Chapter 1
Hardware Overview and Installation
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NI 177x Smart Camera User Manual
When a NI 177x Smart Camera configured for DHCP starts, it must be able
to connect to the DHCP server. If the NI 177x Smart Camera cannot
connect to the DHCP server and is not connected to the same subnet as the
development computer, it does not appear in MAX or Vision Builder AI.
Note
A NI 177x Smart Camera connected directly to the development computer or to the
same subnet as the development computer is always configurable from MAX or Vision
Builder AI, regardless of the IP address settings.
Firewall Configuration
If you are having difficulty detecting the NI 177x Smart Camera on your
network, you must configure the firewall to open the TCP/UDP ports used
by the NI 177x Smart Camera and the host machine. The required ports are
listed in Table 1-2.
If your firewall is controlled remotely or you are unsure about configuring
the firewall, contact your network administrator.
Table 1-2.
TCP/UDP Ports Used by the NI 177x Smart Camera
Port
Type
Details
3580
TCP/UDP
Reserved as nati-svrloc (NAT-ServiceLocator). Used by Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX) to locate remote targets.
7749
TCP
Used for remote image display (not reserved).
7750
TCP
Used for NI-IMAQdx remote configuration (not reserved).
3363
TCP/UDP
Reserved as nati-vi-server (NATI VI Server). Used by Vision Builder for
Automated Inspection to configure a remote NI Smart Camera.
