IP-based camera access: background
How to install a GigE camera (Bigeye/Pearleye/Goldeye)
V2.0.0
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IP-based camera access: background
In order to access a camera (or any other device) in the network, it is necessary
that the camera and also the Network Interface Card (NIC) have a valid IP
address. Every device in the network must have a unique IP address.
The following graphic illustrates the assembling of such network:
The chosen IP addresses and the way the devices are connected in the illustra-
tion above are just an example. It is also possible to connect the camera directly
to a PC/notebook.
The following subchapters describe what IP addresses can be used and how they
are obtained.
In order to work properly with a AVT GigE camera please take care of the follow-
ing:
Figure 1: Network with IP-based cameras
Note
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AVT recommends doing machine vision applications on
standalone computers not used for internet
applications
, and not networked for non-vision uses.
Mixed uses may be possible, but this adds complexity,
requires involving your corporate IT team, and may yield
sub-optimal results.
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Firewalls may block the communication with the camera.
In these cases ask your local IT department about
possibilities like disabling the firewall for one NIC.
Similar things may happen with antivirus solutions.
