IP Configuration Utility

Provided with ActiveGigE is the camera IP configuration utility. Normally, a camera's IP address has a factory setting in the 169.254.x.x class B range. In this case you should follow the Network Setup instructions to property configure your network adapter. However, there might be when the camera IP needs to be changed, for example when multiple cameras are connected to several network cards. You can also have a situation when your camera becomes "invisible" due to the IP address mismatch between the camera and network card. The IP configuration utility can locate the camera on the network and modify its IP address for the proper operation.

To start the IP configuration utility run "gevconfig.exe" from ActiveGigE working folder. You can also run it through the Windows Start Menu: Start -> All Programs -> ActiveGigE -> IP Configurator. The following user interface will be displayed:



The upper window displays the list of all GigE Vision cameras currently found in the network. If there are more than one cameras, select the one you want to reconfigure. The current camera configuration information will appear on the right. If the IP of the selected camera doesn't match the TCP/IP settings of your network card, the IP configurator will ask you to assign the camera a temporary (forced) IP address with parameters matching the subnet mask and IP address of your network card.

Once the current IP address of the camera is set to a proper value, the IP configurator can proceed with changing a permanent IP address of the camera. The following options are available:

DHCP - the camera will reset its IP address automatically using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The IP address will be assigned in the 169.254.x.x class B range.

LLA - the camera will reset its IP address automatically using the Link Local Address (Auto IP). The IP address will be assigned in the 169.254.x.x class B range.

Persistent IP - the IP address is assigned manually by entering the desired parameters in the test boxes. When using this option make sure that the IP Address and Subnet Mask of the camera match the corresponding parameters of the network card.

After selecting the desired option, click the Change IP configuration button. The camera should reset itself and the updated IP information should appear in the Current Configuration pane on the right. Note that some cameras require resetting the power in order for the new IP configuration to take effect.

Before assigning the camera a Persistent IP it is recommended to try it as a temporary (forced) IP address. The camera will revert to the previous IP once the power is reset. Note that some cameras may not support the temporary IP address.