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Installing the Genie Camera
Genie Color Series-GigE Vision Camera
Optimizing the Network Adapter used with Genie
Most Gigabit network interface controllers (NIC) allow user modifications to parameters such as Adapter Buffers
and Jumbo Frames. These should be optimized for use with the Genie during the installation. Refer to the DALSA
Network Imaging package manual for optimization information.
Running the Network Configuration Tool
The Network Configuration tool provides information and parameter adjustments for network adapters installed in
the system and any connected GigE Vision camera without use of any Windows Control Panel application. This tool
allows you to:
Activate the Network Imaging driver use for image acquisition on any NIC or disable the imaging driver
for any NIC not used with a GigE Vision camera.
Change the Auto Discovery Interval from the default of 15 seconds.
Configure the Windows firewall exception list.
Configure the NIC and camera IP settings.
Assign a User-Defined name to a connected camera.
Assign a Persistent IP address to a camera instead of the default DHCP/LLA assigned address.
Easily Configure the NIC as a DHCP server for connected GigE Vision camera.
Important:
Any changes made with this tool will update the Genie flash memory. Do not remove power from the
Genie camera for a minimum 10 seconds. Then cycle the Genie power to load the new flash settings.
Refer to the DALSA Network Imaging package manual for more detailed information on using this tool. As shown
below, the Network Configuration tool can quickly verify and modify the network configuration of the imaging
system.
Run the tool from the Windows Start menu:
Start•Programs•DALSA Sapera Network Imaging Package•Dalsa
Network Configuration Tool
. Verify the camera appears as a child of the NIC card it is connected to. By default
the Genie camera is identified by its serial number if no user-defined name has been assigned.
