Enabling The Multicast Function - EverFocus EBN288/368 User Manual

B. Enabling the Multicast Function
The Multicast Function is a technique for one-to-many communication over an IP infrastructure in a
network that is designed to share IP camera loading and reduce network bandwidth. Note that for this
function to work, the router / switch must support multicast function.
To enable the Multicast Function:
1. Complete the installation of the IP cameras, routers / switches and computers (refer to diagram above).
2. Access to the Web UI of the IP camera to enable the Multicast function. Click the Save button to save
the setting. (System > System Settings > Network > Multicast Settings > Enable Multicast)
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