User guide

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3. Preparations for IP Camera Setup
This chapter outlines information about system requirements for IP Camera
operation, procedures of camera connection, and login to the camera.
3.1 System Requirements
To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good
network connection, and meet system requirement as described below.
Items System Requirement
Personal Computer
1. Intel
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R
Pentium
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R
M, 2.16 GHz or Intel
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R
Core
TM
2 Duo,
2.0 GHz
2. 2 GB RAM or more
Operating System
Windows VISTA or Windows XP
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Network Card
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation
Viewer
ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE
3.2 Installation
Please follow the instructions below to complete IP Camera installation.
Lens Mounting: CS Mount Lens
Power Connection
Please refer to section 2.2 Connectors on the Rear Board for power wiring.
Additionally, if using PoE, make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in
use in the network.
Ethernet Cable Connection
Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to
have best transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the IP Camera,
and the other end of the cable to the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, you may need use an Ethernet crossover cable
when connecting the IP Camera directly to the PC.