Panasonic Network Camera BL-.C210 BL-.C230 Setup Guide

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Setup Guide reference.

Panasonic Network Camera Website: Network Camera http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/Indoor Use Only

Model No. BL-C210 (Wired Type) BL-C230 (Wireless/Wired Type)

Before Reading this Document Abbreviations

UPn P is the abbreviation for “Universal Plug and Play”.

This manual is written for both the BL-C210 (Wired Type) and BL-C230

The Network Camera is referred to as “the camera” in this document.

(Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations vary slightly

depending on the model. You can confirm the model no. of your camera by The Setup CD-ROM is referred to as “the CD-ROM” in this document.

checking the model no. printed on the front of the camera. Trademarks Model number suffixes (“A”, “CE”, and “E”) are omitted from the following

Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems

model numbers shown in this document, unless necessary.

Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

BL-C210A, BL-C210CE, BL-C210E, BL-C230A, BL-C230CE, BL-C230E Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Active X, and Internet Explorer are Make sure you have read the Important Information document and followed either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States the instructions in the Installation Guide for connecting your camera.

and/or other countries.

Before following the instructions in this document:

Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

Confirm that your camera is turned on and connected to your router.

All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

Temporarily disable any firewall or antivirus software on your PC.

This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

Close your web browser. Screenshots shown in this document are for reference only and may vary from what is displayed on your PC depending on the camera model, network settings, etc.

1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC. If you have more than one camera, you can

The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found distinguish cameras by model number, on the CD-ROM. printed on the front of the camera, or by MAC address (this refers to the MAC 2. Click [Search for Cameras]. address label on the camera). If more than 20 minutes have passed since

The program searches for cameras connected to your network.

the selected camera was turned on, you cannot configure the camera. Turn off the

[About this program]: Displays the program’s version

camera, then turn it on again. This

information.

restriction does not apply to cameras which

[Search for Cameras]: Displays a list of cameras

have not been configured yet or have been

connected to your network.

reset to their factory default settings.

[Manual]: Allows you to view the included

If you are using firewall or antivirus software on your PC, the Setup Program may not

documentation. PDF versions of the printed

be able to find any cameras on your network. If you cannot disable your firewall or

documentation are included on the CD-ROM; Adobe®

antivirus software, you can configure the camera by entering its MAC address (this

Reader® is required to view them.

refers to the MAC address label on the camera).

[Update Firmware]: Allows you to use the Setup Program to update the camera’s firmware (built-in software). 6. Enter the desired user name and password, then click [Save Settings to PC/Save Settings to Camera]:

[Save].

Allows you to save a backup of all camera settings on

your PC, or restore all settings in the camera using a Do not forget the user name and password you set here, otherwise you will need to backup file saved on your PC. reset the camera and configure it again.

[Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software

If you are using a French, German, Italian,

Single Camera Version Installation] / [Network

Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or

Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version

Japanese language OS, this screen will be

Installation]: Installs the [Network Camera Recorder

with Viewer Software Single Camera Version] / displayed in the corresponding language,

[Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version] and all subsequent camera screens will be software. (See “Installing the Network Camera displayed in that language. Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version / Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version” on page 2.) [Exit]: Closes the screen and exits the Setup Program.

7. Enter the user name and password, then click [OK].

If [Windows cannot open this file] is displayed after clicking [Manual]

When the user name and password dialog is displayed, enter the user name and

[Select the program from a list]→[OK]→Check [Always use the selected program to open this

password used in step 6, and then click [OK].

kind of file]→[Browse]→Browse to [C:\WINDOWS\system32\mshta.exe]→[Open]→[OK]

8. For BL-C230 Only:

3. When the Windows Security Alert is displayed, click

Click [Next] to configure the camera’s wireless

[Unblock].

settings, enter the wireless settings, then click [Save].

If the dialog is not displayed, continue to the next step. These settings are not available for the BL-C210, continue to the next step.

If you are not using a wireless connection, select [Disable] and then click [NEXT] to skip this step.

Access your wireless router and display its wireless settings. If your wireless router is not configured to use encryption, there is a risk of unauthorized access to your network and data. Enabling encryption is strongly recommended; WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-

4. For BL-C210A/BL-C230A Only:

PSK (AES) are particularly recommended

If the camera is connected to a router, follow the (they are offer more security than WEP

procedure below and set [Network Settings] to encryption). Note that when the router’s [Automatic Setup]. wireless settings are changed (including encryption settings), wireless network

1. Select the desired camera and click [Network Settings].

settings for all devices that connect to the

2. In the [Network Settings] screen, select [Automatic Setup], then click [Save].

router wirelessly must also be changed. For

The camera restarts.

information on changing settings, refer to the

3. When [Camera setup completed] is displayed, click [OK].

operating instructions included with your

4. Wait about one minute, then click [Begin Search].

wireless router and network devices. Match

If you have more than one camera, you can the camera’s wireless settings to the router’s distinguish cameras by model number,

settings. For more information, refer to:

printed on the front of the camera, or by

Operating instructions included with

MAC address (this refers to the MAC

your wireless router

address label on the camera).

5.3.1 Configuring the Camera for

If more than 20 minutes have passed since

Wireless Connection (BL-C230 Only) in

the selected camera was turned on, you

cannot configure the camera. Turn off the the Operating Instructions on the CD- camera, then turn it on again. This ROM

restriction does not apply to cameras which Panasonic Network Camera website have not been configured yet or have been http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/ reset to their factory default settings.

netwkcam/technic/wireless/cam_set.html

5. Select the camera you want to configure, and click [Access Camera]. To assign all network settings to the camera manually or to assign an IP address using the DHCP or the Automatic feature of your router, click [Network Settings], then select [Specify an IP Address], [DHCP] or [Automatic Setup] and enter the appropriate settings. © Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2009 PNQX1992YB KK0809CQ3119