32IP.connectionIP.setting.procedureThe following describes the setting procedure for IP connection of this unit to CCUs, remote cameras and camera recorders.For the system configuration when using IP connections, refer to Operating Instructions .For operation using just a serial connection (serial connection mode), the following IP address settings are not necessary.Installing.the.softwareInstall.Easy.IP.Setup.Software.and.ROP.Setup.Software.on.a.personal.computer.(→page.33).Easy IP Setup Software is a tool for setting the IP addresses of the ROP, remote cameras,and CCU. ROP Setup Software is a tool for configuring various settings (camera numbersand system settings) of the ROP..However, Easy IP Setup Software cannot be used with camera recorders. Set the IPaddress for those devices on the camera recorders. For details, refer to OperatingInstructions for the camera recorders.êConnecting.the.devicesConnect.the.unit.to.the.CCU,.remote.cameras.and.camera.recorders.via.a.switching.hub.(100base-TX).with.LAN.cables.Be sure to connect the devices via a switching hub because the personal computer forconfiguring the IP settings needs to be connected.êConnecting.and.setting.the.personal.computerConnect.the.personal.computer.to.the.switching.hub.(100base-TX).with.a.LAN.cable.Configure.the.network.settings.of.the.personal.computer.Configure the network settings of the personal computer so that unit, CCU, remote cameras,and camera recorders are all located in the same segment.êSetting.the.IP.addresses.of.the.devicesUse.one.of.the.following.methods.to.set.IP.addresses.of.devices.to.be.connected.*1.•. Configure.the.settings.in.the.menus.Configure.the.settings.using.the.menus.of.each.device.•. Configure.the.settings.using.a.personal.computer.Configure.the.settings.using.Easy.IP.Setup.Software.For details on the menu operation of devices, refer to the operating instructions of thecorresponding devices.*1 IP address settings for camera recorders can only be made from the camera recorders.êConfiguring.various.settings.of.the.ROPUse.ROP.Setup.Software.to.configure.various.settings.•. Create.a.list.of.the.ROPs.in.the.same.system.•. Set.the.ROP.system.settings.•. Set.the.connection.authentication.•. Set.the.camera.numbers.Various settings of an ROP connected with an IP connection can be configured.êStart.operation.z About.the.IP.connection.mode.settingsDo not start Easy IP Setup Software and ROP Setup Software during operation.The ROP will be disconnected, which in turn may cause a problem with operation..z About.the.ROP.Setup.Software.versionWhen connecting a camera recorder via a serial connection, use Ver. 5.0.0.1 or later of the Setup Software.
