User`s guide
10 Configuring GigE Vision Devices
10-6
We recommend that you have your system administrator help with the following setup
tasks:
• Getting the Ethernet card recognized by the kernel.
• Getting the IP and MTU configuration set up for direct connection.
For dynamic IP configuration of a camera and Ethernet card not connected to
an organizational network, avahi-autoipd can be used. However, we recommend
that each direct connection to a camera have an interface with a static IP such as
10.10.x.y or 192.168.x.y.
If you want to use jumbo frames and your Ethernet card and switches (if present)
allow, configure the MTU accordingly.
Mac Configuration
You will not need any drivers from your vendor and we recommend that you do not
install any that may have come with your device.
You should configure your Ethernet connection as shown: