Assigning Ip Address And Starting Configuration; Ip Address - Philips NetCam DVR Installation Instructions Manual

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Assigning IP address and Starting Configuration

To enable access to the NetCam DVR, first you have to assign an appropriate IP.
Terminology
IP Address: Acquire IP address from network administrator.
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MAC Address: The 12digit number on the label at the bottom of NetCam
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DVR.
Direct Cable: A common UTP cable to connect devices such as a PC or
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NetCam DVR that has an Ethernet port (RJ-45 port).
Crossover Cable: A specially designed UTP cable to connect two devices
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directly like connecting a PC and NetCam DVR through Ethernet port.
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IP Address

Important
You must use a new assigned IP address, do not use the default or example
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IP address.
It is highly recommended to assign an IP address before you connect the
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NetCam DVR, otherwise conflicts may occur.
There are two methods to assign IP address to the NetCam DVR:
With setup program
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With ARP command
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Connecting with a Crossover Cable to assign an IP address
When you assign an IP address to the NetCam DVR, it is recommended to
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connect the NetCam DVR and a PC with a crossover cable that is provided
with the NetCam DVR.
You may use a direct cable (UTP cable). In this case you should use a HUB
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to connect the NetCam DVR and a PC to assign an IP address. Or you
should have a LAN cable to connect the NetCam DVR, and a PC that is
already connected with a LAN cable.
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