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CAUTION
Do not apply power to the camera at this time. Before applying power to the camera, ensure that
the polarity is correct. An incorrect connection may cause a malfunction and can damage the
camera.
6.
For outdoor installations, seal holes drilled in the mounting surface to block moisture and other
contaminants, if necessary.
7.
Secure the camera to the mounting surface using appropriate screws.
8.
Apply power to the camera through the 12 Vdc power cable or PoE injector, as configured.
Step 2. Using the Device Configuration Tool software
NOTE
: Skip this
Step
if you are adding your camera directly to the Ethernet connectors on the backpanel if an NVR.
Installation
The Device Configuration Tool is a PC-based network utility for discovery of NTx or NBx cameras for your
N-Series recorder. It provides an easy way to configure the camera’s network settings and reset the camera.
It can be installed on a Microsoft® Windows® (Windows 7 or newer) operating system that has access to
the network where your the cameras are installed. The Device Configuration Tool is available from your
vendor.
1.
Acquire the Device Configuration Tool from your vendor. At the time when this document was
published, the file is named:
Device Config Tool_<version>.exe
.
2.
Run the
.exe
file on a Windows computer that is connected to the LAN where your cameras are
installed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You may have to open
ports in your firewall. The software automatically opens after it is installed and then searches for
cameras on the LAN. See below.
Click here to view network settings
Modify network settings
Modify the network settings of the camera you are installing to avoid IP address conflicts on the LAN. Verify
that the your new settings will be compatible with other devices on the network before continuing. Consult
with your network administrator for specific recommendations, if necessary.
3.
Click the entry in the search results list for the camera you are installing. The frame at the bottom of
the window shows
User Info
(UserName and Password) and
Device Info
(network settings).
4.
Enter the new and compatible network settings in the
Device Info
field (see below). Here, the IP
address was changed to
192.168.0.68
, and the Gateway was changed to
192.168.0.1
.
5.
Click
Modify
, and then slide the
Shift Bar
to the right. The
Status
of the modify operation is
shown in the right-most column.
Modify status
Shift bar
6.
Slide the
Shift Bar
to the left to see the new settings in the Search list.
Click here to login
Step 3. Perform the initial setup of the camera
NOTE
: Skip this
Step
if you are adding your camera directly to the Ethernet connectors on the backpanel if an NVR.
1.
To log into the camera and setup a password, click on the IP address of the camera in the list you
want to log into (see above). If
SurveillancePlugin
was not previously installed on your computer, the
following window will appear. You must install the plugin to access the camera.
2.
In the screen above, click the
download
hyperlink.
3.
In the following window, click
Run
in the footer menu, and then close your browser.
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