# Set camera IP address

## Aim

To set the IP address of the camera to the same range as the Ethernet card and the computer.

## Prerequisites

- You have Axis IP cameras that are supported with MediaRecorder.  
    See [Supported IP cameras](https://bookstack.noldus.com/link/412#bkmrk-supported-ip-cameras) in [Recording devices](https://bookstack.noldus.com/link/410#bkmrk-page-title)
- You installed the Ethernet card.  
    See [Install the Ethernet card](https://bookstack.noldus.com/Install_the_Ethernet_card.htm#XREF_85764_Install_the)

- You gave the card a fixed IP address.  
    See [Set Ethernet card IP address](https://bookstack.noldus.com/Set_Ethernet_card_IP_address.htm#XREF_19430_Set_computer_IP)

- You connected all cameras.

## Procedure

1. Insert the MediaRecorder installation USB stick into your computer and copy the file **IPUtility.exe** from the folder Drivers and Tools\\Software\\Axis Tools to your computer. Do not copy it to your desktop, the tool will then not work correctly.
2. Run **IPUtility.exe**. A window opens in which all the connected devices are listed.
3. Right-click the device and select **Assign IP address**. [![image.png](https://bookstack.noldus.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-12/scaled-1680-/T7gZ2uTCYP0SdSbU-image.png)](https://bookstack.noldus.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-12/T7gZ2uTCYP0SdSbU-image.png)
4. Enter the IP address and choose **Assign**. [![image.png](https://bookstack.noldus.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-12/scaled-1680-/OkZBEs9rrNUeTdRH-image.png)](https://bookstack.noldus.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-12/OkZBEs9rrNUeTdRH-image.png)
5. According to the message that appears, disconnect and reconnect the camera and click **Assign**. Wait until the IP address is set.
6. Right-click the camera and select **Test IP address**. When the details were entered correctly a message appears that the camera is accessible.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for all cameras. Make sure you use different IP addresses for all cameras and computer and other network devices in the network.