National Instruments NI Vision NI 17xx - Manual (Page 8)

Getting Started with the NI 17xx Smart Camera 8 ni.com
Connect to the Development Computer
The NI Smart Camera can connect to the development computer directly or through a network using an
Ethernet cable. The smart camera provides automatic MDI/MDI-X correction, so you can use either a
standard Ethernet cable or a crossover Ethernet cable to connect to the development computer. If the
development computer is configured on a network, you must configure the smart camera on the same
network subnet as the development computer to connect through the network.
Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation, do not use
a cable longer than 100 m. National Instruments recommends using a shielded twisted pair Ethernet
cable for maximum signal integrity.
Firewall Configuration
If your firewall is controlled remotely or you are unsure about configuring the firewall, contact your
network administrator. Refer to Appendix B, Troubleshooting, of the NI 17xx Smart Camera User
Manual to troubleshoot network configuration issues.
Direct Connection
To connect the NI Smart Camera directly to the development computer, refer to Figure 3 and complete
the following steps.
Figure 3. Connecting the NI Smart Camera Directly to the Development Computer
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect from the Ethernet port on the development computer to
Ethernet port 1 on the smart camera.
2. Configure the network card on the development computer to use a static IP address. Refer to your
Windows networking documentation for information about configuring a static IP address.
The smart camera is now connected directly to the development computer.
1 Connecting an Ethernet Cable to Port 1 on the NI Smart Camera
2 Connecting an Ethernet Cable to an Ethernet Port on the Development Computer
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