Network Settings
The Network Settings page controls how the SimplTrack3 connects to your local network and synchronizes its internal clock.
LAN Settings
Controls the camera's IP configuration on the local network.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| IP Configuration Type | DHCP: Camera receives an IP address automatically from your router/DHCP server; Static IP: Camera uses a manually assigned static IP address. |
| IP Address | The camera's current IP address (read-only in DHCP mode). |
| Subnet Mask | Network subnet mask (read-only in DHCP mode). |
| Gateway | Router/gateway IP address (read-only in DHCP mode). |
| DNS Address | DNS server address (read-only in DHCP mode). |
| MAC Address | Hardware MAC address (read-only). |
| DHCP Timeout | How long (in seconds) the camera waits for a DHCP address before falling back to the static fallback address (read-only). |
| Static Fallback Address | IP address used if DHCP times out. |
| Static Fallback Mask | Subnet mask for the fallback address. |
| Static Fallback Gateway | Gateway used with the fallback address. |
Click Apply to save changes. Click Refresh to reload the current values.
Static vs. DHCP
For permanent installations (conference rooms, studios, houses of worship), a DHCP reservation is recommended. This assigns a consistent IP address to the camera based on its MAC address, ensuring reliable access without manual network configuration.
NTP Settings
Network Time Protocol keeps the camera's internal clock synchronized with an external time server.
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NTP Time Sync | Off / On | Enables or disables NTP clock synchronization. |
| NTP Time Zone | UTC offset (-12:00 to +14:00) | Select your local time zone. |
| Server Address | time.windows.com, time.apple.com, Custom NTP | The NTP server to synchronize with. Select Custom NTP to enter a custom server address. |
| Time Interval | Numeric (seconds) | How frequently the camera syncs its clock with the NTP server (default: 64 seconds). |
Click Apply to save NTP settings.