Chapter 2 System Components The filter driver requires no setup whatsoever. Clicking on the TCP/IP Properties button will bring up the following dialog: 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). You should also optimize the NIC. How to Set Up a Multiple-Camera System covered setting up the advanced parameters for the NIC (jumbo packets, receive descriptors, etc.). Make sure you do this for best performance. Once you have done all this you can connect your camera directly or plug in a switch and then connect cameras to that switch. As they come out of 2-58 Visionscape GigE Camera Guide