Digitus DN-16026 User Manual
WIRELESS 11N
HD IP CAMERA
User Manual
DN-16026
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-CONTENTS-
Chapter I Introduction ............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Highlights of your new Network IP Camera ......................................... 5
1.2 Safety Instructions ............................................................................... 6
1.3 Packaging Contents ............................................................................ 7
1.4 Install IP Camera ............................................................................... 10
Chapter II Using Network IP Camera by Web Interface ....................................... 12
2.1 Network Setup ................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Connect to IP Camera’s Web User Interface and Install ActiveX Plugin(for IE
browser only) ......................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Viewing Live Video .......................................................................................... 20
Chapter III Setup IP Camera ..................................................................................... 23
3-1 Basic / Network Settings ................................................................................. 24
3-2 Wireless ........................................................................................................... 27
3-3 Dynamic DNS .................................................................................................. 32
3-4 Date & Time .................................................................................................... 34
3-5 Users ............................................................................................................... 36
3-6 UPnP ............................................................................................................... 38
3-7 Bonjour ............................................................................................................ 39
Chapter VI Video Configuration .............................................................................. 40
4-1 Video Settings ................................................................................................. 40
4-2 Image Appearance .......................................................................................... 42
Chapter V Events Configuration ............................................................................. 43
5-1 Motion Detection Setup ................................................................................... 43
5-1-1 Detection Region ...................................................................................... 45
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5-1-2 FTP ........................................................................................................... 48
5-1-3 SMTP ........................................................................................................ 50
Chapter VI System Configuration ........................................................................... 53
6-1 ‘Basic’ Settings ................................................................................................ 53
6-1 ‘Advanced’ Settings ......................................................................................... 55
Chapter VII System Status ..................................................................................... 57
7-1 System Information ......................................................................................... 57
7-2 System Log ..................................................................................................... 59
Chapter VIII Advanced Operations ........................................................................... 61
8.1 Apply for free DYNDNS account ..................................................................... 61
Chapter IX Windows Surveillance Utility ................................................................ 68
9-1 Installing IP Camera Administration Software ................................................. 68
9-2 Using IP camera surveillance software ........................................................... 77
9-3 Configure IP camera surveillance software ..................................................... 80
9-3-1 Configure cameras ................................................................................... 80
9-3-1-1 ‘Camera’ tab .......................................................................... 81
9-3-1-2 Schedule Recording .............................................................. 84
9-3-1-3 Audio ..................................................................................... 87
9-3-1-4 Motion Record ....................................................................... 88
9-3-2 General Settings ....................................................................................... 90
9-3-2-1 ‘General’ tab .......................................................................... 90
9-3-2-2 ‘E-Mail Setting’ tab ................................................................ 92
9-3-2-3 Security ................................................................................. 94
9-3-2-4 About ..................................................................................... 96
9-4 Change Display Layout ................................................................................... 97
9-5 Full-screen mode ........................................................................................... 100
9-6 Scan .............................................................................................................. 101
9-7 Zoom-in / Zoom-out ....................................................................................... 102
9-8 PTZ ................................................................................................................ 103
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9-9 Snapshot ....................................................................................................... 104
9-10 Recording .................................................................................................... 105
9-11 Video Playback ............................................................................................ 106
Chapter X Appendix ............................................................................................. 107
10.1 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 107
10.2 Specification ................................................................................................ 108
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Chapter I Introduction
1.1 Highlights of your new Network IP Camera
Congratulations on purchasing this tiny network IP Camera! Its tiny
size maximizes portability and eases installation; you can easily
install the camera in most places where you need video surveillance.
If there’s no Ethernet cable available at the place you wish to install
this IP camera, you can use built-in wireless network to connect to
your network, and saves the cost of cabling.
Other highlights of this network IP Camera include:
Compact size and lightweight design, installs anywhere.
Mounting hole located at camera’s back, compatible with most of
camera tripods.
Wireless network with data security (encryption), secures data
transfer over the air.
Fixed-focus lens, works with most of environments.
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1.2 Safety Instructions
Please obey the safety instructions listed below when you’re using
this Network IP Camera, or you would harm this camera and / or
yourself! Also, the warranty will become void if you disobey these
safety instructions.
This Network IP Camera is sophisticated electronic device; do not
drop it from high places.
Do not place this IP Camera at hot / humid places, and avoid
direct sunlight.
This IP Camera is not a toy; keep it out from the reach of children.
Do not insert any accessories of this IP Camera into your body.
If you want to use this IP Camera at any place that may be spilled
by water or dirt, a secure and water-proof camera housing is
required.
Do not pull any cord that is connected to this IP Camera by force.
IP Camera will become hot after long time of use. Refrain from
touch IP Camera with hand, or cover this IP camera with paper or
cloth.
If the IP Camera falls into water when powered, do not attempt to
retrieve it back by yourself! Find a qualified electric technician for
help.
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1.3 Packaging Contents
Please check the contents of your new Network IP Camera when you
unpack the package. If any item is missing, please contact your
dealer of purchase for help.
Item No. Description Quantity
1 Network IP Camera 1
2 AC power adapter 1
3 Ethernet cable 1
4 User manual Windows Utility CDROM 1
5 Quick installation guide 1
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Familiar with your new Network IP Camera
[Front]
Item Description
1 - Lens IP Camera’s lens. Please keep the lens clean and do
not touch by finger.
2 - POWER LED POWER LED will light when the IP camera is powered
on, and will flash when resetting IP camera’s settings.
(LED light can be switched off even IP camera is
powered on when necessary for security reasons)
3 - Network LED Ethernet LED will light when IP camera is connected to
Ethernet network, and it will flash fast when
transferring data (It will flash slow when using WPS).
(LED light can be switched off even IP camera is
powered on when necessary for security reasons)
4 - Antenna Wireless antenna. Please keep the antenna
perpendicular to the ground for best signal reception.
Power / WPS LED
LAN/WiFi LED
Lens
Antenna
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[Back]
Item Description
1 - Tripod connector This mounting hole is compatible with most of camera
tripod or camera stand, so you can fix the camera at a
secure place.
2 - LAN Connects to your local area network.
3 - 5VDC Connects to 5V DC power adapter.
4 - WPS / RESET When the IP camera is not functioning properly, you
can press reset button to reset the IP camera. You can
also press and hold this button for more than 10
seconds to clear all settings of IP camera, include
administrator password.
LAN port
Tripod Connec tor
WPS / Reset POWER
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1.4 Install IP Camera
Please follow the following instructions to setup your new IP camera.
1. Secure the IP Camera to the tripod or camera stand by mounting
hole. If you want to place the IP camera on desk, please make
sure it will not fall down by accident.
2. Connect Ethernet cable to LAN port. For first-time installation
you’ll need Ethernet cable to do configuration; If this IP camera is
configured to use wireless network, you can skip this step.
3. Plug DC power adapter to power outlet on the wall.
4. Connect DC power cable to IP Camera’s DC power connector.
Connect Ethernet net cable
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If everything’s ok, you should see the POWER LED light up (and
Ethernet LED, if Ethernet cable is inserted). If not, please recheck
every step and try again, or ask your dealer of purchase for help.
Please note if you configured IP camera to switch LED lights off,
two LED lights won’t light.
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Chapter II Using Network IP Camera by Web Interface
2.1 Network Setup
This IP camera’s default IP address is 192.168.2.3, and you must use
a computer that uses 192.168.2.x IP address to connect to it.
Please follow the following instructions to setup your computer’s IP
address:
1. Please click ‘Start’ button and then click ‘Control Panel’.
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2. Click ‘View network status and tasks’ under ‘Network and Internet’
3. If you didn’t see ‘Network and Internet’ in control panel, please
look for ‘Network and Sharing Center’ icon and double-click it.
4. Click ‘Local Area Connection’
5. Click ‘Properties’
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6. Click ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click
‘Properties’
7. Click ‘Use the following IP address’, and then input ‘192.168.2.1’ in
‘IP address’ and ‘255.255.255.0’ in Subnet mask’, just like shown
on the left. Click ‘OK’ when finish, and close all open windows you
opened
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2.2 Connect to IP Camera’s Web User Interface and Install
ActiveX Plugin (for IE browser only)
For first-time installation, you can connect to IP camera by Internet
Explorer web browser by entering its default IP address: 192.168.2.3
in address bar:
The use login screen will appear when you get connected:
IP Camera’s administrator username is ‘admin’ (lower case) and
password is ‘1234’ by default. Click ‘OK’ button or press ‘ENTER’ key
on your keyboard when you finish entering username and password.
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When you connect to IP Camera for the first time, you’ll see the
following message:
This message prompts you that you need to install ActiveX plugin
before you can see the video from IP Camera. Click ‘Download
ActiveX’ link to install ActiveX plugin:
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Click ‘Run’ to start installation. After few seconds, you’ll see this
message:
For IE9: The message will appear at the bottom of Internet Explorer:
Click ‘Run’ to begin installation. You may see UAC (User Account
Control) message after you click ‘Run’ button:
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Click ‘Yes’ to continue. Installation procedure will begin:
Click ‘Next’ and ‘Install’ when you’re prompted to install ActiveX
control. When you see this message, installation is complete:
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Click ‘Finish’ to close the window. Now, go back to web browser
window and login again, you should be able to see camera’s image:
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2.3 Viewing Live Video
To view the live video from IP camera, please log onto IP camera’s
web interface as described in last chapter, and you can see live video
view:
When you’re in other setup pages of IP camera, you can click ‘Live
View’ link located at the upper-right corner of IP camera’s web
interface:
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There are also some functions you can use in camera’s live view
page:
The descriptions of these items are listed below:
Item Description
Snapshot
Take a snapshot (save a picture) of current
live view. Click the folder field (‘c:\’ by default)
and you’ll be prompted to select a folder in
your computer, and click ‘Get snapshot’
button to save a picture.
Record
Start recording video. Click the folder field
(‘c:\’ by default) and you’ll be prompted to
select a folder in your computer, and click
‘Start recording’ button to start recording.
Fit to window
Click this button and the live view area will
adjust according to the size of web browser
automatically.
Full Screen
Click this button and the live view will expand
and fit the size of your computer monitor.
Press ‘Esc’ key on your keyboard to resume.
Digital Zoom
Click this button and a new window will
popup:
Check ‘Enable’ box to enable digital zoom
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(enlarge video so you can see objects in
detail). Drag the slide bar from 100% (no
enlargement) to 400% to enlarge the image.
The level of enlargement will be displayed in
‘Zoom Factor’ field.
When you’re enlarging image (i.e. Zoom
Factor > 100%), a green rectangular will
appear in the image area:
Drag the green rectangular to move the
position of enlarged area in image.
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Chapter III Setup IP Camera
To setup the IP camera, please log onto IP camera’s web interface
and click ‘Setup’ link on the upper-right corner:
The setup menu will appear:
There are five setup categories: Basic, Video, Events, System, and
Status, which are located at the left of web interface. When you click
on the link of every category, it will expand and show sub-menu.
Please refer to following chapters for detailed instructions.
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3-1 Basic / Network Settings
In this menu, you can setup Ethernet network settings.
(NOT Wireless Network!)
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The descriptions of these items are listed below:
Item Description
Network Type Select the type of Ethernet connection: Static IP,
DHCP, and PPPoE. Please select one from
dropdown menu, if you’re not sure, please consult
your network administrator or ISP.
Static IP:
IP: Please assign an IP address to this IP
camera.
Netmask: Please input the netmask of IP
address.
Gateway: Please input the gateway address of
your network.
Primary DNS: Input the IP address of DNS
server.
Secondary DNS: Input the IP address of
secondary (backup) DNS. You can leave this
field blank if no secondary DNS is available.
HTTP port: The default web port number is 80,
if you want to change it, you can input it from
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1024 ~ 65535 in this field. When you connect to
this IP camera next time, you have to add a
colon and port number after IP camera’s IP
address. For example, if the camera’s IP
address is 192.168.2.3 and HTTP port number
is 82, you have to input ‘http://192.168.2.3:82’
in web browser’s address bar.
DHCP: IP camera will obtain IP address from
DHCP server on your local area network
automatically.
PPPoE: IP camera will connect to network by
PPPoE.
Please input PPPoE user name and password, and
input MTU value when required.
Please note: In some cases you can improve
network efficiency or correct connection problem
by setting a new MTU value, however, In most
cases you don’t have to change MTU setting.
Click ‘Apply’ button to save changes you made.
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3-2 Wireless
You can establish wireless connections to other network devices
such as network AP.
When you enter this
page, IP camera will scan
for wireless devices
nearby automatically
and display them here.
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The descriptions of these items are listed below:
Item Description
Wireless
Connection
You can enable or disable wireless
functionality here.
Please note: You can switch wireless network
off, but you can’t switch wired Ethernet off.
Network Type Select the type of network you wish to
connect: Infra (infrastructure: wireless access
point) or Ad Hoc (point to point wireless
connection).
Mode Select the wireless operating mode:
B (802.11b, maximum 11mbps)
G (802.11g, maximum 54mbps)
N (802.11n, maximum 150mbps).
You can select mixed mode (2.4GHz B+G+N)
so IP camera will work with all kinds of
wireless network. If you select B, G, or N only,
then IP camera will be able to communicate
with wireless network of same operating
mode only.
Band Select wireless band: 20MHz only or
20/40MHz auto switch. It’s recommended to
select ‘Auto 20/40MHz’.
Available
Networks
IP camera will list all nearby networks and
their parameter in this field. If the network you
wish to connect does not appear hear, click
‘Refresh’ to rescan again. You can click
‘Refresh’ button for many times until the
network you wish to connect appear in the
list.
If you wish to connect to a specific network,
select the radio button of the network you
wish to connect (under ‘Connect’ field), and
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the network’s connection parameter will
appear in the fields below.
Tips: If you can’t see the network you wish to
connect after you click ‘Refresh’ button for
many times, please move IP camera closer to
the network’s access point).
SSID Input network’s SSID (access point’s wireless
name) here, or select one network from
network list above.
If he network you wish to connect is a ‘hidden’
network (SSID is hidden to the public), you
have to input SSID manually.
Channel Select wireless channel number. Use ‘Auto’ to
select channel automatically.
Authentication Select authentication type:
None: no encryption
WEP: use WEP encryption
WPA-PSK: Use WPA with PSK encryption.
WPA2-PSK: Use WPA2 with PSK encryption.
The authentication type you selected here
must be identical with the setting of access
point.
Encryption Type Select wireless encryption type. This option
will vary depends on the authentication type
of the network you wish to connect.
The encryption type you selected here must
be identical with the setting of access point.
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WPA Pre-shared
Key
Input WPA pre-shared key here, must be
identical with the setting of access point.
(This field is not available when
authentication type is none or WEP).
WEP Key Format Select WEP key’s format: Hex or ASCII.
This setting must be identical with the setting
of the network you wish to connect.
WEP Key length Select WEP key’s length: 64 or 128-bit.
This setting must be identical with the setting
of the network you wish to connect.
WEP Key Input WEP key here.
This setting must be identical with the setting
of the network you wish to connect.
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