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Airlink101 AIC250W User Manual

SkyIPCam 250W Wireless Network Camera
Model # AIC250W
User’s Manual
Ver. 1B
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Getting Started............................................................................................................................5
3. Installing the Setup Wizard......................................................................................................... 6
4. Gathering Information ................................................................................................................ 8
5. Using the Setup Wizard..............................................................................................................9
6. Viewing Images........................................................................................................................16
The IP Camera is ready for use now............................................................................................. 17
7. Configuring Wireless Settings.................................................................................................. 18
7.1 Infrastructure Mode ............................................................................................................ 18
7.2 Ad-Hoc Mode ..................................................................................................................... 22
8. Web Configuration Utility........................................................................................................ 24
8.1.1 Management – System..................................................................................................... 25
8.1.2 Management – Video....................................................................................................... 26
8.1.3 Management – Wireless................................................................................................... 26
8.1.4 Management – Network................................................................................................... 27
8.1.5 Management – User......................................................................................................... 27
8.2.1 Configuration – System ...................................................................................................28
8.2.2 Configuration – Video ..................................................................................................... 29
8.2.3 Configuration – Wireless................................................................................................. 30
WEP Encryption ................................................................................................................... 32
WPA-PSK Encryption.......................................................................................................... 33
8.2.4 Configuration – Network................................................................................................. 34
8.2.5 Configuration – User........................................................................................................ 35
8.2.6 Configuration – Date & Time.......................................................................................... 36
8.2.7 Configuration – Upload ................................................................................................... 37
8.2.8 Configuration – E-mail.................................................................................................... 38
8.3.1 Tools – FTP Server Test.................................................................................................. 39
8.3.2 Tools – E-mail Test.......................................................................................................... 39
8.3.3 Tools – Reset.................................................................................................................... 40
8.3.4 Tools – Factory Reset ...................................................................................................... 40
8.3.5 Tools – Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................. 41
8.3.6 Tools – Backup................................................................................................................ 42
8.4.1 Help – About.................................................................................................................... 42
9. Viewing Videos from External Networks................................................................................. 43
10. IPView Pro.............................................................................................................................. 46
10.1 Installing IPView Pro........................................................................................................ 46
10.2 Starting IPView Pro.......................................................................................................... 48
10.2.1 Adding Camera using the Search Method..................................................................... 49
10.2.2 Adding Camera using the Input IP Method................................................................... 53
10.3 Using IPView Pro............................................................................................................. 55
10.3.1 Status Mode Window..................................................................................................... 56
10.3.2 View Window and View Mode Buttons........................................................................ 58
10.3.3 Control Panel ................................................................................................................. 59
10.4 System Configuration ....................................................................................................... 61
10.4.1 Camera Configuration.................................................................................................... 61
10.4.2 Web Configuration......................................................................................................... 62
10.4.3 Motion Configuration-1................................................................................................. 63
10.4.4 Motion Configuration-2................................................................................................. 64
10.4.5 Tools .............................................................................................................................. 65
10.4.6 Mail Configuration......................................................................................................... 66
10.4.7 Proxy Server................................................................................................................... 67
10.4.8 Recording Configuration ............................................................................................... 68
10.4.9 Schedule-Recording Configuration ............................................................................... 69
10.4.10 Others........................................................................................................................... 71
10.4.11 Log List........................................................................................................................ 72
10.4.12 Account........................................................................................................................ 73
10.4.13 About............................................................................................................................ 74
11. Xplug Control ......................................................................................................................... 75
11.1 Installing Xplug Control................................................................................................... 75
11.2 Enabling ActiveX.............................................................................................................. 76
Appendix....................................................................................................................................... 79
Sending Images via Web Browser............................................................................................ 79
Technical Support......................................................................................................................... 84
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this SkyIPCam 250W. The IP Camera allows you to view images and live videos from internal and external networks. With a built-in CPU and Web Configuration Utility, the IP Camera is a standalone network device that delivers high quality videos at a low cost of ownership. The built-in Web Configuration Utility allows any computer that’s connected to the network to remotely manage the IP Camera. Combined with the bundled Setup Wizard and IPView Pro software, managing and viewing multiple IP Cameras is simple and efficient.
Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for proper operation of the product.
Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package:
• SkyIPCam 250W
• Camera Stand
• AC Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• Utility CD
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packaging materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
2. Getting Started
Note: Before using the IP Camera, you’ll need to perform the following tasks:
1. Connect the IP Camera to your network.
2. Install the Setup Wizard.
3. Gather information about your local network address and wireless settings.
4. Configure the IP Camera using the Setup Wizard. Please follow the steps in this Manual carefully to ensure proper setup of the IP Camera.
Caution: The IP Camera is designed for indoor use only. Direct exposure to sunlight
may cause permanent damage to the CMOS sensor. When operating in extremely bright environment, an iris lens or sun visor is recommended to protect the IP Camera.
Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the IP Camera and connect the other
end to one of the LAN ports of the router or switch (See the diagram below).
Step 2 Power on the IP Camera by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter
to the power jack of the Camera and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet.
Step 3 Verify that all the lights on the Camera are lit. If not, verify that all the
connections are secure and try again.
3. Installing the Setup Wizard
Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Step 2 Click on Install Wizard.
Note: If the autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to Start, Run, type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
Step 3 Click Next.
Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement.
Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder.
Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation.
4. Gathering Information
Note: Before using the Setup Wizard, you’ll need to take note of your local network address and wireless settings.
Step 1 Click on Start, Run, and type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for
Windows 2000/XP) and click OK. The command prompt will appear.
Step 2 At the command prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
Step 3 Write down the information for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway.
Step 4 Write down the following values for your wireless settings:
1. Network ID (SSID)
2. Channel Number
3. Wireless Encryption Settings The IP Camera needs to use the same wireless settings in order for it to work properly.
You may gather these information from the web configuration utility of your wireless router.
5. Using the Setup Wizard
Step 1 Go to Start > (All) Programs > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard.
Step 2 Select the IP Camera you want to configure from the list and click on the Wizard
button.
Step 3 If the Camera’s default IP Address is on a different subnet, the following
message will appear. Click Yes to continue.
Note: If you do not receive this message, skip to Step 9.
Step 4 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password and click OK.
Step 5 In the IP Address field, change the first three numbers to match your local
network address. For example: If your computer’s IP Address is 192.168.2.100, change the first three
numbers to 192.168.2 as well but leave the last number 240 alone.
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Step 6 Enter the Subnet Mask and Gateway fields with exactly the same values as you
got from running ipconfig. Click OK to continue.
Step 7 After the Camera has restarted, click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard.
Step 8 Start the Setup Wizard again and make sure the Current IP Address field
displays the new IP Address. Select the Camera and click on the Wizard button.
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Step 9 The Setup Wizard appears asking you to change the Admin ID and Password.
The default Admin ID and Password is admin.
Step 10 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password field, click on the Change
checkboxes and enter the New ID and New Password and click Next.
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Step 11 If you need to change the Camera’s IP Address because another network
device is already using the same address, you can assign a new address here and click
Next.
Step 12 Enter the Network Name (SSID) of your access point / wireless router in the
SSID field and select the encryption setting of your wireless network (None / WEP / WPA-PSK) from the Security Mode drop-down menu and click Next.
Note: If you do not have wireless encryption enabled, you may skip to Step 14.
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WEP
Step 13a Select the same Encryption Mode (64 Bit / 128 Bit), Key Format (HEX /
ASCII), Default Key (Key_1 ~ Key_4), and enter the same WEP keys (passwords) as
your wireless network in the appropriate field and click Next. Skip to Step 15.
WPA-PSK
Step 13b Select the same Key Format (HEX / ASCII) and enter the same Pre-Shared
Key (passphrase) as your wireless network and click Next. Skip to Step 15.
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Step 14 Click Next.
Step 15 Verify that all the fields are correct and click Restart to save the settings and
reboot the Camera.
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6. Viewing Images
Note: The following steps describe how to view images from within the same local area network as the IP Camera. To view images from an external network such as the Internet, please refer to Section 9 of this manual for further instructions.
Step 1 At the Setup Wizard, select the desired camera from the list and click on the
Web Config button.
Step 2 The default page appears. You can view live video by selecting either the
ActiveX Mode (Internet Explorer) or the Java Mode (Internet Explorer and Netscape).
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Step 3 Turn the Camera’s lens clockwise or counter-clockwise to focus.
Note: ActiveX and/or Java Applet must be installed and enabled on your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) before you can view the live videos.
Step 4 If you need to install Java Virtual Machine on your computer, do not follow the
on-screen XP instructions. Rather, go to http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and follow the instructions on that web site to download and install the required Java software.
The IP Camera is ready for use now.
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7. Configuring Wireless Settings
7.1 Infrastructure Mode
Note: The following instructions describe how to setup the IP Camera in wireless
Infrastructure mode. Use this mode if you are connecting wirelessly through a wireless router / access point. You should use a wired connection to configure the following wireless settings before unplugging the network cable from the IP Camera.
Step 1 At the Setup Wizard, select the desired Camera from the list and click on the
Web Config button.
Step 2 Click on System Administration to enter the Web Configuration Utility.
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Step 3 Enter admin for both the User name and Password and click OK.
Step 4 Click on Configuration and then Wireless.
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Step 5 If you are connecting to a wireless router, verify that the Camera is set to
Infrastructure mode.
Enter the SSID (Network Name) of your wireless router in the SSID field, or use the Drop-down menu directly below the SSID field to choose your wireless router.
Note: You can also click on the Site Survey button to view all nearby wireless networks. If you do not see your wireless router, click on Refresh and/or reset your wireless router.
Step 6 If you have enabled encryption on your wireless router, you will need to set the
identical encryption settings on the Camera. Enter the appropriate encryption settings. For more information regarding how to set the encryption settings, please refer to
Section 8.2.3 Configuration – Wireless.
Step 7 Click Save to apply the new settings.
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Step 8 Click on Management and go to Wireless. Verify that the Connection Mode is
Infrastructure and the Link is Yes. Also verify that the SSID matches the SSID of your
wireless router.
Note: If the Link does not say Yes, click on the Refresh button until it displays Yes.
Step 9 Once the Link Status is Yes, you may unplug the Camera’s network cable from
the wireless router and place the Camera at the desired location.
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7.2 Ad-Hoc Mode
If you want to bypass your wireless router / access point and connect directly to the Wireless Camera, follow the steps below. You should use a wired connection to configure the following wireless settings before unplugging the network cable from the Camera
Caution: Your wireless computer may lose Internet connection if you set it to Ad-Hoc mode.
Step 1 Go to Configuration, Wireless, and set the Connection Mode to Ad-Hoc.
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Step 2 Rename the SSID of the Camera or keep it as default. Step 3 Set the desired Wireless Channel. Step 4 If you have enabled encryption on your wireless computer, you will need to set
the identical encryption settings on the Camera. Enter the appropriate encryption settings. For more information regarding how to set the encryption settings, please refer to Section 8.2.3 Configuration – Wireless.
Step 5 Click Save. Step 6 Click on Management and go to Wireless. Verify that the Connection Mode is
Ad-Hoc and the Link is Yes. Also verify that the SSID matches the SSID you have set.
Note: If the Link does not say Yes, click on the Refresh button until it displays Yes. Step 7 Manually change the TCP/IP setting of your wireless computer to use a static IP
address and assign the appropriate IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway according to your network. If you do not know how to do this, it is recommended that you do not connect directly to the Camera, but connect through the wireless router instead.
Step 8 Configure your computer’s wireless adapter to Ad-Hoc mode, using the same
SSID and Channel number as the Camera.
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8. Web Configuration Utility
The built-in Web Configuration Utility allows you to remotely manage the IP Camera with the ease and convenience of your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape).
Step 1 Open your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape), enter the default IP
Address of the Camera 192.168.1.240 in the Address Bar and press Enter.
Note: If you have changed the IP Address of the Camera as described in Section 5, enter the Camera’s new IP Address instead of the default.
Step 2 Click on System Administration to enter the Web Configuration Utility.
Step 3 Enter admin for both the User name and Password or enter the new User
name and Password that you have previously specified and click OK.
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The Management page appears by default. You can select different pages at the Top Menu Bar, while Sub-menus for each page are available at the left-hand side.
8.1.1 Management – System
The Management – System page displays the Device and Ethernet Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page.
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8.1.2 Management – Video
The Management – Video page displays the Video Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page.
8.1.3 Management – Wireless
The Management – Wireless page displays the Wireless Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page.
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