IP addresses, and port forwarding. If you are new to IP video it may all seem like a bit too much to handle, but don’t be alarmed, OpenEye is here to make it easy for you.
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This is a standalone installation that only includes the IP camera kit and a new OpenEye HVR or NVR. If this installation type applies to you, then follow the steps in the CONNECT section on page 6 and the CONFIGURE A section on page 8.
25 (8 camera kit) on the included switch Your kit includes Cat5 network cables so you can connect and configure the cameras, switch and recorder prior to the actual installation. OpenEye highly recommends this approach as it will simplify the overall process by having all equipment close at hand during the connection and configuration process.
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CONFIGURE C section of this document. To configure a new OpenEye recorder and camera kit with no other connections. 1. On the main screen of your OpenEye recorder, click Exit.
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® desktop. In order to connect to the OpenEye cameras, you must configure a static IP Note: If you have not already done so, log in as an authorized user. address, subnet, and gateway on your OpenEye recorder. This means that the network addresses you enter must be permanent and must not dynamically 3.
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For example, if you wrote down 192.168.1.12, then you could use any of these IP addresses: 192.168.1.13, 192.168.1.14, 1. From the OpenEye recorder, exit the Live View screen and restart in Windows 192.168.1.50 or 192.168.1.254. In this example, the new IP Mode.
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Note: Enter the Gateway last. The Gateway must match the scheme of the IP address and 3. Insert the software disc included with the OpenEye camera kit. The disc should subnet mask. auto-run. If it does not, open Windows Explorer, browse to the CD Drive and then double-click OpenEye.exe...
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Install Server Software To view and record the OpenEye IP cameras with your OpenEye recorder, you need 5. Repeat step 3 for all remaining cameras. When all cameras are to install the latest version of the OpenEye server software. From the main menu added, continue with the Device Setup section.
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Cameras style used for computer networks, and is also used to carry other All OpenEye IP cameras are initially assigned a static IP address. A dynamic signals such as telephony and video. IP address will change over time and may cause connection and configuration problems so OpenEye recommends using a static IP address.
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8 as the maximum. IP66 Step by step port forwarding instructions can be found at is the standard for outdoor cameras – all OpenEye outdoor cameras are IP66 portforward.com for nearly every router. Instructions can usually rated.
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