of the PC are as follows, it is unnecessary to configure the settings. It is possible to configure the settings and operate the recorder using a web browser after completing the connection.

IP address: 192.168.0.2 – 192.168.0.249, 192.168.0.251 – 192.168.0.254

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default gateway: 192.168.0.1

When the settings are configured differently from the above, configure the network settings of the recorder or a PC.

Configure the network settings of the recorder

To conform the settings of the recorder to the environment of PC’s, configure the settings using the buttons on the front panel of the recorder.

Refer to the chapter relating to the [Basic] tab of "Network" of the setup menu for how to operate (Installation Guide).

Configure the network settings of the PC

The TCP/IP setting of the PC shall be changed to conform to the settings of the recorder.

When using the recorder with the default (IP address: 192.168.0.250), set the IP address of the PC to "192.168.1.xxx (a number from 2 to 254 except 250)".

In these operating instructions, the settings are performed on Windows XP as examples. Refer to the operating instructions of the respective OS for further information.

Step 1

Click "Start" on the task bar, and then click "Control Panel".

Step 2

Click the "Network and Internet Connections" icon.

The "Network and Internet Connections" window will be displayed.

The control panel will be displayed.

Important:

• Log in to the PC as an administrator.

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