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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...

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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 
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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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