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Troubleshooting
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If you suspect a problem is being caused by incorrect configuration or some other minor problem,
consult the troubleshooting guide below.
Upgrading the Firmware
Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the network camera. One of your first
actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware. The latest version
may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in your
camera is displayed on the Basic Configuration or About. For the latest firmware of the camera,
please contact with your product administrator.
Detailed instructions on how to perform the upgrade process are provided with each new release.
See also the Maintenancen/ Upgrade for more information.
General Troubleshooting
The following list covers some of the problems that may be encountered and suggests how to
remedy them:
Symptom → Possible Causes or Corrective Actions
1. The camera cannot be accessed by some clients.
→ If using a proxy server, try disabling the proxy setting in your browser. Check all cabling and
connectors.
2. The camera works locally, but not externally.
→ Check if there are firewall settings that need to be adjusted. Check if there are router settings
that need to be configured.
3. Poor or intermittent network connection.
→ If using a network switch, check that the port on that device uses the same setting for the
network connection type (speed/duplex).
4. The camera cannot be accessed via a host name.
→ Check that the host name and DNS server settings are correct.
5. Not possible to log in.
→ When HTTPS is enabled, ensure that the correct protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) is used. When
attempting to log in, you may need to manually type in http or https in the browser's address bar.
6. No image using Refresh and/or slow updating of images.
→ If images are very complex, try limiting the number of clients accessing the camera.
7. Images only shown in black & white.
→ Check the Video & Image setting.
8. Blurred images.
→ Refocus the camera.
9. Poor image quality.
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