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Although using a DHCP server simplifies IP address configuration, using a static IP address can 

be more reliable. Consider the following potential issues before using a DHCP server to assign 

an IP address to the NI 17xx Smart Camera:

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If the network has both static IP addresses and IP addresses managed by a DHCP server, 

the DHCP server must be configured to not use reserved static IP addresses. If the DHCP 

server is not configured this way, the DHCP server can assign a reserved IP address to 

another device, causing address conflicts on the network, which results in some devices 

being unreachable.

When a NI 17xx Smart Camera configured for DHCP starts, it must be able to connect to the 

DHCP server. If the NI 17xx Smart Camera cannot connect to the DHCP server and is not 

connected to the same subnet as the development computer, it does not appear in MAX or Vision 

Builder AI.

Note

TA NI 17xx Smart Camera connected directly to the development computer 

or to the same subnet as the development computer is always configurable from 

MAX or Vision Builder AI, regardless of the IP address settings.

Firewall Configuration

If you are having difficulty detecting the NI 17xx Smart Camera on your network, you must 

configure the firewall to open the TCP/UDP ports used by the NI 17xx Smart Camera and the 

host machine. The required ports are listed in Table 1-3.

If your firewall is controlled remotely or you are unsure about configuring the firewall, contact 

your network administrator.

Table 1-3.  

TCP/UDP Ports Used by the NI 17xx Smart Camera

Port

Type

Details 

3580

TCP/UDP

Reserved as nati-svrloc (NAT-ServiceLocator). Used by 

Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to locate remote 

targets.

7749

TCP

Used for remote image display (not reserved).

7750

TCP

Used for NI-IMAQ remote configuration (not reserved).

3363

TCP/UDP

Reserved as nati-vi-server (NATI VI Server). Used by Vision 

Builder for Automated Inspection to configure a remote NI Smart 

Camera.