Connecting Devices To The Video Appliance; Configuring A Zeroconf Device Network - Motorola Avigilon 3 Series User Manual

Connecting Devices to the Video Appliance

Depending on how you intend to use the Video Appliance, you may choose to configure the network switch
component of the appliance differently.
1. A ZeroConf device network— the appliance and the connected cameras will run as a self contained
system without a DHCP server.
This configuration is most likely used by a small business that may not have a network infrastructure,
and prefers to use the appliance like a traditional closed circuit surveillance system.
2. A network with an external DHCP server — the appliance and the connected cameras will work with
an existing DHCP server on the network.
This configuration is most likely used by a small office that already has some network infrastructure
that will be used with the appliance, like a router that gives the office computers internet access.
3. A network of connected cameras with previously assigned static IP addresses within a different
subnet.
This configuration is most likely used by a business that has existing third-party or Avigilon cameras
with static IP address that were previously assigned, or if static IP addresses are desired for cameras.
4. An internal DHCP server — the appliance will act as the local DHCP server for the connected cameras
and any other devices that may also be connected to the appliance.
Note: The appliance is intended to be used for connecting and powering IP cameras, not for
general computer networking. However, if you prefer, the appliance can be configured to
do so.
This configuration is most likely used by a small business that prefers to use the appliance switch
component instead of a router for connecting all network devices together. Other network devices
can include voice over IP (VoIP) phones or external network drives.
Complete the procedure that will configure your preferred network:

Configuring a ZeroConf Device Network

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Configuring a Network with an External DHCP Server on the next page
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Connecting to Cameras with Static IP Addresses on the next page
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Configuring the Internal DHCP Server on page 23
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Configuring a ZeroConf Device Network
If you plan to connect cameras directly to the Video Appliance and run a self contained system, all you need
to do is connect cameras directly to the numbered ports.
Connecting Devices to the Video Appliance
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