80 • Network Overview & Tools Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision CameraNetwork Configuration ToolThe Network Configuration tool provides information on all network adapters installed in the system and anyconnected GigE Vision devices. For the Genie, the tool allows a simple method to assign a User-Defined name andalso to set a Persistent IP address instead of the default DHCP/LLA assigned IP address. Using this tool, Genienetwork configurations can be easily made without having to use any Windows Control Panel application.Important: Any changes made with this tool will update the Genie flash memory. Do not remove power from theGenie camera for a minimum 10 seconds. Then cycle the Genie power to load the new flash settings.Quick Genie Network Configuration• Start the Network Configuration program from the windows start menu: Start•Programs•DALSA•SaperaNetwork Imaging Package•DALSA Network Configuration Tool.• The left display window will show all installed network adapters and any connected Genie camera.• Click on a Genie camera to see information such as MAC address, current IP address, serial and firmwarenumbers.• Click in the User Defined Name edit box and change the Genie name as required. Click on the Update button towrite into the Genie memory.Genie Network Information• Select the Device Configuration tab to switch from the default IP configuration mode DHCP/LLA toPersistent IP mode (only if required).• With Persistent IP mode selected enter the desired IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.Important: do not forget the persistent IP address you assign, else the camera can not be controlled.
