VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 7
Network Deployment

Setting up the Network Camera over the Internet

This section explains how to congure the Network Camera to an Internet connection�
1� If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the general I/O
terminal block�
2� Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable�
3� Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet�
There are several ways to set up the Network Camera over the Internet� The rst way is to set
up 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 below�
Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 10 for
details�
IP address : 192.168.0.3
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
IP address : 192.168.0.2
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default router : 192.168.0.1
LAN (Local Area Network)
Router IP address : 192.168.0.1
WAN (Wide Area Network )
Router IP address : from ISP
Cable or DSL Modem
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Internet
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Ethernet Switch
1: Power +12V
2: Digital output
3: Digital input
4: Ground
5: AC 24V
6: AC 24V
7: RS485+
8: RS485-