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11BChapter 12: Network settings
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Configuring SNMP
SNMP is a protocol for managing devices on networks. When you enable SNMP
in the menu, network management systems can retrieve DVR status information
from the DVR via SNMP.
When you set the trap address and trap port in the DVR menu to the network
management system’s IP address and port number and setup the network
management system as trap receiver, trap notifications (such as startup) will be
sent from the DVR to the network management system.
Before using this function, you must first install the SNMP software
To configure SNMP protocol settings:
1. Click the Network settings icon in the menu toolbar.
2. Click SNMP and enter the required settings.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
Configuring an FTP server to store
snapshots
You can upload your snapshots to an FTP server for storage.
Note: It is not possible to stream video to an FTP site.
To configure the FTP server settings:
1. Click the Network settings icon in the menu toolbar.
2. Click FTP and check the Enable FTP box.
3. Enter the FTP server information.
4. Click Apply.
Configuring a remote alarm host
If a remote alarm host set, the DVR sends a signal to the host when an alarm is
triggered. The remote alarm host must have the TruVision Navigator server
software installed.
To set up a remote alarm host:
1. Click the Network Settings icon in the menu toolbar.
2. Click More Settings.
3. Enter Alarm Host IP and Alarm Host Port.