875.2 The CMS (Central Management System)This section provides instructions for installing and using the Central Management System( CMS ) which is included with the IP Camera. The programs can be operated by a selected PCequipped with the following requirements.System Requirementsx Intel Pentium 1.5 GHz processor or above (2.8 GHz or higherrecommended).x 1GB RAM at least (2GB or higher recommended).x Windows XP or above.x 16 MB VGA card capable of 24-bit true color display.x 10GB free hard-disk space for software installation.x 10/100 Base-TX network for LAN operation.x The Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (or higher recommended).x In the multi-channel recording mode, the HD data transfer rates must be66MB or above (100MB or higher recommended).5.2.1 Introduction to the CMSThe CMS allows you to access many units of the IP Camera from a remote desktop or alaptop in a TCP/IP networking environment. It can perform the following functions. Views live images in a smooth sequential flow from an IP camera. Stores, searches, and reviews recorded video from a PC or an SD card quickly. Changes manual record, event record, and schedule record settings easily.Before you view images from a desktop, you need to have your IP Camera networked byobtaining a 10/100 base-TX Ethernet data cable (Standard RJ-45) to connect the IP Camerato your LAN/WAN. Now enter the main menu to set the IP address.