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Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. BL-C111A BL-C131A Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C111A (Wired Type) Model BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type) Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. BL-C111A BL-C131A Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C111A (Wired Type) Model BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type) Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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... of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this document depict the BL-C131A. You can confirm the model no . Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is ...herein are the property of their respective owners. • This software is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). printed on the model. of your camera by checking the model no . Available features and operations vary slightly depending on the front of ...
... of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this document depict the BL-C131A. You can confirm the model no . Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is ...herein are the property of their respective owners. • This software is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). printed on the model. of your camera by checking the model no . Available features and operations vary slightly depending on the front of ...
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... Viewnetcam.com 75 Configuring the Camera to Use a Third-party Dynamic DNS Service 78 Confirming Internet Access 80 5 Changing Camera Settings 81 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.3 Network Settings ...81 Network (IPv4) Settings 82 Proxy Server Settings ...87 Using the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only 88 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only 89 Restarting the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only 93 UPnP™ Settings...
... Viewnetcam.com 75 Configuring the Camera to Use a Third-party Dynamic DNS Service 78 Confirming Internet Access 80 5 Changing Camera Settings 81 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.3 Network Settings ...81 Network (IPv4) Settings 82 Proxy Server Settings ...87 Using the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only 88 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only 89 Restarting the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only 93 UPnP™ Settings...
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... to view video images, or use the click to the 1.4 Wireless Connection Issues (BL-C131A Only) in 4:3 full-screen mode; The default settings for more information. The camera's privacy mode (see Page 118) has been turned on network conditions, PC performance, the number of people accessing the camera, and the type of day (see Page 110...
... to view video images, or use the click to the 1.4 Wireless Connection Issues (BL-C131A Only) in 4:3 full-screen mode; The default settings for more information. The camera's privacy mode (see Page 118) has been turned on network conditions, PC performance, the number of people accessing the camera, and the type of day (see Page 110...
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... address was changed as described in this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on your network. - [Static]: Allows you to automatically obtain the appropriate network settings from your broadband router or from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Under [Connection Type], select the...
... address was changed as described in this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on your network. - [Static]: Allows you to automatically obtain the appropriate network settings from your broadband router or from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Under [Connection Type], select the...
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... deleted when the camera is effective for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • This setting is restarted. Enter the appropriate subnet mask. • Confirm the subnet mask assigned to the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation... connections. • Refer to use the IP address you can assign an IP address between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.255 as long as other network devices (router, PCs, etc.) on image quality, image brightness, etc. - 192 ´ 144: 3.5 KB (28 Kbit) - 320 ´ 240: 10 KB...
... deleted when the camera is effective for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • This setting is restarted. Enter the appropriate subnet mask. • Confirm the subnet mask assigned to the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation... connections. • Refer to use the IP address you can assign an IP address between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.255 as long as other network devices (router, PCs, etc.) on image quality, image brightness, etc. - 192 ´ 144: 3.5 KB (28 Kbit) - 320 ´ 240: 10 KB...
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...servers if required by your ISP or network administrator. • These fields can usually leave this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • This setting is effective for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be... left empty. 5. Note that these are deleted when the camera is restarted. *1 [Space and [>] cannot be confirmed on image quality, image ...
...servers if required by your ISP or network administrator. • These fields can usually leave this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • This setting is effective for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be... left empty. 5. Note that these are deleted when the camera is restarted. *1 [Space and [>] cannot be confirmed on image quality, image ...
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... be used for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) Key Format [HEX, 10 characters, 64-bit] [HEX, 26 characters, 128-bit] [HEX, 32 characters, 152-bit] [ASCII, 5 characters, 64-bit] [ASCII, 13 characters, 128-bit] [ASCII, 16 characters, 152-bit] No. 5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for encryption. of your wireless router, then enter the [Network Key], select the...
... be used for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) Key Format [HEX, 10 characters, 64-bit] [HEX, 26 characters, 128-bit] [HEX, 32 characters, 152-bit] [ASCII, 5 characters, 64-bit] [ASCII, 13 characters, 128-bit] [ASCII, 16 characters, 152-bit] No. 5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for encryption. of your wireless router, then enter the [Network Key], select the...
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of your wireless router, then enter the [Network Key], select the key format from the pull-down menu, and click [Save] to finish. 5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) When [WPA2-PSK (AES)] is selected When [WPA2-PSK (AES)] is selected, the WPA2-PSK (AES) standard will be used for encryption. Refer to 63 Characters] No. Key Format [HEX, 64 Characters] [ASCII, 8 to the settings of Characters 64 8-63 Usable Characters 0-9, a-f ASCII characters (see Page 147) 92 Operating Instructions
of your wireless router, then enter the [Network Key], select the key format from the pull-down menu, and click [Save] to finish. 5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) When [WPA2-PSK (AES)] is selected When [WPA2-PSK (AES)] is selected, the WPA2-PSK (AES) standard will be used for encryption. Refer to 63 Characters] No. Key Format [HEX, 64 Characters] [ASCII, 8 to the settings of Characters 64 8-63 Usable Characters 0-9, a-f ASCII characters (see Page 147) 92 Operating Instructions
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... Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) You can confirm various wireless information on the [Wireless Status] page such as follows: - [Best]: When the signal strength is 50%-100% - [Normal]: When the signal strength is 15%-49% - [Weak]: When the signal strength is 1%-14% - [No connection]: When there is no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera support...
... Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) You can confirm various wireless information on the [Wireless Status] page such as follows: - [Best]: When the signal strength is 50%-100% - [Normal]: When the signal strength is 15%-49% - [Weak]: When the signal strength is 1%-14% - [No connection]: When there is no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera support...
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The [Support Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. Operating Instructions 129 The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information. 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can view technical files, download the latest firmware, etc. The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the Panasonic Network Camera website where you can be accessed by all users and provides access to the Panasonic Network Camera website, where you can view product information.
The [Support Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. Operating Instructions 129 The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information. 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can view technical files, download the latest firmware, etc. The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the Panasonic Network Camera website where you can be accessed by all users and provides access to the Panasonic Network Camera website, where you can view product information.
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...)]. 3. Select the desired connection mode, then make the appropriate settings as described in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on the IPv6 prefix. - [Static]: Allows you to the camera. Note • The current network settings can be selected. 4. Operating Instructions 133 Click the [Setup] tab. 2. To assign ...and secondary DNS servers provided by your ISP. 2. Bandwidth Usage], select the maximum bandwidth you can also confirm the camera's IPv6 address using the camera in this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • BL-C131A only: If using the Setup Program.
...)]. 3. Select the desired connection mode, then make the appropriate settings as described in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on the IPv6 prefix. - [Static]: Allows you to the camera. Note • The current network settings can be selected. 4. Operating Instructions 133 Click the [Setup] tab. 2. To assign ...and secondary DNS servers provided by your ISP. 2. Bandwidth Usage], select the maximum bandwidth you can also confirm the camera's IPv6 address using the camera in this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • BL-C131A only: If using the Setup Program.
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... 5. Under [Connection Type], select the appropriate connection type. • Normally you want to allow access from the Internet using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be selected. 7. When the [New settings are saved.] message is 80, however, note that these...your ISP or network administrator for the correct settings. 3. Bandwidth Usage], select the maximum bandwidth you can leave this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • This setting is effective for IPv6 [Static] 1. 10.3 Configuring Your Camera for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If ...
... 5. Under [Connection Type], select the appropriate connection type. • Normally you want to allow access from the Internet using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be selected. 7. When the [New settings are saved.] message is 80, however, note that these...your ISP or network administrator for the correct settings. 3. Bandwidth Usage], select the maximum bandwidth you can leave this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • This setting is effective for IPv6 [Static] 1. 10.3 Configuring Your Camera for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If ...
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... in My Net- Operating Instructions 149 13.4 Default Setting List xxOLD SPxEx C 13.4 Default Setting List Basic Items Default Network Connection Mode Automatic Setup Allow Access from the Internet No (Automatic Setup only) Network Configuration from Setup Enable Program (Static/DHCP only) Port No. 80 (Static/DHCP only) IP address (Static only... only) (Blank) Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only) (Blank) DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 (Static/DHCP only) (Blank) Max. Bandwidth Usage (Mbps) Unlimited Connection Type Auto Negotiation Wireless (BL-C131A on-
... in My Net- Operating Instructions 149 13.4 Default Setting List xxOLD SPxEx C 13.4 Default Setting List Basic Items Default Network Connection Mode Automatic Setup Allow Access from the Internet No (Automatic Setup only) Network Configuration from Setup Enable Program (Static/DHCP only) Port No. 80 (Static/DHCP only) IP address (Static only... only) (Blank) Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only) (Blank) DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 (Static/DHCP only) (Blank) Max. Bandwidth Usage (Mbps) Unlimited Connection Type Auto Negotiation Wireless (BL-C131A on-
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... 5 inches) Power Network Communication Camera Operation Ethernet Link Sensor Detection 74 mm ´ 98 mm ´ 73 mm (2 15/16 inches ´ 3 7/8 inches ´ 2 7/8 inches) BL-C111A: 180 (0.4 lb.) BL-C131A: 210 (0.46 lb.) AC adaptor: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz Output 9 V DC, 750 mA BL-C111A: About 2.7 W (4.0 W during pan/tilt scan) BL-C131A: About 4.5 W (6.0 W during pan/tilt scan) Operation...
... 5 inches) Power Network Communication Camera Operation Ethernet Link Sensor Detection 74 mm ´ 98 mm ´ 73 mm (2 15/16 inches ´ 3 7/8 inches ´ 2 7/8 inches) BL-C111A: 180 (0.4 lb.) BL-C131A: 210 (0.46 lb.) AC adaptor: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz Output 9 V DC, 750 mA BL-C111A: About 2.7 W (4.0 W during pan/tilt scan) BL-C131A: About 4.5 W (6.0 W during pan/tilt scan) Operation...
Installation Guide
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...://www.panasonic.com/netcam for installation. of the steps required to install and configure the camera. - You will need the following is written for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to your camera by calling 1-800-332-5368. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless...
...://www.panasonic.com/netcam for installation. of the steps required to install and configure the camera. - You will need the following is written for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to your camera by calling 1-800-332-5368. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless...
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... your router and can be near the camera and easily accessible. • Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor (Order No. L Tripod mounting hole M Wall mounting holes L M BL-C131A Front View Bottom View A Antenna A B Lens housing B (pan/tilt mechanism) C Lens C D Indicator...Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information. • The camera illustrations in the Troubleshooting Guide on page 4 for indicator meaning. *2 See "PRIVACY Button" on the CD-ROM. WIRELESS/WIRED switch 1 BL-C131A only: Confirm that the WIRELESS...
... your router and can be near the camera and easily accessible. • Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor (Order No. L Tripod mounting hole M Wall mounting holes L M BL-C131A Front View Bottom View A Antenna A B Lens housing B (pan/tilt mechanism) C Lens C D Indicator...Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information. • The camera illustrations in the Troubleshooting Guide on page 4 for indicator meaning. *2 See "PRIVACY Button" on the CD-ROM. WIRELESS/WIRED switch 1 BL-C131A only: Confirm that the WIRELESS...