VIVOTEK

Network Deployment

Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet

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

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

2� Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable� Use a Category 5 Cross Cable when Network Camera is directly connected to PC�

3� Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet�

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Ethernet Switch

IP8132

MAC:0002D132C353

Pat. 6,930,709

NOTE:

The IP8133 can acquire power through a cable connection with a PoE switch� However, when so connected, the camera is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants�

There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the InternetThe first way is to set up the Network Camera behind a routerThe second way is to utilize a static IPThe 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 below� Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 10 for details�

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Vivotek IP8132 manual Network Deployment, Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet