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Network Setup -
Initial Setup via a Crossover Cable
This section provides a guide on how to
connect the IP Camera to your PC/Laptop for
initial setup.
Please follow the instructions in the order
below without skipping steps. Do not supply
power to the IP Camera until instructed.
In order to access the IP Camera's firmware
you will need to connect the Video Server to
a PC or Laptop directly via the supplied
crossover cable.
1.
Before you begin, you must determine the current network/
INTERNET (TCP/IP) settings on the PC or laptop. Write down
your entries below for quick reference.
Current TCP/IP Settings
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Primary DNS Server
Secondary DNS Server (Option)
For information on how to determine your currents settings, see
Appendix A.
If you are obtaining an IP Address automatically, there is no need
to write down the information.
2.
To make the IP Camera to communicate with your PC,
change your PC's IP address and subnet mask.
You should change your IP address to 192.168.1.11 and change
the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0
Leave all other entries (Default Gateway, DNS Servers, etc.) blank.
For information on how to change your IP address and subnet
mask, see Appendix B.
3.
After you have made the changes to your IP address and
subnet mask, you may attach the IP Camera to your PC via
the supplied crossover cable. Plug-in either end of the
crossover cable into the PC's network card and the other end
into your IP Camera.
4.
After connecting the PC and IP Camera using the crossover
cable, power on the IP Camera by plugging in the power
supply shipped with the IP Camera.
5.
No longer than 1 minute after powering on the IP Camera,
verify that the ACTIVE indicator light is flashing, and the LINK
indicator light is flickering or solid. No longer than 1 minute
after power on the IP Camera, verify that the ACTIVE indicator
light is flashing and the LINK indicator light is flickering or
solid. If they are not, read the FAQ.
6.
Now you will be able to access the viewer software within
the IP Camera.
Open Internet Explorer and type the IP address of 192.168.1.80
(default IP of the IP Camera from the factory) into the Address Bar
of the web browser (as seen below). Press Enter.
If a message box similar to the image below appears, choose
'Try Again' . The message will vary depending on the operating
system.
7.
Now you will be able to see the login screen for the IP
Camera.
The 3 authorities are available :
Administrator, Operator and Viewer. The authority setup is
available in Setup.
Most of the functions are allowed except
'Setup' .
8.
The default ID and Password are both the word 'admin'
(without the " ")
9.
At any time if you are prompted to download ActiveX controls,
Click 'Yes' as all contents are safe.
You will have to click 'Yes' twice to two individual prompts. This
allows your video to be displayed in Internet Explorer.
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