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Glossary
SMTP Server:
This is the address of the server used for SMTP. Usually
in the form of a web address (e.g. smtp.gmail.com).
Software:
A set of instructions that runs on a computing device. Internet
Explorer and Swannview Plus for Windows are examples of software.
SSID:
Is the technical term for a wireless network name. When you set-
up a wireless network, you give it a name to distinguish it from other
networks in your neighbourhood.
SSL:
Secure Socket Layer. A secure method for connecting to servers.
In the context of your DVR, primarily used for email server connections.
Static:
When referring to IP addresses, this is where a device's IP ad-
dress has been manually entered. Sometimes used on older devices
without UIDs to prepare for internet access.
Static DNS:
In some circumstances, your Internet service provider may
require you to use a static DNS instead of an auto DNS on your router.
Station Mode:
This mode allows your wireless DVR to connect to your
wireless network like any other wireless device. Used when you don't
want to have your wireless DVR connected to the router via a cable.
Sub Stream:
Is the video stream that your DVR will send to remote de-
vices via the network or Internet. Video quality is reduced to make it
easier to send.
Subnet Mask:
Used to define which part of the IP address refers to the
network location. If this is incorrect, your DVR may not be able to con-
nect to the internet.
Time Server:
Is a computer or server that reads the actual time from
reference clock and distributes the information to its clients on the net-
work.
Time Zone:
Is a region that observes a uniform standard time for le-
gal, commercial, and social purposes. It is convenient for areas in close
communication to keep the same time.
UID:
It stands for Unique IDentifier and is an alphanumeric string that
is associated with a single entity within a given system. By entering your
DVR's UID into the SwannView Link app and software, allows you to
communicate with your DVR without having to remember IP addresses
or port numbers.
UPnP:
Universal Plug and Play. A network protocol designed to allow
network connected devices to automatically configure a router for the
purposes of remote access. Not required to be enabled when using UID.
VCA:
Video Content Analysis is a new method for triggering recording
and events. This uses the image processing system of the DVR & cam-
era to set specific triggers for recording (such as line crossing or intru-
sion (loitering)). This system does use more processing power, therefore
it may not be available on all devices.
Video Loss:
Is regarded as a potential alarm event and is considered to
occur any time your DVR doesn't receive an active video signal from any
one of its video inputs.
Video Quality Diagnostics:
Enables your DVR to alert you if the camera
has a blurred image, abnormal brightness or unwanted tint in the image
due to the lighting and white balance of the camera.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range):
have a large dynamic range. An example of this situation would be if an
indoor camera were pointing towards a window or building entrance.
The image produced by the camera during the day would be extremely
washed out due to the high brightness of the incoming light.
Is technology to balance out images that
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