Network RecommendationsBasler pioneer 534 Network RecommendationsThis section describes the recommended adapters and architectures for the network to which yourcameras are attached.4.1 Recommended Network AdaptersThe recommended network adapters for use with Basler GigE cameras are adapters of the IntelPRO 1000 series. The recommended adapters in the PRO 1000 series have been tested with thecameras and compatibility with these adapters is assured. These adapters are attractively pricedand readily available.Contact Basler technical support for recommendations of currently available PRO 1000 adaptersand for information about compatible chipsets.Network Adapters and the Basler Network DriversAlthough Basler recommends using PRO 1000 series adapters with our GigE cameras, thecameras will work with any Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 MBit/s) compatiblenetwork adapter card.Two Basler network drivers are available, the Basler FIlter Driver and the Basler PerformanceDriver.If the adapter you are using is not a PRO series adapter and does not have one of the Intel chipsetsused in a PRO series adapter, you must install the Basler Filter Driver. Your camera will use the filterdriver to communicate via the adapter. The advantage of the filter driver is that it will work with anyFast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet compatible adapter. (If you will be using the filter driver with youradapter, there is no need to install the performance driver.)If you are using a PRO series adapter or if your adapter has one of the Intel chipsets used in a PROseries adapter, you can install the Basler Performance Driver. Your camera will use the performancedriver to communicate via the network adapter. The advantage of the performance driver is that isrequires significantly less CPU load to service the network communications between your cameraand your PC. It also has a more robust packet resend mechanism.For more information about installing the network drivers, see Section 2.2 on page 20.
