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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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... 4 Operating Instructions Other Information About this document depict the BL-C131A. of the Independent JPEG Group. 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...property of their respective owners. • This software is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations vary slightly depending on the work of your camera by checking the model no . You can confirm the model no .
... 4 Operating Instructions Other Information About this document depict the BL-C131A. of the Independent JPEG Group. 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...property of their respective owners. • This software is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations vary slightly depending on the work of your camera by checking the model no . You can confirm the model no .
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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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...network conditions, PC performance, the number of people accessing the camera, and the type of day (see Page 97) automatically brightens the image, however the image refresh rate may decrease (i.e., images may appear "choppy") and overall image quality may decrease (i.e., images may be installed. Click your mouse to the 1.4 Wireless Connection Issues (BL-C131A... Only) in the operation bar, you experience difficulty when accessing the camera in wireless mode, refer to use your web browser's refresh ...
...network conditions, PC performance, the number of people accessing the camera, and the type of day (see Page 97) automatically brightens the image, however the image refresh rate may decrease (i.e., images may appear "choppy") and overall image quality may decrease (i.e., images may be installed. Click your mouse to the 1.4 Wireless Connection Issues (BL-C131A... Only) in the operation bar, you experience difficulty when accessing the camera in wireless mode, refer to use your web browser's refresh ...
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...). 82 Operating Instructions Note • • If the camera's IP 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 the CD-ROM to automatically obtain the appropriate network settings from your broadband router or from your Internet...
...). 82 Operating Instructions Note • • If the camera's IP 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 the CD-ROM to automatically obtain the appropriate network settings from your broadband router or from your Internet...
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...192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.255 as long as other network devices (router, PCs, etc.) on the local area network. Click [Save]. 10. Enter the appropriate subnet mask. • Confirm the subnet mask assigned to the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on image quality...and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • This setting is effective for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • Refer to the same class as the assigned address is not used by another network device. 4. Under [Connection ...
...192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.255 as long as other network devices (router, PCs, etc.) on the local area network. Click [Save]. 10. Enter the appropriate subnet mask. • Confirm the subnet mask assigned to the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on image quality...and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • This setting is effective for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • Refer to the same class as the assigned address is not used by another network device. 4. Under [Connection ...
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...]. • This setting is effective for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be entered. 5.1.1 Network (IPv4) Settings • If the camera is connected to a router, you want to allow the camera to use the Setup Program on the CD-ROM to the following file...
...]. • This setting is effective for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be entered. 5.1.1 Network (IPv4) Settings • If the camera is connected to a router, you want to allow the camera to use the Setup Program on the CD-ROM to the following file...
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... (see Page 147) When [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] is selected When [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] is selected, the WPA-PSK (TKIP) standard will 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...the settings of Characters 10 26 32 5 13 16 Usable Characters 0-9, a-f ASCII characters (see Page 147) Operating Instructions 91 of your wireless router, then enter the [Network Key], select the key format from the pull-down menu, and click [Save] to 63 Characters] No. 5.2.1 Configuring the...
... (see Page 147) When [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] is selected When [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] is selected, the WPA-PSK (TKIP) standard will 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...the settings of Characters 10 26 32 5 13 16 Usable Characters 0-9, a-f ASCII characters (see Page 147) Operating Instructions 91 of your wireless router, then enter the [Network Key], select the key format from the pull-down menu, and click [Save] to 63 Characters] No. 5.2.1 Configuring the...
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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 the settings of Characters 64 8-63 Usable Characters 0-9, a-f ASCII characters (see Page 147) 92 Operating Instructions Key Format [HEX, 64 Characters] [ASCII, 8 to finish. of your wireless router, then enter the [Network Key], select the key format from the pull-down menu, and click [Save] to 63 Characters] No.
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 the settings of Characters 64 8-63 Usable Characters 0-9, a-f ASCII characters (see Page 147) 92 Operating Instructions Key Format [HEX, 64 Characters] [ASCII, 8 to finish. of your wireless router, then enter the [Network Key], select the key format from the pull-down menu, and click [Save] to 63 Characters] No.
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8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) You can confirm the camera's MAC address on the [Status] page (see Page 119). The MAC address of the wireless connection to the wireless router is displayed next to [Radio Condition] as follows: - ...% - [No connection]: When there is in wireless mode as : - The signal strength of the camera's wireless module (i.e., the MAC address used when the camera is no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting ...
8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) You can confirm the camera's MAC address on the [Status] page (see Page 119). The MAC address of the wireless connection to the wireless router is displayed next to [Radio Condition] as follows: - ...% - [No connection]: When there is in wireless mode as : - The signal strength of the camera's wireless module (i.e., the MAC address used when the camera is no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting ...
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The [Support Information] page Displays a link to the Panasonic Network Camera website, where you can view technical files, download the latest firmware, etc. The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. Operating Instructions 129 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can be accessed by all users and provides access to the Panasonic Network Camera website where you can view product information. The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information.
The [Support Information] page Displays a link to the Panasonic Network Camera website, where you can view technical files, download the latest firmware, etc. The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. Operating Instructions 129 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can be accessed by all users and provides access to the Panasonic Network Camera website where you can view product information. The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information.
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...select the appropriate connection type. • Normally you can be selected. 4. Note • The current network settings can leave this section. - [Automatic Setup]: The camera is automatically assigned an IPv6 prefix from the IPv6 router, and produces an original IPv6 address based on the... 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. Click the [Setup] tab. 2. Select the desired connection mode, then make the appropriate settings as described in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation...
...select the appropriate connection type. • Normally you can be selected. 4. Note • The current network settings can leave this section. - [Automatic Setup]: The camera is automatically assigned an IPv6 prefix from the IPv6 router, and produces an original IPv6 address based on the... 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. Click the [Setup] tab. 2. Select the desired connection mode, then make the appropriate settings as described in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation...
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...], select the appropriate connection type. • Normally you want to allow access from the Internet using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be assigned to the camera. • The default port number is effective for the correct settings. 3. Note that some ISPs do ... Under [DNS], enter the IP addresses of your router or the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP or network administrator for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using port 80. Under [Internet Connection], enter the port number to be selected. 7. Ask your ISP...
...], select the appropriate connection type. • Normally you want to allow access from the Internet using the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be assigned to the camera. • The default port number is effective for the correct settings. 3. Note that some ISPs do ... Under [DNS], enter the IP addresses of your router or the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP or network administrator for both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using port 80. Under [Internet Connection], enter the port number to be selected. 7. Ask your ISP...
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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...
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... items are explained in the USA and Puerto Rico BL-C111A Model No. (Wired Type) BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type) This manual is referred to install and configure the camera. - Setup Setting up the camera so that you have any problems configuring or using the camera. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for customers in this document. •...
... items are explained in the USA and Puerto Rico BL-C111A Model No. (Wired Type) BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type) This manual is referred to install and configure the camera. - Setup Setting up the camera so that you have any problems configuring or using the camera. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for customers in this document. •...
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...outlet. • The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is set up the camera. N Tripod mounting hole O Wall mounting holes N O Connections Connect the camera to the DC In jack. WIRELESS/WIRED switch 1 BL-C131A only: Confirm that your router or... Continue by default.) Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information. • The camera illustrations in this document depict the BL-C131A. Camera Diagrams BL-C111A Front View Bottom View Rear View A Lens housing A (pan/tilt mechanism) B B Lens C Indicator...
...outlet. • The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is set up the camera. N Tripod mounting hole O Wall mounting holes N O Connections Connect the camera to the DC In jack. WIRELESS/WIRED switch 1 BL-C131A only: Confirm that your router or... Continue by default.) Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information. • The camera illustrations in this document depict the BL-C131A. Camera Diagrams BL-C111A Front View Bottom View Rear View A Lens housing A (pan/tilt mechanism) B B Lens C Indicator...