There is usually no need for cameras to be on a DHCP network, so choose a static address that starts with 192.168.x.x. 192.168 is reserved for private networks. In the picture above the address is set to 192.168.254.2 with the subnet mask set to 255.255.255.0. The mask means that all devices connected to the NIC should have addresses that start with 192.168.254.x. It is recommended that you steer clear of using any address that ends with .1 (for instance 192.168.254.1) as this is sometimes used by networks for gateways (devices that convert one sort of protocol to another).
In addition, you should not use any address like 192.168.x.254 because the GigE driver looks at the last number (254) and enumerates all cameras on the NIC with addresses above that. In the case of the NIC ending in 254 the first camera would end in 255, which will not work. Visionscape GigE Camera Guide 2-25 Configuring Your Network Adapter for GigE Visionscape The filter driver requires no setup whatsoever. Clicking on the TCP/IP Properties button will bring up the following dialog: 2 mponents System Co