2. Installation
User Manual 15
Initial Configuration
Before connecting the camera to your network infrastructure, it’s suggested that you connect the
camera to a computer first to perform initial configurations.
1. To access the camera, the PC must be on the same network segment as the camera. The default
IP address of the camera is a static one (192.168.1.30). Configure your PC’s IP address as
192.168.1.X (X is a number between 2 to 254 excluding 30) and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0,
and then your PC should be able to access the camera.
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IP Address:
192.168.1.30
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Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
2. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the camera to the computer.
The LAN port of the camera supports auto MDI/MDIX so there is no need to use a cross-over
cable.
3. On the PC, launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the camera in the URL field:
http://192.168.1.30
4. When prompted for login, enter the default user name:
admin
and password:
1234
to log in.
Note that the user name and password are case-sensitive.
5. Configure the settings to meet your requirements. For more information, refer to the User Manual
on the provided CD-ROM.
Network Deployment
There are many different ways that you can connect the camera to your network, depending on
your applications requirements. You should always set the camera’s network settings according to
your network configurations. The following diagrams depict some typical applications with guidelines
on network settings. For more information on network settings, always consult with your network
administrator or ISP as required.
Type 1: Direct Connection to a PC
Directly connect the RJ-45 cable of the camera to a PC.
To extend the connection length, you should use an RJ-45 female/female coupler to connect two
category 5/5e UTP/STP cables together.
RJ-45 Coupler
