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7.4 Connecting your Y-cam directly to a Computer
You can also connect the Y-cam directly to a computer.
Please note that in this mode you will not be able to view your
Y-cam from anywhere else apart from the computer you are currently using.
Connect one end of the network cable in to the Y-cam Network Connection socket, and plug the other end in to a spare
network port on your computer.
Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the other end into an electrical socket. Do
not turn the power on at this time.
You must then assign your computer an IP address so it can talk easily to the camera.
On a PC :
1.
Open the Control Panel and double click on “Network Connections” then right click on your “Local Area
Network” connection, and click Properties. Be sure to select the Network icon that corresponds to where you
have plugged the Y-cam in to – so this
would not
be listed as a Wireless, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Network.
2.
Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click Properties.
3.
Take note of your current TCP/IP Settings and then click on “Use the following IP settings”
4.
In the “IP Address” Field type in the number
192.168.1.20
5.
In the “Subnet Mask” type in
255.255.255.0
6.
In the “Default Gateway” type
192.168.1.200
(The camera will automatically assign itself this IP address when no
DHCP server is present)
7.
Leave DNS server settings blank.
8.
Click “OK” then “Close” to apply these settings.
9.
Turn the power on to the Y-cam.
10.
The Connectivity Status indicator on the front of the camera will light up.
You can now proceed to the Software Installation section.
On a Mac :
1.
Open “System Preferences” from the dock, and then select “Network” to edit your network settings. As the Y-
cam is connected to your Mac using a cable we must choose the “Built-in-Ethernet” option. Select “Built-in
Ethernet” and click the “Configure” button. Make a note of your current TCP/IP Settings.
2.
Select “Manually” from the IPv4 drop-down box at the top of the dialog, and then enter these settings:
IP Address :
192.168.1.20
Subnet Mask :
255.255.255.0
Router/Default Gateway :
192.168.1.200
DNS Servers: Leave blank, not important at this stage.
Search domains: Optional, leave blank, not important.
3.
The click “Apply Now”.
4.
Turn the power on to the Y-cam.
5.
The Connectivity Status indicator on the front of the camera will light up.
You can now proceed to the Software Installation section.
