Panasonic Network Camera BL-C1A BL-C20A Information Guide
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Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 29 Basic (1)NetworkConfigures network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 31). (2)[For BL-C20A] WirelessConfigure a wireless network (see page 36). (3)UPnPEnables automatic port forwarding and creates a shortcut to the camera (see page 39). (4)DynamicDNSRegisters with the DynamicDNS service (see page 42). (5)Date and TimeSets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and daylight saving time settings (see...
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Operating Instructions 30 Advanced (12)Image DisplaySets the resolution, image quality and refresh interval of the Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, Limit Continuous Motion JPEG setting *1, language and banner display (see page 89). (13)Multi-Camera*1Sets the camera IP address or host name, and camera name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page 92). (14)Operation TimeSets the time period to display camera images (see page 94). (15)Indicator ControlSets the indicator display...
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Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 31 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...
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Operating Instructions 32 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 98). 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...
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Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 33 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 120). 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...
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Operating Instructions 34 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 131). 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...
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Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 35 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. Setting Description
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Operating Instructions 36 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.co.jp/pcc/products/en/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...
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Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 37 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...
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Operating Instructions 38 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...