Preparation
The Preparation section explains what the administrator has to prepare for monitoring the 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 installing the camera for the first time.
You can assign an IP address in two ways:
•Using the setup program stored in the supplied CD- ROM (see page 9)
•Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) commands (see page 75)
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.
Assigning the IP Address Using the Setup Program
1 Insert the supplied
After a short time a window will open displaying the files on the
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 cannot install correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click Setup icon again.
4 Install the IP Setup Program to your computer following the wizard displayed.
If the Software License Agreement is displayed, read it carefully and accept the agreement to continue the installation.
5 Start the IP Setup Program.
The program detects the
6 Click on the camera to which you want to assign a new IP address in the list.
The network settings for the selected camera are displayed.
7 Set the IP address.
To obtain the IP address automatically from a DHCP server:
Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
The IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway are assigned automatically.
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