Troubleshooting - Digital Watchdog MEGApix DWC-MV421D User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before sending your camera for repair, check the following or contact your technical specialist.
S e t t i n g t h e I P A d d r e s s f o r y o u r P C
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is the default setting for the camera.
If the MEGAPIX camera is connected to a DHCP network and the camera's IP Configuration Mode is set to DHCP, the
server will automatically assign an IP address to the camera. If the camera is using DHCP, the default IP address will
be 192.168.1.123, and the default subnet mask will be 255.255.255.0.
The MEGAPIX camera can also connect to the web viewer using a static IP address. This will allow you to set your
own IP address manually.
Setup the Network Protocol on your PC.
1. Go to Network icon on your PC.
2. Right-click and select Properties.
3. Double-click Local Area Connection.
4. Click Properties.
5. Double-click Internet Protocol Version.
Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" to set the computer to a dynamic IP address, or select "Use the
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following IP address" to set the computer to a static IP address.
If the option "Use the following IP address" has been selected, setup the IP address as 192.168.1.XXX. The last
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three digits should be a number between 1 and 254.
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