EverFocus EMX32 User Manual page 112

Pre-Installation
Before beginning the installation, please answer the following questions:
Do you have Hi-speed Internet?
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There are many types of high speed Internet available. The most common ones are T1,
Cable, and DSL (in order of speed). The IP decoder is not compatible with a dial-up
connection.
Note: EverFocus suggests having a minimum upload speed of 256KBps. This can be addressed
by your Internet Service Provider.
What type of modem/router do you have?
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The modem/router was either installed by your Internet service provider or purchased by
you to establish a connection to the Internet. A router assigns different internal IP
addresses to local computers; this allows multiple computers to access the Internet
through the same external IP address.
Do you have a static IP address?
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A Static IP address means you use the same IP address every time you connect to the
Internet. With a static IP address, other Internet users always know the address of your
location and can easily connect with it. This makes it much simpler to host a website, email
server, or other type of server connection. EverFocus suggests using a static IP address. If
this is not available, you will need to use a dynamic IP address. This is explained below.
Do you have a dynamic IP address?
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A Dynamic IP address means your IP address changes each time you connect to the
Internet. We recommend asking your Internet service provider for a Static IP address. If
this is not a possibility, you may use the DDNS feature of the IP decoder. DDNS stands for
Dynamic Domain Name Server, a service that provides a central database where IP
information can be stored and retrieved. It allows those using a dynamic IP address to be
registered centrally so users can connect to it by name. See 6.6.3 DDNS for details on using
EverFocus DDNS.
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