Vivotek IP7137 - Digital Camera Manual for Optimizing UDP and TCP Settings

There are two settings for the client side. One is “Media Options” for users to determine the type of media to be streaming. The other is “Protocol Options” which allows choices on connection protocol between client and server. There are two protocols choices to optimize your usage – UDP and TCP.

The UDP protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, some packets may be lost due to network burst traffic and images may be obscured.

The TCP protocol allows for less packet loss and produces a more accurate video display. The downside with this protocol is that the real-time effect is worse than that with the UDP protocol.

If no special need is required, UDP protocol is recommended. Generally speaking, the client’s choice will be in the order of UDP → TCP. After the Network Camera is connected successfully, “Protocol Option” will indicate the selected protocol. The selected protocol will be recorded in the user's PC and will be used for the next connection. If the network environment is changed, or the user wants to let the web browser to detect again, manually select the UDP protocol, save, and return HOME to

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Contents

Page Technical@vivotek.com Before You Use This Product Table of Contents FTP Configuration file Upgrade firmware Technical specifications Package Contents Installation Hardware installation Software installation To install in Ethernet Check Network Settings Initial Access to the Network CameraAdd Password to prevent Unauthorized Access How to Use Authentication Installing plug-in Primary user’s capability Main Screen with Camera View Digital Zoom Snapshot Client settings Page Re-connect Administrator’s capability Fine-tuning for Best Performance For Best Real-time Video Images Page Protect Network Camera by passwords Opening accounts for new users Build a security application Software revision upgrade Definitions in Configuration System parameters Security settings Network settings Network typeLAN & PPPoE Get IP address automatically & Use fixed IP address Http Rtsp Streaming Url http//Network Camera/setup/network.html Wlan Configuration Tkip AES Page Ddns Access List Video Settings Audio and VideoGeneral Video orientation Audio settings Image Settings Email & FTP FTP Url http//Network Camera/setup/mailftp.html Motion detection Application settings Weekly scheduleSnapshot file name prefix Send out the snapshot while motion detection Sequential operation Method for sending snapshotPage Page System log Viewing system parameters Maintenance Reset and restore TroubleshootingStatus LED Get server parameter values URL commands of the Network CameraMethod GET/POST Length is the actual length of content Set server parameter values Where parameter pair is parameter=value\r\n WirelessNetwork Camera Skip to invoke default serverAvailable parameters on the server Yyyy/mm/dd Group Security Blank 192.168.0.99 255.255.255.0 554 Group Wireless restart Default5558 5556 0000000000 00000000Group IPFilter 0.0 640x480 For 256Computer 512000 For 60Hz only AAC4 for computer Gamr for mobile128000 12200 To take effect Script.vssx IP address Application page CGI command514 Page Capture single snapshot Maxsize Account management System logs Privilege=conf Configuration file Upgrade firmware Post data Technical specifications Networking Technology License Notice MPEG-4 AAC Technology MPEG-4 Visual Technology Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Liability