FAQ: How to Setup the Network on the XDI Recorders.

Issue:

• Setting up the recorder for the first time.
• Connecting the recorder to a different network.
• Adding Third-party cameras that do not support zero-config addresses. 

Solution:

The XDI series of recorders have 2 different networks built-in.  WAN and VIN.

• WAN- Is for the port labeled Network Client on the back of the XDI and is used for the end-user to connect to the recorder. The WAN setup is located in the network menu of the XDI.  The WAN menu is located in Setup>Network>WAN and is where to program the following:
  • IP Address- This is the address the end-user will be using to connect to the XDI.  You may need to get with the end-user to find out what IP address to use.
  • Subnet mask
  • Gateway
  • DNS Server
  • Remote Port
  • Ping Test if needed
• VIN- are all the POE ports on the back and the port labeled Video.  The VIN stands for Video in Network and is used to connect to the cameras. The VIN setup is located in different places depending on the XDI recorder series. 
  • The 00, 10, and 20 series recorder VIN setting is located in the Advance setup of the Camera scan. Right-click and select Camera Registration>Scan>Third-Party>Advanced Setup
  • The 25 Series with the latest version of firmware has the VIN setting in with the network settings labeled VIN. The VIN menu is located in Setup>Network>VIN
• VIN allows for different modes.  
  • Link-Local- This allows the VIN to communicate with cameras that allow the APIPA (zero-config) addressing.
  • Manual- Manual put an IP address for the camera network.
  • DHCP Server- The VIN addresses the cameras if DHCP is on in the cameras. 
  • DHCP Client- If the VIN is connected to a DHCP server, the VIN will get an IP address.