2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation summary
• Connect Ethernet and power to the NetCam2 on a local network for
configuration (see 2.1.3).
• Install the setup program for NetCam2 (see 2.2).
• Assign an IP address to NetCam2 and configure its network settings (see
2.3).
• Configure the operational settings (see 2.4).
• Install NetCam2 in its location, and re-connect the power and Ethernet.
• Adjust the focus (see section 6).
2.1.1 System requirements
• Operating system: Windows 98, ME, NT4 or 2000
• CPU: Pentium II or above
• Minimum RAM: 128MB (Windows 98 and ME), 192MB (windows NT4
and 2000)
• Ensure that either Internet Explorer 5.0 (or above) or Netscape Navigator
4.7 (or above) web browsers are available
2.1.2 Recommended PC display settings
Using the Windows ‘Setting / Control Panel / Display’ options, set:
• Color option to ‘High color’ (16-bit) or above.
• Screen resolution to 1024x768 pixels.
2.1.3 Connecting Ethernet and power cables
• Connect an Ethernet LAN cable to the ‘Ethernet’ port (RJ-45 connector) on
the rear panel.
• Connect the power supply (12V, 1.5 A adaptor, supplied) to the connector
marked ‘DC 12 V’ or use an alternative power supply unit on the AC 24 V
or the DC 12 V connector.
• Confirm that the green LED on the Ethernet port flashes every 1 to 2
seconds. Note it starts flashing 5 to 6 seconds after applying power.
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