Installation Manual Owner manual

WebCCTV Installation Manual 27
Version 4.4 Series
ipconfig – utility to see computer IP properties
ipconfig /release – release the current IP address – need DHCP enabled
ipconfig /renew – renew the IP address by telling the router that it needs DHCP enabled
ipconfig /all – show all IP config properties
ipconfig /? – show help on IP config
ping – utility to test the connection with other IP address
ping 192.168.123.254 – attempt to ping IP address by sending a small packet
ping –t 192.168.123.254 – continually ping IP address until you close command window or hit
Ctrl+C.
DHCP – Dynamically assign IP address to requesting devices (e.g., computer, camera). This
means when you connect a computer to the router the computer will automatically negotiate an
IP address from the router.
Port Mapping – Section on router where you specify which port will be mapped to which
device. With a router you are sharing a single Internet connection with multiple devices and
for the cameras you need to have each camera on a separate port if you want to access the
camera from outside the router (i.e., Internet).