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If you wish to set the recorder to use a static IP address in your local area network,
1.Choose “Static IP” from the “Connection Type”
2.Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address and DNS server address for the recorder
3.Enable “DHCP Server” under “DHCP Server” if you wish to use the recorder as a DHCP server, or leave it disabled if there is already a DHCP server in the network
4.Click Apply for the settings to take effect
*The recorder can detect the presence of a DHCP server upon startup. It sets itself to use static IP address if there is no DHCP server currently presented in the network. Its DHCP server function is also turned on at the same time to assign IP addresses to cameras that are later connected to the network or you can manually turn off the DHCP server function from "System Configurations">>"Network Setup">>"DHCP Server" if you wish to use a separate DHCP server
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