What Is Your Network Setup - EverFocus PARAGON 264x4-16 Instruction Manual

server connection. Everfocus suggests using a static IP address. If this is not available, you will
need to use a dynamic IP address. This is explained below.
Do you have a dynamic IP address?
A Dynamic IP address means your IP address changes each time you connect to the Internet. We
recommend asking your Internet service provider for a Static IP address. If this is not a possibility,
you may use the DDNS feature of the DVR. DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Server, a
service that provides a central database where IP information can be stored and retrieved. It allows
those using a dynamic IP address to be registered centrally so users can connect to it by name.
See Chapter 8 for details on using EverFocus DDNS.
What type of DVR are you installing?
Everfocus EDR Series: EDR 410 H/M, 810 H/M, 920 or 1640
Everfocus EDR "Ease" Series: EDR 410 D, 910 A/D or 1610 A/D
Everfocus ECOR Series: ECOR 4, 8
Everfocus PARAGON Series: Paragon 16
Everfocus ECOR 264x1 Series: ECOR 264x1-16, 264x1-9, 264x1-4
These are the standard ports of the Everfocus digital video recorders:
ECOR 264x1 Series: 80
Paragon Series: 80
ECOR Series: 80, 1600
EDR / EDR "Ease" Series: 80, 1600, und 37260 – 37263
In case these ports have been modified in the network menu, please use the respective ports.

6.6 What is your Network Setup?

Everfocus DVR's can operate using one of three types of networking connections.
1. Simple One to One Connection: A simple one to one connection is the simplest type of network
connection. It uses a cross-over cable to make a direct connection from one computer to another
(or in this case a computer to a DVR).
2. Direct High Speed Modem Connection: A direct modem connection uses a standard network cable
to connect the modem directly to a computer (or in this case a modem to the DVR). This type of
connection only covers single-port modems. For a combination modem/router, use the setup
described below.
3. Router or LAN Connection – A local area network connection requires either a router or a pre-
existing LAN connection. This is the most common type of connection. A router allows multiple
computers and DVR's to access each other as well as the Internet. It assigns different internal IP
addresses to the computers.
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