Enabling The Multicast Function - EverFocus H265 Series User Manual

Appendix A

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. Install VLC and Wireshark in your computer. Click VLC and Wireshark to download.
3. Access to the Web UI of the IP camera to enable the Multicast function. Click the Save button to save
the setting.
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