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With ids_ipconfig you can query and configure the network settings of the cameras.
You can also configure the IP address and other network settings using the graphical interface of IDS peak Cockpit. |
Listing all cameras
You can list all connected cameras. Cameras can be listed twice, e.g. if you have installed two compatible transport layers (TL model name) on your system.
Full command |
Short command |
Additional parameters |
---|---|---|
--list-devices |
-L |
none |
> ids_ipconfig -L
List of GigE Vision devices:
MAC address | Model | Serial | User defined name | TL model name
| | | |
00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 | GV-504xCP-C | 4103272677 | myCamera1 | IDS GenICam Producer (GEVK)
If your camera is listed twice, use the interactive mode to change its IP configuration or use a cti selection method. |
Camera selection methods
Method |
Full command |
Short command |
Additional parameters |
Short command example |
---|---|---|---|---|
Serial number |
--device-by-serial |
-s |
The camera's serial number. Wildcard possible, e.g. *2677 |
ids_ipconfig.exe -s 4103272677 |
MAC address |
--device-by-mac |
-m |
The camera's MAC address. Wildcard possible, e.g. *1f:57 |
ids_ipconfig.exe -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 |
DeviceUserID |
--device-by-user-name |
-u |
The camera's DeviceUserID. Use colons if your DeviceUserID contains spaces. Wildcard possible, e.g. *Camera* |
ids_ipconfig.exe -u myCamera1 |
Printing all information for a selected camera
You can print all information for a selected camera. Select the camera either by serial number, MAC address or by your custom DeviceUserID. If you have only one camera connected the selection can be skipped.
Full command |
Short command |
Additional parameters |
---|---|---|
--print-info |
-P |
e.g. Camera selection method |
Camera selection method |
Short command example |
---|---|
Serial number |
ids_ipconfig.exe -P -s 4103272677 |
MAC address |
ids_ipconfig.exe -P -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 |
DeviceUserID |
ids_ipconfig.exe -P -u myCamera1 |
>ids_ipconfig -P -s *2677
Id: IDS/GV-504xCP-C/4103272677
Model: GV-504xCP-C
Vendor: IDS
Serial: 4103272677
User-defined-name: myCamera1
Access status: ReadWrite (1)
Network info:
Current IP: 169.254.193.120
Current Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Current Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
TL Info:
TL Model Name: IDS GenICam Producer (GEVK)
Network settings:
Persistent IP: enabled
IP: 169.254.193.120
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
DHCP: disabled
Interactive mode
If you start ids_ipconfig in interactive mode, you are guided step-by-step through the configuration.
Full command |
Short command |
Additional parameters |
---|---|---|
--interactive |
not available |
none |
> ids_ipconfig --interactive
#------------------------------------------------------------------#
| IDS IP Config |
| Copyright 2017-2021 |
| IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH |
#------------------------------------------------------------------#
IDS GigE Vision IP Configuration Tool
Selected device:
MAC address: 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57
IP: 169.254.193.120
Model: GV-504xCP-C
Serial: 4103272677
TL model name: IDS GenICam Producer (GEVK)
Device ip in interface subnet [169.254.0.0/255.255.0.0]. Skip force ip.
Current network settings:
Persistent IP: enabled
IP: 169.254.193.120
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
DHCP: disabled
Use persistent ip [y/n]: y
IP: : 169.254.193.121
Netmask: : 255.255.0.0
Gateway: : 0.0.0.0
New network settings:
Persistent IP: enabled
IP: 169.254.193.121
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
DHCP: disabled
Write to device [y/n]: y
Writing network settings...Done.
Updated device network settings:
Persistent IP: enabled
IP: 169.254.193.121
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
DHCP: disabled
Reboot device? [y/n]: y
Note that the device may need some time for the reboot procedure.
It will not be detected by the discovery procedure until the reboot procedure is completed.
Rebooting device now. It may be unavailable for few seconds.
Quit? [y/n]: y
Assigning a persistent IP
Full command |
Short command |
Additional parameters |
---|---|---|
--persistent-settings |
-p |
-i: persistent IP address that you want to set -n: subnet mask -g: gateway ---enable-persistent-ip |
Camera selection method |
Short command example |
---|---|
Serial number |
ids_ipconfig.exe -p -s 4103272677 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip |
MAC address |
ids_ipconfig.exe -p -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip |
DeviceUserID |
ids_ipconfig.exe -p -u myCamera1 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip |
>ids_ipconfig.exe -p -s *2677 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip
Previous device network settings:
Persistent IP: disabled
IP: 169.254.193.119
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
DHCP: disabled
Writing network settings...Done.
Updated device network settings:
Persistent IP: enabled
IP: 169.254.193.120
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
DHCP: disabled
Enabling DHCP
Full command |
Short command |
Additional parameters |
---|---|---|
--enable-dhcp |
not available |
e.g. Camera selection method |
Camera selection method |
Short command example |
---|---|
Serial number |
ids_ipconfig.exe --enable-dhcp -s 4103272677 |
MAC address |
ids_ipconfig.exe --enable-dhcp -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 |
DeviceUserID |
ids_ipconfig.exe --enable-dhcp -u myCamera1 |
>ids_ipconfig.exe -p -u myCamera1 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip
Previous device network settings:
Persistent IP: disabled
IP: 169.254.193.119
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
DHCP: disabled
Writing network settings...Done.
Updated device network settings:
Persistent IP: enabled
IP: 169.254.193.120
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
DHCP: disabled
Force IP
With "Force IP", you can temporarily set the IP connection. This configuration is valid until you set a new configuration or the camera reboots (power cycle).
Full command |
Short command |
Additional parameters |
---|---|---|
--force-addr |
-F |
-i: persistent IP address that you want to set (mandatory) -n: subnet mask -g: gateway |
Camera selection method |
Short command example |
---|---|
Serial number |
ids_ipconfig.exe -F -s 4103272677 -i 169.254.193.120 |
MAC address |
ids_ipconfig.exe -F -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 -i 169.254.193.120 |
DeviceUserID |
ids_ipconfig.exe -F -u myCamera1 -i 169.254.193.120 |
>ids_ipconfig.exe -F -s *2677 -i 169.254.193.120
Force addresses:
IP: 169.254.193.120
Netmask: 255.255. 0. 0
Gateway: 0. 0. 0. 0
Done