Installing Hardware; Installing Gigabit Ethernet Network Card - AVT Bigeye G Installation Manual

Installing hardware

Installing hardware

Installing Gigabit Ethernet network card

For desktop systems
For laptops
This chapter describes the hardware installation and configuration of Gigabit
Ethernet network cards (PC or laptop) for optimum system performance when
using a GigE Vision camera.
GigE Vision cameras can operate on 10/100, or Gigabit speed Ethernet adapt-
ers. In order to take advantage of maximum camera frame rates, a Gigabit speed
adapter is required.
If your host computer has an available Ethernet port, this can be used with AVT
GigE Vision cameras. We recommend that your camera system uses a dedicated
Ethernet port not shared with internet or local area networks. If more ports are
needed, or your existing Ethernet adapter isn't able to operate at Gigabit Ether-
net speeds, installing additional hardware may be required.
Use a PCI Express bus Ethernet adapter.
Use an expansion slot via an ExpressCard.
Note Verify that there is an available and compatible interface slot
on the host computer before purchasing the desired Ethernet
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adapter card.
www For a list of Ethernet adapters available for purchase From AVT
refer to:
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http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/products/accessories/
gige-accessories.html
www A list of AVT recommended Ethernet adapters is available on
the AVT website.

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/fileadmin/content/PDF/
Support/Application_Notes/
Hardware_Selection_for_AVT_GigE_Cameras.pdf
Caution AVT recommends Category 6 or higher rated Ethernet cables. A
different rating may not sustain peak interface bandwidth;
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leading to lost connectivity or image data coming from the
camera.
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