19.5 Configure the network settings of the camera using the Panasonic “IP Setting Software”
It is possible to perform the network settings of the camera using the “IP Setting Software” on the provided CD-ROM. When using multiple cameras, it is necessary to configure the network settings of each camera independently. If the Panasonic “IP Setting Software” does not work, access the “Network” page from the setup menu of the camera in the browser and perform settings separately. (→16.1 Configure the network settings [Network])
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The “Windows Security Alert” window may be displayed when starting the “IP Setting Software”. In this case, disable “User Account Control” from the control panel.
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Panasonic “IP Setting Software” is inoperable in other subnets via the same router.
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This camera cannot be displayed or set with an older version of the “IP Setting Software” (version 2.xx).
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Due to security enhancements in “IP Setting Software”, “Network Settings” of the camera to be configured cannot be changed when around 20 minutes have passed after turning on the power of the camera. (When the effective period is set to “20min” in the “Easy IP Setup accommodate period”.) However, settings can be changed after 20 minutes for cameras in the initial set mode.
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To start the Panasonic “IP Setting Software”, click the [Run] button next to [IP Setting Software] from the CD launcher menu window, or double-click on the shortcut icon created after installing the software on the PC.
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The License Agreement will be displayed. Read the Agreement and choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, and click [OK].
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The “IP Setting Software” screen is displayed. If a camera is found, information about it, such as the MAC address and IP address, is displayed.
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Click the [Access Camera] button after selecting the MAC address/IP address of the camera to be configured.
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When using a DHCP server, the IP address assigned to the camera can be displayed by clicking the [Search] button of the “IP Setting Software”.
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When duplicate IP addresses are used, the number of the camera with the duplicate address is displayed in overlap.
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The displayed camera information is not automatically updated. Click the [Search] button to update the information.
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It is possible to change the “Camera list” display between IPv4 addresses and IPv6 addresses in accordance with the protocol in use.
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The information displayed can be sorted by clicking the title of each displayed item.
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When the [Network Settings] button is clicked, the “Network Settings” screen is displayed and network settings can be changed. For further information, refer to Changing Network Settings.
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When the viewer software “Network Camera View 4S” installation screen is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. (The viewer software “Network Camera View 4S” is installed from the camera.)
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The “Live” page of the camera is displayed.
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If the viewer software “Network Camera View 4S” cannot be installed or images are not displayed, click the [Install] button next to [Viewer Software] from the CD launcher window to install the software.
Changing Network Settings
When changing settings related to the network settings, such as connection mode, IP address, and subnet mask, click the [Network Settings] button in [IP Setting Software] screen.
The “Network Settings” screen is displayed. Enter each item and then click the [Save] button.
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By unchecking the “Wait for camera restarting.” checkbox, multiple cameras can be continuously configured.
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For further information about each setting of the “Network Settings” page, refer to 16.1 Configure the network settings [Network].
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It may take for around 2 minutes to complete to upload the settings to the camera after clicking the [Save] button. The settings may be invalidated when the LAN cable is disconnected before completing the upload. In this case, perform the settings again.
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When using a firewall (including software), allow access to all UDP ports.