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Add Furuno Camera

Overview

This guide explains how to set up the Furuno FIP-460 camera with BRNKL. The FIP-460 is a compact, high-definition marine camera that integrates seamlessly into your vessel’s network and can be monitored directly through BRNKL.

Prerequisites

  • ✅ Supported: Furuno FIP-460

  • ❌ Not supported: Other Furuno camera models are not yet supported by BRNKL.

Install Camera

  1. Refer to the Furuno FIP-460 user manual for mounting and wiring instructions.

  2. Connect the camera to the Furuno network.

  3. If using a Furuno network switch and you want the camera to be available 24/7:

    • Configure the switch to remain powered on.

    • Ensure the camera is powered by a source that provides 24/7 power.

Prepare Camera

Find the Camera’s IP Address

  • If BRNKL is connected via USB Ethernet adapter:

    • Log in to BRNKL Device Manager → Settings > Cameras > Add Camera.

    • The FIP-460 will be auto-discovered, and its IP address will be shown.

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  • If BRNKL is connected via VLAN in a router:

    • Check the router’s device list for the camera IP, or

    • Connect a laptop/smartphone directly to the Furuno network and run an IP scanning tool (e.g., LAN Scanner).

Log in to the Camera

  1. Enter the camera’s IP address in a browser.

  2. Default login credentials:

    • ID: admin

    • Password: 1234

Configure Stream Settings

  1. Go to Setup > Camera > Stream Format.

  2. Under 1st Stream Setting, configure:

    • Frame Rate: 20

    • Bitrate: 2400000 bps

  3. Click Save.

Set Static IP Address

  1. Go to Network > Network Setting.

  2. Set IP Type to Static.

  3. Configure as follows:

    • IP Address: 192.18.6.__

      • Choose a unique number (__) between 50–90.

      • Record the full IP address for later use.

    • Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

    • Default Gateway:

      • If connected via VLAN → set to 192.18.6.200 or your VLAN gateway.

      • If connected directly to Furuno network → keep the DHCP-assigned gateway.

  4. Save and apply the settings.

Add to BRNKL Device Manager

  1. Open BRNKL Device Manager → Settings > Cameras.

  2. Click Add Camera.

  3. If BRNKL is connected to the Furuno network via USB Ethernet adapter, the FIP-460 will be auto-discovered.

    • If it is not auto-discovered, click + Enter camera IP address and enter the static IP you configured.

  4. Enter credentials:

    • Username: root

    • Password: (leave blank)

  5. Enter a descriptive name for the camera (e.g., Engine Room, Cockpit).

  6. Click Add.