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May 2015
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Basic Operation and Configuration
each camera to be configured with a different IP address, at a minimum. On the other hand, many of
the configuration parameters will remain unchanged from the factory default settings.
2.2
Basic Test and Configuration Steps
Assuming the existing network uses IP addresses that are unique and different than the default
address on the camera, configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the
following steps:
Step 1
Connect the Ethernet port to an IP network that is isolated from the existing camera network
(for example, a standalone switch)
Step 2
Connect a PC or laptop to the same network
Step 3
Temporarily set the IP address of the PC or laptop to be compatible with the factory network
address of the camera (for example, 192.168.250.1)
Step 4
Perform a bench test of the camera using a web browser or FSM, prior to making any
parameter changes (this step is optional but recommended)
Step 5
Configure the camera settings, such as IP address, camera date/time, security settings,
ONVIF communication and video stream parameters, so the camera is compatible with the
existing network equipment
Step 6
Save the configuration changes and restart the server
Step 7
Connect the camera to the existing network and test the camera
Step 8
Make a backup of the new configuration
2.3
Camera Bench Test
The camera offers both analog video and IP video, and since the camera can be powered by PoE+ or
by a conventional power supply, there are several ways to bench test the camera. It is recommended
that the installer test the camera using the same type of connections as in the final installation.
Even if using analog video and conventional power in the final installation, it is a good idea to test the
IP communications when performing the bench test. If any image adjustments are necessary, they
can be done using a web browser over the IP connection, and saved as power-on default settings.
With the camera powered up, analog video can be tested at either the BNC connector or the RCA
connector. Connect the camera to a video monitor and confirm the live video is displayed on the
monitor.
If using a conventional power supply, connect the camera to a network switch with an Ethernet cable,
and connect a PC or laptop to the switch also. Use a web browser to access and test the camera as
described below, and if necessary make configuration changes prior to installation. Once the bench
test is complete, use the web browser to make configuration changes as needed (for example, set the
IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network).
2.3.1
Testing IP Communications
The FC-Series camera is shipped with an IP address set to 192.168.250.116. Set the PC or laptop
network adapter to a compatible IP address, for example: 192.168.250.1 with a netmask of
255.255.255.0. If unsure how to set the IP address on the PC or laptop, refer to
Setting the IP address
on a Windows PC, pg. 2-23
.
Use a web browser to connect to the camera as described below, and confirm the video can be
viewed in the browser. Install FSM and use it to connect to the camera and confirm the video can be
