
DS NVR Prospective Network Configurations
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document discusses options for using dual network cards in a DS NVR system.
1.2 Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
1.2.1 Acronyms
DS NVR – DigitalSENTRY Network Video Recorder
NIC – Network Interface Card
1.2.2 Definitions
Router—a communications device that determines the best path between networks for optimal
performance. Routers are used in complex networks of networks, such as enterprise-wide networks
and the Internet.
Network switch—a computer networking device that connects network segments. It is often used to
replace network hubs. A switch is also often referred to as an intelligent hub.
2. Summary
IP cameras by nature can generate significant amounts of network traffic, resulting in a detrimental
effect on a company’s corporate network. Some IP camera installations can benefit by separating the
network traffic generated by the IP cameras from the company network. There are several ways to
accomplish this task.
3. IP Camera Network vs. Corporate Network
In each of these examples, all IP cameras and IP video servers are physically connected to their own
network backbone. Large numbers of IP cameras can benefit from a gigabit network switch. The
TCP/IP address scheme for the IP camera network must be different than the corporate network.
For example, the IP camera network can use the private address scheme 192.168.7.1 through
192.168.7.254, and the company network can use 10.159.16.*. The following examples discuss
several configuration options, including their advantages and disadvantages.
The corporate network in this document is typically used for printing, file sharing, email, and Internet
access. Some environments require the security (IP network) to be physically separated from the
corporate network, whereas other environments need to share resources across the networks.
4. Separate Physical Network
This method is the simplest to implement and support. All the IP cameras and IP video devices share
the same network backbone as the DS NVR system and all DigitalSENTRY client computers.
Each IP camera, IP video server, and DS NVR system has a static TCP/IP address. Any client
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