Panasonic BB-HCM381A - Network Camera, Service Manual

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7. CONNECTING YOUR NETWORK CAMERA
7.1. PREPARATION
Prepare the following before connecting the Network Camera.
- PC to fulfill the system requirements.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical specifications for the
Network Camera to work properly.
Item Description
Operation System
Microsoft Windows 98SE operating system
Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system
Microsoft Windows Me operating system
Microsoft Windows XP operating system
Network Protocol TCP/IP network protocol installed. (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP)
Interface
10/100Mbps Ethernet card for your network connection
Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
(Not included on the Setup CD-ROM).
Note:
Pentium II 300 MHz or greater CPU is recommended to prevent performance degradation.
- Ethernet switching Hub or wireless Router for LAN Connection.
- Ethernet cable (two pieces of Category 5 straight cable, or a piece of
Category 5 cross cable).
- Setup CD-ROM
The setup program simplifies Network Camera installation. Adobe
Acrobat Reader 4.05 or later enables you to see the Operating
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