Foscam C2 User manual

User

Indoor HD IP Camera

Manual

Model: C1 Model: C2

V1.8

Table of Contents

Security Warning........................................................................................................................................................1

1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Key Features................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Read Before Use.........................................................................................................................................2

1.3 Package Contents.......................................................................................................................................2

1.4 Physical Description................................................................................................................................... 2

1.5 Micro-SD Card.............................................................................................................................................4

2 Access the IP Camera........................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Wired Connection........................................................................................................................................5

2.2 Wireless Connection...................................................................................................................................6

2.3 Access the Camera in WAN....................................................................................................................12

2.4 Using the VLC player............................................................................................................................... 15

2.5 IP camera connection to the server.......................................................................................................18

3 Surveillance Software GUI..................................................................................................................................18

3.1 login Window..............................................................................................................................................19

3.2 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 20

3.3 Surveillance Window................................................................................................................................ 20

4 Advanced Camera Settings................................................................................................................................ 24

4.1 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 24

4.2 Status.......................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.3 Basic Settings............................................................................................................................................26

4.4 Network.......................................................................................................................................................35

4.5 Video........................................................................................................................................................... 45

4.6 Detector...................................................................................................................................................... 49

4.7 Record.........................................................................................................................................................53

4.8 Firewall........................................................................................................................................................57

4.9 System........................................................................................................................................................ 58

5 Playback.................................................................................................................................................................61

6 Appendix................................................................................................................................................................ 63

6.1 Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................................................63

6.2 Default Parameters...................................................................................................................................70

6.3 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................71

6.4 CE & FCC...................................................................................................................................................74

6.5 Warranty..................................................................................................................................................... 74

6.6 Statement................................................................................................................................................... 77

7 Obtaining Technical Support...............................................................................................................................78

Security Warning

 Standard H.264 video compression algorithm to satisfy the transmission of high definition video in

 P2P feature for easy access

 1.0 Mega-Pixel(C1) / 2.0 Mega-Pixel (C2)

 Supports IE/Firefox/Google/Safari browser or any other standard browsers

 Support WEP,WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Encryption

 Wireless connection is compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n WI-FI, up to 150Mbps

 IR Range up to 8m(26.2ft)

Foscam cameras and NVRs require good security practices to safeguard your privacy. You should regularly change your camera or NVR password which is 8-10 numbers, letters, symbols combination. You should update your camera or NVR regularly.Make sure your camera or NVR has the latest firmware installed for your specific model and better experience.

1 Overview

FOSCAM Indoor HD IP Camera is an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor which enable to view in High Definition resolution. It combines a high quality digital video camera, with a powerful web server, to bring clear video to your desktop and mobile devices no matter where by your local network or over the Internet.

These cameras support P2P function. Thanks to the P2P easy access technology, you don’t need to do complicated Port Forwarding and DDNS settings, you just need to scan the QR code on the bottom of the camera to connect it to smart phone, or input the UID on CMS software to realize remote access.

FOSCAM IP Camera provides users with more comprehensive controls over a monitored site. The camera supports H.264 video compression technology, dramatically reduces file size and saves network bandwidth.

The camera is based on the TCP/IP standard. A built-in WEB server inside which could support Internet Explorer simplifies the management and maintenance of your device is simplified by accessing the website of your camera through network.

The camera is designed for indoor surveillance with wide applications such as at home, in retail store and in office. Controlling the camera and managing images are simplified by using the provided web interface across the network in either wired or wireless way.

FOSCAM provides Smart Phone APP for Android and iPhone users, please search and install Foscam App named Foscam on App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android devices, then you can view your camera anywhere, anytime on your smart mobile devices.

1.1 Key Features

narrow bandwidth network

 Support image snapshot

 Support dual-stream

 Support SD Card storage up to 32GB(C1) or 64GB(C2)

 When the camera has been connected the computer via the USB power cable with supplied, you

can view and operate the files in SD Card by the computer. (Only C2)

 Support IR-Cut auto switch

 Embedded free FOSCAM DDNS(dynamic domain name service) Service

 Supporting the Third Party Domain Name Service

 Support two-way audio

 Support ONVIF protocols

 Multi-level users management with password protection

 Motion detection alert via email or upload image to FTP

 Provide free Android and iPhone APP for viewing live video provide free Central Management

 Support record schedule

 Supports Passive Infrared Sensor

 Supports Wide Dynamic Range(only C2)

 Supports voice prompt

● IP Camera × 1

● AC Adapter × 1

● Quick Installation Guide × 1

● Power Line × 1

● Warranty Card × 1

Software to manage and monitor multiple cameras

1.2 Read Before Use

Please first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below. Before the IP Camera is installed, please carefully read and follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. It also ensures the product is used properly as intended.

1.3 Package Contents

C1/C2

1.4 Physical Description

Front panel Rear panel

 PIR:The PIR ( Passive Infrared ) is electronic devices which are used in some security alarm

 LENS: Fixed focus lens.

 Infrared LED: Infrared LEDs for night vision.

 Microphone: Built-in microphone.

 Micro SD Card slot: Supports up to 32GB SD card for storing the video.

 Power Light: If the power supply works fine, the light will be on.

 LAN: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port for wired connection

 SoftAP: Press the SoftAP button for more than 2 seconds. The Network light indicator begins to

 WPS/Reset

 WPS: Push both WPS/Reset button on the camera and wireless router within 1 minute, the

 Reset: Push and hold the WPS/Reset button for more than 10 seconds to set the camera to

 Power: DC 5V/1A Power supply.

Light

Flashing Status

Description

Power light

off

The power don't work properly.

The power supply works fine.

Flashing every 0.4 seconds

Reset to take effect

Network light

off

No Wireless connection

Constant Flash

Wired connection

Slow Flash every 1.0 second

Wi-Fi connected

Flashing every 0.4 seconds

WPS is connecting

Flashing every 0.2 seconds

EZLink takes effect

Flashing every 0.1 seconds

SoftAP is started

Front panel:

systems to detect motion of an infrared emitting source, usually a human body.

Rear panel:

twinkle every 0.1 seconds.

camera will connect to the wireless router automatically, in WPS process, the Network light will blink every 0.4 seconds;

factory default, the Power light will blink every 0.4 seconds;

The flashing status of the Power light and Network light are shown in the following table.

 PIR:The PIR ( Passive Infrared ) is electronic devices which are used in some security alarm

 Lens: Fixed focus lens.

 Induction IC

 Infrared Lamp Array

 Micro SD Card slot: Supports up to 64GB SD card for storing the video.

 LAN: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port for wired connection

 WPS/Reset

 WPS: Push both WPS/Reset button on the camera and wireless router within 1 minute, the

 Reset: Push and hold the WPS/Reset button for more than 10 seconds to set the camera to

 Power: DC 5V/1A Power supply.

Flashing Status

Description

Flashing(red) every 0.4 seconds

Reset to take effect

Constant Flash(green)

Wired connection

Slow Flash(green) every 1.0 second

Wi-Fi connected

Flashing every(green) 0.4 seconds

WPS is connecting

Flashing every(green) 0.2 seconds

EZLink takes effect

Front panel Rear panel

Front panel:

systems to detect motion of an infrared emitting source, usually a human body.

Rear panel:

camera will connect to the wireless router automatically, in WPS process, the light will be green and blink every 0.4 seconds;

factory default, the light will be red and blink every 0.4 seconds;

The flashing status of the Power light and Network light are shown in the following table.

1.5 Micro-SD Card

This camera supports SD Card. When you plug in the SD card during the camera work process, please reboot the camera again, or else

the SD Card may be cannot work well.

(2) https:// LAN IP + HTTPS Port NO.

Go to the SettingsDevice StatusDevice Status page, you can see the SD card status.

2 Access the IP Camera

2.1 Wired Connection

1. Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) via network cable.

2. Connect the power adapter to the camera.

3. Download the “Equipment Search Tool” from official website http:www.foscam.com. Please access the website, select “Support > Download Center > Software Tools”, then you can find the “Equipment Search Tool”, the icon shows like below:

The camera supports HTTP and HTTPS protocols, you can access the camera in two ways.

(1) http:// LAN IP + HTTP Port NO.

The default HTTP port NO. is 88. Double click the Equipment Search Tool icon to run, and it should find the camera’s IP address automatically after you plug in the network cable.

Double click the IP address of the camera; the camera login page should be open in your default browser.

The default HTTPS port NO. is 443. You can use the URL to access the camera: https:// LAN IP + HTTPS port NO.

Go to Settings - Network - Port panel, you can see and change the HTTP and HTTPS port NO.

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EZLink connection: Use the mobile phones or other mobile devices to download APP, then



Soft AP connection(only C1): Use the mobile device which can search for the wireless network,



WPS connection: WI-FI Protected Set-up, Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router

NOTE：

When logging in for the first time, you will need to download and install the add-on.

2.2 Wireless Connection

There are some ways of wireless connection: EZLink connection, soft AP connection and WPS connection.

connect the camera and the wireless router by the APP. The procedure of the EZLink connection, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide.

Then use the web browser to visit http://192.168.1.1:88 by the mobile device. Follow the Setup Wizard to finish the settings.

and your camera within 60 seconds. So that your camera and wireless router connect successfully.

2.2.1 Soft AP Connection(Only C1)

4. After finishing Soft AP connection, use the web browser of the terminal to visit http://192.168.1.1:88.

Soft AP Button

To ensure that the ethernet cable and the camera is disconnected before you begin.

1. Start camera: power on, the indicator light of camera will light on.

2. Press the Soft AP button for 3-5 seconds. The Network light begins to twinkle at very high frequency(every 0.1 seconds).

3. Use a terminal which could search the WLAN (desktop or laptop. This part takes laptop as an example.) to search for the AP named "C1_******" for connection.(****** indicate the last six letters of camera’s MAC ID. )

IP Camera The WLAN page in the terminal device

5. Log in the camera ( Default username is admin with no password ). When log in for the first time, you need to change the username and password.

6. After logging in for the first time, it will go to "Setup Wizard” automatically. Please set the basic

parameters of the camera, such as camera name, camera time, wireless settings (The camera connect

Input the New username,

New password and Confirm the password.

to your wireless router: Wireless Network List - enter the password of your wireless router ), IP configuration.

Notes:

 We recommend you to choose to manually set the IP when you know some knowledge of the

 It needs about 1 minute to connect the camera to your router.

7. After completing the setup wizard, you should press the Soft AP button for 3-5 seconds to cancel the

8. Please make sure that the wireless device connect your laptop to the router which your camera has

9. Open the CD named “FOSCAM”, go to the folder “Equipment Search Tool” and find the folder “For

 You could also download the Equipment Search Tool from our website www.foscam.com for free.

 If you have multiple cameras and you cannot determine which camera you are going to log in.

network.

Soft AP connection mode, this is located on the back of your camera. The Network light begins to slowly flash(once per second), it indicates that the wireless connection is successful.

connected to.

Windows OS” or “For Mac OS”. Copy and paste the file to your wireless device, or drag it onto your desktop.

Notes:

Please match the "Device MAC address" on the search tool with the MAC address on the label

 Make sure that your wireless router has the WPS function.

 WPS button on the wireless router is typically located on the front panel or rear panel.TP-LINK

 Make sure that the ethernet cable and the camera is disconnected.

Main stream offers the highest quality video while Sub stream offers less quality, but also less delay when viewing.

pasted of each camera.

10. Double-click the camera list here, and your default browser will open up to the login page. Input the username and password you has changed. Then, you will see the live video of your baby on the interface.

Now, you could use your camera in LAN.

Note:

64-bit browser is not supported.

2.2.2 WPS (WI-FI Protected Set-up)

Before using WPS wireless connection, you need to:

router's WPS button is called QSS (Quick Security Setup).

(1) Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. The Network light of the camera begins to twinkle

at high frequency. (every 0.4 seconds)

(2) Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds on your wireless router within 60 seconds. Then

(3) The Equipment Search Tool will search the camera’s LAN IP. Make sure the PC and the camera

WPS Button

the camera will automatically create a secure wireless connection to your router in about 60 seconds.

share the same subnet.

NOTE :

The security mode of router cannot be WEP, or else the WPS settings may be failed.

2.3 Access the Camera in WAN

2.3.1 Static IP Addresses

Users with static IP addresses do not need to set DDNS service settings for remote access. After you have finished connecting the camera using the LAN IP address and port forwarding, you can access the camera directly from Internet using the WAN IP address and port number.

How to Obtain the WAN IP address from a public website ？

To obtain your WAN IP address, enter the following URL in your browser: http://www.whatismyip.com. Your current WAN IP will be shown on the webpage.

2.3.2 Remote Access

IP Address: Set this in the same subnet as your computer , or keep it as default. Subnet Mask: Keep it as default. Gateway and DNS Server: Set it to the IP address of your router.

Select Yes and click Save.

If you want to access your camera by web browser outside of your LAN, you need to configure following configurations.

1. Choose “Settings” on the top of the camera web page, then go to the “Network > IP Configuration” section on the left side of the screen, then uncheck the Obtain IP DHCP.

2. Enable UPnP and DDNS in the camera’s settings page. We recommend you to use the DDNS by factory default.

3. You can see the port of your camera here. If you want to set Remote Access for several cameras on

4. If the UPnP of the router has been enable, you do not need to perform following steps. Otherwise,



If there is a UPnP function in your router：



If there is no UPnP function in your router：

Click Enable DDNS and click Save. The content in the Manufacture’s DDNS column is the domain name of your camera.

the same network, you will need to change the HTTPS port for each camera.

you need to select one of the following methods to configure port forwarding on your router. For these steps, we will be using the TP-LINK brand wireless router as an example.

Choose “Forwarding > UPnP”, make sure that the Current UPnP Status is Enabled.

You need to manually add port forwarding, refer to the following steps. You need go to the “Forwarding > Virtual Servers” panel for setup.

5. Now you can access your IP camera by https://domain name: HTTPS port via the Internet.

2.4 Using the VLC player

Click Add New.

Input the port and IP address of your camera and click Save.

Here you have finished the Port Forwarding setup.

The camera supports RTSP streaming, here you can view the camera by VLC player.

RTSP URL rtsp:// [user name][:password]@IP:Port number/videostream

The part in the square brackets can be omitted.

user name & password: The user name and password to access the camera. This part can be

omitted.

IP: WAN or LAN IP address. Port NO. : If there is the RTSP port number on the Port page, you must only use RTSP port number.

otherwise, you must only use http port number.

1．rtsp://admin:123@192.168.1.11:554/videoMain

2．rtsp:// @192.168.1.11:554/videoMain

3．rtsp://:123@192.168.1.11:554/videoMain

4．rtsp://admin@192.168.1.11:554/videoMain

Video stream: Three modes are supported: video Main, video Sub and audio. Video Sub is a better choice in bad network condition. If you select audio, you can only hear sound without seeing picture.

For example:

IP: 192.168.1.11 RTSP Port number: 554 User name: admin Password: 123

Enter either one of the following four URLs in the VLC

Open the VLC, and go to “Media”--”Open Network Stream” option, then enter the URL in VLC.

Sometimes you may need to enter the user name and password for another time. Click OK and you can see the real-time preview.

If you cannot play the video in the VLC player, please check the port mapping. You can read Quick Installation Guide about how to configure port forwarding.

NOTE:

If you modify the camera’s username or password, you had better reboot the camera to apply the new username and password in authentication in the VLC.

2.5 IP camera connection to the server

Device supports ONVIF 2.2.1 protocol, You can easily access NVR with ONVIF or server with ONVIF.

3 Surveillance Software GUI

Please refer to the section 2.1 if you install the camera for the first time. You can start to learn about software operation in the computer

3.1 login Window

Section1 Enter the Username and password

The default administrator username is “admin” with no password, please change the password the first time you use and prevent unauthorized users login the camera.

Section2 Stream

The camera supports two stream modes: Main stream and sub stream. Select Main stream if you want to access the camera from LAN and sub stream will be better if you want to access the camera from Internet.

Note:

Select sub stream to ensure a more fluent video under narrow network bandwidth.

Section3 Select the language

You click on the language dropdown list to select language.

Section4 login the camera

Click “Login” button.

NOTE：

When setting up your camera for the first time, it will request that you modify the default username and/or password if both are still set to default. Input the new username and password, click "Modify" to complete the modification. You will now use the new username and password to login to the camera in the future.

3.2 Setup Wizard

You will go to “Setup Wizard”automatically after your first-login, where you can set the basic parameters of camera, such as camera name, camera time, wireless settings, IP configuration.

3.3 Surveillance Window

Section 1 FOSCAM Logo/ Live Video / Settings/Playback

: FOSCAM LOGO

: Path to surveillance window. Click this button to go back to the surveillance window

 Mode

 Stream

 WDR(Only C2)

: Path to Administrator Control Panel, Click it, to go to Administrator Control Panel and do

advanced settings.

: Click this button to go back to the Playback panel to view the stored audio files

stored in the SD Card.

Section 2 Multi-Device Window

The firmware inside the camera supports up to 9 cameras being monitored at the same time. You can add other cameras in multi-device setting.

Section 3 Mode/ Stream / WDR / Mirror/ Flip buttons / Zoom

1) 50HZ ---------Indoor surveillance (Region: Europe, China)

2) 60HZ ---------Indoor surveillance (Region: USA, Canada)

3) Outdoor------Outdoor surveillance

The default stream supports multiple modes, For example: HD Mode/720P/23fps/2M meanings: Stream type / Resolution / Maximum frame rate/ Bit rate. (Different models support different specific mode. )

Stream type : It is used to identify the stream type.

Resolution

The bigger the resolution, the better of the image quality is. If you are accessing the camera via internet and want to get more fluent video streaming, please select resolution VGA.

Maximum frame rate

You should lower frame rate when the bandwidth is limited. Normally, when the frame rate above 15, you can achieve fluently video. The maximum frame rate for each model is different, please see the “Specifications”.

Bit rate

Generally speaking, the larger the bit rate is, the clearer video will become. But the bit rate configuration should combine well with the network bandwidth. When the bandwidth is very narrow, and bit rate is large, that will lead to video can not play well.

You can reset the stream type on Settings-> Video-> Video Settings panel. After changing, please reboot the camera and you can see the modification.

In surveillance, WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) is intended to provide clear images even under backlighting, where the intensity of illumination varies a lot—namely when there are very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the camera's field of view.

 “Zoom in” or ”Zoom out”(Only C2)

Click or ,The focal length of the camera lens will be larger or shrink, you can adjust the focus

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Pan/Tilt Control(only C2)

distance to the target object size, access to high-definition screen.

(Only C2) When click the button, the Pan/Tilt Control control button will pop up. You can adjust

direction of the camera when the focal length of the camera lens has been larger. When the camera focal length reduced to a minimum, the Pan/Tilt Control control button will disappear.

1----- Up control button, 2-----Down control button, 3------Left control button, 4------Right control button, 5----- Up-Left control button 6----- Up-Right control button 7----- Down-Left control button 8----- Down-Right control button

Click this button and go to center

Section 4 IR LED Lights / Color Adjustment

Click Infra led and there are three modes to adjust the infrared led: Auto, Manual and Schedule.

Auto: Select it and the camera will adjust the infra led (on or off) automatically. Manual: Select it and you can turn on or turn off the infra led manually. Schedule: Select it and the IR led light will be off at the schedule period. If you want to define or change

the IR led lights schedule time, please go to Settings--->Video---> IR LED Schedule page.

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