Sony SNC-DH210 User Manual

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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera

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The Preparation section explains what the administrator 
has to prepare for monitoring images after installation 
and connection of the camera.

To connect the camera to a network, you need to assign 
a new IP address to the camera when you install it for the 
first time.
You can assign an IP address in two ways:
• Using SNC toolbox stored in the supplied CD-ROM 

(see this page)

• Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) 

commands (see page 89)

This section explains how to assign an IP address to the 
camera using the SNC toolbox and how to configure the 
network.

Before starting, connect the camera, referring to 
“Connecting the Camera to a Local Network” in the 
supplied Installation Manual.
Consult the administrator of the network about the 
assigned IP address.

• SNC toolbox may not operate correctly if you use a 

personal firewall or antivirus software in your 
computer. In that case, disable the software or assign 
an IP address to the camera using another method. For 
example, see “Assigning the IP Address to the Camera 
Using ARP Commands” on page 89.

• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, 

Windows Vista or Windows 7, disable the Windows 
Firewall function; otherwise, SNC toolbox will not 
operate correctly. For the setting, see “Configuring 
Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows XP 
Service Pack 2 or later” on page 9, “Configuring 
Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista” 
on page 11, or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in 
“When using Windows 7” on page 14.

Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your Web 
browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the Web 
browser, double-click the index.htm file on the 
CD-ROM.

When you are using Windows Vista, the “Auto 
play” pop-up may appear. For details, see 
“Installing software” in “When using Windows 
Vista” on page 10.

Click the Setup icon of SNC toolbox.
The “File Download” dialog opens.

When you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or 
later, Windows Vista or Windows 7, a message 
regarding the active contents may appear. For 
details, see “Installing software” in “When using 
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 8, 
“Installing software” in “When using Windows 
Vista” on page 10, or “Installing software” in 
“When using Windows 7” on page 13.

Click File Open.

If you click Save on the “File Download” dialog, 
you will not be able to perform set up correctly. 
Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup 
icon again.

Install SNC toolbox on your computer using the 
wizard.
If the Software License Agreement is displayed, 
read it carefully and click Accept to continue with 
the installation.

Start SNC toolbox.

When you are using Windows Vista, the message 
“User Account Control – An unidentified program 
wants access to your computer” may appear. In this 
case, click “Allow”.

Click Search.
SNC toolbox detects the network cameras 
connected to the local network and lists them.