Micon IP-220E User Manual

iGuard

IP-220E

IP/Network Camera

User’s Manual

Version 2.5

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction_________________________________________ 3

1.1 Features ________________________________________________ 3

1.2 Function ________________________________________________ 3

1.3 Package Contents_________________________________________ 4

Chapter 2 iGuard IP-220E Hardware______________________________ 5 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation _________________________________ 6

3.1 Installation Procedure______________________________________ 7

Chapter 4: iGuardware_________________________________________ 8

4.1 Installing iGuardware ______________________________________ 8

4.2 Using iGuardware_________________________________________ 9

4.2.1 iGuard Utility ___________________________________________ 9

4.2.1.1 Setup Wizard ________________________________________ 10

4.2.1.2 Launch iGuard _______________________________________ 13

4.2.1.3 IP Configuration ______________________________________ 15

4.2.1.4 Upgrade Firmware ____________________________________ 18

4.2.2 iGuardView ___________________________________________ 20

4.2.2.1 Device Setting________________________________________ 21

4.2.2.2 Camera Setting_______________________________________ 23

4.2.2.3 Motion Detection Setting________________________________ 24

4.2.2.4 Email Notification Setting _______________________________ 26

4.2.2.5 SNMP Setting ________________________________________ 27

4.2.2.6 Camera Monitor ______________________________________ 28

4.2.2.7 View _______________________________________________ 31

4.2.2.8 System _____________________________________________ 31

4.2.2.9 Help________________________________________________ 32

Chapter 5: iGuard Web Manager________________________________ 33

5.1 Introduction_____________________________________________ 33

5.2 iGuard Web Manager Interface______________________________ 33

5.2.2 Information____________________________________________ 36

5.2.2.1 System Status________________________________________ 36

5.2.2.2 Current Connections___________________________________ 37

5.2.2.3 Event Log ___________________________________________ 38

5.2.3 Basic Settings _________________________________________ 39

5.2.3.1 Camera Settings______________________________________ 39

5.2.3.2 Network_____________________________________________ 41

5.2.3.3 Account Settings______________________________________ 44

5.2.4 Advanced Settings ______________________________________ 46

5.2.4.1 Event Notification _____________________________________ 46

5.2.4.2 Motion Detection______________________________________ 50

5.2.4.3 Image Recording _____________________________________ 53

5.2.4.4 E-mail / FTP _________________________________________ 54

5.2.4.5 System Settings ______________________________________ 57

5. 2.4.7 About ______________________________________________ 59

Appendix A: Router Configuration______________________________ 61 Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway ____________________ 79 Appendix C: Glossary ________________________________________ 81 Appendix D: Q&A ____________________________________________ 82

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Features

iGuard-IP-220E is an affordable, versatile and flexible remote monitoring solution for small business, retail store, and residential applications. It can be accessed from anywhere in the world via a standard browser by entering the IP, account and password. Each system can simultaneously support any one combinations of USB PC cameras be it regular, infrared or pan-tilt. With its built-in web-server, iGuard-IP-220E can stream video images directly to the Internet without have to go through a computer.iGuard-IP-220E features a Windows-based software that allows the user to archive streaming video directly into the hard-drive. The same software also allows the user to monitor multiple cameras on one screen.

Features:

• Built-in USB port for additional camera expansion

• Support Pan/Tilt and Infrared USB PC Cameras

• Built-in Web Server

• 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Network Access

• Support Any Java-Enabled Web Browser

• 32-Bit RISC CPU

• 1MB Flash Memory

• 8MB Dynamic Memory

• Support Up to 30 Remote Viewers for each camera

• Allow Up to 8 User Accounts and Passwords

• 5.3VDC 1A Maximum

• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 60°C

• Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90%

• Dimensions: 127.5mm x65.5mm x 58.5mm

• Weight: 331g

• Network Protocol: HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, PPPoE, Dynamic DNS, DNS

Client, SNTP, BOOTP, DHCP, FTP, SNMP

• Support All USB PC Camera with VIMICRO ZC0301

• Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120.

• Frame Rate: Up to 20fps in 320 x 240

• MJPEG compression

• USB 1.1 & 2.0 compliant

• Detailed Event Log with ability to sort and save

DSP processor

1.2 Function

The most important function of iGuard is for remote surveillance. Once iGuard is installed, the user can check any of the connected PC cameras via any web browser. The user can monitor and control these cameras simply by entering the IP address of the iGuard from anywhere in the world as long as there is an Internet connection. For instance, the user can be in Australia but he or she can monitor the production facility

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in China, and if he or she likes, also check on the branch office in Singapore at the same time.

Fig.1 iGuard Network Diagram

1.3 Package Contents

Your iGuard package should contain the following items;

1. iGuard IP-220E Network Camera,

2. Ethernet Cable

3. iGuard Utility CD/Software

4. Quick Installation Guide

5. 5.3V DC Adapter

Chapter 2. :iGuard IP-220E Hardware

Chapter 2 iGuard IP-220E Hardware

Fig.2 iGuard IP-220E Camera

LED Status Indicators on iGuard

Light color Signal definition Condition description

Green Power state On: Normal power

Red Error Condition On: Error condition occurred

Orange Logon state

Yellow USB data activity

Table.1 iGuard Status LED Indicator

Light indicators on iGuard LAN Port LED

Light color Condition description

Green

Yellow

On: Internet correspond speed is 100M Flash: Data transmitting/receiving On: Internet correspond speed is 10M Flash: Data transmitting/receiving

On: When there is user logon and receive the image.

Flash when there is data transmit/receive on the USB.

Table.2 iGuard LAN LED Indicators

Chapter 3: Hardware Installation

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

Before you start using the iGuard IP-220E network camera, you will need to set-up both the hardware and software. The following is a flow chart on the installation procedure:

Connect network cable, and power

Adapter

To iGuard IP-220E

Connect Network cable to ROUTER

/ DSL or Cable modem

Setup iGuard Web Manager

(Chapter 4) and iGuard-Viewer

Router Programming (Appendix).

iGuard set-up completed

3.1 Installation Procedure

Step 1:

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to any available port on your hub, router, or cable/dsl modem.

Step 2:

Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network port on the iGuard IP-220E.

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Step 3:

Connect DC power adapter output into iGuard IP-220E socket.

Warning: Please make sure the input Voltage and Frequency of the DC power adapter (DC

5.3V) is correct before plugging into the power outlet!

Chapter 4: iGuardware

iGuardware is a collection of two utility programs: iGuard Utility and iGuardview. You can use the iGuard Utility to quickly setup multiple iGuard units and you can use iGuardview to monitor multiple cameras, and maybe most importantly to perform motion tracking (V2.5 and above only). If you have a DHCP server on the network, the iGuard will obtain an IP address automatically, and you can enter this IP address in IE to launch the web manager (Chapter 5).

4.1 Installing iGuardware

Insert the software CD (or download from www.iguard.com) and click on setup if autorun does not start.

Fig.3 iGuardware Installation

" iGuard Utility - This is a program that helps the user perform quick

installation. It will detect the current configuration and take the user through the necessary network setup.

a. Click the ‘iGuard Utility’ button to start installation. b. After the step by step installation is completed, the iGuard Utility group

will appear in Windows ’Start’ Â ‘Program Group’. “iGuard” Click this to start the program.

" iGuardView - This is a windows based program designed to allow user to

control a large number of iGuard module located either in a LAN or on a WAN.

" Read User’s Manual - Click to read iGuard’s User Manual. You will need

Adobe Acrobat Reader v5.0 or higher.

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" Adobe Acrobat Reader v5.0 - This will install Acrobat Reader v5.0 on your

local hard drive.

" Sun Java / ActiveX - Install Sun Java for viewing the video image by Java, or

install the OCX for viewing by ActiveX

4.2 Using iGuardware

4.2.1 iGuard Utility

The iGuard Utility main menu is shown below. The selection menu is located on the left. The Serial Number, current Firmware and IP Address of every iGuard connected to the LAN will be displayed on the table to the right.

If Devise Password is enabled. IP Address hidden.

Fig.4 iGuard Utility Main Menu

If the Devise Password is enabled at the factory, the IP address will be hidden and you will need to use the device password to launch the setup wizard, where you can reset the password.

If the password on your unit is disabled by your dealer and you are on the same LAN (same subnet) then you can use the web manager to configure the iGuard IP-220E camera by simply double click on the serial # of the camera. Everything discussed in this chapter can be repeated in Chap.5

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4.2.1.1 Setup Wizard

“Setup Wizard” will take you through the basic configurations step by step.

1. Click to highlight the iGuard on the right that you want to configure.

2. Click on “Setup Wizard”. First, you must enter the device password located on the serial label to enter

“Setup Wizard”; or “Launch iGuard”, or “IP Configuration” if the iGuard has a preset password.

WARNING:

Do not lose this password. If the password is lost, you can not access the device to make changes. If you lose this password, you’ll have to contact your reseller for the master password.

3. Once you have entered the necessary information for “Input Device Password”

and “Administrator authentication”, iGuard “Setup Wizard” will initiate to take you through the installation.

Fig.5 iGuard Setup Wizard

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4. Enter the necessary camera configurations. Choose the appropriate frequency

(Indoor 60 Hz, Indoor 50 Hz or Outdoor) to prevent flickering on the video feed. Enter a name for the camera in the “Location” box to easily identify it.

5. Click “Next >” to configure the Network Connection.

Fig.6 iGuard Network Setup

“Obtain an IP address by DHCP” Choose this if you are installing the iGuard on a network with a DHCP server

“Use the following IP Address” Enter an appropriate IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for iGuard if have a

static IP to assign to the iGuard

“Obtain an IP address by Bootp” Allow iGuard to obtain an IP address using Bootp protocol.

6. Click “Next >” to proceed to xDSL/Cable modem setup.

This section has to be configured to allow iGuard to access the Internet through an xDSL service provider.

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Fig.7 iGuard a/DSL Setup

Select “Enable PPPoE connection” and enter your account and password details as provided by your internet service provider (“ISP”).

Otherwise, leave it at the default “Disable PPPoE connection”

7. Click “Next >” to change your administrator account and password information.

Fig.8 iGuard a/DSL Account Setup

An administrator account is necessary to ensure privacy. The user may revert to default settings, or if you do not set one, just delete the account and password and click “Next”.

WARNING: Do not lose the administrator account and password. Once set, you will not be able to configure iGuard without the administrator account and

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password. To reset the iGuard account password, you will need to re-install the firmware using iGuard Utility.

8. Click “Next >” to upload these configuration to iGuard.

Fig.9 iGuard PPPoE Setup

9. Click “Next >” to save and restart iGuard with the new configurations.

4.2.1.2 Launch iGuard

Once you have finished with the above Setup Wizard, either click “Launch iGuard” or double click on the iGuard listed on the table, You will be bring to the iGuard Web

Manager(Chapter.5).

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Click either one to Launch iGuard.

Fig.10 Launching iGuard

Key in the account name and password entered earlier (if you did not configure one, then revert to the default name “admin” and device password, OR just press ENTER or click on the “Apply” button, if the account name and password was not set and have been deleted).

Please refer to Chapter 5 for more details.

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Fig.11 iGuard Web Manager

4.2.1.3 IP Configuration

This section allows you to set the IP configuration for iGuard.

Select the iGuard on the right display screen, and then click “IP Configuration”. This will bring up the IP Address Configuration window. There are two tabs;

• IP Address

• Advanced (for port setting configuration)

When using iGuard for the first time, it is advised to choose the “Using Static IP Address” option. For this option, the user will have to enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway of their choice (refer to Appendix C for IP address explanation).

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Fig.12 IP Configuration: Set an IP Address for iGuard

Once the IP Address is set, you will be able to connect to iGuard webpage by entering this IP Address into a standard browser.

“Obtain an IP address by DHCP or BOOTP” The IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway is acquired directly and assigned

automatically by the system.

This “Advanced” section sets security password against unauthorised access to iGuard. Note, this password may b e different than the administrator password.

Fig.13 IP Configuration: iGuard Advanced settings

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i. Device Password

Use this to set an access password to the individual device. Once set, the user must enter the password to access the device. In addition, the IP Address will not be shown on the right display panel of iGuard Utility.

Note: The default device password is set to be the same as administrator password, which is the printed on the serial label.

Devise Password enabled. IP Address hidden.

Fig.14 Reset Device Password

iGuard Utility will request for the “Input Device Password” when you click either “Setup Wizard”, “Launch iGuard” or “IP Configuration”

WARNING:

Do not lose this password. If the password is lost, you can not access the device to make changes. If you lose this password, you’ll have to contact your reseller for the master password.

To remove the password, you must first enter a valid “Input Device Password”, go to “Device Password” and delete the entries, click “OK”.

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ii. Management Protocol

The administrator can determine the parameter settings when providing access via HTTP (web) to iGuard. For security reasons, the administrator can choose to use either an open or advanced port setting to control these access.

The default values are set to port number 80 for HTTP.

Once the HTTP port number is set to another port (other than 80), the full IP Address must be entered in order to access the Website.

For example:

) If a value of 61 is set as the HTTP port number, then http://192.168.0.177:61

must be entered as the web address in order to access iGuard website.

Uncheck to disable this function.

4.2.1.4 Upgrade Firmware

iGuard Utility offers a convenient method to upgrade iGuard firmware.

1. Click “Upgrade Firmware” to bring up the Wizard.

Fig.15 Upgrade Firmware: Updates iGuard firmware

If you have downloaded the latest firmware to your local hard drive, check “Upgrade the iGuard firmware with file saved on the local hard drive” and browse to the file location.

2. Click “Next >” to check for the latest available firmware.

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3. Select new firmware file (*.bin) and,

4. Click “Start”.

The iGuard red and yellow LED will flash alternately to indicate that firmware upgrading is in progress. Once completed, iGuard will reboot.

NOTE:

If the downloading / upgrade process is interrupted or the data is corrupted, the iGuard may become non-functional which is not covered by the standard warranty

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4.2.2 iGuardView

iGuardView is a PC based utility software that allow you to manage and monitor multiple iGuard cameras located either in a LAN or on a WAN,

You can launch the iGuardView program by clicking on “start” - “Program” - “iGuard” “iGuardView”

The following Login window will be displayed.

By default, the Account Name is set to “Admin” and No Password

Fig.16 iGuardView Screen Shot

4.2.2.1 Device Setting

: Press the “Enumerate” button, iGuardView will start a search for all

iGuard cameras under the same subnet and list them in the main window.

Once detected, the following will show in the main window:

This shows that the camera is online and active.

This shows that the camera is off-line

Manually adds the iGuard to be monitored.

“Access by iGuard Address” Enter the IP address of the iGuard (example: 192.168.0.30)

“Remote Port” This is iGuard UDP port.

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Highlight the iGuard to be deleted from iGuardView’s list. Click “Yes” to confirm deletion of selected iGuard.

Use this function to change iGuard Address & Port Number.

4.2.2.2 Camera Setting

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Camera Select:

Account: If you have setup user account, the information

Password:

Image Zoom:

Camera Rotation: Use this function to keep the camera up-right.

Mirror the Image:

Maximum frame per

second:

Time and Date

Select either camera A or B

must be entered here. Otherwise access will be denied.

Enter the above account password.

Resize the window to between 25% and 200%

To mirror the image.

Select from 0.01 fps to a maximum of 30.00

fps.

Check this to put Time and Date Stamp on

Image

4.2.2.3 Motion Detection Setting

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Enable Motion Detect

Sensitivity

Window on-top when Motion Detected

Mark Motion Detected object in RED

Track Moving Object

Image Recording

Click the checkbox to enable Motion Detection.

Note: This feature requires the Camera Window be active to work. Click “Monitor” to activate the Window.

Choose from 0% to 100% (very sensitive)

Automatically displays camera window on top of all other windows/applications once motion is detected

Choose this option to highlight in RED which object is being tracked.

Choose this option to calibrate approximate size of object to be tracked

Click “Start Recording when Motion Detected” to enable the feature. Click the “Details..” button for the following options;

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Image

Compression:

Choose from the list of available compressions.

Note: This list is dependent on the Codec that is available or already installed on the local PC. To record in MPEC-4, make sure you install or upgrade to Windows Media Player v10.

Recording AVI File

Path

Location where the file will be recorded to. By default, it is recorded to C:\Program Files\iGuard\iGuardView.

Click “Browse” to change the file location.

Recorded files are save using the following file extension;

avifile[three digit numerical sequence].

Note: Use the “Detail View” to check the record stop time. You can change the display view or add a new folder here.

Stop after idle for: Set the value between 1 to 100 seconds

Send AVI file

Notification by

Send an AVI file via email in the event any motion is detected.

Email:

4.2.2.4 Email Notification Setting

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You will need to configure the “Message Sender Information” in order for iGuard to send emails.

Server Authentication

Click “settings…”

Enter your Account Name and Account Password if your Server Requires Authentication.

Email Address

Click “Add…” and enter a new Email address below

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