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Glossary
DDNS (Dynamic DNS): Is a service that converts IP addresses into host names
(a host name is a lot easier than trying to remember an IP address). It also
supports dynamic IP addresses, such as those assigned by a DHCP server.
This makes DDNS a good fit for home networks, which normally receives an
IP address from the ISP that will change occasionally.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol):
or router to enable dynamic assignment of an IP address to a device connect-
ed to the network.
Display Resolution:
Is the number of pixels supported by your TV or VGA
monitor or the output signal of a viewing device, e.g. your DVR or NVR.
DNS Server: Is a standard technology for managing public names of web
sites and other internet domains. DNS technology allows you to type names
into your web browser which your computer will automatically find the ad-
dress on the internet.
DST (Daylight Saving Time):
Is the period of the year when clocks are moved
one hour ahead.
DualStream: A process where your DVR or NVR will record both Mainstream
and Substream video at the same time.
Format: Is a command that prepares a storage device such as a USB flash
drive or hard drive to hold data.
Firmware: The software that operates a discrete device (e.g. your smart-
phone). It is referred to in this way rather than software as it is integral to the
operation of the device.
Frame Rate:
The measurement of the rate that pictures are displayed to cre-
ate a video feed. The unit of measurement is frames per second (fps).
Gateway:
Is a node or router that routes traffic from a device on your home
network to the outside network that is providing access to the internet.
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H.264+:
issue, video compression technologies are used to reduce the data while
maintaining image quality. H.264+ is an innovative encoding technology
aimed at surveillance video.
Hardware:
Uses an appropriate server
HDD (Hard Disk Drive):
is where all data is kept, saved and stored.
HTTP Port (Hypertext Transfer Protocol):
web browser interface of your DVR or NVR (if available) using a web client,
such as Internet Explorer.
Hue:
altering the hue, you can change the color mix of the image.
IP Address:
the network must use a unique address. IP addresses range from 0.0.0.0 to
255.255.255.255.
Live View:
connected will be displayed on-screen.
MAC Address:
as a super password if you have forgotten your current password.
Mainstream:
cord.
Mask:
to minimise false triggers when your DVR or NVR detects motion. Any area
obscured won't be shown live or recorded.
Menu:
on your DVR or NVR.
Mass video data requires increased storage capacity. To resolve this
A physical device such as your DVR or NVR.
Is a storage device located inside your DVR or NVR. It
Is somewhat synonymous to what is usually referred to as colors. By
The address of a device attached to the network. Each device on
Is the default display mode for your DVR or NVR. Each camera
Is a unique identifier for network hardware. Can also be used
Is the video stream that your DVR or NVR will display and re-
Is used to obscure part of your image for privacy. It can also be used
Is where you control the various actions and options that are available
This port is used to log into the
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