# 1.Download & Connect

### 1.1. Download and install YDlink.

#### 1.1.1. Download link：

<https://www.yangdaonline.com/ydlink-gimbal-control-software/>

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#### 1.1.2 Interface after installation

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### 1.2. Connect & set PC IP

1.2.1. Power on the gimbal by DC12V(3S). and Connect it to PC by RJ45 cable

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1.2.2. Configure PC LAN IP address to the same IP segment as gimbal camera

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(Note:The last number of PC ip address should be different with the last number of camera IP address)
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Eg:

* Default camera IP address is: 192 . 168 . 2 . 119&#x20;
* PC IP address: 192 . 168 . 2 . 3 (only the last number should be different than 119.)&#x20;
* Subnet mask: 255 . 255 . 255 . 0&#x20;
* Default gateway: 192 . 168 . 2 . 1

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1.2.3. Run YDlink, Click “Connect” menu button

Enable video stream

* Step 1. Input the Network video IP address: rtsp\://192.168.2.119/554&#x20;
* Step 2. Click “Open Video” button to connect camera video.

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Control the gimbal by TCP

* Step 1. Enter the IP address 192.168.2.119 and port 2000.&#x20;
* Step 2. Click the “Connect” botton to enable gimbal control.

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