17.1 Configure the network settings [Network]
Click the [Network] tab on the “Network” page. (→9.1 How to display the setup menu, 9.2 How to operate the setup menu)
The following information is required to configure the network settings. Contact the network administrator or your Internet service provider.
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IP address
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Subnet mask
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Default gateway (when using the gateway server/router)
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HTTP port
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Primary DNS address, Secondary DNS address (when using DNS)
IPv4 network
[Network Settings]
Select the method of how to configure the IP address from the following.
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Static: The IP address is configured by entering manually on “IP address(IPv4)”.
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DHCP: The IP address is configured using the DHCP function.
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Auto(AutoIP): The IP address is configured using the DHCP function. When the DHCP server is not found, the IP address is automatically configured.
Configure the DHCP server not to assign the same IP addresses used for the other network cameras and PCs whose IP address is unique. Refer to the network administrator for further information about the settings of the server.
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Default: Static
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When “Auto(AutoIP)” is selected and the IP address cannot be obtained from the DHCP server, an IP address not used in the same network will be searched within 169.254.1.0 - 169.254.254.255.
[IP address(IPv4)]
When not using the DHCP function, enter the IP address of the camera. Do not enter an IP address already in use (for the PCs and the other network cameras).
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Default: 192.168.0.10
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Multiple IP addresses are unavailable even when using the DHCP function. Refer to the network administrator for further information about the settings of the DHCP server.
[Subnet mask]
When not using the DHCP function, enter the subnet mask of the camera.
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Default: 255.255.255.0
[Default gateway]
When not using the DHCP function, enter the default gateway of the camera.
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Default: 192.168.0.1
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Multiple IP addresses for the default gateway are unavailable even when using the DHCP function. Refer to the network administrator for further information about the settings of the DHCP server.
[DNS]
Determine how to set the address of the DNS server by selecting “Auto” (obtain the address automatically) or “Manual” (enter the address of the DNS server). When “Manual” is selected, it is necessary to configure the settings for the DNS.
When using the DHCP function, it is possible to obtain the DNS address automatically by selecting “Auto”.
Refer to the network administrator for further information about the settings.
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Default: Manual
[Primary server address], [Secondary server address]
When “Manual” is selected for “DNS”, enter the IP address of the DNS server.
Refer to the network administrator about the IP address of the DNS server.
IPv6 network
[Manual]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to manually configure the IP address for IPv6 network (IPv6 address).
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On: Enter an IPv6 address manually.
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Off: Manual entry of an IPv6 address will become unavailable.
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Default: Off
[IP address(IPv6)]
When “On” is selected for “Manual”, manual entry of the IPv6 address is required. Do not enter an address already in use.
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When connecting to the manually configured IPv6 address beyond the router, use an IPv6 compatible router and turn on the automatic IPv6 address assignment function. In this case, it is necessary to configure IPv6 address including prefix information provided from the IPv6 compatible router. Refer to the manuals provided with the router for further information.
[DHCPv6]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to use the IPv6 DHCP function.
Configure the DHCP server not to assign the same IP addresses used for the other network cameras and PCs whose IP address is unique. Refer to the network administrator for further information about the settings of the server.
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Default: Off
[Primary DNS server address], [Secondary DNS server address]
Enter the IPv6 address of the DNS server. Refer to the network administrator about the IPv6 address of the DNS server.
Common
[HTTP port]
Assign the port numbers independently.
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Available port number: 1 - 65535
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Default: 80
The following port numbers are unavailable since they are already in use.
20, 21, 23, 25, 42, 53, 67, 68, 69, 110, 123, 161, 162, 443, 554, 995, 10669, 10670, 59000 - 61000
[Line speed]
Select the line speed for data transmission from the following. It is recommended to use with the default “Auto”.
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Auto: Line speed will be applied automatically.
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100M-Full: 100 Mbps full-duplex
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100M-Half: 100 Mbps half-duplex
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10M-Full: 10 Mbps full-duplex
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10M-Half: 10 Mbps half-duplex
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Default: Auto
[Max RTP packet size]
Select “Unlimited(1500byte)” or “Limited(1280byte)” to determine whether or not to restrict the RTP packet size when viewing images from the camera using the RTP protocol. It is recommended to use with the default “Unlimited(1500byte)”.
When the RTP packet size is restricted in the network line in use, select “Limited(1280byte)”. Refer to the network administrator for further information about the maximum packet size in the network line.
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Default: Unlimited(1500byte)
[HTTP max segment size(MSS)]
Select “Unlimited(1460byte)” or “Limited(1024byte)” to determine whether or not to restrict the maximum segment size (MSS) when viewing images from the camera using the HTTP protocol. It is recommended to use with the default “Unlimited(1460byte)”.
When the MSS is restricted in the network line in use, select “Limited(1024byte)”. Refer to the network administrator for further information about the MSS in the network line.
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Default: Unlimited(1460byte)
UPnP
This camera support UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). By using the UPnP function, it becomes possible to configure the following automatically.
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Configuration of the port forwarding function of the router (However, a router supporting UPnP is required.) This configuration is useful when accessing the camera via the Internet, or from a cellular phone/mobile terminal.
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Automatic refreshment of the shortcut to the camera that is created on the [My Network Places] folder ([Network] folder when using Windows Vista or Windows 7) of the PC even when the IP address of the camera changes.
[Auto port forwarding]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to use the port forwarding function of the router.
To use the port forwarding function, the router in use must support UPnP and the UPnP must be enabled.
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Default: Off
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Due to port forwarding, the port number may sometimes be changed. When the number is changed, it is necessary to change the port numbers registered in the PC and recorders, etc.
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The UPnP function is available when the camera is connected to the IPv4 network. IPv6 is not supported.
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To check if auto port forwarding is properly configured, click the [Status] tab on the “Maintenance” page, and check that the “Enable” is displayed for “Status” of “UPnP”. (→19.3 Check the status [Status])
When “Enable” is not displayed, refer to “Cannot access the camera via the Internet.” in the “Section 21 Troubleshooting” section. (→Section 21 Troubleshooting)
[Camera short cut]
Select whether or not to create the shortcut to the camera on the [My Network Places] folder ([Network] folder when using Windows Vista or Windows 7) of the PC. When creating the shortcut, select “On”.
To use the shortcut function to the camera, enable the UPnP function on the PC in advance.
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Default: Off
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To display the shortcut to the camera on the [My Network Places] folder ([Network] folder when using Windows Vista or Windows 7) of the PC, it is necessary to add the Windows component. Refer to the following to enable the UPnP function.
For Windows XP
[Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [Add or Remove Programs] → [Add/Remove Windows Components] → select [Networking Services] → [Details] → check [Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client] and [UPnP User Interface] → [OK] → [Next] → Complete
For Windows Vista
[Start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Internet] → [Network and Sharing Center] → expand the section of [Network discovery] of [Sharing and Discovery] → select [Turn on network discovery] → click [Apply] → Complete
For Windows 7
[Start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Internet] → [Network and Sharing Center] → select [Turn on network discovery] of [Network discovery] of [Change advanced sharing settings] → click [Save changes] → Complete
HTTPS
It is possible to enhance the network security by encrypting the access to cameras using the HTTPS function. Refer to 17.2 Configure the HTTPS settings for how to configure the HTTPS settings.
[CRT key generate]
CRT key (SSL encryption key) used for the HTTPS protocol is generated. To generate the CRT key, click the [Execute] button to display “CRT key generate” dialog box.
[Self-signed Certificate - Generate]
The camera itself generates the security certificate used for the HTTPS protocol. (Self-signed certificate)
To generate the self-signed certificate, click the [Execute] button to display the “Self-signed Certificate - Generate” dialog box.
[Self-signed Certificate - Information]
Displays the information of the self-signed certificate.
When the [Confirm] button is clicked, the registered information of the self-signed certificate will be displayed in the “Self-signed Certificate - Confirm” dialog box.
When the [Delete] button is clicked, the generated self-signed certificate will be deleted.
[CA Certificate - Generate Certificate Signing Request]
When using the security certificate issued by CA (Certificate Authority) as the security certificate used for the HTTPS protocol, the CSR (Certificate Signing Request) will be generated.
To generate the CSR, click the [Execute] button to display the “CA Certificate - Generate Certificate Signing Request” dialog window.
[CA Certificate - CA Certificate install]
Installs the server certificate (security certificate) issued by CA (Certificate Authority) and displays the information of the installed server certificate.
To install the server certificate, click the [Browse...] button to display the [Open] dialog box, and select the file of the server certificate issued by CA, and click the [Execute] button.
If the server certificate is already installed, the file name of the installed server certificate will be displayed.
[CA Certificate - Information]
Displays the information of the server certificate.
When the [Confirm] button is clicked, the registered information of the installed server certificate will be displayed in the “CA Certificate - Confirm” dialog box. If the server certificate is not installed, the content of the generated CSR file will be displayed.
When the [Delete] button is clicked, the installed server certificate will be deleted.
IMPORTANT
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Before deleting the valid server certificate (security certificate), confirm that there is a backup file on the PC or another media. The backup file will be required when installing the server certificate again.
[Connection]
Select the protocol used to connect the camera.
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HTTP: Only the HTTP connection is available.
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HTTPS: Only the HTTPS connection is available.
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Default: HTTP
[HTTPS port]
Designate the HTTPS port number to be used.
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Available port number: 1 - 65535
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Default: 443
The following port numbers are unavailable since they are already in use.
20, 21, 23, 25, 42, 53, 67, 68, 69, 80, 110, 123, 161, 162, 554, 995, 10669, 10670, 59000-61000
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The camera will restart after the connection setting is changed.
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When using the self-signed certificate:
If the camera is accessed using the HTTPS protocol for the first time, the warning window will be displayed. In this case, follow the instructions of the wizard to install the self-signed (security) certificate. (→17.3.1 Install the security certificate)
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When using the server certificate:
In advance, install the root certificate and intermediate certificate on the browser in use. Follow the instructions of CA for how to obtain and install these certificates.
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When the camera is accessed using the HTTPS protocol, the refresh interval and frame rate of images may be lower.
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When the camera is accessed using the HTTPS protocol, it may take time to display images.
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When the camera is accessed using the HTTPS protocol, the images may be distorted or audio may be interrupted.
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The maximum number of concurrent access user varies depending on the maximum image size and transmission format.
[FTP access to camera]
Select “Allow” or “Forbid” to determine whether to allow or forbid the FTP access to camera.
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Default: Forbid
[Bandwidth control(bit rate)]
Select the total bit rate for data transmission from the following.
Unlimited/ 64kbps/ 128kbps/ 256kbps/ 384kbps/ 512kbps/ 768kbps/ 1024kbps/ 2048kbps/ 4096kbps/ 8192kbps
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Default: Unlimited
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When selecting “64kbps”, select “Off” for “Audio transmission/reception” on the “Audio” tab. (→11.13 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio] (WV-SW559/WV-SP509))
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Select “128kbps” or a faster rate to carry out the live transmission of JPEG images and the FTP periodic image transmission simultaneously.
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When “Bandwidth control(bit rate)” is set low, taking a picture using the snap shot button may not function depending on the use environment. In this case, select “QVGA” for “Image capture size” of “JPEG” on the [JPEG/H.264] tab or set “Image quality setting” of “JPEG” lower.
[Easy IP Setup accommodate period]
Select “20min” or “Unlimited” to determine how long the network setting operation using the Panasonic “IP Setting Software” can be allowed since the camera starts up.
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20min: The camera information display and the network setting operation using the Panasonic “IP Setting Software” are allowed for 20 minutes since the camera starts up.
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Unlimited: The camera information display and the network setting operation using the Panasonic “IP Setting Software” are allowed without time limitation.
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Default: 20min
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Refer to the network administrator for the addresses of each server.
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The port forwarding function changes a global IP address to a private IP address, and “Static IP masquerade” and “Network Address Translation (NAT)” have this function. This function is to be set in a router.
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To access the camera via the Internet by connecting the camera to a router, it is necessary to assign a respective HTTP port number for each camera and address translation by using the port forwarding function of the router. For further information, refer to the operating instructions of the router in use.