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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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Assigning the IP
Address to the Camera
To connect the camera to a network, you need to assign
a new IP address to the camera when you install it for the
first time.
You can assign an IP address in two ways:
• Using the setup program stored in the supplied CD-
• Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
commands (see page 85)
This section explains how to assign an IP address to the
camera using the supplied setup program and how to
configure the network.
Before starting, connect the camera, referring to
“Connecting to a Computer or a Network” on page 6.
Consult the administrator of the network about the
assigned IP address.
Notes
• The Setup Program may not operate correctly if you
use a personal firewall or antivirus software in your
computer. In that case, disable the software or assign
an IP address to the camera using another method. For
example, see “Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
Using ARP Commands” on page 85.
• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
Windows Vista, disable the Windows Firewall
function. Otherwise the IP Setup Program will not
operate correctly. For the setting, see “Configuring
Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows XP
Service Pack 2” on page 10 or “Configuring Windows
Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista” on
page 12.
Assigning an IP address using the
Setup Program
1
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your Web
browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the Web
browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the
CD-ROM.
When you are using Windows Vista, pop-up
“AutoPlay” may appear. For details, “Installing
software” in “When using Windows Vista” on
page 11.
2
Click the
Setup
icon of IP Setup Program.
The “File Download” dialog opens.
When you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
Windows Vista, a message regarding the active
contents may appear. For details, see “Installing
software” in “When using Windows XP Service
Pack 2” on page 9 or “Installing software” in
“When using Windows Vista” on page 11.
3
Click
Open
.
Note
If you click “Save this program to disk” on the “File
Download” dialog, you will not be able to perform
set up correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and
click the
Setup
icon again.
4
Install the IP Setup Program on your computer
using the wizard.
If the Software License Agreement is displayed,
read it carefully and click
Accept
to continue with
the installation.
5
Start the IP Setup Program.
When you are using Windows Vista, message “User
Account Control – An unidentified program wants
access to your computer” may appear. In this case,
click
Allow
.
The program detects the network cameras
connected to the local network and lists them on the
Network tab window.
