Foscam FI9821P, FI9831P, FI9826P, FI9815P, FI9816P User Manual
User
User
Manual
Manual
Indoor HD Pan/Tilt Wireless IP Camera with P2P
Model: FI9821P Model: FI9826P
Color: Black/White Color: Black/White
Model: FI9831P Model: FI9816P/FI9815P
Color: Black/White Color: Black/White
V2.6
Table of Contents
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 Hardware Installation..................................................................................................................................5
2 Access the IP Camera........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation....................................................................................... 6
2.2 Access the Camera in LAN........................................................................................................................6
2.3 Access the Camera in WAN...................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Using the VLC player................................................................................................................................11
2.5 IP camera connection to the server.......................................................................................................13
3 Surveillance Software GUI..................................................................................................................................14
3.1 login Window..............................................................................................................................................14
3.2 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3 Surveillance Window................................................................................................................................17
4 Advanced Camera Settings................................................................................................................................ 25
4.1 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2 Status.......................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3 Basic Settings............................................................................................................................................ 27
4.4 Network.......................................................................................................................................................35
4.5 Video........................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.6 Alarm........................................................................................................................................................... 50
4.7 Record.........................................................................................................................................................56
4.8 PTZ..............................................................................................................................................................60
4.9 Firewall........................................................................................................................................................65
4.10 System......................................................................................................................................................65
5 Playback.................................................................................................................................................................69
6 Appendix................................................................................................................................................................ 71
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................................................71
6.2 Default Parameters...................................................................................................................................78
6.3 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................79
6.4 CE & FCC...................................................................................................................................................81
6.5 Warranty..................................................................................................................................................... 82
7 Obtaining Technical Support...............................................................................................................................85
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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.
With flexible move of 300-degree horizontally and 120-degree vertically(FI9826P:With flexible move of
300-degree horizontally and 100-degree vertically), 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
Standard H.264 video compression algorithm to satisfy the transmission of high definition video in
narrow bandwidth network
P2P feature for easy access
Megapixel HD video
Pan 300 degree, tilt 120 degree(FI9826P:Pan 300 degree, tilt 100 degree)
Support IE/Firefox/Google/Safari browser
Support WEP,WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Encryption
Wireless connection is compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n WI-FI, up to 150Mbps
IR night vision (Range: 8m)
Support image snapshot
Support dual-stream
Support SD Card storage up to 32GB
Support IR-Cut auto switch
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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
Software to manage and monitor multiple cameras
Support record schedule
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
● IP Camera × 1
● DC Power Adapter × 1
● WI-FI Antenna × 1
● Mounting bracket × 1
● Ethernet Cable × 1
● CD×1
● Quick Installation Guide × 1
● Warranty Card × 1
1.4 Physical Description
1.Speaker: Built-in speaker
2.LENS: Fixed focus lens (only FI9826P supports optical zoom).
3.Infrared LED: Infrared LEDs for night vision
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4.Microphone: Built-in microphone
5.WI-FI Antenna: Wireless Antenna
LAN: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port for wired connection
Power: DC 5V/2A Power supply
WPS: Push both WPS button on the camera and wireless router within 1 minute, the camera will
connect to the wireless router automatically, in WPS process, the Network Light will blink very fast
SD card Slot: Supports up to 32GB SD card for storing the video
Output: This jack is used to plug an external speaker
Input: This jack is used to plug an external microphone
Antenna: Used to connect external wireless antenna
Bottom View
There are some labels located of the camera; this is an important feature of original Foscam cameras. If
your camera does not have labels, it may be a clone. Cloned Foscam cameras can not use original
firmware and are not eligible for warranty or technical services.
1.Mounting Port
2.Reset Button
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1.Mounting Port: Port for mounting bracket
2.Reset Button: Push and hold for more than 5 seconds to set the camera to factory default
FI9815P
NOTE：
The different features between the models involved.
Differences
Model
Maxmium
Resolution
3x Optical
Zoom
SD Card
Slot
Micro SD
Card Slot
Antenna
P2P
FI9821P
1280*720
××√
Detachable
√
FI9826P
1280*960
√×√
Detachable
√
FI9831P
1280*960
××√
Detachable
√
FI9816P
1280*720
××√
Detachable
√
FI9815P
1280*720
××√
Detachable
√
The flashing status of the Power light and Network light are shown in the following table.
Light
Flashing Status
Description
Power light
off
The power don't work properly.
on
The power supply works fine.
Network light
off
No Wireless connection
Slow Flash once per second
Wireless connection
Flashing every 0.4 seconds
WPS is connecting
Flashing every 0.2 seconds
EZLink takes effect
Flashing every 0.1 seconds
SoftAP is started
Constant for 3 secondsone time
Reset to take effect
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1.5 Hardware Installation
Step 1: Screw the mount on the wall with the two screws Provided.
Step2: Loosen the thumb screws to adjust the mount to the desired position. Once the position is set,
tighten the screws securely.
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2 Access the IP Camera
2.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation
1. Mount the antenna and make it stand vertically.
2. Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) via network cable.
3. Connect the power adapter to the camera.
4. Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer.
5. Go to the folder “IP Camera Search Tool” and find the folder “For Windows OS”or “For Mac OS”.
Copy and paste the IP camera tool file to your computer, or drag it onto your Desktop.
Shortcut icon for Windows OS Shortcut icon for Mac OS
Notes:
If your computer ( Windows OS ) supports autorun function, you can find the corresponding file in
the opened control panel.
If your computer doesn’t have CD drive, you can download the IP camera tool from our website for
free.
2.2 Access the Camera in LAN
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 IP Camera Tool icon to run, and it should find the
camera’s IP address automatically after you plug in the network cable.
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Double click the IP address of the camera; the camera login page should be open in your default
browser.
(2) https:// LAN IP + HTTPS Port NO.
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.
NOTE：
When logging in for the first time, you will need to download and install the add-on.
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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
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.
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.
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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
the same network, you will need to change the HTTPS port for each camera.
4. If the UPnP of the router has been enable, you do not need to perform following steps. Otherwise,
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.
If there is a UPnP function in your router：
Choose “Forwarding > UPnP”, make sure that the Current UPnP Status is Enabled.
Select Yes and click Save.
Click Enable DDNS and click Save.
The content in the Manufacture’s DDNS
column is the domain name of your camera.
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If there is no UPnP function in your router：
You need to manually add port(HTTPS port) forwarding, refer to the following steps. You need go to the
“Forwarding > Virtual Servers” panel for setup.
Click Add New.
Input the port and IP address of
your camera and click Save.
Here you have finished the
Port Forwarding setup.
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5. Now you can access your IP camera by https://domain name: HTTPS port via the Internet.
2.4 Using the VLC player
The camera supports RTSP streaming, here you can view the camera by VLC player.
RTSP URL rtsp:// [user name][:password]@IP:port number/videosream
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 number : 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.
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
Port number: 88
User name: admin
Password: 123
Enter either one of the following four URLs in the VLC
1．rtsp://admin:123@192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
2．rtsp:// @192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
3．rtsp://:123@192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
4．rtsp://admin@192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
Open the VLC, and go to “Media”--”Open Network Stream” option, then enter the URL in VLC.
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Sometimes you may need to enter the user name and password for another time. Click OK and you can
see the real-time preview.
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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.
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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 after finish quick installation.
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.
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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.
Device Name: You could give name for your camera.
System Time: Select the time zone you need to set the date, time,format and so on.
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Wireless networks: Click “Scan”, find the SSID of your wireless router, select and enter the
password.
IP: Set IP address of the camera. You could obtain an IP automatically or set the IP address according to
your needs.
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3.3 Surveillance Window
Section 1 FOSCAM Logo/ Live Video / Settings/Playback buttons
: FOSCAM LOGO
: Path to surveillance window. Click this button to go back to the surveillance window
: Path to Administrator Control Panel, Click it, to go to Administrator Control Panel and do
advanced settings.
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: 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 (read chapter 4.3.4).
Section 3 Mode/ Stream / Mirror/ Flip buttons
Mode
1) 50HZ ---------Indoor surveillance (Region: Europe, China)
2) 60HZ ---------Indoor surveillance (Region: USA, Canada)
3) Outdoor------Outdoor surveillance
Stream
The default stream supports multiple modes, For example: HD Mode/720P/30fps/2M meanings: Stream
type / Resolution / Maximum frame rate/ Bit rate. (Different models support different specific mode. )
1) Stream type : It is used to identify the stream type.
2) 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.
3) Maximum frame rate
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The maximum frame rate is 30 fps. 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.
4) 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 re-login the camera and you can see the modification.
Section 4 Zoom Control
Zoom in the camera’s lens.
Zoom out the camera’ lens.
You can adjust the speed of the lens’ zoom in Settings--PTZ--Pan & Tilt Speed--Zoom speed panel.
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NOTE :
Except for FI9826P, other Cameras don’t support this function.
Section 5 Pan/Tilt Control
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 6 Cruise / Preset settings
Cruise Settings
The default cruise tracks have two types: Vertical and Horizontal.
Vertical: The camera will rotate from up to down.
Horizontal: The camera will rotate from left to right.
: Start cruise. : Stop cruise.
If you want to define or change the cruise trace, please go to Settings PTZ Preset Settings panel.
How to do cruise?
Firstly: Select one track in the track dropdown list.
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Secondly: Click Start cruise button, the camera will cruise following the predefined path.
Thirdly: Click stop button and finish cruising.
Preset settings
IPCam supports 16 preset positions, which is considered enough for DIY home & small business
surveillance market
The default preset position is Topmost, Bottom most, Left most, right most, you can add other preset
positions.
Add Click this icon to save the position you need the camera to remember
Delete Select one preset position and click this button to delete it.
GO Select one preset position in the preset drop-down list and click Go to make the camera
move the preset position
How to do preset position?
Firstly, move the camera and stop at a desired place where you want make preset position.
Secondly, click button and enter a descriptive name for the preset position. The preset position
cannot contain special characters. Then click OK to save it. If you want to reset the preset position, click
Cancel.
After that, you can move the camera and stop at another place, and set another preset position. You can
do all the 16 preset positions with this method.
If you want to see one preset position you have set, only select the preset position name from the preset
drop-down list, and click go button, the camera will go to the preset position.
Section 7 IR LED Lights
Select one of these.
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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.
Section 8 Image quality settings
In this page, you can tune Hue, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness to get higher quality.
Section 9 OSD
If you have added time and camera name in the video, you can see it in the live window.
Go to Settings ---Basic settings---Camera name panel, and you can change another device name.
The default device name is anonymous.
Go to Settings ---Basic settings---Camera time panel and adjust the device time.
Go to Settings ---Video---On Screen Display panel, you can add or no add OSD.
Section 10 Play/Stop/ Talk/Audio/ Snap/ Record/ Full screen button
1----- Play Click it to play the video of the camera
2----- Stop Click it to stop the video of the camera
3----- Talk Click the button and the icon will become to , then talk to the microphone that
connected with PC, people around the camera can here your voice. Click the icon again and stop talking.
4----- Audio Click this icon, the icon will become to you can hear the sound around the camera
by the earphone or speakers that connected with PC.
5----- Snapshot Click it to make snapshot and it pop-up a window which picture you snapshot, right
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click in the window and save the picture to anywhere you want.
6----- Record Click the icon and the camera start recording, you can see a green dot in the live
window. Click again and stop recording. The default storage path is C:\IPCamRecord. You can change
the storage path: Go to Settings- >Record->Storage Location panel.
7----- Full Screen Click it to make full-screen, or you can double click the surveillance screen to make
full-screen. Double click again and exit full-screen.
Onscreen Mouse Control
Right click the mouse and you can adjust the screen ration, full screen and Zoom up.
Keep ration: Select it and the camera will adjust the size of live window based on the the computer
monitor automatically. Sometimes there is a black border around the video, please select Keep ration to
get a better visual quality .
Full Screen: Select it and Click it to make full-screen, press ESC and exit full-screen.
Zoom up: Select it and you can see a bigger screen than before.
First Method: Here is a convenient and fast solution to Zoom up/down screen by Clicking Video Screen
and adjusting Mouse pulley, or by press the CTRL key and click the mouse left button.
Second Method: Click it and the live view will be digital zoomed up, then click Zoom Down and the live
view back to original size.
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When you select the Full Screen, then click right mouse, there is a Screen PTZ button.
Click the Screen PTZ button and put the mouse on the screen to indicate the camera move direction you
prefer, press the left mouse, the camera will move to the corresponding direction. Loosen the mouse and
stop moving. Press Esc button or double click right mouse and cancel the function.
NOTE: For Mac OS, the plugin cannot support Onscreen Mouse Control, so you cannot allow to use it.
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4 Advanced Camera Settings
Click the button “Settings”, goes to Administrator Control Panel to make advanced camera settings.
4.1 Setup Wizard
Please go to section 3.2 to find the way to set it.
4.2 Status
Status contains four columns: Device Information, Device Status, Session Status and Log, it will show
you various information about your camera.
4.2.1 Device Information
Camera Model: The camera model NO.
Camera Name: The Device Name is a unique name that you can give to your device to help you identify
it. Click Basic Settings and go to Camera name panel where you can change your camera name. The
default device name is anonymous.
Camera ID: Display the wired MAC address of your camera.
Camera Time: The system time of the device. Click Basic Settings and go to Camera time panel and
adjust the time.
System Firmware Version: Display the System Firmware version of your camera.
App Firmware Version: Display the application firmware version of your camera.
Plug-In Version: Display the plug-in version of your camera.
4.2.2 Device Status
On this page you can see device status such as Alarm status/ Record Status ,DDNS status ,WIFI status
and so on.
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