When connecting swing cameras (USB cameras) to a PC, it's important to avoid placing them on neighboring USB ports. Doing so can cause bandwidth conflicts and lead to camera instability or failure to initialize in TPS.

Best Practice for USB Port Placement

If your PC has 4 USB ports in a row (e.g., labeled 1–4), do not connect cameras to adjacent ports like 1 & 2 or 2 & 3.

✅ Correct Setup Examples:

• Ports 1 and 3
• Ports 2 and 4

❌ Avoid These Setups:

• Ports 1 and 2
• Ports 3 and 4

Neighboring ports often share the same internal USB controller, which can cause bandwidth limitations when multiple high-data devices (like cameras) are used simultaneously.

Additional Tips

• Use USB 3.0 ports when available for better performance.
• Avoid using USB hubs unless they are externally powered and certified for video devices.
• Label ports and cables to maintain consistent setup across sessions.