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The computer must be on the same subnet as the camera to connect successfully. The device will not be accessible
otherwise. The camera default IP address is 192.168.5.163, therefore the computer must be connected to the
192.168.5.x subnet.
To connect to the camera open the Local Area Connection Properties on the computer.
For Windows users right-click on the internet connection in the lower right corner of the desktop.
Select
“Open Network & Internet Settings.”
Select
“Change Adapter Options.”
Right-click on your connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select
“Properties.”
Select
“Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”
as shown below and click
“Properties.”
For the following steps refer to the diagram below.
Click on the bubble for
“Use the following IP address”
In the
IP address
field enter a non-conflicting IP address on the same subnet as the camera. If there is another
device with the same IP address you will not be able to connect. In the example below we are using 192.168.5.200
In the
Subnet mask
field enter 255.255.255.0
In the
Default gateway
field type 192.168.5.1
You can leave the DNS fields blank.
Click
OK
to apply your settings.
NOTE:
When you are finished configuring the camera you will need to return to this screen and click the bubbles
for
“Obtain an IP address automatically”
and
“Obtain DNS server automatically”
to restore internet
connectivity to your computer. Also make sure to reconnect any ethernet cables you may have unplugged.