8 C3437M (8/07)
Operation
LOCATE NETWORK DEVICES
1. To open the device utility software go to the Windows
®
Start Menu, select Programs, and then
select Pelco Device Utility software. Click the Pelco Device Utility icon.
The Pelco Device Utility software opens and displays “Searching for devices” in the top, left-hand
corner of the screen. Wait for the software to discover the IP devices connected to the network. This
process may take several minutes.
IMPORTANT: You must have the JRE
TM
installed on your machine to view the Device Utility. If you
receive an error message or an X is displayed on the page, install JavaSE
TM
JRE available on the CD
(shipped with the product). You can also download a copy at http://www.java.com/en/download/.
Figure 9. Searching For Devices
2. The Utility Device lists all IP devices found on the network. The following information for each IP
device is displayed:
• Version: The latest software version of the IP device.
• Update: The updated firmware and language files, when required.
• Model: The model number of the IP device.
• Device Name: The user-friendly name of the IP device.
• MAC Address: The unique serial number that identifies that IP camera from all other devices
connected to the network.
• IP Address: The address of the device connected to the network.
• Status: The text box displays Online is a device is available. The text box displays Offline if
the device is found but not available, or Updating Camera if the device firmware is updating.
The Connect button is also located in this text box.
Figure 10. List of IP Cameras