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Network Connectivity Guide

Last updated on Feb 12, 2025

Overview

Learn how to diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues in Airys. This guide covers network configuration, troubleshooting steps, and optimization techniques.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Time Required: 30 minutes
Last Updated: February 2024

Prerequisites

  • Network administrator access

  • Basic networking knowledge

  • Access to network settings

  • Network diagnostic tools

Table of Contents

  1. Network Requirements

  2. Connection Setup

  3. Troubleshooting Steps

  4. Optimization Guide

  5. Advanced Networking

  6. FAQ

Network Requirements

Basic Requirements

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Caption: Network requirements overview

  1. Bandwidth Requirements

    • Minimum upload: 5 Mbps

    • Minimum download: 10 Mbps

    • Recommended: 20+ Mbps

    • Per camera: 2-4 Mbps

  2. Network Specifications

    • Low latency (<100ms)

    • Stable connection

    • Open required ports

    • QoS support

💡 Pro Tip: Use a wired connection whenever possible for the most stable performance.

Connection Setup

Network Configuration

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Caption: Network configuration panel

  1. Port Configuration

    • RTSP: 554

    • WebRTC: 8554

    • HTTP/HTTPS: 80/443

    • API: 3001

  2. Firewall Settings

    • Allow incoming traffic

    • Configure exceptions

    • Enable protocols

    • Set up rules

Protocol Setup

  1. RTSP Configuration

    • Enable RTSP

    • Configure ports

    • Set authentication

    • Define routes

  2. WebRTC Setup

    • STUN/TURN setup

    • ICE configuration

    • Peer connection

    • Media transport

Troubleshooting Steps

Diagnostic Tools

  1. Network Testing

    • Speed tests

    • Ping tests

    • Port checking

    • Packet analysis

  2. Connection Verification

    • DNS resolution

    • Route tracing

    • Latency checks

    • Bandwidth tests

Common Problems

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Caption: Network troubleshooting flowchart

  1. Connection Issues

    • Check physical connection

    • Verify network status

    • Test DNS resolution

    • Check firewall

  2. Performance Problems

    • Monitor bandwidth

    • Check interference

    • Verify QoS

    • Test alternate routes

Optimization Guide

Network Optimization

  1. Bandwidth Management

    • Traffic prioritization

    • QoS settings

    • Bandwidth allocation

    • Stream optimization

  2. Connection Tuning

    • Buffer settings

    • Packet size

    • TCP optimization

    • UDP settings

Performance Settings

  1. Stream Settings

    • Quality adjustment

    • Frame rate control

    • Resolution scaling

    • Codec selection

  2. System Configuration

    • Network buffers

    • TCP window size

    • DNS caching

    • Connection pooling

Advanced Networking

VPN Configuration

  1. VPN Setup

    • Protocol selection

    • Authentication

    • Encryption

    • Route configuration

  2. Remote Access

    • Port forwarding

    • NAT traversal

    • Security rules

    • Access control

Network Security

  1. Security Measures

    • Traffic encryption

    • Access control

    • Intrusion detection

    • SSL/TLS setup

  2. Monitoring Tools

    • Traffic analysis

    • Performance monitoring

    • Security scanning

    • Log analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is my stream quality poor?

A: Check your bandwidth, network congestion, and QoS settings. See Optimization Guide.

Q: How do I configure my firewall?

A: Review the port requirements and follow the Connection Setup guide for firewall configuration.

Q: What causes connection drops?

A: Network instability, bandwidth issues, or firewall restrictions. Check Troubleshooting Steps.

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