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Add Furuno camera

This page covers the device-specific steps for Furuno cameras. For general prerequisites, MFD network setup, and recommended stream settings, see Add camera.

Overview

BRNKL supports video feeds from the Furuno FIP-460. Other Furuno camera models are not currently supported.

Install camera

  1. Mount the camera according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Connect the camera to the Furuno network.

  3. If using a Furuno network switch and you want the camera available 24/7, configure the switch to remain powered on and ensure the camera is powered by a 24/7 source.

Prepare camera

Find camera IP address

If BRNKL is connected via USB Ethernet adapter

  1. Open BRNKL Device Manager > Settings > Cameras.

  2. Click + Add Camera.

  3. From Available Cameras, find the camera and make note of its IP address.

If BRNKL is connected via VLAN in a router

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

  • Connect a laptop or smartphone directly to the camera's network and run an IP scanning tool such as LAN Scanner or Advanced IP Scanner.

Log in to the camera

  1. Open a browser and navigate to the camera's IP address.

  2. Log in using the credentials below.

Default FIP-460 login:

  • ID: admin

  • Password: 1234

Configure stream settings

  1. In the camera's web interface, go to Setup > Camera > Stream Format.

  2. Under 1st Stream Setting, configure the recommended values (see Add camera for the full list — at minimum, set Frame Rate: 20 fps and Bitrate: 2400000 bps).

  3. Click Save.

Assign a static IP address

  1. In the camera's web interface, go to Network > Network Setting.

  2. Set IP Type to Static.

  3. Configure as follows:

    • If connected directly to the Furuno network: keep the DHCP-assigned settings.

    • If connected via VLAN:

      • IP Address: 192.18.6.__ — pick a unique number between 50–90 and record the full address

      • Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

      • Default Gateway: 192.18.6.200 or your VLAN gateway

  4. Click Save.

Add camera to BRNKL Device Manager

  1. Open BRNKL Device Manager > Settings > Cameras.

  2. Click + Add Camera. If BRNKL is connected to the Furuno network via USB Ethernet adapter, the FIP-460 will be auto-discovered. Otherwise, click + Enter camera IP address and enter the static IP you configured.

  3. Enter credentials:

    • Username: root

    • Password: (leave blank)

  4. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., Engine Room, Cockpit) and click Add.