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4.10 Putting into operation
The network camera automatically detects whether a direct connection between the PC and camera should
be made. A cross-over network cable is not required for this. You can use the supplied patch cable for direct
connection when putting into operation for the first time.
Direct connection of the network camera to a PC / laptop
1. Ensure that a CAT 5 network cable is used.
2. Connect the cable to the Ethernet interface of the PC / laptop and the network camera.
3. Connect the power supply to the network camera.
4. Configure the network interface of your PC / laptop to the IP address 192.168.1.1 and the default
gateway to 192.168.1.2.
5. Go to point 4.6 to finish the initial set-up and establish the connection to the network camera.
Connecting the network camera to a router / switch
1. Ensure that a CAT 5 network cable is used.
2. Connect the PC / laptop to the router / switch.
3. Connect the network camera to the router / switch.
4. Connect the power supply to the network camera.
5. If a DHCP server is available in your network, set the network interface of your PC / laptop to
“Obtain an IP address automatically”.
6. If no DHCP server is available, configure the network interface of your PC / laptop to 192.168.1.1
and the default gateway to 192.168.1.2.
7. Go to point 4.6 to finish the initial set-up and establish the connection to the network camera.
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CAT 5 Ethernet cable
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