FDT FD7901B Setup Manual

FDT 720P WiFi Camera

Desktop Access Setup Guide

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 2

Desktop Access Setup

Set up Desktop Access for your FDT 720P WiFi Camera on your local network. The FDT web
interface will enable you to access its features and settings using Internet Explorer, Firefox, or
Safari on Windows or Mac.

This method of accessing the camera’s interface is necessary for basic to advanced setup remote
access. Ensure that the following items are completed before you begin:

 The camera is connected to the Network via an Ethernet cable. You can skip this step if

you have already set up the camera on WiFi using the FDT View App Setup method.

 The camera and the PC are on the same network.
 Use one of the following web browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox

(Google Chrome support in Development) in order to access the FDT web interface.

1) Installing Search Tool for Windows OS

To access the camera’s interface, insert the included CD into your CD drive.

1. Navigate to your CD rom Drive.

2. Click on the first folder named “01_Search Tool”.

For digital download, please visit the support section on FDT.us.

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 3

2) Select the appropriate software for your Operating System.

3) Right click Search Tool for Windows. In the drop down menu click to open WinRAR.

NOTE: If you do not have WinRAR, please visit the following link, select your operating system
and install the software. (download for software is available at

http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm).

4) Click the SearchTool then click on the SearchTool_Setup.

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 4

5) A warning message box may appear. Click the Yes button to continue. Installation should

start immediately with Wizard.

6) Continue clicking Next.

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 5

7) On the final screen of the setup wizard, ensure the Launch SearchTool box is checked and

click Finish.

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 6

2) Using the Search Tool Interface

The Search Tool interface should appear as below when launched.

1) Click Next to continue with your camera set up.

On this screen, a camera list will appear. There will only be one IP address listed unless more
than one camera is connected to your network.

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 7

2) Select your camera’s IP address and double click it. This will launch the FDT web interface

to your default browser.

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 8

3) Logging into the FDT Web Interface

1) Log into the camera using your login credentials (default username and password are

both “admin”).

If this is your first time logging into the camera by default account, you will be prompted to
change the default password.

2) Please select a password that is at least 8 characters long as well as a combination of

uppercase and lowercase letters, and numbers. Click the “change pwd” when done. You
will be prompted to login with your new password.

The camera is now successfully set up for live viewing, playback and configuration on the FDT

web interface.

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 9

4) Using Mozilla FireFox and Internet Explorer

If you are using Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer to access your FDT camera, please click the
above link to install the OCX webplugin located above the log in portal. This plugin is necessary

for using the camera’s interface.

Continue to save file and run plugin plugin. The browser will prompt you to allow the plugin to

work on your computer. Click Yes to ensure the plugin can run properly. Click Next, then click
Install when the wizard appears on your screen. Login with your username and password
credientials.

The camera is now successfully set up for live viewing, playback and configuration on the FDT
web interface!

FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 10

5) Manual Logging into the FDT Web Interface

Another way to access the FDT web interface is by inputting the IP address of the camera in the
URL address bar on the web browser. This enables you to access the FDT web interface by HTTP

protocols: http://IP Address.

1) Note the IP address of your camera in the Search Tool.

2) Open the browser of your choice and input the IP address in the URL address bar.

You will then be redirected into the FDT web interface login portal.