17 Configuring the network settings [Network]

Note

The camera will restart after the connection setting is changed.

When using the self-signed certificate:

If the camera is accessed using the HTTPS protocol for the first time, the warning window will be displayed. In this case, follow the instructions of the wizard to install the self-signed certificate. (page 181)

When using the server certificate:

In advance, install the root certificate and intermediate certificate on the browser in use. Follow the instructions of CA for how to obtain and install these certificates.

When the camera is accessed using the HTTPS protocol, the refresh interval and frame rate of images may be lower.

When the camera is accessed using the HTTPS protocol, it may take time to display images.

When the camera is accessed using the HTTPS protocol, the images may be distorted or audio may be interrupted.

The maximum number of concurrent access user varies depending on the maximum image size and transmission format.

[FTP access to camera]

Select “Allow” or “Forbid” to determine whether to allow or forbid the FTP access to camera.

Default: Forbid

[Bandwidth control(bit rate)]

Select the total bit rate for data transmission from the following.

Unlimited/ 64kbps/ 128kbps/ 256kbps/ 384kbps/ 512kbps/ 768kbps/ 1024kbps/ 2048kbps/ 4096kbps/ 8192kbps

Default: Unlimited

Note

When selecting “64kbps”, select “Off” for “Audio transmission/reception” on the [Audio] tab. (page 129)

Select “128kbps” or a faster rate to carry out the live transmission of JPEG images and the FTP periodic image transmission simultaneously.

When “Bandwidth control(bit rate)” is set low, taking a picture using the snap shot button may not function depending on the use environment. In this case, select “QVGA” for “Image capture size” of “JPEG” on the [JPEG/H.264] (or [JPEG/MPEG-4]) tab or set “Image quality setting” of “JPEG” lower.

[Easy IP Setup accommodate period]

Select “20min” or “Unlimited” to determine how long the network setting operation using the Panasonic “IP Setting Software” can be allowed.

20min: The camera information display*1 and the network setting operation using the Panasonic “IP Setting Software” are allowed for 20 minutes since the camera starts up.

Unlimited: The camera information display and the network setting operation using the Panasonic “IP Setting Software” are allowed without time limitation.

Default: 20min

Note

Refer to the network administrator for the addresses of each server.

The port forwarding function changes a global IP address to a private IP address, and “Static IP masquerade” and “Network Address Translation (NAT)” have this function. This function is to be set in a router.

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Panasonic WV-SW170, WV-SW390, WV-ST160 FTP access to camera, Bandwidth controlbit rate, Easy IP Setup accommodate period

WV-SW170, WV-SW390, WV-ST160, WV-SC380 specifications

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