Network - Vista VK2-540VRD User Manual

3.6.1.2 Network

The VK2-540VRD support both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled
simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP
address for the video encoder can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can
be set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the VK2-540VRD receive an IP address according to the
configuration in the network router. There is also the option of using the Internet Dynamic
DNS Service. For more information on setting the Network, please see Setup>
System>Security>Network.
• IPv4 Address Configuration - Check this box to enable IPv4.
• Obtain IP address via DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol
that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP
addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly
used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP
address for a particular MAC address.
• Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for the VK2-540VRD, check the
radio button and then make the following settings:
-. IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your VK2-540VRD. (To check if the IP
address you intend to use is available or not, click the Test button)
-. Subnet mask - Specify the mask for the subnet the VK2-540VRD is located on.
-. Default router - Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for
connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.
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