Operating Instructions

 

 

Setting

Description

 

 

Default Gateway*1

• If you have the assigned Default Gateway address by your

(Static/DHCP Only)

ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field.

 

• Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as

 

"192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are

 

not available.

 

 

DNS Server

• DNS server address is required in the following conditions.

Address*1

• Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP

(Static/DHCP Only)

• Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-

 

Camera Setup page

 

• Using the Viewnetcam.com service

 

• If you have the assigned DNS server addresses by your

 

ISP or network administrator, enter them in this data field.

 

They usually have two addresses.

 

• Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as

 

"192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are

 

not available.

 

 

Max. Bandwidth

• The bandwidth can be restricted.

Usage

• Select the maximum bandwidth usage from [Unlimited] to

 

[0.1 Mbps].

 

Note

 

Set the maximum bandwidth usage seeing the following

 

file sizes. These are examples for a JPEG file with a

 

standard image quality. File sizes may change depending

 

on the image quality or how bright the object is.

 

160 x 120 pixels: About 3 KB (24 Kbit)

 

320 x 240 pixels: About 10 KB (80 Kbit)

 

640 x 480 pixels: About 18 KB (144 Kbit)

 

 

Connection Type

• Normally, Select [Auto Negotiation]. For the wireless

 

connection, [Auto Negotiation] must be selected. If you

 

cannot access the camera, see page 20 "The Top page is

 

not displayed." in the Installation/Troubleshooting.

 

 

*1 If you automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server, you do not need to set it.

[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]

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Panasonic BL-C30A operating instructions They usually have two addresses

BL-C30A specifications

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