LevelOne FCS-0010, WCS-0010 Quick Installation Guide

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FCS-0010 10/100Mbps Network Camera /

WCS-0010 11g Network Camera

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 1

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

Physical Details .................................................................................................... 4

Package Contents ................................................................................................ 6

CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP.........................................................................................7

System Requirements.......................................................................................... 7

Installation............................................................................................................. 8

Setup using the Windows Wizard....................................................................... 9

CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO........................................................................... 12

Overview.............................................................................................................. 12

Requirements...................................................................................................... 12

Connecting to a Camera on your LAN ............................................................. 12

Connecting to a Camera via the Internet ......................................................... 14

Viewing Live Video.............................................................................................16

CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP............................................................. 17

Introduction......................................................................................................... 17

Adjusting the Video Image ................................................................................ 17

Controlling User Access to the Video Stream................................................. 20

Making Video available from the Internet ........................................................ 21

Viewing Live Video via the Internet .................................................................. 23

Motion Detection Alerts..................................................................................... 24

CHAPTER 5 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT.............................................................. 25

Introduction......................................................................................................... 25

Connecting to Network Camera........................................................................ 25

Welcome Screen................................................................................................. 26

Administration Menu.......................................................................................... 27

System Screen.................................................................................................... 28

Network Screen................................................................................................... 30

Wireless Screen (WCS-0010 Only).................................................................... 32

DDNS Screen....................................................................................................... 34

Video Image Screen ........................................................................................... 36

Video Access Screen ......................................................................................... 38

User Database Screen........................................................................................ 40

Motion Detection Screen ................................................................................... 41

E-Mail Screen...................................................................................................... 42

FTP Screen.......................................................................................................... 43

HTTP Screen ....................................................................................................... 44

Event Trigger Screen ......................................................................................... 45

Maintenance Screen........................................................................................... 47

Status Screen...................................................................................................... 49

Log Screen.......................................................................................................... 51

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................... 52

Overview.............................................................................................................. 52

Problems ............................................................................................................. 52

APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 54

Network Camera ................................................................................................. 54

Regulatory Approvals........................................................................................ 54

APPENDIX B STREAMING VIDEO/AUDIO SOLUTION ........................................... 71

Overview.............................................................................................................. 71

Streaming Video/Audio through Internet Camera........................................... 71

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides details of the FCS-0010/WCS-0010's features, components and capabilities.

Overview

FCS-0010/WCS-0010 has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS digital-Image-Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the WCS-0010, an 802.11g Wireless LAN.

Using enhanced MPEG-4 technologies, FCS-0010/WCS-0010 is able to stream high quality video and audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of MPEG-4 reduce network bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.

A convenient and user-friendly Windows program is provided for both viewing and recording video. If necessary, you can even view video using your Web Browser, on a variety of software platforms.

Features

• Standalone Design. FCS-0010/WCS-0010 is a standalone system with built-in

CPU and Video encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless LAN.

Dual Video Support. FCS-0010/WCS-0010 can support both MEPG4 and

• MJEPG video for different image compression.

Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The MPEG4 encoder and HTTP

• server built into the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to FCS-0010/WCS-0010 using your Web browser or the provided Windows utility to view live video.

Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home,

• Business or Public Facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, FCS0010/WCS-0010 has the features you need.

Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail),

• HTTP and other Internet related protocols, FCS-0010/WCS-0010 can be easily integrated into your existing network.

Easy Configuration. A Camera Wizard is provided for initial setup.

• Subsequent administration and management can be performed using a standard web browser. The administrator can configure and manage F CS-00 10/WCS-0010 via the LAN or Internet.

• Viewing/Recording Utility. IP CamSecure Lite version is provided for viewing

live video. For periods when you are absent, or for scheduled recording. Users can monitor up to 32 channels simultaneously.

• Motion Detection. This feature can detect motion in the field of view. FCS- 0010/WCS-0010 will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. This function only works indoors due to the

sensitivity of the CMOS sensor. When motion is detection, an E-mail alert can be sent, or some other action may be triggered.

•

Flexible Scheduling. You can limit access to the video stream to specified

times using a flexible scheduling system. The Motion Detection feature can also have its own schedule, so it is active only when required.

Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, FCS-0010/WCS-0010 can send

• its log data to your Syslog Server.

Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is encoded with the video

• if desired.

Internet Features

• User-definable HTTP port number. This allows Internet Gateways to use "port mapping" so the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 and a Web Server can share the same Internet IP address.

DDNS Support. In order to view video over the Internet, users must know the

• Internet IP address of the gateway used by the FCS-0010/WCS-0010. But if the Gateway has a dynamic IP address, DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is required. Since many existing Gateways do not support DDNS, this function is incorporated into the FCS-0010/WCS-0010.

•

NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the FCS-0010/WCS-

0010 to calibrate its internal clock from an Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the time stamp on Video from the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 will be correct.

Security Features

• User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to known users. Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video stream. Up to 10 users can be entered.

Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password

• protected, so that it only be changed by the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 Administrator.

Wireless Features

• Standards Compliant. The WCS-0010 complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.

Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Standards. The WCS-0010 supports

• both 802.11b and 802.11g standards.

Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are

• supported.

Wired and Wireless Network Support. The WCS-0010 supports either wired

• and wireless transmission.

WEP Support. Full WEP support (64/128 Bit) on the Wireless interface is

• provided.

WPA/WPA2-PSK Support. The WPA/WPA2-PSK standard is also supported,

• allowing advanced encryption of wireless data.

Physical Details

Front Panel

Lens

Microphone Power LED

(Green)

Active LED (Green)

Network LED (Green)

Rear

Antenna (WCS-0010 Only)

No physical adjustment is required or possible for the lens, but you should ensure that the lens cover remain clean. The image quality is degraded if the lens cover is dirty or smudged.

The built-in microphone is mounted on the front.

On - Power on. Off - No power. Blinking - The Power LED will blink during start up. This will

take 15 to 20 seconds.

Off - No user is viewing the camera. Blinking - User(s) is viewing the camera. On - Wireless or LAN connection is detected. Off - Wireless or LAN connection is not detected Blinking - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN

or Wireless connection.

Attach the supplied antenna here. The antenna is adjustable; best results are usually obtained with the antenna positioned vertically.

SPKR out Power Input

LAN port

Reset Button

If required, an external speaker can be plugged in here. Connect the supplied 5V power adapter here. Do not use

other power adapters; doing so may damage the camera. Use a standard LAN cable to connect FCS-0010/WCS-0010

to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch.

Note:

• Attaching the LAN cable will disable the Wireless interface. Only 1 interface can be active at any time.

• The LAN cable should only be connected or disconnected when the camera is powered OFF. Attaching or detaching the LAN cable while the camera is powered on does NOT switch the interface between wired and wireless.

This button is recessed; you need a pin or paper clip can be used to depress it. It can be activated at any time the camera is in the "ready" mode.

• Restore to Default IP Address. When pressed and released, the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 will reset to DHCP Client.

• Restore to Factory Default setting including IP Address, Administrator ID, and Administrator password. When pressed and held for 3 seconds, the IP

address, Administrator ID, and Administrator Password settings will be set to their default values.

• IP address: DHCP Client

• Administrator ID: administrator

• Administrator Password: null (no password)

Note:

!! Please aim the triangle to the reset

button otherwise it may damage parts of camera.

2. After this procedure is completed, the Power LED will blink three times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully.

Package Contents

The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

1. FCS-0010/WCS-0010

2. Power adapter

3. Antenna (WCS-0010 Only)

4. Camera Stand

5. CD Manual/Utility

6. Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 2

Basic Setup

This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the FCS0010/WCS-0010.

System Requirements

• To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required.

• To use the Wireless interface on the Network Camera, other Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. All Wireless stations must use compatible settings.

The default Wireless settings are: Mode: Infrastructure

ESSID: ANY Wireless Security: Disabled Domain: USA Channel No.: Auto

Installation

1. Assemble the Camera

For WCS-0010, screw the supplied antenna to the mounting point on the rear. Attach the Camera Mount to the camera.

2. Connect the LAN Cable

Connect the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch, using a standard LAN cable.

For the WCS-0010 Network Camera, this disables the Wireless Interface, because only one interface can be active.

The LAN cable should only be connected or disconnected when the camera is powered OFF. Attaching or detaching the LAN cable while the camera is powered on does NOT switch the interface between wired and wireless.

3. Power Up

Connect the supplied 5Vpower adapter to the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

4. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON.

• The Network LED should be ON.

For more information, refer to Physical Details in Chapter 1.

Setup using the Windows Wizard

Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 Network Camera with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN.

Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter 5 - Web-based Management.

Setup Procedure

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start

automatically, select your CD-ROM drive manually to open the set up page.

2. Select “Camera Wizard”->“Setup Camera” to initiate the installation.

3. The screen will list all the Network Cameras on the LAN. Select the desired

camera from the list on the left. The settings for the camera will be displayed on the right, then click

4. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password,

as shown below. Enter “administrator” for the name, and leave the password blank. Otherwise, enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password set on the Maintenance screen.

5. This screen allows you to enter a suitable Description, and set the correct Time

Zone, Date, and Time. Make any desired changes, then click

to continue.

6. On the following IP Address Settings screen, shown below, choose Fixed IP

Address or Dynamic IP Address. Click

to continue.

z Fixed IP Address is recommended, and can always be used. z Dynamic IP Address can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server.

If you chose Fixed IP Address, the following TCP/IP Settings screen will be displayed.

• Enter an unused IP Address from within the address range used on your LAN.

• The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields must match the values used

by PCs on your LAN.

• The Primary DNS address is required in order to use the E-mail alert or

Dynamic DNS features. Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) address recommended by your ISP.

• The Secondary DNS is optional. If provided, it will be used if the Primary DNS

is unavailable.

Click

7. The screen displays all details of the Network Camera. Click

correct, or click

to continue.

if the settings are

to modify any incorrect values.

8. Click OK to save the new settings. Or click Cancel to cancel your changes,

9. The configurations have been saved. Click OK to quit the program.

Chapter 3

Viewing Live Video

This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video.

Overview

After finishing setup via the Camera Wizard, all LAN users can view live video using a variety of browsers on Windows/MAC/Linux.

For MPEG4 video: Internet Explorer in Windows. For MJPEG video: Internet Explorer in MAC, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape. This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer. But many other powerful features and options are available:

• To view multiple cameras simultaneously, or record video (either interactively or by schedule), you should install the IP CamSecure. Refer to the user’s manual in the software CD for details on installing and using this program.

• The camera administrator can also adjust the Video Stream, and restrict access to the video stream to known users by requiring viewers to supply a username and password.

• To make Live Video from the camera available via the Internet, your Internet Gateway or Router must be configured correctly.

Requirements

To view the live video stream generated by the FCS-0010/WCS-0010, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows VISTA.

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.

Connecting to a Camera on your LAN

To establish a connection from your PC to the FCS-0010/WCS-0010:

1. Use the Camera Wizard to get the IP address of the FCS-0010/WCS-

0010Network Camera.

2. Start Internet Explorer.

3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the FCS-0010/WCS-

0010 Network Camera.

4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

5. Click View Video.

6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be

prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 Network Camera administrator.

7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX

component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.

You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the Video stream in Internet Explorer. Click the "Yes" button to install the ActiveX component.

8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while

the video stream is buffered.

Connecting to a Camera via the Internet

You can NOT connect to a camera via the Internet unless the camera Administrator has configured both the camera and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the camera.

See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration.

Also, you need a broadband Internet connection to view video effectively. Dial-up connections are NOT supported.

To establish a connection from your PC to the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 Network Camera via the Internet:

1. Obtain the following information from the Administrator of the camera you wish to

connect to:

• Internet IP Address or Domain Name of the camera.

• Port number for HTTP connections.

• Login (username, password) if required.

2. Start Internet Explorer.

3. In the Address box, enter the following:

HTTP://Internet_Address:port_number Where Internet_Address is the Internet IP address or Domain Name of the camera,

and port_number is the port number used for HTTP (Web) connection s to the camera.

Examples using an IP address:

HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024 Where the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTP port number is

1024.

Example using a Domain Name:

HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024 Where the Domain name (using DDNS in this example) is mycamera.dyndns.tv

and the HTTP port number is 1024.

4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

5. Click View Video.

6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be

prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator.

7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX

component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.

You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the Video stream in Internet Explorer. Click the "Yes" button to install the ActiveX component.

8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while

the video stream is buffered.

Viewing Live Video

After installing the ActiveX component, you will be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below.

There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon. See the table below for details.

General Options

These options are always available, regardless of the type of camera you are connected to.

Resolution. Use this drop-down list to select the desired video size. Zoom. A digital zoom feature is available. To zoom in on a section of

the window, click this icon. Then use your mouse to select the section you want to magnify. Click the icon again to disable the zoom feature.

Snapshot. Click this to take a single JPEG "snapshot" image of the current video.

Flip. Click this to have the image swapped top-to-bottom.

Mirror. Click this to have the image swapped left-to-right.

Audio On. This icon is displayed if audio is On. Click on the icon to

turn audio Off.

Volume. If audio is enabled, use this slider to adjust the volume. Setup. Select the desired setup format from the drop-down list.

Chapter 4

Advanced Viewing Setup

This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via theFCS-0010/WCS-0010 Network Camera. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only.

Introduction

This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video:

• Adjusting the video image

• Controlling user access to the live video stream

• Making video available from the Internet

• Using the Motion Detection feature

Adjusting the Video Image

If necessary, the Network Camera Administrator can adjust the Video image.

To Adjust the Video Image:

1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the FCS-0010/WCS-0010 Network Camera.

(See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for details.)

2. Select Administration, then Video Image. You will see a screen like the example

below.

3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes.

MPEG-4 Settings Resolution

Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is set to 320*240.

Video Quality Control

• Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set to 1.2 Mbps.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal.

Max. Frame Rate

Select the desired Maximum bandwidth for the video stream. Note that you can specify EITHER the Bandwidth OR the Frame Rate, not both. If the Bandwidth is defined, the frame rate will be adjusted as necessary to achieve the specified frame rate.

The default value for bandwidth is Unlimited, which allows you to specify the desired frame rate.

MJPEG Settings Resolution

Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is set to 320*240.

Fixed Video Quality

Select the desired fix quality. The default fix quality is set to Normal.

Max. Frame Rate

Mobil Settings Enable Mobil

Streaming Resolution Video Quality

Control

Max. Frame Rate Access Code

Video Adjustment Power Line

Frequency

The default value for bandwidth is Unlimited, which allows you to specify the desired frame rate.

Enable streaming video for the mobile device by checking this checkbox.

The default resolution is set to 160x120.

• Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired fix bit rate.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix

quality is set to Normal.

Select the desired Maximum bandwidth for the video stream. Enter the code for accessing the live video from camera

through cell phone connection.

Select the power line frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) used in your region, to improve the picture quality under florescent lighting.

White Balance

Brightness

Sharpness

Options Microphone

Speaker

Time Stamp

Text Display

Select the desired option to match the current environment and lighting.

If necessary, you can adjust the brightness to obtain a better image. For example, if the camera is facing a bright light, the image may be too dark. In this case, you can increase the brightness.

Select the desired option for the sharpness. You can select a Sharpness value between -3 and 3.

Enable microphone by checking this checkbox. Using Audio will increase the bandwidth requirements slightly.

Enable speaker by checking this checkbox. Using Audio will increase the bandwidth requirements slightly.

If enabled, the current time will be displayed on the Video image.

Enable this setting if you want text to be displayed on the Video image, and enter the desired text - up to 20 characters. This feature is often used to identify each camera when multiple cameras are installed.

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