Network features

Changing IP settings

Typically these settings should not be changed.
1.
From the [HomeHawk] app home screen, tap image → [Settings].
2.
Tap [Camera Settings] and select the desired camera.
3.
Tap [Network] → [IP Settings].
4.
Select the desired IP address mode.
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In most cases [Auto (DHCP)] is preferred. In this case, no other settings are available on this screen.
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If you select [Manual (Static)], other settings on this screen become available.
5.
Configure the settings as needed and then tap [OK].
Note:
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If you make a mistake while configuring your device to use a static IP address and you can no longer connect to your device, reset the device’s network settings (Resetting camera settings).

Port forwarding settings

These settings are only required if you need to configure your wireless router’s port forwarding feature in order to connect to your devices while away from home.
Important:
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In order to use this feature, you must first configure your devices to use a static IP address (Changing IP settings).
1.
From the [HomeHawk] app home screen, tap image → [Settings].
2.
Tap [Camera Settings] and select the desired camera.
3.
Tap [Network] → [Port Forwarding].
4.
Turn on the [Enable] radio button.
5.
Tap the field next to [Port] and then enter the desired port number.
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Only port numbers 55000-65000 can be assigned.
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Configure your wireless router’s port forwarding feature to forward these ports to the static IP address that you have assigned to your devices.
6.
When finished, tap [OK].
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Your device restarts.

MTU settings

This setting affects how data is sent over the network. Typically this setting does not need to be changed.
1.
From the [HomeHawk] app home screen, tap image → [Settings].
2.
Tap [Camera Settings] and select the desired camera.
3.
Tap [Network] → [MTU Settings].
4.
Select the desired value and then tap [OK].