Install the Cognex Network Server Software

  1. Download the Cognex Network Server software from the Cognex support site: support.cognex.com/downloads/in-sight/software-firmware.

  2. Run the Cognex Network Server installer you just downloaded.

  3. Click Next on the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Cognex Network Server dialog.

  4. Accept the terms and click Next.

  5. Click Next to install the Cognex Network Server to the default location C:\Program Files (x86)\Cognex\Cognex Network Server x.x.x

    If you want to install the Cognex Network Server to a different folder, click the Change button to open the Browser for Destination Folder dialog. Specify a new installation destination folder, then click OK to confirm.

  6. Click Install to begin the installation.

  7. When prompted, specify the Cognex Network Server Data Folder and the 'adminserver' password in the Cognex Network Server dialog.

    By default, the Cognex Network Server Data Folder is C:\ProgramData\Cognex\Cognex Network Server\data, and the default password is 1234. The Host Name and the IP address will be auto-populated in the Server Identification field. You will need the Host Name (or the IP address) and Password to configure the HTTPS mode in the In-Sight Explorer HMI Settings dialog.

    Once finished, click Accept to start configuring the Cognex Network Server and creating the server certificate.

  8. Click Finish to exit the installation wizard.

Note: Your Certificate Authority (CA) private key is saved under C:\ProgramData\Cognex\Cognex Network Server\SSL. For security purposes, do not expose your private key and make sure your Certificate Authority (CA) private key is protected.