Frequently Asked Questions - D-Link DVC 2000 - i2eye Broadband VideoPhone Video Conferencing Device Product Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
What is D-Link´s DVC-2000?
i2eye is a breakthrough communications video appliance that provides IP
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videoconferencing using a built-in video display. The DVC-2000 contains a video camera
that can stream up to 30 frames per second over the Internet to friends, family and
business associates.
When connecting my DVC-2000 behind a router or firewall, what ports do
I need to open?
The VideoPhone needs ports 1720 (TCP) and ports 15328-15333 (TCP and UDP)
open to function properly. See the section Opening Ports on Routers and Gateways
on page 51, or consult your router's documentation or your network administrator for
help on doing this.
I've seen videophones that connect using the phone line, and the picture
is always small and choppy. How is i2eye different?
i2eye connects over high-speed broadband, and it delivers up to 30 frames per second.
Videophones using a slow analog plain old telephone line can't deliver smooth video
pictures. They show what appears to be a series of still pictures rather than full motion
video.
What is the D-Link Directory Service?
The D-Link Directory Service is a D-Link hosted server which allows you to register a
"phone number" with your DVC-2000 VideoPhone. When someone with a DVC-2000
dials this "phone number", your DVC-2000 will ring and you will be able to accept
a call. In the same manner you can call others by dialing their "phone number".
This allows you to contact another DVC-2000 without knowing its IP address. Any
DVC-2000 connected to a broadband modem will have the capability of using the
Directory Service.
Can I use the DVC-2000 with a computer and monitor?
Yes. The DVC-2000 can be used with a computer and monitor. However, you will need
a TV Tuner / Video Capture device or a video card that accepts video input from an
RCA jack.
Can I use the DVC-2000 with a non-D-Link directory service?
No. The DVC-2000 is designed to automatically connect to the D-Link Directory Service.
This is a free service and is available to anyone with a DVC-2000. The Directory Service
allows for calling another DVC-2000 VideoPhone by using a phone number instead of
using an IP address.
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