StarDot Technologies netcam XL - Manual (Page 10)

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Chapter 2 Installation
Before installing NetCam in its final location, it is important to configure
and test it first (see Chapter 1).
2.1 Installing NetCam
Ethernet Connection
If NetCam will be connected directly to an Ethernet network, measure
the distance from NetCam to the nearest Ethernet hub or switch. This
distance should not exceed 300 feet. If you wish to extend the distance
further than 300 feet, you can add an Ethernet hub or switch.
Running Separate Ethernet and Power
Run standard CAT 5 or better Ethernet cable from the hub/switch to
the NET jack on the back of NetCam. Plug the included power supply into
the back of NetCam.
Running Combined Ethernet and Power
To save the hassle of running both power and network cables (or having
to have a 110V power supply at the camera location), NetCam ships with
a 50 ft. combo Ethernet/power cable. You can use this in place of standard
CAT 5 network cable. Plug the included power supply into the power tail
jack on one side of the cable and plug the network plug into a hub. The
other end of the cable plugs into the NetCam’s PWR and NET jacks (see
illustration in Section 1.4).
If you need a longer cable, StarDot offers lengths of 100, 200 and 300
feet. Keep in mind that the longer combination cable lengths require a power
supply with higher voltage output (voltage drops over the length of a cable).
The appropriate power supply is included with the longer combo cables.
Modem Connection
If NetCam’s connection to the Internet will be a dial-out ISP connection,
an external modem and modem cable are required (these are provided with
the Dial-Out NetCam package).
Connect the external modem’s power supply into an AC wall outlet.
Connect the external modem into a phone jack using a standard telephone
cable. Using the included DB9 Female to round connector cable, connect
the external modem into the S0 port on the back of NetCam.
It is important that NetCam be pre-configured for a dial-out modem
connection before placing the camera in its final installation location (see
Chapter 1.6).