NDI BirdDog PF120, User Manual

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Web Configuration Panel
The web configuration panel (BirdUI) allows you to alter key settings of PF120, such as A/V settings, video frame
rates, restarting the video processing engine, changing networking parameters, recalling PTZ presets and applying
firmware updates.
Access via web browser (URL)
PF120 is configured to automatically receive a network IP address from the computer network via DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol). Most corporate, education and home networks have a DHCP server present on the
network to allow this to occur. Usually your Internet Router provides this.
If PF120 receives an IP address automatically from this server (DHCP), the IP address can be discovered in several
ways, including BirdDog Central Lite software available from here .
NOTE: Your computer will need to have ‘Bonjour’ services loaded in order to access the unit via it’s user defined
name. Apple devices come pre-installed with Bonjour, while Windows devices need a plugin available from here .
Accessing PF120 on a network without a DHCP server
Some standalone or private networks may not have a DHCP server. After 30 seconds of waiting for an automatically
assigned IP address, the camera will reassign to the designated fallback address (the default is 192.168.100.100).
In order to access the BirdUI on a network which is configured to a different subnet, change your computers IP
address to match the BirdDog unit. Once you gain access to the BirdUI, choose your IP address to match the rest
of the devices on your network.
For instructions on setting your computer's IP address, please consult your computer operating system manual or
IT support resources.
Password Management
Once you direct your web browser to the BirdUI you will need
to log in to change any settings.
Default Password
The BirdUI is secured by a user-selectable password. The
default password is: birddog (one word, lower case).
Password Reset
To change the password simply login using the default
password, navigate to the System tab in the BirdUI, and click
the APPLY button.
It is recommended to change this password in a network environment where PF120 is shared with other users (e.g.
not private). By entering this password, the user is granted full access to the PF120 configuration settings and could
interrupt a live program.