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GigE Troubleshooting

GigE Troubleshooting

I receive a error message when using Capture OEM with my GigE camera after upgrading to release 8.X
With our 8.X release you will need to update the firmware on the camera, if you do not update the camera you will receive an error when starting Capture OEM...
Mon, 24 Jun, 2019 at 12:26 PM
How do I add the program to the Windows Firewall exception list manually?
Windows 10: The option can be found under Control Panel > Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an App Through Windows Firewall Click the check bo...
Wed, 4 Aug, 2021 at 3:36 PM
What behavior can I expect if I choose not to add the program Windows Firewall exception list and to not disable Windows Firewall.
For GigE cameras, the program will not be able to stream the camera using ‘Jumbo Packets’, even if your Network card has Jumbo Packets enabled.  This will r...
Wed, 15 Sep, 2021 at 1:38 PM
What type of cable is required for GigE Vision cameras?
Cat5e can be used, but Cat 6 is recommended.
Tue, 21 May, 2019 at 2:32 PM
Setting Static Link Aggregation (SLA) on Intel Pro 1000 Dual port NIC card (Dual GiGe)
Open the Network Connection dialog Open the context menu on a Server Adapter Connection and select Properties Select configure and then select the Tea...
Tue, 21 May, 2019 at 2:35 PM
GEV - Windows Firewall
Question: When I run a program that interacts with a Pixelink GEV camera, I get prompted by a Windows Security Alert , indicating that the ‘Windows Firewal...
Tue, 21 May, 2019 at 2:42 PM
Configure a GigE camera to work directly connected to your NIC
In order to set up your Network card when a GigE camera is directly connected, you must manually set the IP address of the NIC card and then the camera.  Th...
Tue, 21 May, 2019 at 2:44 PM
Instructions for Installing Pixelink GigE cameras - Multiple GigE cameras / multiple ports
Normally, it is possible to operate multiple GigE Vision cameras simultaneously on a single network adaptor by using a Gigabit Ethernet switch. However, it ...
Tue, 21 May, 2019 at 2:47 PM