Okay. End of thread. Answered.
Here's the question again:
That's the simple answer.
Problems between asking and implementing were due to the 12V input line not working on the Camera.
Here's the question again:
Can I/should I just plug it into an ethernet line connecting it to my modem/router on our LAN?
Answer: Yes. Any/all of the above.Just plug it in, find it the list of attached devices, open configuration page and start right in?
Or does it plug into the pc the way a webcam does, for instance? Either/or, whichever I wish - or one only?
That's the simple answer.
Problems between asking and implementing were due to the 12V input line not working on the Camera.