Ultra HD IP Camera User Guide
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Configuring Multicast Settings
You can configure multicast settings on the Setup > Network Setup > Multicast page.
Multicast is a transmission mode for data packets that minimizes bandwidth use and CPU
load when multiple computers are receiving the same data packet simultaneously. You can
configure multicast for Main Stream, Sub Stream 1, and Sub Stream 2 profiles.
To enable multicast:
1. For each stream that you want to enable multicast in, select the Enable check box, and
then enter a multicast address and port, using the suggested ranges as a guide.
2. Click Save to apply the settings.
To view video in multicast mode:
• In Live view, select Multicast from the Protocol drop-down list.
Configuring 802.1X Settings
You can configure 802.1X settings on the Setup > Network Setup > 802.1X page.
802.1X is a port-based network access control protocol for preventing unauthorized devices
from accessing the LAN. You can set up user name and password credentials for the camera
so that it is not blocked by the network switch.
To enable 802.1X:
1. Select the Enable check box.
2. In the User Name field, enter the user name that will be used to authenticate the camera.
3. In the Password field, enter the password that will be used to authenticate the camera.
4. Click Save to apply the settings.