Connecting to the Development Computer Over a Network

What to Use

  • ISC-178x Smart Camera
  • Development computer
  • Ethernet switch or other network device
  • Ethernet cable (one of the following):
    • M12 to RJ45 Ethernet cable, NI part number 145230-05
    • M12 to M12 Ethernet cable, NI part number 145231-05

What to Do

Complete the following steps to connect the device to the development computer over a network.

Note The Ethernet switch or network device must be on the same subnet as the development computer to connect over a network.
  1. Verify the development computer is powered on and connected to the network.
  2. Connect one end of an M12 Ethernet cable to the network connector on the ISC-178x.
  3. Connect the free end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch or network device.
  4. Verify the 100/1G LED on the smart camera is on or blinking.
The device negotiates an IP address when connected to a network with a DHCP server or comparable network device.