Initial Utility Installation - Planet ICA-5250 User Manual

2. Attach the power supply
Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, the camera will start to
operate.
1. Only use the power adapter supplied with Internet camera; otherwise, the product
may be damaged.
2. The power adapter is unnecessary when Internet camera is connected to a PoE
switch. Otherwise, the product may be damaged when Internet camera is
connected to a PoE switch and power adapter simultaneously.
3. PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that integrates power into a standard LAN
infrastructure. It enables power to be provided to the network device, such as an IP phone or
a network camera, using the same cable as that used for network connection. It eliminates
the need for power outlets at the camera locations and enables easier application of
uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to ensure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation.

2.3 Initial Utility Installation

This chapter shows how to quick set up your H.264 camera. The camera is with the default
settings. However to help you find the networked camera quickly the windows utility PLANET IP
Installer can search the cameras in the network that will help you to configure some basic settings
before you start advanced management and monitoring.
1. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the auto-run program. Once
completed, a welcome menu screen will appear.
2. Click the "IPinstaller" hyperlink; you will see the dialog box below.
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