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BNetwork Connection
Although connecting any network device can be a confusing task,
we at ViaVideo are all for simplifying things a bit. If you don’t have a
network administrator to take care of all your connectivity issues,
read the information in this appendix and you will be ready to go in
no time.
If you are a network administrator, go ahead and read the appendix
anyway. Your secret’s safe with us!
This appendix contains the following sections:
• Find Your Connection Type (page 63)
• Configure Your Connection (page 65)
• What’s a Firewall? (page 72)
• What’s a DMZ? (page 74)
• What’s a NAT? (page 75).
Pi ck You r Co nne ctio n Typ e
As simple as we can make it - just pick out your connection type from
those shown below, perform the tasks in the appropriate section,
and you’re ready to communicate ViaVideo!
Simple Connection - Just a Modem, Thanks
If your network connection is through a cable modem or DSL
modem, use the configuration instructions on page 65.
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