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2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network
The Network page offers three options to configure the camera.
 [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, 
and uses UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router.
 [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address.
 [DHCP] is offered for ISPs that require this option.
1.Click [Network] on the Setup page.
2.Click a connection mode.
 See below for details of each connection mode.
3.Enter each parameter in the relevant data field.
Automatic Setup
The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default 
gateway and DNS server address) using the routers DHCP feature. The 
camera also automatically searches for an unused IP address on your 
network. If you select [Yes] for Allow Access from the Internet, the camera 
automatically enables port forwarding using UPnP
TM. In this case, the camera 
automatically searches for an unused port number on your network in order 
from 50000 to 50050.
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving 
changes.
Most common mode of setup.
Uses a static IP address.
Uses ISP DHCP server function. 
						

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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, the following page is displayed. 
Note
The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance 
section (see page 
99).
5.Click [Restart].
 The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
 When the camera is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory 
are deleted.
 Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on [Automatic Setup] 
may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Use 
the Setup Program to access the camera.
DHCP SetupStatic Setup
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without 
saving changes. 
						

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Note
If you do not know the camera IP address when setting [Automatic Setup] or 
[DHCP Setup], it can be searched for by using the Setup Program (see page 
121).
SettingDescription
Allow Access from 
the Internet 
(Automatic Setup 
Only) The Allow Access from the Internet setting automatically 
configures the routers Port Forwarding setting (some 
routers call it Address Translation, Static IP 
Masquerade, Virtual Server or Port Mapping). To 
enable Internet access to the camera, check [Yes]. In this 
case, the camera automatically searches for an unused 
port number on your network in order from 50000 to 
50050. To disable Internet access to the camera, check 
[No]. 
Network 
Configuration from 
Setup Program 
(Static/DHCP Only) To prohibit the Setup Program from changing the network 
settings, uncheck the box.
Port Number 
(Static/DHCP Only) The default port number is 80. When you use multiple 
cameras with a router on your network, each camera must 
be assigned its own port number (see page 
41 2.4.2 
Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support 
UPnP™).
– Do not set the following port numbers. 
FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53, 
POP3: 110, HTTPS: 443, ICQ: 4000 and IRC: 6661—
6667.
 Enter a number between 1—65535.
 Some ISPs do not allow you to use port 80. Ask your ISP 
or network administrator about which port numbers are 
accessible over the Internet.
 IP address
 Subnet Mask
(Static Only)
 If your ISP or network administrator specifies an IP 
address and subnet mask, enter them in each data field.
 If you use the camera on a LAN, set an IP address with the 
same class as your PC (see page 
120).
 Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as 
192.168.0.253. Note that 0.0.0.0 and 
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Host Name
(DHCP Only)
 If your ISP uses the DHCP function, which automatically 
assigns an IP address to the camera, enter the ISP-
assigned host name. (The host name may be used as an 
authentication.)
 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 132). 
Note that [Space], [], [], [&], [] are not available.
Default Gateway*1
(Static/DHCP Only)
 If you have been assigned a Default Gateway address by 
your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field.
 Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as 
192.168.0.253. Note that 0.0.0.0 and 
255.255.255.255 are not available.
DNS Server 
Address*1
(Static/DHCP Only)
 The DNS server address is required in the following 
situations:
– Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP
– Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-
Camera Setup page
– Using the DynamicDNS service
– Using the sensor log notification
 If you have been assigned a DNS server addresses by 
your ISP or network administrator, enter them in this data 
field. There are usually two addresses.
 Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as 
192.168.0.253. Note that 0.0.0.0 and 
255.255.255.255 are not available.
Max. Bandwidth 
Usage The bandwidth can be restricted.
 Select a maximum bandwidth from [Unlimited] to [0.1 
Mbps].
Note
Set a maximum bandwidth referring to the following file 
sizes. These are examples for a JPEG file of standard 
image quality. File sizes may change depending on the 
image quality or the brightness of the object.
160 × 120 pixels: About 3 KB (24 Kbit)
320 × 240 pixels: About 10 KB (80 Kbit)
640 × 480 pixels: About 18 KB (144 Kbit)
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Connection Type Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. For wireless 
connection (BL-C20A only), [Auto Negotiation] must be 
selected. If the camera cannot be accessed, see page 
9 of 
Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.
*1If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need to be 
set.
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2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN
Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN 
to those of the wireless router. Take a note of the settings and save them for 
reference. For more information about wireless settings, please refer to 
http://
panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/.
1.Click [Wireless] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter for Wireless Configuration.
SettingDescription
SSID The SSID must be set to match the SSID your wireless 
router or wireless LAN uses. The SSID is limited to 32 
characters (alpha numeric) and is case sensitive.
Communication 
mode 802.11b: There are a lot of 802.11b-compliant products 
and they are inexpensive. They are widely prevalent, so it 
is likely that 802.11b will match your existing wireless 
devices.
 802.11b/g (default): This mode supports both the 802.11b 
and 802.11g wireless LAN standards. It is the 
communication mode that is easiest to install on your 
existing wireless LAN.
 802.11g exclusive: This mode communicates using 
802.11g only. It does not support the mixed standard mode 
of 802.11b/g, so it allows the use of original features of 
802.11g.
*1
*1Even if 802.11g exclusive is in use, the existence of other wireless devices using a 2.4 
GHz bandwidth —including 802.11b wireless devices— may make the baud rate on the 
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3.Set each parameter for Encryption.
SettingDescription
Cipher Select to encrypt or not encrypt.
 To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting 
[WEP] is recommended.
WEPKey 
Selection The checked WEPKey is used as the standard WEPKey. 
Check the same WEPKey as the one selected for the 
router.
WEPKey1—4 Select one from [HEX, 10 characters 64 bit], [HEX, 26 
characters 128 bit], [HEX, 32 characters 152 bit], [ASCII 5 
characters 64 bit], [ASCII 13 characters 128 bit] or [ASCII 
16 characters 152 bit].
 Selecting [WEP] at Cipher enables you to set WEPKey1—
4. One or all of the four keys can be set. Check the same 
key number as set to the wireless router, and set the same 
encryption as at the wireless router.

HEX, 10 characters 64 bit:012345abcd
HEX, 26 characters 128 bit:0123456789abcdef012
345abcd
HEX, 32 characters 152 bit:0123456789abcdef012
3456789abcdef
ASCII 5 characters 64 bit:012yz
ASCII 13 characters 128 bit:0123456uvwxyz
ASCII 16 characters 152 bit:0123456789uvwxyz 
						

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Note
 Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit encryption.
 The camera supports only open system authentication. If the wireless 
router or access point is set to shared key authentication, set it to auto or 
open system.
4.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
5.Click [Go to Wireless configuration page].
 The Wireless page is displayed.
6.Set the switch to WIRELESS.
Note
 Encryption helps protect data within wireless LAN from third parties.
 Enter both the MAC addresses for the camera itself and the cameras 
wireless module to enable the MAC address filtering feature on the 
wireless router. The wireless module MAC address is one value higher 
than the camera MAC address.
 It takes about 1 minute for the new settings to become effective.
 It is not possible to access the camera simultaneously by both wired and 
wireless connection.
 To communicate using wireless connection, set up the camera using wired 
connection and flip the switch from WIRED to WIRELESS as shown 
below. 
 Even if the camera is set to wired connection, it emits electrical waves for 
about 5 minutes after the power has been on. During this time, the routers 
wireless indicator is on or blinking. Electrical waves will stop being 
transmitted after about 5 minutes.
 When you switch from WIRED to WIRELESS or vice versa, restart the 
camera. Some routers may also need to be restarted after switching.
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2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)
UPnPTM can automatically configure your router to make it accessible from the 
Internet. In order to use this feature, your router needs to support UPnPTM, and it 
must be enabled. UPnPTM is disabled on most routers by default. See http://
panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/ and your routers manual for details of 
how to enable UPnPTM. After UPnPTM is enabled on the router, set [Enable] for auto 
port forwarding.
1.Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.
2.Set up UPnP.
SettingDescription
Auto Por t 
Forwarding If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto 
port forwarding allows you to access the camera from the 
Internet.
Note
If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], also enable 
[Allow Access from the Internet] on the Network page (see 
page 
33).
Display Shortcut 
Icon in My 
Network Places Enabling this creates a shortcut to the camera in the My 
Network Places folder.
Note
To enable this feature when using Windows XP or 
Windows Me, enable the UPnPTM Windows component 
beforehand (see page 
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3.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed. 
4.Click [Go to UPnP page].
 The UPnP page is displayed.
2.4.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports 
UPnP™
To allow access from the Internet with a router supporting UPnPTM, follow the 
procedures shown in Getting Started.
Note
 On some routers, the UPnPTM feature is disabled by default. Enable your 
routers UPnPTM feature following the router manual before you set up the 
camera. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at 
http://
panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/ for details.
 If a maximum idle time is set in PPPoE or PPTP connection with your ISP, 
disable it on the router. See the router manual for details.