Panasonic Network Camera BL-C1A BL-C20A Information Guide

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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.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your routers manual for 
details of how to enable UPnPTM. After UPnPTM is enabled on the router, set [Enable]...

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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...

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2.4.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not 
Support UPnP™
To allow access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnPTM, follow 
the procedures below.
1.Select [Static] on the Network page.
2.Enable port forwarding*1 on the router.
Using the IP address and port number noted on step 1-(3), enable port 
forwarding on the router. See the router manual for how to enable port 
forwarding.
3.Register with the...

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2.5 Registering with the DynamicDNS service
DynamicDNS is a service that allows you to assign an easy-to-remember name to 
the camera, for example, similar to your favorite web site. It also allows you to easily 
access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic 
Communications recommends that you register with a DynamicDNS to access the 
camera from the Internet. See 
http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the 
Viewnetcam.com service.
1.Click...

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3.Click [Save].
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes, and the 
DynamicDNS window is displayed.
4.Click [OK].
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
 The new settings are saved.
5.Click [Go to Viewnetcam.com page].
 The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.
6.Click Your Account Link.
 The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.
Note
 When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed,...

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8.Access your camera with the registered URL from the Internet (see page 10).
 When the Top page is displayed, Viewnetcam.com registration is 
complete.
Note
 It may take a maximum of 30 minutes for the registered URL to work.
 If Expired is displayed for the Personal (Camera) URL on the 
Viewnetcam.com page or for the Camera URL at Viewnetcam.com on the 
Status page, restart the camera. After that, confirm that your registered 
URL is displayed on the pages.
Confirming...

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3.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
 DynamicDNS information can be obtained from companies in the 
DynamicDNS service industry.
4.Click [Save] after finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
5.Click [Go to DynamicDNS page].
 The DynamicDNS page is displayed.
SettingDescription
DynamicDNS 
Server URL*1
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Note
 It may take several minutes for the registered URL to connect.
 Some DynamicDNS services may not connect.
Confirming Internet access
Due to the routers specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you 
access the camera from your PC on the same LAN as the camera. In this case, 
try:
 Accessing from a PC on another network (see page 10)
 Accessing from your cell phone (see page 25)
2.5.1 DynamicDNS Service
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How the DynamicDNS service works
1.Your ISP assigns a global IP address to your Internet access account that 
changes periodically. This is the address needed to access the camera over 
the Internet.
2.When your ISP-assigned global IP address changes, your camera 
automatically notifies the DynamicDNS service server of the new address in 
the DynamicDNS. The camera notifies the DynamicDNS service server of the 
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2.6 Setting the Date and Time
The Date and Time page allows you to set and confirm the date and time. The date 
and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time 
and Buffered Image page.
Note
Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the internal 
memory.
1.Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
 Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to synchronize the time automatically 
with an NTP server.
 Clicking...