Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm280 Operating Instructions

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2.4 Network Parameters
2.4.1 Preparing the Network Parameters for Network 
Camera
Before starting to set up the network parameters of Network Camera, make note 
of corresponding network parameters.
Refer to page 22 and page 23 for network parameters.
Network parameters memo for Network Camera
The devices on the network may not be assigned the same IP address. Each 
device must have its own IP address. Overlapped IP addresses can cause other 
network devices to stop working and may result in widespread network problems. [Type 1]Ask your network administrator for the network parameters.
[Type 2]Refer to the broadband router’s manual for the network parameters.
[Type 3]Ask your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for the network parameters.
[Type 4]Install Network Camera in the default condition. Set the PC 
192.168.0.250 (IP address) and 255.255.255.0 (Subnet Mask). 
Refer to page 24.
Default Gateway           .         .         .           
DNS Server 1             .         .         .  IP Address                 .         .         .
DNS Server 2            .          .         .
Subnet Mask             .         .         .           
						

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Network Parameters Table
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1Many ISPs intentionally block port number 80 to guard against network 
viruses. If your ISP blocks port number 80, substitute it to another unused port 
number.
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2When you use more than one Network Camera with a broadband router, each 
Network Camera needs its own port number. The broadband router needs the 
Port Forwarding feature. Refer to page 32.
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3Refer to the broadband routers manual for the Port Forwarding feature.
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4When you use Network Camera in DHCP feature, check [DHCP] and enter the 
Host Name if your ISP requires. If you automatically get the address of Default 
Gateway and DNS server from DHCP server, you do not need to set up.
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5Verify that your ISP supports DHCP. If your ISP supports DHCP, or if you 
assign a domain name to Network Camera, you need to contract and register 
for DDNS service. Refer to the included leaflet for DDNS service. If you set 
static global IP address to Network Camera and the broadband router, you do 
not need to register DDNS service.
It can restrict the transmit bandwidth. 
Select from 0.1 to Unlimited Mbit/s. Max. 
Bandwidth 
Usage
ParametersNetwork Camera Configuration Type
Port No.
IP address
Subnet 
Mask
Default
Gateway
DNS
Server 1, 2
DDNSCheck [Static], 
and set the 
static private 
IP address.192.168.0.253 
(default)
255.255.255.0 
(default) Check [Static], 
and set the 
static global 
IP address.*
4
Check [Static], 
and set the 
static private 
IP address.*
3
Set Default 
Gateway 
address.You do not 
need to set up.
Set DNS server address.[Type 1] [Type 2] [Type 3] [Type 4]
Set Default 
Gateway 
address.*
4
Set DNS server 
address.*4
Set the private 
IP address of the 
broadband router 
(on your network), 
not of the gateway 
of your ISP. *
3
80 (default)*180 (default) 80 (default)
Set the Subnet Mask fitted to your network.
You do not 
need to setup.You do not 
need to setup. *
5*5
80 (default)*1*2 
						

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How to refer the network parameters from the PC
If you cannot get the network parameters, you can refer to the network parameters 
except for IP address from the PC on the same network in the following procedure.
When using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me
1.Click [Start] –> [Run...]. Run window appears. 
These steps are slightly different depending on the operating system.
2.Enter winipcfg and click [OK]. IP configuration window appears. 
3.Select the proper Ethernet adaptor and click [More Info].
4.Click [OK] to close IP Configuration window.
When using Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP
1.Click [Start] –> [Program] (–> [Accessories]) –> [MS-DOS® (Command) 
Prompt]. MS-DOS Prompt window opens. These steps are slightly different 
depending on the operating system.
2.Enter ipconfig /all and press [Enter].
3.Enter exit and press [Enter] to close the window. 
						

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2.4.2 Setting IP Address of the PC in [Type 4] 
Configuration Type
Your PC needs to have a static private IP address to access Network Camera in 
[Type 4] configuration.
1.Follow the steps below, appropriate for your operating system to open TCP/IP 
Properties window on the PC. 
Note
When using Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, log on as an 
administrator to access TCP/IP Properties window. TCP/IP Properties Table
Operating 
SystemSteps
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows Me[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –> 
Select [TCP/IP] with adaptor in use –> [Properties] –> 
[Specify an IP address]
Windows NT[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –> 
[Protocols] tab –> [TCP/IP Protocol] –> [Properties] –> 
Select [Adaptor] in use –> [Specify an IP address]
Windows 
2000[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and 
Dial-up Connections] –> [Local Area Connection Icon] in 
use –> [Properties] –> Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] 
–> [Properties] –> [Use the following IP address]
Windows XP[Start] (–> [Settings]) –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and 
Internet Connections] –> [Network Connections] –> 
[Local Area Connection Icon] in use –> [Properties] –> 
Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] –> [Properties] –> [Use 
the following IP address] 
						

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2.TCP IP Properties window appears. Set 192.168.0.250 in the IP address 
data field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask data field.
3.Click [OK].
Private IP address
Private IP address is the network ID that is not used on the Internet. They are 
classified into Class A, Class B and Class C, as shown in the next table. Set the 
IP address in the range of the number specified in the class meeting to your local 
network scale.
Class Subnet MaskPrivate IP address (It can be set freely within 
the range in your group.)
Class A 255. 0. 0. 0 10. 0. 0. 1—10. 255. 255. 254
Class B 255. 255. 0. 0 172. 16. 0. 1—172. 31. 255. 254
Class C 255. 255. 255. 0 192. 168. 0. 1—192. 168. 255. 254 
						

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2.5 Proxy Server Setting
A proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to Network Camera in 
some corporate environments. The web browser can set up the IP address 
communication without using a proxy server. Consult your ISP or network 
administrator.
Note
A proxy server is generally used to maintain security on a network that offers 
an Internet connection. The network of Network Camera with the proxy server 
may cause some problems to the image quality such as taking much time in 
refresh interval. Consult your ISP or network administrator for details.
1.Start up the Internet Explorer. (The window is Internet Explorer 5.50.)
2.Select [Tools] –> [Internet Options...] –> [Connections] tab and click [LAN 
Settings]. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not in the 
next window. When checked, click [Advanced...].
When not checked, click [Cancel]. Your proxy settings are causing no 
problems.
See if the check 
box is checked or not.
When checked, click
[Advanced...]. 
						

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3.Enter the IP address of Network Camera assigned from your ISP or network 
administrator into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning 
with data field.
4.Click [OK] on all of the opening windows. 
						

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2.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM
After finishing cabling, turn on Network Camera and insert the Setup CD-ROM in 
the CD-ROM drive of the PC. Setup CD-ROM should start the application 
automatically. This program automatically finds Network Cameras on the network. 
1.Turn on Network Camera.
2.Insert the Setup CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
(If Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click setup.exe on the 
Setup CD-ROM.) 
						

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3.Click [Network Configuration]. Network Camera List window appears. 
Setup program finds all Network Cameras connected on your local network. It 
lists all of MAC addresses and IP addresses of Network Cameras. Network 
Cameras that are isolated by the use of a home gateway or broadband router 
will not be detected. Record MAC address on the Network Camera Memo on 
page 3. It is useful for customer servicing.
Notes
The setup program finds and identifies Network Camera by listening for 
data, which Network Camera sends out for the first 20 minutes after 
powering up. If the installation is not completed within 20 minutes, 
disconnect temporarily the AC adaptor to restart this operation.
Each Network Camera has a unique MAC address labeled on the back. 
Refer to page 15.
Network Cameras that are isolated by the use of a home gateway or 
broadband router will not be detected.
(A) 
						

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4.Select your target Network Camera from the list as shown in example (A) on 
Network Camera List window on page 29 and click [Select]. Configuration 
window appears. Refer to page 21 and page 22 and enter the correct network 
parameters. Refer to page 61 for details of each parameter.
5.Click [Save] when finished. The Successful! message box appears.
Notes
Network Camera automatically restarts after saving the network 
configuration. 
Overlapped IP address displays the next box. If you cannot set up, ask your 
ISP or the administrator.