If your network is Ethernet-based (LAN, cable modem, DSL), use the NET port on the back of NetCam to access the camera. The first step to network access is assigning NetCam an IP address. There are two ways in which this can be done: automatically (DHCP) or manually.
IP ASSIGNMENT
DHCP
By default, NetCam comes up in DHCP mode, meaning it probes the network for a DHCP server. If there is a DHCP server on the network, NetCam is automatically assigned an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and name servers. Nothing has to be manually configured.
One negative of DHCP mode is not knowing what IP address NetCam was given. Use the NetCam Tools software to find DHCP-assigned NetCams on your local network.
MANUAL
If you'd like to manually assign NetCam an IP address, set NetCam to manual IP assignment and provide the following information:
IP Address - The IP address you'd like to assign the camera. Consult your network administrator to determine what IP address is OK to use. If you are setting up NetCam behind a residential gateway or cable/DSL router, your IP address will be something similar to 192.168.1.5.
Subnet Mask - Find out your netmask from your network administrator. If you're on a private network, your netmask will almost always be 255.255.255.0.
MAC Address - This is the factory-set Ethernet address of the camera. It also serves as the Camera ID. It cannot be changed from the web menu.
NETWORK
HOSTNAME
Alphanumeric name of NetCam that can get linked to NetCam's IP address. This is disabled if DHCP is enabled. Default:netcam
GATEWAY
In most cases, this is a machine name or IP address that serves as a gateway to the Internet. If NetCam is on a private network behind a router/gateway, you would enter the IP address of the router/gateway. This is disabled if DHCP is enabled.
NAME SERVERS
DNS
Domain name server IP address. This is critical if your FTP server and/or time server is entered as a domain name and not an IP address. Check with your ISP to determine your name servers (you can list up to three). This is disabled if DHCP is enabled.
