IPUX CS101A User Manual
Wireless MJPEG
Network Camera
Advanced Installation Guide
Version 1.0
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless MJPEG Network Cam era, a
powerful and high-quality image wireless network camera. The
camera can be installed as a standalone system within your
application environment easily and quickly, and supports remote
management function so that you can access and con trol 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 the
configuration of the camera using the web browser on
your PC.
Chapter 5 Appendix provides the specification of the camera and
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 IP Finder..........................................................................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 h ave
the following:
5 One Wireless MJPEG Network 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
Power LED indicates
the camera is powered
on with the steady
amber light.
Lens Assembly
Link LED indicates
the camera’s network
connectivity with the
flashing green light.
Front View
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External Antenna
Screw Hole is used
to connect the camera
stand.
DC Power Connector
is used to connect the
AC power adapter, in
order to supply power
to the camera.
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.
Rear View
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 security.
Remote Control Supported
By using a standard Web browser or the bundled Ultra View
software application, the administrator can easily cha nge the
configuration of the camera via Intranet or Internet. In addit ion,
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 networ k protocols, 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 u se the
cameras to monitor various objects and places for your 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
Macintosh OSX
CPU: Intel Pentium III 350MHz or above
RAM: 128MB
Resolution: 800x600 or above
User Interface: Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
Apple Safari 2 or above
Mozilla Firefox 2.00 or above
Accessing the Camera using Ultra View
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 use s 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 t hree 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.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connecting the External Antenna
NOTE If the camera cannot to your wireless network, you need to
install the camera in LAN and proceed with WLA N settings.
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2.3 Applications of the Camera
The camera can be applied in multiple applications, including:
Monitor local and remote place s and objects via Int ernet or
Intranet.
Capture still images and video clips remot ely.
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 camera.
*
*Please enclosed by waterproof
housing when using in outdoor
Home Applications
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CHAPTER 3
ACCESSING THE CAMERA
3.1 Using IP Finder
The camera comes with a conveniently utility, IP Finder, 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 IP Finder item to launch the utility. The control panel
will appear as below.
Display the connected
camera(s)
Double click to link the
camera
3. Once you get the IP address of the camera, launch the Web
browser or Ultra Vie w t o access your 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 came ra:
1. Open the Web browser on your compute r (for example, Microsoft
Internet Explorer in this guide)
2. Type the default IP address (192.168.0.30) or the IP address
found by IP Finder 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.
Enter the IP address
of the camera here.
Enter the User name
and Password.
NOTE If you are initially access to the camera, you will be ask to
install a new plug-in for the camera. Permissi on request
depends on the Internet security settings of your computer.
Click Yes to proceed.
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After you login into the Web Configuration of the cam era, the main
page will appear as below:
Zoom In
Buttons
Live View/Setup
Switch
Function Buttons
Nightmode Button
Camera Information
Live View Image
The main page of the Web Configuration provides you with many
useful information and functions, includi n 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.
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Function Buttons
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.
– Use these buttons to control the video
Zoom In Buttons
image by 1x, 2x, and 3x.
Nightmode Button
mode” to deliver clearer images in the dark environment.
However, this will reduce the frame rate of video setting.
– Click the buttons to zoom in the live view
– Click the button to enable the “nightshot
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