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Appendix
This chapter provides information for configuring a Datalogic A20 camera’s IP Address so it can communicate with other
cameras on a network and the client computer. The troubleshooting information can also help quickly find and fix prob-
lems on-site.
IP Mask and Address
An IP (or Subnet) mask specifies which bits of the Internet Protocol (IP) address are significant. The IP mask is network
dependent, but it will be the same for each Datalogic camera on a particular network. The IP address indicates the address
of each camera. If there is more than one camera on a network, each camera’s address must be different. The network
administrator will probably be responsible for determining the IP mask and address.
To work with the Datalogic camera, the client computer’s Ethernet port must be connected to the camera’s Ethernet con-
nector directly or through a correctly configured network.
During address configuration, we recommend that the client computer and the camera be connected directly to each other
and not through a network router, switch, or server.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you need help configuring the network or the client computer, you should seek professional
advice. Network configuration is beyond the scope of this manual.
Do not attempt to change the IP address or mask without the authorization of your network administrator; doing so could
disrupt your network connection. The following procedures require technical knowledge and should not be attempted
unless you understand the terminology used.
IP addresses and masks consist of from one to four sets of numbers separated by periods. The camera is shipped with a
default IP address of 192.168.0.128 and a default mask of 255.255.255.0. To be able to communicate with the Datalogic
camera, a client computer’s IP mask must correspond correctly to the camera’s mask, and the address must match the
camera’s address in the first three sets of numbers.
A default IP mask and address were assigned to the camera at the factory. If these values will work for your installation,
you do not need to change them. However, if you do change the default IP mask, you will also need to change the default
IP address.
You do not need to know the camera’s IP mask and address to change them. However, if you change them, you may also
need to change the client computer’s IP mask and address so the camera and client can communicate. See “Configuring
the Client” on page 6-3.
Configuring the camera
This section explains how to change the camera’s IP address and mask. Be sure the client computer and camera are
directly connected with an Ethernet cable.
