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PC Quickstart
This Quickstart section applies to the most common configuration for PC users: You have a current generation
router such as NetGear, LinkSys, or Dlink connected to a standard, non-routing DSL or cable modem, or you have a
combination modem and router which has all functions in one box.
Some of our customers have more complicated networks because they have added a wireless router to a wired
router, or have business firewalls or VoIP routers in front of the main router. In those situations we recommend
that you consult an expert to simplify your network by eliminating redundant routers or placing all but one router
into bridge mode.
With your camera powered up and connected to the router, some PCs will automatically discover the camera and
show a pop up window or icon to let you know that a new device has been found. The popup window shows the
complete local IP address for the camera. Or, it could be that your camera is automatically discovered by your
computer and is shown in the list of attached network devices. On Windows XP this list is called
“My network
places”
. On Vista and Windows 7 it is just called
“Network”
However, some PCs and routers do not have the
“UPnP”
Universal Plug-and-Play feature enabled. In following we
will show alternate ways to find the address that your router has assigned to the camera.
If you are familiar with your router’s menus you can log in to your router and see the IP address for the IP network
camera in one of your router’s LAN status screens. By the way, in this document we’re using the words
“router”
and
“gateway”
interchangeably.
