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Configuring IP addresses


There are three ways to configure the IP address of your Gbit Ethernet network adapter(s):

  • Using DHCP (corporate network). DHCP relies on a network server to automatically assign a unique IP address to each network device. If using DHCP, you do not need to configure your network devices.

  • Using a point-to-point connection. A point-to-point connection (link-local addressing or LLA, or AutoIP) relies on your computer to generate a unique IP address for your computer's network adapter and connected GigE Vision cameras on the 169.254 subnet (that is, an IP address starting with 169.254.X.X). If using multiple network adapters in the same computer with Microsoft Windows, each network adapter must have a unique IP address. The greater the number of devices on your network (that is, cameras, network adapters, or other computers), the greater the amount of time required to negotiate unique IP addresses for each device.

  • Using a static (or persistent) IP address. A static IP address is used when there is no DHCP available, and you want control over the IP address used. You can also use a static IP address to reduce the time it takes to assign all the associated devices' IP addresses. If your computer uses a static IP address, other connected devices on your network should also use a static IP address.

If you change the IP address for your GigE Vision camera, reset your camera using the Matrox Capture Assistant utility, if your camera supports a device reset. The Matrox Capture Assistant utility can force the camera to save changes to non-volatile memory and then reboot. In this case, resetting your camera after you change its IP address, forces the camera to use the newly assigned IP address. To perform the device reset, launch the Matrox Capture Assistant utility. Then, select your camera in the GigE Vision Devices pane of the presented interface. On the Device Information tab, select the Reset Device option and then click on the Apply Changes button. If your camera does not support a device reset, you must manually turn the power off and then back on. Once the camera reboots, the newly assigned IP settings will take effect.