Nikon D2H Manuel D’Utilisation

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Wireless Networking with Nikon Cameras

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as each device on the network has a 
similar front part and a unique ending 
number.

IP Number Distribution

There are several ways that each 

device on a network can be given a 
unique number. The fi rst (and most 
complicated) is called “Manual” ad-
dressing. In a manual IP network the 
network administrator has a list of 
addresses and manual assigns one to 
each device. This is a complicated and 
time consuming method as a single 

IP number can be used by only one de-

vice and each device has to be manu-

ally confi gured. 

A much easier solution is to use a 

“DHCP Server.” DHCP stands for 

Dynamic Host Controller Protocol. A 
DHCP server is either software run-

ning on a computer or a function of 
the router or other hardware on the 
network.

The DHCP server automatically gives 

each device on a network a unique 

IP address as well as providing other 
important information about the network. 
Simply set the computer or device to 

“Obtain an IP address automatically” and the DHCP server will issue and manage 

the numbers.

MAC Addresses

The Media Access Control or MAC address is a unique number that each and 

every device on the network has. Unlike IP addresses, which can be changed, a 

MAC address is hard coded into the network device and generally cannot be 
changed by the user. While not normal used MAC addresses can be used to fur-
ther protect a network. For instance the router can be setup to only allow certain 
MAC addresses to use the network. Other devices will not be able to connect.