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Setup the Network Camera over the Internet

This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to Internet connection.

1.If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make connection from general I/O terminal block.

2.Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.

3.Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power outlet.

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8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1:Power

2:Digital Output 3: Digital Input

4:Ground

5:AC 24V input

6:AC 24V input

7:RS-485 -

8:RS-485 +

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Ethernet switch

There are several ways to setup the Network Camera over the Internet. The first way is to setup the Network Camera behind a router. The second way is to utilize a static IP. The third way is to use PPPoE.

Internet connection via a router

Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow the steps below.

1.Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated as below. About how to get your IP address, please refer to Software installation on page 10 for details.

Internet

WAN (Wide Area Network )

IP address : 192.168.0.3

Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0

Router IP address : from ISP

Default router : 192.168.0.1

 

LAN (Local Area Network)

 

Router IP address : 192.168.0.1

 

Cable or DSL Modem

IP address : 192.168.0.2

Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0

Default router : 192.168.0.1

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