Using the DNA Utility to Search and Access the Camera156 Using the DNA Utility to Search and Access the CameraThe DVTEL Network Assistant (DNA) is a user-friendly utility that is designed to easily discover andconfigure DVTEL edge devices on a network. The DNA tool has a simple user interface and does notrequire any installation. The software is provided as a single, standalone executable. It runs on anyPC.DNA provides a central location for listing all the DVTEL camera models accessible over the network.Once listed, each camera can be right-clicked to access and change the network settings. If thenetwork settings are changed for some reason, a new search will relist the units. The units may thenbe configured via the web interface.If the camera is managed by DVTEL’s Horizon or Meridian NVR and is configured as a DHCP server,Horizon or Meridian automatically assigns the camera an IP address. Configure the camera withDHCP-enabled.If DVTEL Latitude is being used, configure the unit with a static IP address rather than with DHCP.This ensures that the IP address will not automatically change in the future and interfere withconfigurations and communication. The camera must be made accessible for the network’saddressing.Note:The ioi HD bullet camera is supported by DNA version 2.1 and above. For detailed guidelinesabout DNA and its usage, refer to the DNA 2.1 User Manual, which is included in the CDprovided with the camera. You can also download the manual from the Downloads tab athttp://www.dvtel.com/products-solutions/tools/.
