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2 INITIAL CONFIGURATION
2.1 Initial Requirements
Software Requirements
Installation and configuration require the following:
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Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Operating System
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Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 or higher
NOTE
: Other browsers (i.e. Mozilla Firefox) are not currently supported.
Install EtroScan™
EtroScan™ is a utility is used to configure network settings for IP cameras and
other devices (i.e. NVR). EtroScan™ is available via two methods.
EtroScan™ can also be downloaded from Etrovision’s website. It is available in
the Software Tools section of the Download area,
http://www.etrovision.com/Download_list.aspx?no=5
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After downloading the archived file, extract the contents and run Setup.exe to
install EtroScan.
2.2 Physical IP Camera Connections
Connect to the Network
Connect the camera to network hub/switch via a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable
with an RJ-45 connector. Please note that the PC must be on the same network
domain as the IP camera.
NOTE
: Please use a gigabit Ethernet switch for high bit rate streaming.
Connect I/O Cable
Currently not supported in firmware version 0.1.2.
Connect Audio In/Out
For audio functionality, connect the audio input cable.
NOTE
: Video flicker may occur when enabling/disenabling audio. This situation
normally only lasts for a second.
