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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 Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference.
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Wireless connectivity (BL-C131A only) The BL-C131A supports wireless standards IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g, giving you can access the camera while away from home using the camera in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Viewnetcam.com support After registering your camera... bob.viewnetcam.com. For more information, see Page 75. When used camera pages can be displayed in either wired or wireless mode. All camera pages can be displayed in wireless mode, up to 152-bit encryption ensures that access to remember Internet ...
Wireless connectivity (BL-C131A only) The BL-C131A supports wireless standards IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g, giving you can access the camera while away from home using the camera in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Viewnetcam.com support After registering your camera... bob.viewnetcam.com. For more information, see Page 75. When used camera pages can be displayed in either wired or wireless mode. All camera pages can be displayed in wireless mode, up to 152-bit encryption ensures that access to remember Internet ...
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printed on the front of the camera. • The camera illustrations in this document. 4 Operating Instructions You can confirm the model no . Trademarks • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe ... model no . Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). Other Information About this documentation • This manual is written for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is referred to...
printed on the front of the camera. • The camera illustrations in this document. 4 Operating Instructions You can confirm the model no . Trademarks • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe ... model no . Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). Other Information About this documentation • This manual is written for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is referred to...
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... Camera Lens 15 Limiting the Pan/Tilt Range 17 White Balance ...18 Video Images (MJPEG and MPEG-4) and Image Refresh Rate 19 Zooming ...20 Taking Snapshots ...21 Registering and Changing Presets 22 Audio Features ...23 Viewing Multiple Camera ...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...
... Camera Lens 15 Limiting the Pan/Tilt Range 17 White Balance ...18 Video Images (MJPEG and MPEG-4) and Image Refresh Rate 19 Zooming ...20 Taking Snapshots ...21 Registering and Changing Presets 22 Audio Features ...23 Viewing Multiple Camera ...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...
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... 7.3 Specifying Operation Times 115 7.4 Changing the Indicator Display 117 7.5 Privacy Mode ...118 8 Camera Administration and Maintenance 119 8.1 Confirming Camera Status 119 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only 120 8.3 Confirming Session Status 121 8.4 Confirming Alarm Logs 122 8.5 Restarting the Camera 123 8.6 Updating the Camera Firmware 124 8.7 Saving Settings in a Configuration File 125 8.8 Restoring Settings from a Configuration File...
... 7.3 Specifying Operation Times 115 7.4 Changing the Indicator Display 117 7.5 Privacy Mode ...118 8 Camera Administration and Maintenance 119 8.1 Confirming Camera Status 119 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only 120 8.3 Confirming Session Status 121 8.4 Confirming Alarm Logs 122 8.5 Restarting the Camera 123 8.6 Updating the Camera Firmware 124 8.7 Saving Settings in a Configuration File 125 8.8 Restoring Settings from a Configuration File...
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...images simultaneously. Banner (see Page 118) has been turned on network conditions, PC performance, the number of people accessing the camera, and the type of the camera image in wireless mode, refer to display the latest camera image. The image refresh rate may not be changed (see ...from displaying video images to view still images. - see Page 14) I. BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, camera images will be displayed in the wireless signal. The camera is a disturbance in the camera image. Text overlay (see Page 115). [The operation time has ended.] will...
...images simultaneously. Banner (see Page 118) has been turned on network conditions, PC performance, the number of people accessing the camera, and the type of the camera image in wireless mode, refer to display the latest camera image. The image refresh rate may not be changed (see ...from displaying video images to view still images. - see Page 14) I. BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, camera images will be displayed in the wireless signal. The camera is a disturbance in the camera image. Text overlay (see Page 115). [The operation time has ended.] will...
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...8226; If the camera's IP address was changed as described in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on the [Status] page (see Page 143). The camera also searches for an unused IP address on the CD-ROM to automatically obtain the appropriate network settings from your ...or from your ISP. [Automatic Setup] 1. The current network settings can leave this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in this section. - [Automatic Setup]: Allows the camera to find the camera's new IP address (see Page 119). 82 Operating Instructions ...
...8226; If the camera's IP address was changed as described in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on the [Status] page (see Page 143). The camera also searches for an unused IP address on the CD-ROM to automatically obtain the appropriate network settings from your ...or from your ISP. [Automatic Setup] 1. The current network settings can leave this setting at [Auto Negotiation]. • BL-C131A only: If using the camera in this section. - [Automatic Setup]: Allows the camera to find the camera's new IP address (see Page 119). 82 Operating Instructions ...
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Enter the appropriate subnet mask. • Confirm the subnet mask assigned to the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on image quality, image brightness, etc. - 192 ´ 144: 3.5 KB (28 Kbit) - 320 ´ 240: 10 KB (80 ... . • This setting is not used by your ISP or network administrator. 7. 5.1.1 Network (IPv4) Settings • Assign an IP address that these are 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 ...
Enter the appropriate subnet mask. • Confirm the subnet mask assigned to the camera in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on image quality, image brightness, etc. - 192 ´ 144: 3.5 KB (28 Kbit) - 320 ´ 240: 10 KB (80 ... . • This setting is not used by your ISP or network administrator. 7. 5.1.1 Network (IPv4) Settings • Assign an IP address that these are 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 ...
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...leave this field blank. 4. Click [Save]. 9. The current network settings 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 confirmed on the [Status... and secondary DNS servers if required by your ISP or network administrator. • These fields can normally 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 ...
...leave this field blank. 4. Click [Save]. 9. The current network settings 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 confirmed on the [Status... and secondary DNS servers if required by your ISP or network administrator. • These fields can normally 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 ...
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In order to use the camera wirelessly, you have not done this case, there is no need to connect a LAN cable to the included Installation Guide and Setup Guide if you must: a. Refer to the camera. b. Restart the camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) The BL-C131A can be used wirelessly. Configure the camera for wired connection. c. Configure the camera's wireless settings (see Page 93). 88 Operating Instructions 5.2 Using the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) 5.2 Using the Camera in wireless mode (see Page 89). In this .
In order to use the camera wirelessly, you have not done this case, there is no need to connect a LAN cable to the included Installation Guide and Setup Guide if you must: a. Refer to the camera. b. Restart the camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) The BL-C131A can be used wirelessly. Configure the camera for wired connection. c. Configure the camera's wireless settings (see Page 93). 88 Operating Instructions 5.2 Using the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) 5.2 Using the Camera in wireless mode (see Page 89). In this .
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... the 802.11b standard. 5. 5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) 5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) Configure the camera for about 1 minute for the new settings to become effective. • Even if the camera is turned on your wireless router and the camera is recommended. • If your wireless router uses MAC address filtering, enter...
... the 802.11b standard. 5. 5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) 5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) Configure the camera for about 1 minute for the new settings to become effective. • Even if the camera is turned on your wireless router and the camera is recommended. • If your wireless router uses MAC address filtering, enter...
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5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) When [No encryption] is selected When [No encryption] is selected, the WEP standard will not be used for encryption. When [WEP] is selected ... select [No encryption], click [Save] to finish 90 Operating Instructions Refer to the settings of your wireless router, then select the WEP key (1-4) used for wireless communications, and therefore wireless communication may not be used by your wireless router, select the key format from the corresponding pull-down menu, enter the WEP key, then...
5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) When [No encryption] is selected When [No encryption] is selected, the WEP standard will not be used for encryption. When [WEP] is selected ... select [No encryption], click [Save] to finish 90 Operating Instructions Refer to the settings of your wireless router, then select the WEP key (1-4) used for wireless communications, and therefore wireless communication may not be used by your wireless router, select the key format from the corresponding pull-down menu, enter the WEP key, then...
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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 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) When [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] is selected When [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] is selected, the WPA-PSK (TKIP) standard will be used for Wireless Connection (BL...
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 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) When [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] is selected When [WPA-PSK (TKIP)] is selected, the WPA-PSK (TKIP) standard will be used for Wireless Connection (BL...
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Refer 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 63 Characters] No. Key Format [HEX, 64 Characters] [ASCII, 8 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 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 63 Characters] No. Key Format [HEX, 64 Characters] [ASCII, 8 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.
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... MAC address of your wireless router. 5.2.2 Restarting the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) 5.2.2 Restarting the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) After you have configured the camera for about 5 minutes. Confirm the camera's wireless settings are correct and match the settings of the wireless module on the bottom of the camera to access the camera in wireless mode. 1. Repeat the procedure...
... MAC address of your wireless router. 5.2.2 Restarting the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) 5.2.2 Restarting the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) After you have configured the camera for about 5 minutes. Confirm the camera's wireless settings are correct and match the settings of the wireless module on the bottom of the camera to access the camera in wireless mode. 1. Repeat the procedure...
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... no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting assistance. 1. Confirm the desired information. 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) You can confirm various wireless information on the [Wireless Status] page next to [MAC address of the wireless connection to the wireless router - Note • •...
... no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting assistance. 1. Confirm the desired information. 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) You can confirm various wireless information on the [Wireless Status] page next to [MAC address of the wireless connection to the wireless router - Note • •...
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The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. The [Support 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 technical files, download the latest firmware, etc. The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information. 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can view product information. The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. Operating Instructions 129
The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. The [Support 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 technical files, download the latest firmware, etc. The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information. 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can view product information. The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. Operating Instructions 129
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...described in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on the [Status] page (see Page 119). Under [Max. 10.3 Configuring Your Camera for IPv6 10.3 Configuring Your Camera for IPv6 When the [Connection Mode] on the [Network (IPv6)] page is set all network settings manually....Restart]. You can be selected. 4. Click [Save]. 5. Note • The current network settings 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. Operating Instructions 133 To assign a static ...
...described in wireless mode, [Auto Negotiation] must be confirmed on the [Status] page (see Page 119). Under [Max. 10.3 Configuring Your Camera for IPv6 10.3 Configuring Your Camera for IPv6 When the [Connection Mode] on the [Network (IPv6)] page is set all network settings manually....Restart]. You can be selected. 4. Click [Save]. 5. Note • The current network settings 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. Operating Instructions 133 To assign a static ...
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... 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 assigned to the camera. • The default port number is displayed, click [Restart]. 134 Operating Instructions the actual file size may... both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using port 80. Under [DNS], enter the IP addresses of your router or the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP or network administrator about which port numbers are estimated file sizes; Click [Save]. 8. ...
... 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 assigned to the camera. • The default port number is displayed, click [Restart]. 134 Operating Instructions the actual file size may... both IPv4 and IPv6 connections. • BL-C131A only: If using port 80. Under [DNS], enter the IP addresses of your router or the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP or network administrator about which port numbers are estimated file sizes; Click [Save]. 8. ...
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...20, 21, 25 and 110 are not available - - 0-63 characters - - - Bandwidth Usage (Mbps) Unlimited Connection Type Auto Negotiation Wireless (BL-C131A on- Communication Mode ly) Channel 802.11 b/g Auto SSID xxCONFIRM xxSpeed xxAuto Encryption No encryption UPnP™ Auto Port Forwarding Disable ...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...
...20, 21, 25 and 110 are not available - - 0-63 characters - - - Bandwidth Usage (Mbps) Unlimited Connection Type Auto Negotiation Wireless (BL-C131A on- Communication Mode ly) Channel 802.11 b/g Auto SSID xxCONFIRM xxSpeed xxAuto Encryption No encryption UPnP™ Auto Port Forwarding Disable ...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...