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5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1 Connecting the Y-Cam Knight
To a Router
Using a standard Ethernet network cable, connect the Y-cam Knight to your network (depending on your
own setup, this may be to your router or switch) see figure below
Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the other end into an electrical
socket. see figure below
Check that the power indicator is lit on the front of the camera.
Rear view of Y-cam Knight
Directly to a Computer
You can also connect the Y-cam Knight directly to a computer using a wired or wireless connection.
Please note that in this mode you will not be able to view your Y-cam Knight from anywhere else apart
from the computer you are currently using.
A) Wired Connection: Connect the Y-cam Knight to your computer using a standard Ethernet network
cable. Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the other end into an
electrical socket. see figure above
B) Wireless Connection: Connect the included power adapter to the power port on the camera and the
other end into an electrical socket. see figure above
See page 19 of this manual for details of how to set up a wireless connection to your Y-cam Knight.
Please note; that in order to connect more than 1 Y-cam Knight in Adhoc wireless mode you need to
manually assign a different IP address to each Y-cam Knight. See page 12 of this manual for details on how to change
the IP address of your Y-cam Knight.
Check that the power indicator is lit on the front of the camera. (Green for wireless and Red for wired)
Note:
Please handle the power adapter carefully to avoid the risk of accidental electric shock.