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Appendix F: Connecting your Camera directly to a Computer
You can also connect the camera directly to a computer. Please note that in this mode you will not be able
to view your camera from anywhere else apart from the computer you are currently using.
1. Connect one end of the network cable in to the Camera Network Connection socket, and plug the other
end in to a spare network port on your computer.
2. Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the other end into an electrical
socket. Do not turn the power on at this time.
You must then assign your computer an IP address so it can talk easily to the camera.
On a PC:
1. Open the Control Panel and double click on “Network Connections” then right click on your “Local Area
Network” connection, and click Properties. Be sure to select the Network icon that corresponds to where
you have plugged the camera in to – so this would not be listed as a Wireless, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Network.
2. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click Properties.
3. Take note of your current TCP/IP Settings and then click on “Use the following IP settings”
4. In the “IP Address” Field type in the number 192.168.168.20
5. In the “Subnet Mask” type in 255.255.255.0
6. In the “Default Gateway” type 192.168.168.1 or leave it blank(The camera will automatically assign
itself this IP address when no DHCP server is present)
7. Leave DNS server settings blank.
8. Click “OK” then “Close” to apply these settings.
9. Turn the power on to the camera.
10. The Connectivity Status indicator on the front of the camera will light up.
You can now proceed to the Software Installation section.
On a Mac:
1. Open “System Preferences” from the dock, and then select “Network” to edit your network
settings. As the Y-cam is connected to your Mac using a cable we must choose the “Built-in-Ethernet”
option. Select “Built-in Ethernet” and click the “Configure” button. Make a note of your current
TCP/IP Settings.
2. Select “Manually” from the IPv4 drop-down box at the top of the dialog, and then enter these settings:
IP Address: 192.168.168.20
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router/Default Gateway: 192.168.168.1 or leave it blank
DNS Servers: Leave blank, not important at this stage.
Search domains: Optional, leave blank, not important.
3. The click “Apply Now”.