Chapter 3 Configuring and Managing the IP Camera
Administration Windows
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Import configuration to | Path and folder where a configuration file is stored. You can click Browse to | |
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| After you upload a configuration file to the IP camera, the IP camera restarts |
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| unique IP address (if not obtained through DHCP). To change these options, |
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| A configuration file that you upload includes the passwords that are |
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| after saving the configuration file, be aware that uploading the file overwrites |
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Firmware Settings Window
The Firmware Settings window lets you view information about the firmware that is installed on the IP camera and upgrade the firmware.
Before you upgrade firmware, download the firmware file to a PC that is accessible on your network and unzip the file if it is zipped. To download firmware, go to this web page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6918/Products_Sub_Category_Home.html
After you upgrade firmware, the IP camera restarts automatically. It retains all configuration information.
To display the Firmware Settings window, access the configuration windows as described in the “Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera” section on page
If you change any options in this window, you must click the Save Settings button to save the changes. If you do not click this button, changes are not retained when you exit the window. Save Settings appears at the bottom of the window. You may need to scroll down to it.
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Device Information Area
IP Address | Display only. IP address of the IP camera |
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MAC Address | Display only. MAC address of the IP camera. |
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Device Name | Display only. ID of the IP camera, as configured in the Basic Settings |
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