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INSTALLATION
It is advisable to proceed as follows for correct camera installation and configuration:
1.
Make sure that no units are powered before starting the installation procedure. Fit the aerial
and the top on the camera.
2.
It is advisable to install and configure one camera at a time if you are installing multiple
cameras on the same network.
3.
Connect the camera to the network (see section 4.1 or, alternatively, section 4.2) and assign
a static IP address (see section 4.3).
4.
Position the camera in a point on the wall or other surface and adjust the bracket to frame
the required scene.
5.
It is advisable to check that the WiFi signal received by the camera is higher than or equal
to 60.
6.
Check that the frame and the zoom level (for autofocus cameras) is correct. Adjust the
bracket again and lock it in its final position.
If you are using a NVR/HVR device, use the NVR/HVR menu to add the camera to the
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recording.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the SD card slot is for future developments and cannot be used.
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ADDING THE CAMERA TO THE WIFI NETWORK
The camera can be configured on the WiFi network in two alternative ways: by temporarily wiring
it to the LAN (see Section 4.1) or in ACCESS POINT mode (see Section 4.2).
To configure the camera, copy the
the instructions shown in this guide.
Make sure that the PC is already connected (wire or wireless) to the network on which to
configure the camera.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The camera is provided with two different network boards, one for the wire
connection and one for the WiFi connection, each with its own MAC address and is own IP
address.
4.1
WIFI CONFIGURATION VIA CABLED NETWORK
Use a network cable to connect the camera to the LAN and power it. The camera will receive an
IP address assigned automatically by the DHCP service of the network. If the DHCP service is
not available on the network, the camera will automatically assign the default IP 192.168.1.168
to itself.
The following steps are needed for configuration:
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1.
Start
EasyTool
mask, gateway and MAC address of each IP camera active on the LAN will be
automatically displayed, as shown in the figure below.
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EasyTool
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on the PC by selecting
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folder from the CD provided to your PC and follow
: the IP address, subnet
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