Network featuresChanging IP settingsTypically these settings should not be changed.1 From the [HomeHawk] app home screen, tap ® [Settings].2 Tap [Access Point Settings] and select the desired access point.3 Tap [Network] ® [IP Settings].4 Select the desired IP address mode.R In most cases [Auto (DHCP)] is preferred. In this case, no other settings are available on thisscreen.R If you select [Manual (Static)], other settings on this screen become available.5 Configure the settings as needed and then tap [OK].Note:R If you make a mistake while configuring your device to use a static IP address and you can no longerconnect to your device, reset the device’s network settings ( “Resetting an access point”, Page 101).Port forwarding settingsThese settings are only required if you need to configure your wireless router’s port forwarding feature inorder to connect to your devices while away from home.Important:R In order to use this feature, you must first configure your devices to use a static IP address ( “ChangingIP settings”, Page 104).1 From the [HomeHawk] app home screen, tap ® [Settings].2 Tap [Access Point Settings] and select the desired access point.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.R Only port numbers 55000-65000 can be assigned.R Configure your wireless router’s port forwarding feature to forward these ports to the static IPaddress that you have assigned to your devices.6 When finished, tap [OK].R Your device restarts.MTU settingsThis 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 ® [Settings].2 Tap [Access Point Settings] and select the desired access point.3 Tap [Network] ® [MTU Settings].4 Select the desired value and then tap [OK].Remote access mode settingsDetermines the protocol used when viewing camera images while away from home. This setting is set to[UDP] by default and normally should not be changed. Select [TCP] if camera images are not displayed,and [Loading...] is displayed for a long period when you are trying to view camera images.1 From the [HomeHawk] app home screen, tap ® [Settings].104Using a front door camera and outdoor camera
