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  • Page 1 WRN-1632(S) & WRN-816S Network Con guration Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WRN-1632(S) & WRN-816S Network Confi guration Manual Introduction DHCP servers automatically assign IP addresses and other network parameters to devices on a network. This is often used to make it easier for network administrators to add or move devices on a network.

  • Page 3: System Initialization

    System Initialization System Password Wisenet WAVE WRN series recorder devices utilize the Ubuntu OS and are preconfigured with the “wave” user account. After powering on your WRN unit, you are required to set the Ubuntu password for the wave user account.

  • Page 4: System Time And Language

    System Time and Language Before recording begins it is important to ensure that the clock is set correctly. 1. Verify the time and date from the menu Applications > Settings > Date and Time. 2. If you have Internet access, you can select the Automatic Date & Time and Automatic Time Zone options, or manually adjust the clock as needed.

  • Page 5: Connecting Cameras

    Connecting Cameras 1. Connect cameras to your recorder via the onboard PoE switch or through an external PoE switch, or both. 2. When using an external PoE switch, plug the external switch into Network Port 1. WRN-1632(S) & WRN-816S Network Configuration...

  • Page 6: Utilizing The Onboard Dhcp Server For Camera Network

    Utilizing the Onboard DHCP Server To utilize the WRN recorder’s onboard DHCP server, several steps must be followed. These steps include switching from the WRN Configuration Tool to the configuration of Ubuntu network settings. 1. Confirm that there are NO external DHCP servers operating on the network that connects to your WRN recorder’s Network 1 Port.
  • Page 7 4. Click Next on the Welcome page. 5. Enable the DHCP server for PoE Ports and provide the Start and End IP addresses. In this case we will use 192.168.55 as the subnet NOTE: The start and end IP addresses must be accessible by the Network 1 (Camera Network) subnet.
  • Page 8 6. Provide any changes to the DHCP server settings as per your requirements. 7. Once you have completed all the settings, click Next. 8. Click Yes to confirm your settings. 9. The PoE ports will now deliver power to the cameras allowing camera discovery to begin. Please wait for the initial scan to be completed.
  • Page 9 11. Without closing the configuration tool, click on the Network Icon on the top right corner of the screen to open the Network settings menu. 12. Click on Settings • Ethernet (eth0) (In Ubuntu) = Camera Network = Network 1 Port (as printed on unit) •...
  • Page 10 17. If 192.168.55.1 was not assigned, enter a static IP address to be on the same subnet as defined previously. 18. Click Apply. 19. Toggle Network 1 on your WRN recorder, Ethernet (eth0), to the ON position. 20. If needed, repeat the above steps for the Ethernet (eth1) / Corporate / Network 2 to connect the other network interface to another network (ex: for remote viewing while keeping the camera’s network isolated.
  • Page 11 22. If the discovered cameras display a Need Password status: a) Select one of the cameras indicating a need password status. b) Enter a camera password. c) Please refer to the Wisenet camera manual for more information on the required password complexity.
  • Page 12 25. If the Camera status does not change to Connected, or the camers already have a configured password: a) Click on a camera row. b) Enter the camera’s password. c) Click Connect. 26. If you wish to change the camera IP address mode/settings, click the IP assign button. (Wisenet cameras default to DHCP mode.) 27.

  • Page 13: Utilizing An External Dhcp Server For The Camera Network

    Utilizing an External DHCP Server An external DHCP server connected to the WRN Camera Network will provide IP addresses to cameras connected to its onboard PoE switch and externally connected PoE switches. 1. Confirm that there is an external DHCP server on the network that connects to the WRN unit’s Network 1 Port.
  • Page 14 5. Toggle the Ethernet (eth0) network port to the OFF position. 6. Click on the Gear icon for the Ethernet (eth0) interface as shown in the picture above. 7. Click on the IPv4 tab. 8. Use the following settings: a) IPv4 Method to Automatic (DHCP) b) DNS Automatic = ON NOTE: Depending on your network configuration, you may enter a static IP address by setting the IPv4 Method to Manual and setting DNS and Routes to Automatic = off.
  • Page 15 11. Start the WRN Configuration tool from the side Favorite bar. 12. Enter the Ubuntu user password and click OK. 13. Click Next on the Welcome page. WRN-1632(S) & WRN-816S Network Configuration | 14...
  • Page 16 14. Make sure the Enable DHCP for PoE Ports option is Off. 15. Click Next. 16. Click Yes to confirm your settings. 17. The PoE ports will be powered-on to deliver power to the cameras. Camera discovery will begin. Please wait for the initial scan to be completed. WRN-1632(S) &...
  • Page 17 18. Click the Rescan button if needed to begin a new scan if all cameras are not discovered. 19. If the discovered Wisenet cameras display a Need Password status: a) Select one of the cameras with the “need password” status. b) Enter a camera password.
  • Page 18 20. If the camera status displays a Not Connected status, or the cameras have already been configured with a password: a) Verify that the IP address of the camera is accessible. b) Enter the camera’s current password. c) Click the Connect button. 21.
  • Page 19 22. If the Camera status does not change to Connected, or the camers already have a configured password: a) Click on a camera row. b) Enter the camera’s password. c) Click Connect. 23. If you wish to change the camera IP address mode/settings, click the IP assign button. (Wisenet cameras default to DHCP mode.) 24.

  • Page 20: Wrn Con Guration Tool: The Toggle Poe Power Feature

    WRN Con guration Tool: The Toggle PoE Power Feature The WRN Configuration Tool now has the ability to toggle power to the WRN recorders onboard PoE switch should one or more cameras require a reboot. Clicking the Toggle PoE Power button in the WRN Configuration Tool will power cycle all devices connected to the WRN unit’s onboard PoE switch.
  • Page 21 DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Under no circumstances, this document shall be reproduced, distributed or changed, partially or wholly, without formal authorization of Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd. * Wisenet is the proprietary brand of Hanwha Vision, formerly known as Hanwha Techwin.

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