Panasonic BL-C101 - Manual (Page 2)

8. When [Setup completed] is displayed, click [To Single
Camera page].
• If the following ActiveX ® Controls dialog is displayed, click [Install ActiveX Control...].
• When the following Security Warning is displayed, click [Install].
• The camera image is displayed.
• Screen content varies by model number.
9. Click the [Setup] tab, click [Date and Time] on the left
side of the screen, then set the camera’s date and
time. Click [Save] when finished.
• Screen content varies by model number.
To configure the camera for access from the Internet or from a mobile
phone, continue with the following steps.
Note:
• In order to configure the camera for access over the Internet using these instructions, your
router must be UPnP ™ compatible and must have its UPnP ™ feature turned on (it is turned
off by default on most routers). For more information, refer to the operating instructions
included with your router.
• To configure the camera for access over the Internet using a router that does not support
UPnP ™ , refer to Section 4 Configuring the Camera for Access from the Internet in the
Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for general information, and refer to the operating
instructions included with your router.
• Disable the maximum idle time setting on your router if you have a PPPoE or PPTP
connection to your Internet Service Provider.
1. Click the [Internet] tab at the top of the camera screen.
2. Select [Enable] under [Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4)],
select [Register with Viewnetcam.com] under
[Viewnetcam.com Registration], then click [Save].
• When the dialog about the camera’s port number changing is displayed, click [OK].
• The camera and router will begin configuring themselves via UPnP
™ .
• If you select to register with Viewnetcam.com, click [Go to Viewnetcam.com
Registration page] when it is displayed. The Viewnetcam.com website will open
automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to register.
3. When [Setup completed] is displayed, click [To Single
Camera page].
• If you enabled [Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4)], the camera’s port number may have
changed. Do not forget the addresses displayed here.
• To confirm that the camera can be accessed from the Internet using a PC, use a PC
not connected to your network and access the camera using the address displayed
here.
• The IP address or URL used to access the camera over the Internet will also be
displayed on the [Status] page of the [Maintenance] tab.
After configuring the camera’s wireless settings, confirm that the
camera can be accessed wirelessly.
1. Disconnect the LAN cable from the camera, and
unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.
2. Set the WIRELESS/WIRED switch on the side of the
camera to WIRELESS.
3. Plug the AC adaptor in to the power outlet.
• Confirm that the indicator lights green after about 1 minute. If the indicator does not
light green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-
ROM.
4. Start your web browser and access the camera.
• Enter camera’s IP address that was displayed during setup, then press [Enter] on the
keyboard.
• If you cannot access the camera, see 1.4 Wireless Connection Issues (BL-C121 Only)
in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM.
• You may need to restart your router in order to access the camera in wireless mode.
The camera’s IP address is displayed. This is the
IP address you must enter in your web browser to
access the camera. Do not forget this address.
This will install the viewer program (ActiveX
Controls) needed to display camera images
properly. Viewer programs must be installed to
view MPEG-4 images, MJPEG images, and to use
audio features.
Congratulations! You have successfully set up the
camera and can now view camera images.
For more information, refer to 5.5 Setting the Date
and Time in the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM.
Setup is complete. To configure the camera for access from the
Internet, see “Access from Internet Configuration”. To confirm the
camera’s wireless connection (BL-C121 only), see “Confirming
Wireless Connection (BL-C121 Only)”.
If you are finished setting up the camera, return to the Installation
Guide and follow the instructions for mounting the camera.
Access from Internet Configuration
If you are interested in accessing your camera over
the Internet, we recommend using
Viewnetcam.com. Viewnetcam.com is a Dynamic
DNS service designed for use with Panasonic
Network Cameras, and is provided free of charge.
For more information about Viewnetcam.com,
refer to the Viewnetcam.com website
(http://www.viewnetcam.com) for information
about this service.
The camera’s IP addresses for local (LAN) and
Internet access are displayed. These are the IP
addresses you must enter in your web browser to
access the camera over the LAN or from the
Internet. Do not forget these addresses.
Setup is complete. To confirm the camera’s wireless connection
(BL-C121 only), see “Confirming Wireless Connection (BL-C121
Only)”.
If you have any difficulty accessing the camera or viewing camera
images, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM,
otherwise return to the Installation Guide and follow the
instructions for mounting the camera.
Confirming Wireless Connection (BL-C121 Only)
If you are finished setting up the camera, return to the Installation
Guide and follow the instructions for mounting the camera.
Installing the Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version
The CD-ROM includes a single camera version of the Panasonic Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software. Click [Manual] on the Network Camera Setup Program window for details about
the installation and operation of this software.
1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC.
• The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found on the CD-ROM.
2. Click [Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version Installation].
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. When installation is complete, double-click the shortcut icon on your desktop to start the software.
Note:
• Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version is compatible with Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® , Windows ® XP and Windows Server ® 2003.
• Camera registration is limited to one camera.
• Support is not provided for the single camera version of this software.