Sony SNC-RX550N, SNC-RX550P Assigning the IP Address to the Camera, Preparation, Assigning an IP address using the Setup Program

Preparation

The Preparation section explains what the administrator has to prepare for monitoring images after installation and connection of the camera.

Assigning the IP Address to the Camera

To connect the camera to a network, you need to assign a new IP address to the camera when you install it for the first time.

You can assign an IP address in two ways:

•Using the setup program stored in the supplied CD- ROM (see this page)

•Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) commands (see page 84)

This section explains how to assign an IP address to the camera using the supplied setup program and how to configure the network.

Before starting, connect the camera to a local network, referring to “Connecting the Camera to a Local Network” in the supplied Installation Manual. Consult the administrator of the network about the assigned IP address.

Note

It you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2, disable the Windows Firewall function. Otherwise the IP Setup Program will not operate correctly.

To disable Windows Firewall, operate as follows:

1 Open Windows Firewall from Control Panel. With the category display, you can find Windows Firewall in Security Center.

2 Select Off, and click OK.

Assigning an IP address using the Setup Program

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your CD- ROM drive.

After a short time a window will open displaying the files on the CD-ROM.

2 Click the Setup icon of IP Setup Program. The “File Download” dialog opens.

3 Click Open.

Note

If you click “Save this program to disk” on the “File Download” dialog, you will not be able to perform set up correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup icon again.

4 Install the IP Setup Program on your computer using the wizard.

If the Software License Agreement is displayed, read it carefully and click Accept to continue with the installation.

5 Start the IP Setup Program.

The program detects the network cameras connected to the local network and lists them on the Network tab window.

6 Click on the camera in the list to which you want to assign a new IP address.

The network settings for the selected camera are displayed.

Preparation

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