Panasonic Network Camera BL-C30C Operating Instructions

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(13)Indicator 
ControlSets indicator display (see page 83).
(14)Privacy ModeEnables privacy mode (see page 84). 

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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 to configure your router.
 [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address.
 [DHCP] is offered for ISPs who require this option.
1.Click [Network] on the Setup page.
2.Select a connection mode.
 Each page is displayed (see page 32—page 33).
3.Enter each parameter in the...

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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 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 
86).
DHCP SetupStatic Setup
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without 
saving changes. 

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5.Click [Restart].
 The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
 If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on 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.
Note
When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup] 
or [DHCP Setup], you can search the camera IP address...

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 IP address
 Subnet Mask
(Static Only)
 If your ISP or network administrator specifies the IP 
address and subnet mask, enter them in each data field.
 If you use the camera on the LAN, set the IP address in the 
same subnet mask as your PC (see page 
106).
 Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as 
192.168.0.253. But 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are 
not available.
Host Name
(DHCP Only)
 If your ISP uses the DHCP function which automatically 
assigns the IP address to...

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Max. Bandwidth 
Usage The bandwidth can be restricted.
 Select the maximum bandwidth usage from [Unlimited] to 
[0.1 Mbps].
Note
Set the maximum bandwidth usage seeing the following 
file sizes. These are examples for a JPEG file with a 
standard image quality. File sizes may change depending 
on the image quality or how bright the object is.
160 x 120 pixels: About 3 KB (24 Kbit)
320 x 240 pixels: About 10 KB (80 Kbit)
640 x 480 pixels: About 18 KB (144 Kbit)
Connection Type...

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2.3 Using Wireless LAN
Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN 
to those for the wireless router. Take a note of the settings and save them for 
reference. For more information about wireless setting, please refer to 
http://
panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/.
1.Click [Wireless] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter for the Wireless Configuration.
SettingDescription
SSID The SSID must be set to match the SSID your wireless...

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3.Set each parameter for the Encryption.
SettingDescription
Cipher Select encrypting or not encrypting.
 To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting 
[WEP] is recommended.
WEP Selection Checked WEPKey is used as a standard WEPKey. Check 
the same number as 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...

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Notes
 Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit.
 The camera supports only the 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.
 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.
Notes
 Encryption is a help to protect data...

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2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)
UPnPTM can automatically configure your router to be accessed from the Internet. 
In order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be 
enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details and see your 
routers manual for how to enable UPnPTM. After the UPnPTM is enabled on the 
router, set [Enable] for auto port...