Appendix
A
GigE Network Configuration
A-4
Getting Started with Visionscape GigE Cameras
The filter driver requires no setup whatsoever. Clicking on the TCP/IP
Properties button will bring up the following dialog:
There is usually no need for cameras to be on a DHCP network, so
choose a static address that starts with 192.168.x.x. 192.168 is reserved
for private networks. In the picture above the address is set to
192.168.254.2 with the subnet mask set to 255.255.255.0. The mask
means that all devices connected to the NIC should have addresses that
start with 192.168.254.x. It is recommended that you steer clear of using
any address that ends with .1 (for instance 192.168.254.1) as this is
sometimes used by networks for gateways (devices that convert one sort
of protocol to another).
In addition, you should not use any address like 192.168.x.254 because
the GigE driver looks at the last number (254) and enumerates all
cameras on the NIC with addresses above that. In the case of the NIC
ending in 254 the first camera would end in 255, which will not work.