PC operating environment and network settings

This page describes the recommended PC specifications for stable operation of INFINICAM, as well as the various Windows settings required during initial setup.

Recommended PC specifications

These are the recommended PC specifications for development using the SDK and for getting the most out of INFINICAM’s performance.

Item	Recommended specification
OS	Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) (Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) is also supported)
CPU	Multi-core processor of Intel Core i7 or higher (AVX2 instruction set support required)
Memory (RAM)	16 GB or more
Storage	At least 1 GB of free space (for SDK installation) If saving captured data to disk, a high-speed NVMe SSD is recommended.
Interface	[For UC-1.1] USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port [For GbE-2] 10GbE or 1GbE compatible LAN port

About network connections for the GbE-2 (Ethernet model)

This device supports either a wired or wireless connection, depending on your network environment and capture conditions.

• Basic (high-speed, full-bandwidth streaming): To prevent dropped frames, we recommend using a wired LAN environment of 1Gbps (1000BASE-T) or higher (a switching hub may be used).
• Operation over a Wi-Fi connection: In a high-speed wireless environment such as Wi-Fi 7, streaming operation over a wireless connection is also possible by adjusting the frame rate to around 500 fps or lower.
• Connecting multiple units simultaneously: Aggregate the lines from each camera with a switching hub, and connect to a 10Gbps-capable LAN port (10GbE) on the PC side to ensure sufficient bandwidth.

Notes on CPU requirements

The image decoding process of this SDK uses the AVX2 instruction set for acceleration. Please note that it will not operate correctly on CPUs from Intel’s 3rd generation or earlier, or on processors that do not support AVX2.

Network configuration when using multiple GbE-2 units simultaneously

When two or more GbE-2 units are connected and used simultaneously, the data transfer volume will exceed 1Gbps, resulting in dropped data (dropped frames) due to insufficient bandwidth. Please prepare the following equipment configuration to prevent this.

• PC side: Add a 10Gbps-capable network board (such as a PCIe expansion card)
• Hub (switch): Use a 10Gbps-capable switching hub
• LAN cable: Use a cable rated CAT6A (Category 6A) or higher

Required initial settings for the GbE-2 (Windows)

To receive large volumes of image data without dropped frames on the Ethernet model (GbE-2), configure the following two Windows settings.

1. Jumbo packet (jumbo frame) settings

To maximize data transfer efficiency, extend the packet size limit on the network adapter.

1. Open Device Manager

   Right-click the Start button (Win + X) and click “Device Manager” from the menu.

2. Open the network adapter properties

   Expand “Network adapters,” right-click the LAN card connected to the camera (e.g. Intel Ethernet Connection…), and open “Properties.”

3. Enable jumbo packets

   Open the “Advanced” tab and select “Jumbo Packet” (also called “Jumbo Frame”) from the list of properties. Change the value to 9014 Bytes (or the maximum configurable value) and click “OK.”

2. Windows Firewall permission settings

For the GbE-2 model to receive and communicate UDP streaming data, you must allow the relevant application through Windows Firewall. Follow the steps below to configure this.

1. Open the firewall settings screen

   From the Control Panel, open “System and Security” > “Windows Defender Firewall,” then click “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall” in the left-hand menu.

   

2. Open the Add an app screen

   The “Allowed apps” screen is displayed. First, click the [Change settings] button in the upper right to enable administrator privileges, then click the [Allow another app…] button in the lower right.

   

3. Select and add the program file

   When the “Add an app” screen opens, click the [Browse…] button on the right. A file selection dialog will appear; select and add the INFINICAM control application (executable file).

   

4. Confirm the network permissions and save

   Confirm that the selected app has been added to the list of “Allowed apps and features.” Check the boxes for the network environments you normally use (Private and Public), then click the [OK] button at the bottom to save the settings.

About choosing a network

In an in-house or lab local environment, or an environment where the camera is connected directly one-to-one, checking both “Private” and “Public” reliably prevents the firewall from blocking the connection.

A note on operation guarantees

• Not covered by a guarantee of operation: The specifications and settings above are reference values published by the manufacturer, and do not guarantee operation on any PC environment that meets these conditions.
• Effects of individual environments: Depending on the PC model, individual unit variation, graphics board, resident software, and the load from other connected devices, the device may not be recognized or operate correctly in some cases.
• Verify operation beforehand: When using the device for classes, research, or similar purposes, always verify operation on the actual PC to be used beforehand.

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