American Dynamics ADCI600F-W012, ADCI600F-W012N User Manual

Illustra Flex Series

1MP Wireless Cube

User Manual

8200-1027-01 B0

Notice

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Table of Content

WARNING ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

1. Product Overview ................................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Physical Characteristi cs .................................................................................................................. 6

2. Installation and Connection ............................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Unpack Everything ........................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2.1 Checking Appearance ............................................................................................................. 8

2.2.2 Connecting the wires ............................................................................................................... 8

2.2.3 Mounting .................................................................................................................................. 9

2.2.4 Network Topology ................................................................................................................... 11

2.3 Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.1 System Requirements ........................................................................................................... 12

2.3.2 Connecting from a computer ................................................................................................. 13

2.3.3 Default IP address ................................................................................................................. 14

2.3.4 Internet options setting from PC ............................................................................................ 14

2.3.5 Using the illustra Connect Tool to Manage Cameras ............................................................ 15

2.3.6 Verify connection between PC and IP Camera ..................................................................... 15

2.3.7 Viewing Preparation .............................................................................................................. 16

2.3.8 Login Window ........................................................................................................................ 19

3. Administr ation an d C on fig ur ati on .................................................................................................. 20

3.1 Live View .......................................................................................................................................... 20

3.2 Configuration................................................................................................................................... 22

3.2.1 Image Parameters ................................................................................................................. 22

3.2.2 Event Settings ....................................................................................................................... 34

3.2.3 Network Settings ................................................................................................................... 37

3.2.4 WIFI Settings ......................................................................................................................... 40

3.2.5 Account .................................................................................................................................. 44

3.2.6 System .................................................................................................................................. 46

3.2.7 Event Log .............................................................................................................................. 49

3.2.8 Client ..................................................................................................................................... 49

3.2.9 Information ............................................................................................................................ 50

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WARNING

 This unit operates at DC 5V.
 Installation and service should be perform ed onl y by qualif ied and ex peri enc e d technicians and comply

with all local codes and rules to maintain your warranty.

 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
 Wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. For tough stains, slightly apply with diluted neutral detergent and

wipe with a dry soft cloth.

 Do not apply benzene or thinner to the camera, which may cause the surface of the unit to be melted or

lens to be fogged.

 Avoid aligning the lens to very bright objects (example, light fixtures) for long periods of time.
 Avoid operating or storing the unit in the following locations:

 Extremely humid, dusty, or hot/cold environments (recommended operating temperature: -10°C to

+40°C)

 Close to sources of powerful radio or TV transmitters
 Close to fluorescent lamps or objects with reflections
 Under unstable or flickering light sources

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Correct disposal of this product
(applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems). This product should be disposed of, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable
local laws, regulations, and procedures.

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Preface

This user manual is designed as a reference for the installation and manipulations of the unit including the
camera’s features, functions, and detailed explanation of the menu tree. The reader is supposed to be able to
get following information in the manual.

Product Overview: the main functions and system requirements of the unit.
Installation and Connection: instructions on unit installation and wire connections.
Administration and Configuration: the main menu navigation and controls explanations.

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1. Product Overview

Unit: mm

1.1 Physical Characteristics

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FIGURE 1-1: PHYSICAL DIMENSION A

FIGURE 1-2: PHYSICAL DIMENSION B & PICTORIAL INDEX*

* Refer to table 1-1 for definitions

Unit: mm

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Index #

Name

Description

TABLE 1-1: PICTORIAL INDEX DEFINITION

1 WIFI antenna Sending/receiving radio signals from computers or other WIFI

facilities for wireless communication
2 MIC Audio IN
3 Infrared LED* Illumination for night vision
4 Lens Fixed lens
5 Speaker Audio OUT (Optional)
6 Default Button  Resetting the unit to factory default (press and hold for 5

seconds)

 This button also has WPS function. Please press this button

around 2 sec then WPS will be connecting.
7 Reset Button Rebooting the system.
8 RJ-45

Wired network connection socket

Ethernet Connector

9 Power T erminal

Inlet for the power adaptor (DC 5V±10%, 1.5A)

10 Unit stand The unit’s body support

11 LED Indicator

Red Light On Wired Network Ready With Networking
Red Light Blinks Wired Network Ready Without Networking

 Wireless Network Ready With Networking

and AP connection

Blue Light On

 When ad hoc of WIFI mode is enabled and

networking, the blue light will turn on.
 WPS ready and connection
Wireless Network Ready Without Networking and

Blue Light Blinks

AP connection

Blue Light Blinks

WPS ready without networking

Rapid

* D/N mode setting is auto. Cube network camera with IR ON will automatically switch to B/W mode when
the illumination is under a certain threshold.

Note

 Once wired networking is unavailable, please press and hold the default Button for 5

seconds to restore the unit to factory default settings so you may reach the unit at its
default IP address for good. Please use Illustra Connect to find the IP address again.

 If you want to use wireless network, you can press and hold Default (WPS) button a few

seconds to connect the network. The LED status will turn blue after WPS successful
connection. Otherwise, the blue light will always blink rapid. When WPS can’t success
connection, please repeat the operation.

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2. Installation and Connection

2.1 Unpack Everything

Check everything in the packing box matches to the order form and the packing slip. In addition to this
manual, items below are included in the packing box.

 One unit of Megapixel Wireless Cube Day/Night Network camera
 One set of WIFI antenna & unit stand
 Four TP4×15mm tapping screws
 Four screw anchors
 One CD containing Illustra Conn ec t, user manual and quick installation guide
 One mounting template
 One power adaptor ADCi600F-W012
 One printed quick installation guide

Please contact your dealer if any item missing.

2.2 Installation

Following tools might help you complete the installation:

 a drill
 screwdrivers
 wire cutters

2.2.1 Checking Appearance

When first unboxing, please check whether if there is any visible damage to appe ar ance of the unit and its
accessories. The protective materials used for the packaging should be ab le to protect the unit from most of
accidents during transportation.
Please remove the protective part of the unit when every item is checked in accordance with the list
in 2.1 Unpacking Ever ythin g.

2.2.2 Connecting the wires

 Connect the DC 5V power adaptor to camera.


Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 terminal of a switch.

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Unit: mm

2.2.3 Mounting

The WIFI antenna and the unit stand are the necessity to mount a complete unit.

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1. WIFI antenna

2. Camera’s body

3. Unit stand

FIGURE 2-1: ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEW

This unit has two ways to mount. You can attach the stand to one of holes at either end, one is at the back of
the unit; the other, bottom, of the unit as the following figures.

FIGURE 2-2: ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY SIDE VIEW

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Note

1 Screw anchors(×4)
2 TP4×15 tapping screws(×4)

After the unit assembled, mount the unit to the ceiling or wall by steps below.

1. Attach the mounting template to the ceiling or wall.

2. Drill four holes, and then insert the screw anchors into the holes.

3. Secure the bottom case of the unit to the ceiling or wall with the TP4×15 mm tapping screws.

Depending on the material of your mounting surface, you may require different screws and
anchors than those supplied.

IGURE 2-3: MOUNTING DIAGRAM

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2.2.4 Network Topology

The camera can deliver video images and audio in real time using the Internet and Intranet. It's equipped with
Ethernet RJ-45 network interface.

FIGURE 2-4: NETWORK TOPOLOGY

Figure 2-4 illustrates how the Illustra Flex 1MP Wireless Cube unit routes packet through the internetworking.
With proper settings, users are able to manipulate the 1MP Wireless Cube unit from both inside and outside
of the administrative domain.

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2.3 Connection

2.3.1 System Requirements

Below table lists the minimum requirement to implement and operate 1MP Wireless Cube unit. No
hardware/software component underestimated is recommended.

ABLE 2-1: SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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System Hardware

CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz or equivalent
RAM 1 GB
Display NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series or ATI Mobility Radeon 9500 (DirectX 9 compatible)
System Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above
Unit
Power Supply DC 5V
Networking
Wired 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless* Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n specification); IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

compatible

*Effective wireless connection speed varies from environments and distances between access points.

Note

All the installation and operations should comply with your local electricity safety rules.

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2.3.2 Connecting from a computer

There are two kinds of connection methods for your selection. One is wired connection and the other one is
wireless connection.

Way 1: Wired c o n n ection

FIGURE 2-5: WIRED CONNECTING FROM A COMPUTER

Note

The status LED of camera will turn red when obtaining an IP address and the net work
connection is processing.

Way 2: Wireless connection

 Press and hold the WPS button on your Camera for 2 seconds. The LED should blink blue light rapid.
 Within one minute, press the WPS button on your router.

Note

The status LED of camera will turn blue when obtaining an IP address and the network
connection is processing.

FIGURE 2-6: WIRELESS CONNECTING FROM A COMPUTER

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2.3.3 Default IP address

Since this is a network-based unit, the unit’s default IP address was assigned b y Router in DHC P server
mode. Please enabled a DHCP server in your network, the unit would obtain an IP address automatically
from the DHCP server so that you don’t need to change the camera’s IP address.

2.3.4 Internet options setting from PC

 Please open network connection status and then click Properties.

 Enable IPv4 in Internet options.

IGURE 2-7: INTERNET OPTIONS 1/3

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FIGURE 2-8: INTERNET OPTIONS 2/3

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 Also, click Properties and set to obtain an IP address and DNS server address automatically.

FIGURE 2-9: INTERNET OPTIONS 3/3

 Before starting Internet Explorer, use Illustra Connect to find the default IP address.

2.3.5 Using the illustra Connect Tool to Manage Cameras

In addition to using the IE browser to access your camera, you can alternatively use the provided tool, illustra
Connect.
illustra Connect is a management tool designed to manage your network cameras on the LAN. It can:

 help you find multiple network cameras
 set the IP addresses
 show connection status
 manage firmware upgrades

For further information on Illustra Connect, refer to the Illustra Connect User Guide, located on the CD
supplied.

2.3.6 Verify connection between PC and IP Camera

 Check whether if the networking available between the unit and the computer by executing ping the

default IP address. To do this, simply start a command prompt (Windows: from the Start Menu, select
Program. Then select Accessories and choose Command Prompt.)

 At the prompt window, type “Ping x.x.x.x”, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the camera (the default

address of IP camera is 192.168.1.168).

If the message “Reply from…” appears, it means the connection is available.

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2.3.7 Viewing Preparation

Images of the unit can be viewed through Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above. Before viewing, follow these
steps to enable the display.

1. Enable Cookies as instructions below

 In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu.
 On the Privacy tab, move the settings slider to Low or Accept All Cookies.
 Click OK.

2. When a proxy server is used, click Internet Options on the Tools menus of Internet Explorer, select
Connect tab, click LAN button, and set proxy server.

3. Change Security in Internet options as instructions below.

 On Tools menu, click Internet Options.
 Press the Security tab.
 If the camera operates inside of the intranet, click the Intranet icon.
 If the camera operates outside of the intranet, click the Internet icon.
 Click Custom Level. This will open the Security Settings – Internet Zone screen.

FIGURE 2-10: SECURITY SETTINGS 1/4

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 Scroll down to the ActiveX controls and plug-ins radio buttons and set as follows:

【Download signed ActiveX controls】 Prompt (recommended)
【Download unsigned ActiveX controls】 Prompt
【Initialize and script ActiveX not marked as safe for scripting】 Prompt

FIGURE 2-11: SECURITY SETTINGS 2/4

【Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls】 Enable

IGURE 2-12: SECURITY SETTINGS 3/4

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【Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins】 Enable
【Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting*】 Enable

FIGURE 2-13: SECURITY SETTINGS 4/4

 Press OK to save the settings.
 Close all Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows and restart a new window. This will allow the new settings

taking effect.

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2.3.8 Login Window

1. T ype your setting IP address into the browser.

2. A login window should pop up.

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IGURE 2-14: LOGIN WINDOW 1/2

 In the window, please enter the default user name: admin and set password/password (confirm) to login

window.

 If you are the first time to login window, you can set a favorite password then Save it. The password will

be memorized on the system. Please don’t forget the password when you login IP website again.

IGURE 2-15: LOGIN WINDOW 2/2

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3. If user name and password are correct, you should be able to see the camera image screen.

4. Further administration information on the unit can be found in 3. Administration and Configuration

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Caution

3. Administration and Configuration

3.1 Live View

Live view is the default page to open when accessing the unit’s IP address. Live video is displayed directly in
the browser window.

Followings are explanation s to the tab on the left of the windo w.

 Subtitle Display: to display information of the unit and the stream on the screen.
 SnapShot*: to take a picture from live view. *Storage folder of the pictures taken can be assigned by

clicking the icon right next to the “SnapShot”.

 Audio In: MIC. Please enable this function and refer to 3.2.6.1 Audio setting
 Size 1:1: to set the display screen to 1:1 or fix full screen.
 Stream 1/Stream 2/Stream 3: The unit offers a concurrent triple streams for optimized quality and

bandwidth with codecs available in H.264 or M-JPEG.

for more information.

 / : This icon indicates to stop or start recording by manual.

 : This icon indicates a motion event detected. When turned on and triggered, the alarm message

will be displayed on the screen. After clicked this icon, the alarm message will be disappeared. Please
refer to 3.2.2 Event Settings

 Recording message: Please click this icon to store image into a specific folder.

 : This icon indicates to record image by manual. When started it, the recording message will

be displayed on the screen.

 : This icon indicates to record a motion event into a specific folder. When turned on and

triggered, this icon will be displayed and disappeared on the screen after 20 sec if no any motion
event. Please refer to 3.2.8 Client-recording setting

 : This icon indicates to record a schedule event into a specific folder. When turned on and

triggered, this icon will be displayed on the screen. Please refer to 3.2.8 Client-recording setting
more information.

for more information.

for more information.

for

 : This icon indicates to show the folder files.

 Save the recording file: The storage path is same as snapshot. The default path is

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Set tin gs \Temp\NetworkCamera\... Or the
end user can select a specific folder to save the image.

 Recording file format: Avi. The end user can be used VLC or Windows media player to

display the file.

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FIGURE 3-1: LIVE VIEW

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On the top right corner, you should notice “User: Administrator/log out”. Click “log out” and you will back to the
logging window.

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3.2 Configuration

When clicking “Configuration”, a window will be popped out for configuring “Image Parameters”, “Event
Settings”, “Network Settings”, “WIFI settings”, “Account”, “System”, “Event Log”, and “Information”.

3.2.1 Image Parameters

FIGURE 3-2: CONFIGURATION

FIGURE 3-3: IMAGE PARAMETERS

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3.2.1.1 Basic Settings-Exposure

Automatic Exposure

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FIGURE 3-4: BASIC SETTINGS – EXPOSURE

FIGURE 3-5: AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE SETTING

Automatic Exposure controls the light intensity of picture. Users can select Manual or AES (Automatic
Electronic Shutter) for the unit depending on applications. When chosen the Manual, Shu tter Spe ed and
Manual Gain can be adjusted.

Day-Night

To set DAY/NIGHT function, simply move the cursor to select Auto, Color, or BW mode. If Color selected, the
unit is forced to stay in COLOR mode all day. If BW selected, the unit is forced to sta y in black/white mode all
day.

FIGURE 3-6: DAY-NIGHT SETTING

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Shutter Speed*

*Onl y w hen Automatic Exposure set to Manual can Shutter Speed be adjusted.

FIGURE 3-7: SHUTTER SPEED SETTING

Set desired Shutter Speed from 1/60(1/50)s to 1/8000s. The unit will adjust the shutter speed according to the
amount of outside light. Selecting 1/8000s provides the dark image.

Slow Shutter

Slow Shutter can be enabled if the sensitivity is still not good enough under “High” gain condition at dark.
Optimal image level can be maintained by appropriate gain and shutter combination that determined
automatically inside the uni t system. Slow Shutter can be selected from OFF, 1/30, 1/15, and 1/7.5. As slow
shutter activates, the exposure time becomes longer and frame rate becomes lower, and moving objects may
result in blurred images.

FIGURE 3-8: SLOW SHUTTER SETTING

Manual Gain*

*Only when Automatic Exposure set to Manual can Shutter Speed be adjusted.

FIGURE 3-9: MANUAL GAIN SETTING

The value of Manual Gain can be set from 0 to 30dB as an increment of 6. This function applies to manual
lens only. 30dB brightens the image but noise will be larger and 0dB darkens the image but noise will be
smaller.

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AGC Maximum

As an adaptive system found in many electronic devices, the average output signal level is fed back to adjust
the gain to an appropriate level for a range of input signal levels.

FIGURE 3-10: AGC MAXIMUM SETTING

Noise Reduction

Noise reduction is the process of removing noise from signal. Users can configure the noise reduction related
setting 1~6 to reduce noise on the screen. Selec t ing 6 prov ides the bes t im age wit hout no is e in low light
environment.

FIGURE 3-11: NOISE REDUCTION SETTING

3.2.1.2 Basic Settings-Image Color

FIGURE 3-12: BASIC SETTING – IMAGE COLOR

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Brightness adjustment

Set picture brightness from level -255 to 255. Selecting 255 provides brightest the image.

Contrast

Set picture contrast from level 0 to 128. Selecting 128 provides highes t con tras t.

Saturation

Saturation describes the difference of a color from the gray of the same lightness. Increasing saturation
deepens the colors of your images, making reds redder and blues bluer. Users can adjust picture saturation
level from 0 to 255. Decreasing saturation brings the image closer to a grayscale (that is, monochrome or
black-and-white) image. Selecting 255 provides highest image saturation.

Hue

Set picture hue from level -15~15. Selec t ing 15 prov id es the deep hue.

FIGURE 3-13: IMAGE COLOR SETTING

AWB

FIGURE 3-14: AWB SETTING

Set the white balance values to correspond to the environment condition for best color rendition.
“ON”: Corrects the colors of camera video automatically. The color temperature range is 2800°K ~ 8500°K.
“OFF”: Manually adjusted by users. This is useful for some conditions where AWB may be insufficient to
perform correctly. You can set the current R/G/B/ color temperature manually.
“APW”: APW is supply for an existed infrared light condition which color performance is better than AWB
mode.

When environment is completed and existed infrared light, we suggest the user to select APW
mode.

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R Gain, G Gain, & B Gain

FIGURE 3-15: R/G/B GAIN SETTING

Set manual gain value of R Gain, G Gain, & B Gain from level 0 to 255.
 The red (R) gain is used to adjust the color red in the viewing image. It allows adjusting red gain

manually according to user requirement ranging from level 0 to 255.

 The green (G) gin is used to adjust the color of green in the viewing image. It allows adjusting green gain

manually according to user requirement ranging from level to 255.

 The blue (B) gain is used to adjust the color of blue in the viewing image. It allows adjusting blue gain

manually according to user requirement ranging from level 0 to 255.

Sharpness

Increasing the sharpness value will sharpen the edges and small feature of viewing images. If the edges
appear too smooth or blurred, increase the sharpness; otherwise, decrease the sharpness. Sharpness value
can be set from 1 to 15. Selecting 15 provides the sharpest image.

Backlight Compensation

FIGURE 3-16: SHARPNESS SETTING

FIGURE 3-17: BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION SETTING

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Note

Set an area for Backlight Compensation. Backlight Compensation is a function that achieves the brightness of
a selected area to optimal image level. This function is necessary when an auto iris lens tends to close due to
an intense light coming from back of object in the area wished to view so that the area is too dark and difficult
to see. In this case, users may set the area correspond to the portion wished to see. The area size
illustrations are roughly as follows.

FIGURE 3-18: BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION PICTURE SETTING

WDR

This function is provided clear images even under back light circumstances where intensity of illumination can
vary excessively namely when there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of
view of the unit. WDR enables capturing and displaying of both bright and dark areas in the same frame in a
way that there are details in both areas, i.e. bright areas are not saturated, and dark areas are not too dark.

FIGURE 3-19: WDR SETTING

Picture Flip

Set image to be upside or down. Select ON or OFF to activ ate or deactivate the flip function.

Picture Mirror

Set image to be left or right. Select ON or OFF to activate or deactivate the mirror function.

FIGURE 3-20: PICTURE FLIP/MIRROR SETTING

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last sett ing
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

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Single stream

Double Stream

Triple Stream

3.2.1.2 Profile

There are up to six profiles to choose from. The one that users are using will be in Current Profile.

FIGURE 3-21: PROFILE SETTING

In each profile, parameters are all configurable including Image Mode, Resolution, Frame Rate, Bit Rate, Bit
Rate Control, and GOP. Be sure to click Save when done.

ABLE 3-1: STREAMS/VIDEO QUALITY BASIS

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Profile 1
Profile 2
Profile 3
Profile 4
Profile 5
Profile 6

720P / H.264 720P / M-JPEG N/A
720P / M-JPEG 720P / H.264 N/A
720P / H.264 VGA / H.264 VGA / M-JPEG
720P / M-JPEG VGA / H.264 VGA / M-JPEG
VGA / H.264 VGA / M-JPEG QVGA / H.264
VGA / H.264 VGA / M-JPEG QVGA / M-JPEG

Stream 1, Stream 2, and Stream 3 are available for selection for simultaneous triple streams with optimized
quality and bandwidth. However, no more than two 720P video can be streamed concurrently. That is to day,
720P video is available for double stream at most with effective either codecs of M-JPEG or H.264. The video
signal sent to the Web-Client from the unit has a number of settings that can be edited. The Profiles enable
users to configure settings such as Resolution, Frame Rate, and Picture Quality. Since, the unit supports
triple streams (for display and storage), they should be configured respectively.

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FIGURE 3-22: PROFILE SETTING

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TABLE 3-2: STREAM QUALITY SETTINGS

Function Choice Remark

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Image Mode

Resolution

Frame Rate

Bit Rate control
mode

Compression
Ratio

M-JPEG/H.264 Set a default compression mode.

720P/VGA/
CIF/QVGA

720P is the highest resolution and, QVGA is the lowest
resolution.

The frame rate is displayed per second.

PAL:5/10/12/25

PAL: H.264/M-JPEG: 720P, CIF, VGA, QVGA@25fps

NTSC:5/10/15/30

NTSC: H.264/M-JPEG: 720P, CIF, VGA, QVGA@30fps

Choose the Bit Rate control selection based on user

Variable bit rate/

requirements. When chosen Variable bit rate, max and min bit

Constant bit rate

rate values can be set.

Low: this setting produces highest image quality while the file
size increases.
High: this setting produces lowest image quality while the file

Low/Mid/High

size decreases.
Note: When M-JPEG selected, it will display Compression Ratio
as users set according to requirements.

Bit Rate

GOP

512K/1M/2M/4M/
6M/8M

2-64

It’s optional only when constant bit rate is chosen. Select the
desired bit rate among 512K, 1M, 2M, 4M, 6M,and 8M kb/s.

Select the GOP (Group of pictures) number from 2 to 64. If the
number is bigger, recovery of the lost frames will be more
difficult; if the number is smaller, it will increase the bite rate
obviously and aggravate the network load. The default value is
30, and GOP will be differed by fps setting.

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TABLE 3-3: STREAM/RESOLUTION BASIS

Note

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Resolution Codec

1280×720(720P)

640×480(VGA)

H.264/M-JPEG

352×240(CIF)

320×240(QVGA)

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

Double stream Triple stream

Primary Secondary Primary Secondary Tertiary

1280×720@

30fps/25fps

1280×720@

30fps/25fps

1280×720@

30fps/25fps

640×480@30fps

/25fps

352×240@30fps

/25fps

320×240@30fps

/25fps

640×480/352×

240/320×240@

30fps/25fps

1280×720/640×

480/352×240/

320×240@

30fps/25fps

1280×720/640×

480/352×240/

320×240@

30fps/25fps

1280×720/640×

480/352×240/

320×240@

30fps/25fps

640×480/352×240/

320×240@

30fps/25fps

640×480/352×240/

320×240@

30fps/25fps

640×480/352×240/

320×240@

30fps/25fps

640×480/352×240/

320×240@

30fps/25fps

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Note

3.2.1.3 Mask Zone

To enable a mask zone, simply press Enable button “ON” and click “Set Mask Zone” to start mask setting.
Use mouse to drag a mask rectangle on the screen, click “OK” to complete the selection.
Click “Save” to enable the mask setting.

FIGURE 3-23: MASK ZONE SETTING

FIGURE 3-24: MASK ZONE EXAMPLE

At most 4 masks can be set on the screen concurrently.

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3.2.2 Event Settings

3.2.2.1 Alarm-Motion Detection

This function is designed to trigger a video recording when the unit detects a motion.

FIGURE 3-25: MOTION DETECTION SETTING

 Function: Set “ON” to turn on motion detection and set motion sensitivity and area.
 Sensitivity: Choose different levels of 1~100 for sensitivity. “100”: Motion is activated with slight changes

in brightness or motion. “1”: Motion is activated with big changes in brightness or motion.

 Object Size: Choose different levels of 1~100 for object size. Set the percentage area size for a

recognizable object. “100%”: Very large objects trigger motion. “30%”: Small objects trigger motion.

 Set Motion Area: Set the area you want to trigger motion detection. The motion setup screen will be

opened for selecting the detection area by clicking/dragging the mouse.

FIGURE 3-26: MOTION AREA SETTING

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3.2.2.2 E-mail Recording

Users can receive motion information by setting an E-mail account.

FIGURE 3-27: E-MAIL SETTING

 E-mail Server Settings

 Authentication: Select an authentication type.

 No Authentication: No restriction.

 PLAIN: PLAIN is the name of a registered SASL authentication mechanism which serves as a

parameter to the AUTH command. The PLAIN authentication mechanism is described in RFC

2595. PLAIN is the least secure of all the SASL authentication mechanisms since the
password is sent unencrypted across the network.

 LOGIN: The LOGIN mechanism is supported by Microsoft's Outlook Express as well as by

some other clients.

 TLS_TTLS: TLS is usually implemented on top of any of the Transport Layer protocols

encapsulating the applicati on-specific protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SMTP, NNTP and XMPP.
The TLS protocol allows client-server applications to communicate across a network in a way
designed to prevent eavesdropping and tampering. TLS can also be used to tunnel an entire
network stack to create a VPN as is the case with OpenVPN.

 E-mail Port: set “25” as default or change to dedicated number.
 E-mail server (SMTP): Input a SMTP server name.
 E-mail user ID: Input a user name with privilege to access the server.
 Password: Input the password associated with Login ID.
 Password(Confirm): Confirm your E-mail pass wor d.
 Administrator E-mail Address: enter your E-mail address.

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Note

 Recording by motion: Setup E-mail condition when motion detection is activated.

FIGURE 3-28: RECORDING BY MOTION 1/2

 Subject: The subject of the E-mail.
 Message: The contexts of E-mail.
 Attach Image: Select “on” first and choose the image to attach with.



Mail to: This function is designed to notify multiple users via email when the motion detection function is
set.

FIGURE 3-29: RECORDING BY MOTION 2/2

 Tick “enable” and input the email address accordingly.
 Select Motion for sending E-mail.

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

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3.2.3 Network Settings

3.2.3.1 Basic Settings

 Camera Name: Enter a name for the unit or simply use the default name.
 DHCP: The IP address is automatically obtained when “ON” selected; otherwise, select “OFF” to

manually setup the network setting.

 IP Address: Manually input IP address when DHC P off selected.
 Subnet Mask: Please use default address: 255.255.255.0. If subnet mask is not properly configured, the

unit may not be able to communicate with other devices.

 Default Gateway: Leave blank as default setting. No Default Gateway address required if not used. Ask

your network administr ator for further information.

 Primary DNS: same as above.
 Secondary DNS: same as above.
 HTTP Port Number: It is recommended to use the default port number. Please contact your network

administrator if you need to change it. The legitimate port number other than 80 is ranging from 1025 to

65535.

 UPnP: When set to “ON”, the unit can be detected automatically by any computer in the LAN to skip the

installation of Illustra Connect.

Note

FIGURE 3-30: NETWORK BASIC SETTINGS

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

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3.2.3.2 RTSP

 Authentication: Enter the Login ID, Password, and RTSP Port number above if “ON” selected.

FIGURE 3-31: RTSP SETTINGS

 Transfer Type: IP packet transfer type can be either “Unicast” or “Multicast”. The unit supports IGMP if in

“Multicast” mode.

 Multicast Address: Specify multicast address (e.g. of the switch or router) ranging from 224.0.0.23 to

239.255.255.254.

IGURE 3-32: RTSP STREAM SETTINGS

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Please be reminded of clicking “save” button to save all your settings on desired options and values.
Note: RTSP URLs for Stream 1, Stream 2 and Stream3 are: rtsp://(ip address):(RTSP port)/stream1, rtsp://(ip
address):(RTSP port)/stream2, rtsp://(ip address): (RTSP port)/stream3, respectively.
For example: rtsp://192.168.1.168:554/stream1

Note

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

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3.2.3.3 DDNS

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This section explains how to configure the dynamic domain name service (DDNS) for network camera.

FIGURE 3-33: DDNS SETTINGS

 DDNS: T o click “ON” to activate the DDNS function or “OFF” to deactivate DDNS.
 DDNS server: To select DynDNS or NoIP from the drop-down list of the DDNS Servers.
 Host Name & Domain name: To enter host name and domain name.
 User ID: To enter the user ID associated with the DDNS Server.
 Password: To enter the password associat ed with the Us er ID.
 Password (Confirm): To re-enter the password associated with the User ID.

Note

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

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Caution

3.2.4 WIFI Settings

Below settings control how this unit act in a wireless network. Users can connect to wireless networks and
enable wireless encryptions.

3.2.4.1 Basic settings

FIGURE 3-34: WIFI BASIC SETTINGS

 WIFI Function: Select “ON” to enable subsequent settings.
 DHCP: The IP address is automatically obtained when “ON” selected; otherwise, select “OFF” to

manually setup the network setting.

 IP Address: Manually input IP address when DHC P off selected.
 Subnet Mask: Please use default address: 255.255.255.0. If subnet mask is not properly configured,

the unit may not be able to communicate with other devices.

 Default Gateway: Leave blank as default setting. No Default Gateway address required if not used. Ask

your network administr ator for further information.

 Primary DNS: same as above.
 Secondary DNS: same as above.

Note

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

Please do not set your IP addresses of LAN and WIFI both in the same subnet in case
“unavailable to connect” message showing while networking with default IP address of the
unit.

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3.2.4.2 WIFI

When “WIFI” enabled, the unit automatically search wireless networks (as below figure) for users to select
and join.

 Site search list: Survey the local area for available wireless network. The user should select local area

network from the search list.

FIGURE 3-35 AVAILABLE WIFI NETWORK DIAGRAM

 WIFI setting

 Mode: select ad hoc or infrastructure

 ad hoc(device to device): Select this when connecting to a computer directly. With this setting

specify a wireless channel. A wireless access points (AP) are not used. When set ad hoc
mode, the user must to select a specific SSID (cube-xxx) for networking. After WIFI
networking, the WIFI IP camera default address is 192.168.1.30.

Note

With ad hoc mode, you can’t select security of Public, WPA, WPA2, or None.

 Infrastructure: Select this when connecting to a computer via an access point (AP) or wireless

router. To join the WLAN, the AP and all wireless clients must be configured to use the same
SSID.

 SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a network name used to be identified the wireless signal

emitted from a wireless access point. The SSID listed here should be the one users selected in the
above figure. The field space is up to 30 alphanumeric characters, and the name must exactly the
same as that used in the wireless access point. Otherwise, no c on nec ti on wil l be establ ished.

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 Security: This unit supports four wireless security options, None (no data encryption),

WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal and Public. WIFI Protected Access
(WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal) and Public offer different levels of security for wireless
communication by encryption to protect data transmitted over a wireless network. The WPA2/WPA
is more secure than Public because WPA2/WPA use dynamic key encryption. It is recommended to
enable the highest level of encr yption supp or ted by the network infrastructure.

 Encryption:

 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a basic encryption method which transmits network

broadcast messages using radio signals. WEP provides a minimum level of security that can
deter minor intrusions.

 TKIP - Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is an encryption protocol included as part of the

IEEE 802.11i standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). It was designed to provide more secure
encryptions than the notoriously weak Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), the original WLAN
security protocol. TKIP is the encryption method used in Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A ), which
replaced WEP in WLAN products.



AES - Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) offers a higher level of security and is approved
for government use, but requires a hardware upgrade for implementation. As organizations
replace older wireless equipment, AES is expected to become the accepted encryption
standard for WLAN security.

FIGURE 3-36: WIFI SECURITY SETTING

When “Public” is selected in “Security”, “WEP” will be displayed in “Encryption”, and “Key” shows
automatically.

FIGURE 3-37: WIFI SECURITY SETTING

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When “WPA-Personal” is selected in “Security”, “TKIP” or “AES” will be dis p layed in “Encryption”, and “Key”
shows automatically. The default is TKIP.

FIGURE 3-38: WIFI SECURITY SETTING

When “WPA2-Personal” is selected in “Security”, “TKIP” or “AES” will be displayed in “Encryption”, and “Key”
shows automatically. The default is TKIP.

IGURE 3-39: WIFI SECURITY SETTING

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Note

 The Encryption key must be the same value used by the wireless access point (AP).
 Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last

setting and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

 WPS – Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a computing standard that attempts to allow easy establishment of a secure
wireless home network. WPS supports two connection ways. One is PIN Code and the other one is
PBC(Push Button correction) .

 PIN code:

1. Remember IP camera pin code(99956042) and simultaneously Key-in 8 digitals pin code to
AP device

2. Click “Start PIN code” between AP and IP camera

3. Then WPS will be connecting.

 Button to set:

1. Push “WPS” button on AP device and simultaneously push “default” button on IP camer a at
2sec

2. Or Push “WPS” button on AP device and push ”Start PBC” button on IP camera by UI
configuration

3. Then WPS will be connecting.

IGURE 3-40: WIFI SECURITY SETTING

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3.2.5 Account

3.2.5.1 Administrator Information

Press the item-Administrator Function on setting menu. Unit privilege control can be defined right here.
The default setting for system Admin ID and password is:

 User ID: admin
 Password: admin
 Languag e: Eng lish

Administrators can enter their own Admin ID, password, Language preference (English or Simplified Chinese)
here.

Note

FIGURE 3-41: ADMINISTRATOR INFORMATION

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

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3.2.5.2 User Information

Other than administrator, guests can access to the unit under authorization from system administrator.
However, 5 users are allowed to view the live picture at most. No operation will be granted without
authorization. The default guest’s login name and password are “user1” (user+1~5) and “0000”. To change
the setting, simply follow steps below.

 Enter a guest’s User ID in the User ID field
 Enter a password associated with a guest’s User ID
 Re-enter the password again to confirm it
 Choose la ngu age : Englis h and Simplified Chinese

Caution

Note

FIGURE 3-42: USER INFORMATION

The login ID and Password is supported less than 16 characters and input valid value only
from '0' to '9', 'a' to 'z', 'A' to 'Z', '.','-','+','_'and '@'.

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

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3.2.6 System

3.2.6.1 Audio

 Function: Select "ON" to enable receiving audio from a microphone connected to the unit.
 Audio Input Level: Select among High, Mid, and Low for sound input level.

FIGURE 3-43: AUDIO INPUT

3.2.6.2 Date/Time

 Synchronization Mode: Users can choose 3 different type of Synchronization Mode here as needed.

FIGURE 3-44: SYNCHRONIZATION MODE

 Date & Time manual setting: To set up the unit’s date and time.

FIGURE 3-45: DATE & TIME MANUAL SETTING

 NTP Server

 Time Zone: To select the time zone where the unit is located.
 NTP Server: To state the address of NTP server to synchronize date and time with the unit when If

“NTP” is selected in the Synchronization Mode.

 Time Adjustment Period: To select the interval to calibrate the time of the unit.
 Save &Test: To save and test NTP server settings.

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Caution

FIGURE 3-46: NTP SERVER

 Daylight saving: To activate the daylight-saving function if in a daylight saving time zone (effective in

NTP mode only).

FIGURE 3-47: DAYLIG HT SAVING

Note

Please click “Save” button to save your settings. Users can click “Reset” to return last setting
and also click “Default” to set all the data and options back to defaults.

3.2.6.3 Update

Users can update system firmware if an update file is available. It is the customer's responsibility to update
firmware. All camera motions will shut down during firmware update. Close any other screens before starting
a firmware update. Never disconnect power and LAN cable during the firmware update process, or an update
failure will occur and maintenance will be required. Rebooting the unit after firmware update may take
approximately 3 minutes. After finished FW update, please reboot your computer as well.

We suggest the user to use LAN cable for the firmware update as the wireless is not very
stable platform.

FIGURE 3-48: FIRMWARE UPDATE

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3.2.6.4 Configuration

 Import Configuration Settings: To upload configuration setting from the computer to the unit.

FIGURE 3-49: IMPORT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

 Export Configuration Settings: To export configuration settings of the unit to the computer.

FIGURE 3-50: EXPORT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

 Set to Factory Default: To reset all configuration settings into factory default.

FIGURE 3-51: SET TO FACTORY DEFAULT

 Network Camera Reboot: To reboot the unit.

FIGURE 3-52: NETWORK CAMERA REBOOT

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3.2.7 Event Log

Simply click Event Log on the setting menu, and click the buttons for administrations such as to display the
desired logbooks or to delete all logs.

FIGURE 3-53: EVENT LOG

3.2.8 Client

3.2.8.1 Record

This function is to define the way to record video once a motion/schedule event is detected by the unit.
 Motion Record
Select “ON” or “OFF” to use this function. When camera detected a motion event, the image will be
automatically saved into a specific field. If you enabled motion record, please also turned on event setting of
motion detection. For more information, please refer to 3.2.2 event setting.

FIGURE 3-54: CLIENT-MOTION RECORD

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. When detected motion event, the normal

 Schedule Record
Select “ON” or “OFF” to use this function.

FIGURE 3-55: CLIENT-SCHEDULE RECORD

• Determine the recording condition: Stop, All Day, Schedule 1, or Schedule 2 from scheduled
recording table duri ng 24/7 . Stop: stop recording. All day: 24hr recording. Schedule 1 or Schedule 2:
the user can set the recording time from 00:00 to 23:59.

• Recording type: Select either way (Normal or Motion). Normal: the end user can set a period of time
to record the video. Motion: when motion event is detected during your setting schedule, the image
will be recorded.

Caution

 Recording priority: Motion → Normal

recording will be stopped operating.

 The video file will be different when chosen motion or normal.
 Please keep your HD space around 10G. Otherwise if your HD space is below 5G, the

older recording file will be automatically deleted and always kept the new one.

Note

Please click “Save” button to save your settings.

3.2.9 Information

Simply click Information on the setting menu, FW version, M AC addr es s , and WIFI Mac Address will be
displayed.

FIGURE 3-56: INFORMATION

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Model Type

Mega Wireless Cube IR Camera

Model No.

ADCi600F-W012 / ADCi600F -W012n

Signal System

NTSC

PAL

Warranty

1 year

Image System

Image Sensor

1/4" OV9715

Sensor Type

CMOS

Optical System

Lens Mount

M12

Focal Length

Fixed 3.6mm

F No

F2.4

Angel Of View

66°(Diagonal), 58°(Horizontal), 35°(Vertical)

Electric

Digital Noise Reduction

3D

Minimum Illumination

F=2.0, CL: 0.8 lux@50 IRE, IR LED ON: 0 lux

S/N Ratio

50dB (AGC off)

Gain Control

Off/On, Selectable

White Balance

Off/ On/ APW(2800K~8500K)

Electric Shutter

1/30~1/8000 sec

1/25~1/8000sec

Audio In/Out

Audio In

Network Specification

Video Compress

H.264/M-JPEG

Video Streaming

Triple Streaming

Frame Rate

720P(1280 x 720) @30fps

720P(1280 x 720) @25fps

QVGA(320 x 240), CIF(352 x 240)

Wireless

802.11 b/g/n

Slow Shutter

Yes

WDR

Digital WDR

Back Light Compensation

Off/ On (6 Area Selectable)

Audio Format

G.711-Alaw and G.711-Ulaw

Privacy Zone

Yes (4 zone)

Motion Detection

Yes (1 area)

WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS (Wireless)

Users

1 Administrator, 5 Viewers

Application

SDK 2.0

ONVIF

PASS ONVIF Compliance tool V12.06

Web Brows ing Req uirements

Microsoft Internet explorer 8.0 or above

Mechanism

Dimensions

89mm (H) x 80.7mm (W) x 250.2mm (L)

Weight

137g

Power in: DC jack

Network: RJ45 connector

IR

IR Distance

8M

IR LED

8pcs Red LED

IR Wavelength

850nm

Appendix: Specification of 1MP Wireless Cube Series

Resolution

Network Protocols

Security Access

Connectors

720P(1280 x 720), VGA(640 x 480),

IPv4, HTTP, TCP, RTSP/RTCP/RTP, ICMP, UDP, IGMP, DNS, DHCP,

AR P, NTP, UPnP, SMTP

Multiple Privilege Control (LAN)

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Power Supply

Power Requirement

DC 5V

Power Consumption

4W Max

Environment

Operating Temperature

-10ºC ~ 40ºC

Operating Humidity

0% to 90%, non-condensing

Storage Temperature

-20ºC ~ 60ºC

Storage Humidity

0% to 90%, non-condensing

Safety Regulation

FCC

Class A

CE Regulation

Class A

Note: Product specifications and pictures are subject to change without notice.

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