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] 
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 
130). 
						

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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.co.jp/pcc/products/en/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. 
						

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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 DynamicDNS service.
Port Forwarding feature*1
The port forwarding feature is required to allow camera access from the Internet 
with a router that does not support UPnPTM. It exchanges a local IP address for a 
global one. Each camera must be assigned a unique port number.
(1)Access the camera (see page 10).
(2)Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page.
(3)Select [Static] on the Network page.
 The Static IP Address Configuration page is displayed. Make a 
note of the IP address and port number, since they are required to 
enable port forwarding on the router.
(4)Click [Save] without changing the settings.
(5)Click [Restart].
*1Port forwarding may be called Address translation, Static IP Masquerade, Virtual server 
or Port mapping in other products.
InternetGlobal IP address or URL
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80      192.168.0.253:80
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81      192.168.0.252:81
Port No.Port Forwarding feature
192.168.0.254
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.252
Por t  No. 81192.168.0.253Por t  No. 80Router
The IP addresses shown above may differ from those offered on your home network.Note 
						

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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 [DynamicDNS] on the Setup page.
 When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42)
 When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see page 44)
 
When you select [Disable]
2.Click [Save].
 The DynamicDNS service is disabled.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
 
When you select [Viewnetcam.com]
2.Click [Next].
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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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, confirm 
that the URL is displayed in the right column next to Your Account Link. If 
the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below.
 Personal (Camera) URL is available after registering with the 
Viewnetcam.com service.
 If port forwarding is not enabled or your network is not connected to the 
Internet, the Viewnetcam.com service is not available.
7.Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following the instructions on the 
website.
 The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.
SettingDescription
Personal 
(Camera) URL The cameras personal URL will be displayed after you 
register with the Viewnetcam.com service.
Your Account 
Link The URL required to register with the Viewnetcam.com 
service is displayed. Clicking [Your Account Link] item 
name displays the Viewnetcam.com registration website.
1.Wait for a moment, then click [Refresh] on the web browser.
2.Confirm that your network (your PC and camera) is connected to 
the Internet. 
						

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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 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)
 
When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS]
2.Click [Next].
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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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
*1Note that [Space] and [] are not available.
Input URL acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry 
company. Enter 1—255 characters. The URL must be started 
with http://.
Updating timeSpecify the updating time.
User Name*2
*2Note that [] and [:] are not available.
Input User Name acquired from the DynamicDNS service 
industry company. Enter up to 63 characters.
Password*2Input Password acquired from the DynamicDNS service 
industry company. Enter up to 63 characters. 
						

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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
DynamicDNS allows you to choose an easy-to-remember address (such as 
bob.viewnetcam.com) that can be used to view images from your camera over 
the Internet.
What are the advantages of DynamicDNS service?
In order to view camera images over the Internet, you need to know your cameras 
global IP address. However, many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign their 
customers a dynamic IP address that changes monthly, weekly, or each time they 
log on. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address (an IP address that 
does not change periodically) by your ISP, you may find it difficult to access your 
camera over the Internet. The Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access your 
camera even if your assigned global IP address changes. 
						

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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 
new address in DynamicDNS in the following cases.
– When starting the camera
– When an update interval time has been set.
– When clicking the [Save] button
3.The DynamicDNS server contacts the Domain Name System (DNS) server 
and registers your new global IP address to your chosen DynamicDNS 
address (such as bob.viewnetcam.com).
4.When you enter your DynamicDNS address in your web browser while away 
from home or the office, the DNS server looks up the global IP address 
assigned to your DynamicDNS address.
5.The DNS server finds your current global IP address and allows you to connect 
to your camera.
Note
 Ask your ISP about what type of IP address you are using.
 Some ISPs assign you a local IP address. In this case, the DynamicDNS 
service cannot be used.
 If the camera is using a port number other than 80, the port number must 
be specified at the end of the DynamicDNS URL. For example: 
 
Using port 80: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com  
Using any other port: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com:Port 
Number
DynamicDNS service server
ISP
DNS 
server
Internet
New address registered with 
DNS serverCamera reports new address
Camera connection establishedGlobal IP address 
changes
Off-site PCOn-site Network 
Camera
DNS looks up 
current address3.
4.2.
1.
5. 
						

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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 [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.