Encore ENVCWI-G1 - ADVANCED INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.1 Installation Manual

M-JPEG

Wireless IP Camera

Advanced Installation Guide

Version 1.1

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PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing the M-JPEG Wireless IP Camera, a
powerful and high-quality image wireless IP camera. The camera
can be installed as a standalone system within your application
environment easily and quickl y, and supports remote manag ement
function so that you can acce ss and control it using a Web browser
on your PC.

This Advanced Installation Guide provides you with the instructions
and illustrations on how to use your camera, which includes:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Camera describes the features of

the camera. You will also know the components and
functions of the camera.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation helps you install the camera

according to your application environment. You can use
this camera at home, at work, at any where you want.

Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera lets you start using your camera

without problem. The camera can be set up easily an d
work within your network environment instantly.

Chapter 4 Configuring the Camera guides you through t he

configuration of the camera using the web browser o n
your PC.

Chapter 5 Appendix provides the specification of the camera an d

some useful information for using your camera.

NOTE The illustrations and configuration values in this guide are for

reference only. The actual settings depend on your practical
application of the camera.

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Contents

Preface.......................................................... ...............................................1

Chapter 1 Introduction To Your Camera................................................3

1.1 Checking the Package Contents...............................................3

1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera...................................................4

1.3 Features and Benefits.................................................................6

1.4 System Requirement...................................................................7

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation..............................................................8

2.1 Installing the Camera Stand.......................................................8

2.2 Connecting the Camera to LAN/WLAN....................................9

2.3 Applications of the Camera......................................................10

Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera.........................................................11

3.1 Using IPFinder ...........................................................................11

3.2 Accessing to the Camera.........................................................12

3.3 Configuring the IP Address of the PC.....................................15

Chapter 4 Configuring the Camera.......................................................16

4.1 Using the Web Configuration...................................................16

4.2 Using Smart Wizard..................................................................17

4.3 Basic Setup ................................................................................20

4.4 Network Settings........................................................................22

4.5 Setting up Video ........................................................................28

4.6 Event Server Configuration......................................................30

4.7 Motion Detect.............................................................................32

4.8 Event Config...............................................................................33

4.9 Tools............................................................................................36

4.10 Information............................... .............................. .....................38

Chapter 5 Appendix ................................................................................39

A.1 Specification.......................................................... .....................39

A.2 Glossary of Terms.....................................................................41

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR

CAMERA

1.1 Checking the Package Contents

Check the items contained in the package carefully. You should have
the following:

5 One M-JPEG Wireless IP Camera.
5 One AC Power Adapter.
5 One External Antenna.
5 One Camera Stand.
5 One Ethernet Cable (RJ-45 type).
5 One Installation CD-ROM.
5 One Quick Installation Guide.

NOTE Once any item contained is damaged or missing, contact the

authorized dealer of your locale.

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1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera

Front View

Lens Assembly

Power LED indicates

the camera is powered
on with the steady
amber light.

Link LED indicates
the camera’s network
connectivity with the
flashing green light.

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Rear View

External Antenna

Screw Hole is used

to connect the camera
stand.

Reset Button will restart
the camera when it is
pressed quickly; when it is
long pressed for five
seconds, the camera will
resume the factory default
settings.

DC Power Connector
is used to connect the
AC power adapter, in
order to supply power
to the camera.

Ethernet Cable Connector

is used to connect the
network cable, which supports
the NWay protocol so that the
camera can detect the
network speed automatically.

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1.3 Features and Benefits

 Surveillance Supported

The camera supports “nightshot mode” to deliver clearer images
in the dark environment. Enable motion detection and setup
automated email alerts and upload FTP for securit y.

 Remote Control Supported

By using a standard Web browser or the bundled UltraView
software application, the administrator can easily cha nge the
configuration of the camera via Intranet or Internet. In addition,
the camera can be upgraded remotely when a new firmware is
available. The users are also allowed to monitor the image and
take snapshots via the network.

 Multiple Platforms Supported

The camera supports multiple network p rotocols, including
TCP/IP, SMTP e-mail, HTTP, and other Internet related
protocols. Therefore, you can use the camera in a mixed
operating system environment, such as Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.

 Multiple Applications Supported

Through the remote access technology, you can use the
cameras to monitor various object s and places f or yo ur own
purposes.
For example, babies at home, patients in the hospital, offices
and banks, and more. The camera can capture both still images
and video clips, so that you can keep the archives and restore
them at any time.

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1.4 System Requirement

 Networking

LAN: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet.
WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g.

 Accessing the Camera using Web Browser

Platform: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
CPU: Intel Pentium III 350MHz or above
RAM: 128MB
Resolution: 800x600 or above
User Interface: Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 or above

Apple Safari 2 or above
Mozilla Firefox 2.00 or above

 Accessing the Camera using UltraView

Platform: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista.
Hardware Requirement:
1 camera connected: Intel Pentium III 800MHz; 512MB RAM
2 ~ 4 cameras connected: Intel Pentium 4 1. 3GHz; 512MB RAM
5 ~ 8 cameras connected: Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz; 1GB RAM
9 ~ 16 cameras connected: Inte l Pentium 4 3.4GHz; 2GB RAM
Resolution: 1024x768 or above

NOTE If you connect multiple cameras to monitor various places

simultaneously, you are recommended to use a computer with
higher performance.

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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1 Installing the Camera Stand

The camera comes with a camera stand, which uses a swi vel ball
screw head to lock to the camera’s screw hole. When the camera
stand is attached, you can place the camera anywhere by mounting
the camera through the three screw holes located in the base of the
camera stand.

The Camera Stand

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2.2 Connecting the Camera to LAN/WLAN

Use the provided Ethernet cable to
connect the camera to your local
area network (LAN).

When you connect the AC power
adapter, the camera is powered on
automatically. Yo u can verify the
power status from the Power LED
on the front panel of the camera.

Once connected, the Link LED
starts flashing green light and the
camera is on standby and ready
for use now.

If you use a wireless network in
your application environment, you
need to attach the included
external antenna to the camera.

When the camera is powered on,
the camera will automatically
search any access point with
“default” SSID.

NOTE If the camera cannot connect to your wireless network,

you need to install the camera in LAN and proceed with
WLAN settings.

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

Connecting the External Antenna

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2.3 Applications of the Camera

The camera can be applied in multiple applications, including:
 Monitor local and remote places and objects via Internet or

Intranet.

 Capture still images and video clips remotely.
 Upload images or send email messages with the still images

attached.

The following diagram explains one of the typical applications for
your camera and provides a basic example for installing the cam era.

Home Applications

*Please enclosed by waterproof

housing when using in outdoor

*

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CHAPTER 3
ACCESSING THE CAMERA

3.1 Using IPFinder

The camera comes with a conveniently utility, IPFinder, which is
included in the Installation CD-ROM, allowing you to search the
camera on your network easily.

1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive to initiate the Auto-Run program.

2. Click the IPFinder item t o launch the utility. The control panel will
appear as below.

3. Once you get the IP address of the camera, launch the Web
browser or UltraView to access your camera.

Display the connected
camera(s)
Double click to link the
camera

Click About to get the Version information of IPFinder.
Click Link to connect the selected camera.
Click Search to find the IP address of the connected camera(s).
Click Change IP to modify the IP address of the selected camera.
Click Exit to close the utility.

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3.2 Accessing to the Camera

Whenever you want to access the camera:

1. Open the Web browser on your computer (for example, Microsoft
Internet Explorer in this guide)

2. Type the def ault IP address (192.168.0.30) or the IP address
found by IPFinder in the Address bar, and then press [Enter].

3. When the login window appears, enter the default User name
(admin) and password (admin) and press OK to access to the
main screen of the camera’s Web Configuration.

NOTE If you are initially access to the camera, you will be ask to

install a new plug-in for the camera. Permission request
depends on the Internet security settings of your computer.
Click Yes to proceed.

Enter the IP address
of the camera here.

Enter the User name
and Password.

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After you login into the Web Configuration of t he camera, the main
page will appear as below:

The main page of the Web Configuration provides you with many
useful information and functions, includin g:

 Camera Information

– Display the camera’s location and the

current date & time. The information can be modified in the Web
Configuration.

 Live View Image

– Displays the real-time image of the

connected camera.

 Live View/Setup Switch

– Click Setup to configure the camera.

For details, see Chapter 4.

Function Buttons

Live View/Setup

Switch

Camera Information

Live View Image

Zoom In

Buttons

Nightmode Button

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 Function Buttons

– Use these buttons to control the video

functions.

z Manual Record allows you to record and save a video clip.
z Snapshot allows you to capture and save a still image.
z Browse allows assign the destination folder to store the

video clips and still images.

 Zoom In Buttons

– Click the buttons to zoom in the live view

image by 1x, 2x, and 3x.

 Nightmode Button

– Click the button to enable the “nightshot

mode” to deliver clearer images in the dark environment.
However, this will reduce the frame rate of video setting.