Installation Manual

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IP Address Settings
If the camera is connected to a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) network and DHCP is set to
On, the server automatically assigns an IP address to the camera. The default setting for the camera is
DHCP On. To set the camera’s IP address manually, set DHCP to Off.
NOTES:
• If the camera is not connected to a DHCP server but DHCP is set to On, the default IP address
192.168.0.20 on subnet mask 255.255.255.0 is automatically assigned to the camera. After the first
camera is connected and assigned the default IP address, the system automatically looks for other
cameras on the auto IP address system and assigns IP addresses in sequential order as required. For
example, if three cameras are connected to a network without a DHCP server, the first camera is
assigned address 192.168.0.20, the second camera is assigned address 192.168.0.21, and the third
camera is assigned address 192.168.0.22.
• Contact your network administrator to avoid network conflicts before setting/changing the camera’s
IP address.
• If you do not know the camera’s IP address, install Pelco Device Utility software (version 2.3 or later)
available at www.pelco.com. The utility will locate the assigned name, IP address, and MAC
address of the camera.
Logging On to the Camera
After logging on to the camera, you can view video from the Web user interface.
1. Open the Web browser.
2. Type the camera’s IP address in the browser address bar.
NOTE: If you do not know the camera's IP address, you can locate it using the Pelco Device Utility
software (version 2.3 or later).
3. Click the Log In button in the navigation bar; a dialog box opens.
4. Type your user name and password.
NOTE: If you are logging on to the camera as the administrator for the first time, the default user
name and password are admin (all lowercase). For security purposes, be sure to change the password
after you log on for the first time.
5. Click Log In.