Using The Setup Program - Panasonic BL-C111A - Network Camera - Pan Operating Instructions Manual

12 Using the Setup Program

The Setup Program, found on the included CD-ROM, can be used to:
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Find cameras on the LAN and confirm information (IP address, firmware version, status, etc.) as needed
(see Page 143).
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Configure a camera's network settings (see Page 143).
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Update a camera's firmware (see Page 144).
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Save a configuration file of a camera's settings to your PC (see Page 144).
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Restore the settings saved in a configuration file on your PC (see Page 144).
Note
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Although the above can be performed by accessing a camera directly, using the Setup Program is
convenient when you want to configure several cameras because there is no need to access each
camera individually with your web browser.
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When the camera is connected in IPv6 mode, the Setup Program can be used only to find and confirm
cameras on the LAN (other Setup Program features are not available).
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If you are using firewall or antivirus software on your PC, the Setup Program may not be able to find
any cameras on your network. If you cannot disable your firewall or antivirus software, you can find the
camera by entering its MAC address. Click [Search by MAC Address], then enter the camera's MAC
address. (The MAC address is printed on the camera and begins with 0080F0.)
Finding cameras on the LAN
1.
Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
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The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found on the CD-ROM.
2.
Click [Search for Cameras].
3.
Wait for the Setup Program to find all cameras on the network and display their information.
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If the desired camera is not displayed, confirm it is turned on and connected to the network.
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If the desired camera is not displayed, you can find the camera by entering its MAC address. Click
[Search by MAC Address], then enter the camera's MAC address. (The MAC address is printed on the
camera and begins with 0080F0.)
4.
Confirm the information as needed.
Configuring a camera's network settings
1.
Find the camera on the LAN (see Page 143).
2.
Select the desired camera.
3.
Click [Network Settings].
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If more than 20 minutes have passed since the selected camera was turned on, you cannot configure
the camera. Turn off the camera, then turn it on again. This restriction does not apply to cameras which
have not been configured yet or have been reset to their factory default settings.
4.
Change the camera name as desired (max. 15 characters).
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See Page 147 for a list of valid characters. Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.
5.
Select the desired connection mode, and enter the appropriate settings. See Page 82 for details about
each setting.
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[Automatic Setup]: Configures the camera automatically based on your network's settings.
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[Specify an IP Address]: Allows you to assign a static IP address. Refer to your ISP or network
administrator for more information.
a.
Specify an IP address corresponding to your network's settings.
b.
Specify the subnet mask of your network.
c.
Enter the default gateway (the IP address of your router).
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