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Assigning the New Camera IP Address
No two devices on a single Ethernet network can have the same IP address. Use the following steps to
change a Camera IP address before a second camera is added to the subnet.
IMPORTANT:
In order to make changes in Camera configuration the user should be logged in as Admin
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istrator
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Set your computer IP address to the same subnet as the Camera IP address. See section 1.8.
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Change the Camera address. The Camera address can be changed manually or through a Dy-
namic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. Click the Camera Setup button.
• Click the Configuration button.
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Click the Communication tab.
The Communications tab is used for performing network configuration of the Camera. Changes to this
tab can only be made by the “Admin” account. Care should be taken when modifying parameters on this
page as the changes might make the Camera inaccessible through the network. Consult with your network
administrator before starting to assign new network settings to ensure that your camera won’t conflict with
other devices.
• Write down the new Camera address to make the camera easy to find later. If the camera IP ad
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dress becomes lost, use the CohuONVIFDiscovery software to find the camera on a network.
The software is available as a free download at
http://www.cohu-cameras.com/tech/techndx.html.
Under Software & Protocol Downloads see Setup & Test Applications. At Helios ONVIF Discovery
Tool click “download here.”
Using the Helios CohuONVIFDiscovery Software to Discover the Camera
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Download the software from the link below:
http://www.cohu-cameras.com/tech/techndx.html.
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der Software & Protocol Downloads see Setup & Test Applications. At Helios ONVIF Discovery Tool
click “download here.”
• Run the CohuONVIFDiscovery.exe file. Click to start it.
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The CohuONVIFDiscovery window will be displayed.
• NOTE:
Auto discovery feature uses network multicast packets and may not work through network
routers.
