StarDot Technologies net camera manual Parts of NetCam, Connecting NetCam to a Network

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S1 (Aux)

Configuration of NetCam via PC Serial Port,

Auxilliary Device Control

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External Modem Connection

For Internet ISP Dial-Out

PWR (DC Power Jack)

8-15VDC, 1A

Network Activity LED

NET (Ethernet Port)

Used to Connect NetCam to a Network

I/O and AUX (Input/Output and Auxiliary) Motorized Zoom Lens

1.4Connecting NetCam to a Network

The StarDot Tools software can be used find NetCam’s IP address or to configure NetCam with a Setup Wizard.

Install the StarDot Tools software by inserting the CD-ROM and running setup.exe (it should run automatically).

If your network has a router or server that auto assigns IP addresses

(DHCP), StarDot Tools will find NetCam’s IP address and display it in the software. To access NetCam, simply double-click its IP address. Turn to Chapter 3 for assistance on configuring NetCam.

If your network does not auto-assign IP addresses, you’ll need to configure NetCam via the included serial cable. Connect one end of the null model serial cable to the S1 port of NetCam and the other end into an available serial port on your PC.

Connect NetCam into a network router, hub or switch with a standard CAT 5 network cable or with the included Combo Ethernet/Power Cable (see illustration).

In StarDot Tools, click the Setup Wizard button.

‘Follow the steps in the Setup Wizard. If you’re unsure of some of the answers or you’d like more information on connecting NetCam to the Internet or your private network, read the next section, “An Overview of NetCam Connectivity”.

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Contents Netcam Page Table of Contents NetCam Configuration Before You StartWhat’s Included and What’s Required Connecting NetCam to a Network Parts of NetCamAn Overview of Network Connectivity Automatic IP Assignment DhcpManual IP Assignment NetCam Connecting NetCam to a Modem Installation Installing NetCamInstalling NetCam Outdoors Lens AdjustmentMounting the Camera Viewing NetCam’s Images Accessing NetCamAccessing NetCam’s Configuration Menus Image PropertiesManual Exposure Auto ExposureFluorescent Sync Exposure GridSaturation ResolutionProcessing GammaSharpen HazeJpeg Quality Auto Color BalanceText Overlay PropertiesTIME/DATE/TEXT Stamp FontBackground Color Sample Colors ChartFont Color Markup Character ReferenceDate & Time Shortcut Markups Symbol MarkupsTime Markups Camera MarkupsPositioning Markups FTP Upload PasswordFTP Properties Required Fields HostnamePath/File Passive ModeTimeout Advanced Fields Rotating ArchiveCurrent IP Link Path/File DelaySecondary Path/File ScheduleUpload Window How do I display the live image on my web site?Size Applet PropertiesImage Viewer Java Applet Image-Click URLStatus Text Color Status BarStatus Text Status Bar ColorAutomatic Time Set Setting the Date and TimeDate/Time Properties Manual Time SetTime Zone SAST-2SADTIP Assignment Network PropertiesEthernet DhcpDomain Name Servers DNS Network HostnameGateway Web Server PortBaud Rate Dial-Out PropertiesInternet Dial-Out Connection PPP Initialization StringShell Login Default ConnectionSend CR After Login Always UpSecurity Properties NetCam UsersAdvanced Menu Adding a New UserDeleting a User TZO Dynamic DNS Weather StationImaging Tips LightingOutdoor Lighting Sun Indoor LightingImage Processing Options Iris Ring NetCam LensesFocus Ring Changing LensesNetCam Troubleshooting Guide Technical SupportSpecifications FCC Statement of ComplianceOrangethorpe Ave Buena Park, CA 90620 U.S.A Fax

net camera specifications

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