NETGEAR VNC4030-111PAS, VNB4000-111PAS User Manual

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FlexPower ONVIF Wire-Free IP Camera and Base Station User Manual

User Manual

Model VNC4030-111PAS and VNB4000-111PAS

October 2017 202-11848-01

350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA

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Support

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Conformity

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Compliance

For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

Trademarks

Chapter 1 Introduction and Hardware Overview

System Concepts...................................................................................................6

System Requirements............................................................................................6

Base Station Hardware Overview..........................................................................6

Base Station Package Contents........................................................................7

Base Station Back Panel...................................................................................7

Base Station Front Panel...................................................................................8

Base Station Top Panel With LEDs...................................................................9

Base Station Label............................................................................................9

Camera Hardware Overview................................................................................10

Camera Package Contents.............................................................................10

Insert the Batter y.............................................................................................11

Camera LED and SYNC Button......................................................................11

Camera Label..................................................................................................12

Chapter 2 Install the System Components and Access the Base Station

Installation Overview............................................................................................14

Install the Base Station in Your Network..............................................................14

Synchronize a Camera With the Base Station.....................................................15

Access the Base Station for the First Time..........................................................16

Add a Camera to an ONVIF-Compliant VMS.......................................................17

Place a Camera for Optimal Motion Detection.....................................................19

Access and Test the Base Station Camera Feeds...............................................21

Save the Local Browser Interface of the Base Station as a Web App..................21

Access the Local Browser Interface of the Base Station From Outside Your

Network................................................................................................................22

Chapter 3 Manage Base Station Settings

Add a Camera by Synchronizing It With the Base Station...................................24

Remove a Camera From the Base Station..........................................................25

Change the Base Station Password.....................................................................26

Manage Emails and Notifications.........................................................................26

Configure the Base Station SMTP Server Settings.........................................26

Add Email Recipients......................................................................................28

Set Up Email Notifications...............................................................................29

Reset the Email Notifications Configuration....................................................29

Assign a Static IP Address to the Base Station...................................................30

Reenable the DHCP Client on the Base Station..................................................31

Manage the System Time....................................................................................32

Change the Flicker Rate......................................................................................33

View Base Station Information.............................................................................34

Download the Logs..............................................................................................34

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Update the Firmware...........................................................................................35

Check for and Install New Firmware................................................................35

Manually Download and Install New Firmware...............................................36

Disable the Automatic Firmware Check..........................................................37

Manage the Configuration....................................................................................37

Back Up the Configuration..............................................................................38

Restore the Configuration...............................................................................38

Restart the Base Station From the Local Browser Interface................................39

Reset the Base Station to Factory Default Settings.............................................40

Reset the Base Station From the Local Browser Interface..............................40

Reset the Base Station by Using the Reset Button.........................................41

Chapter 4 Manage Camera Settings

Extend the Battery Life of a FlexPower Camera..................................................44

Arm or Disarm a Camera.....................................................................................44

Take a Camera Snapshot.....................................................................................45

Change the Name for a Camera..........................................................................46

Manage the Video Settings for a Camera............................................................46

Set the Streaming Duration.............................................................................47

Enable or Disable Night Vision........................................................................48

Enable or Disable Image Rotation...................................................................48

Manage Motion Sensitivity for a Camera.............................................................49

Calibrate the Motion Sensitivity for a Camera.................................................49

Set the Motion Sensitivity for a Camera..........................................................50

Assign a Static IP Address to a Camera..............................................................51

Reenable DHCP for a Camera.............................................................................52

Manage a Camera Arming Schedule...................................................................52

Add and Enable an Arming Schedule Block....................................................53

Enable or Disable All Arming Schedules.........................................................54

Change the Time for an Arming Schedule Block.............................................55

Delete an Arming Schedule Block...................................................................56

View Information About a Camera.......................................................................57

Assign a Camera to Another Camera Slot...........................................................57

Copy a Camera Configuration to Another Camera Slot.......................................58

Copy a Camera Configuration From Another Camera Slot..................................59

Reset the Configuration for a Camera Slot..........................................................60

Chapter 5 Set Up FlexPower With Milestone Arcus or Another VMS

Milestone Arcus on NETGEAR ReadyNAS.........................................................62

Automatic Camera Discovery in Milestone Arcus............................................62

Manually Add a Camera to Milestone Arcus...................................................62

Add the User Name and Password for Camera Access in Milestone Arcus....63

Manage the Video Settings for a Camera in Milestone Arcus.........................64

Set Up a Computer as an ONVIF Storage Device...............................................65

Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings.......................................................................................67

Technical Specifications.......................................................................................68

Introduction and Hardware Overview

This manual is for the NETGEAR FlexPower ONVIF®-compliant Wire-Free IP Camera, model VNC4030, and the FlexPower Base Station for FlexPower Cameras, model VNB4000.

Open Network Video Interf ace Forum (ONVIF) is an open industry forum for the de velopment of a global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products.This standard defines comm unication between devices such as FlexP ower cameras and base stations, a video management system (VMS), and access control systems .

The FlexP o w er camera, which you can place indoors or outdoors, streams video only when motion is detected. The camera can operate for months on a single charge with its rechargeab le battery, which you can po w er with an optional solar panel or with the power adapter that is supplied with the camera.

The FlexP ow er base station accepts WiFi streaming video data from Fle xPower cameras and deliv ers the video data to an ONVIF-compliant VMS such as Milestone Arcus on NETGEAR ReadyNAS. A single base station supports WiFi streaming from up to four cameras.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• System Concepts

• System Requirements

• Base Station Hardware Overview

• Camera Hardware Overview

For more information about the topics that are cov ered in this manual, visit the support website

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at netgear.com/support.

Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at

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downloadcenter.netgear.com.You can check for and download new firmware manually. If

the features or behavior of y our product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

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System Concepts

The FlexPower camera and base station are designed for small and medium-sized businesses, security management, and facility management.

The FlexP ower base station is alwa ys on and av ailable ov er your local network, WAN, or both.The FlexPower camera functions in standby mode until the camera detects motion and starts video streaming to the base station and VMS. From the base station, you can schedule the camera to be armed only during specific times. If motion occurs in the camera field of view, the camera starts video streaming only if the camera is armed.

In addition to limited controls from the base station, you can use the pan-tilt-zoom software buttons in the VMS to wake the camera for live viewing from the VMS.

You can also configure the VMS to record only when it detects motion from the camera video stream or only during specific times.That is, the camera might detect motion and start a video stream, but recording of the video stream is controlled by the VMS. If you configure the VMS to record only during certain times of the day, make sure that you also configure the camera to be armed only during those times.This way you prevent the battery from being used unnecessarily and avoid a reduced battery life . Ho wev er, if y ou schedule the VMS to record but the camera is disarmed, no recording occurs.

System Requirements

A system with FlexPower cameras and FlexPower base stations requires you to obtain and install the following additional components for the system to be fully functional:

• VMS software application. ONVIF-compliant VMS application such as NETGEAR Milestone Arcus.

However, you can use the FlexPower components with any other ONVIF-compliant VMS application. For more information, see Set Up FlexPower With Milestone Arcus or Another VMS on page 61.

• Storage system. A stor age system such as a NETGEAR ReadyNAS system f or stor age and repla ying

of the video data streams. However, you can use the FlexPower components with any other storage system that supports an ONVIF-compliant VMS application. You can even store the data streams on your computer using the Milestone XProtect Essential+ application. For more information, visit

milestonesys.com/solutions/platform/video-management-software/xprotect-essential//. Unless your

computer includes a very high-capacity hard drive, you can store only a limited number of data streams on your computer.

Base Station Hardware Overview

The FlexPower base station accepts WiFi streaming video data from FlexPower cameras and delivers the video data to ONVIF-compliant VMS platforms such as Milestone Arcus on NETGEAR ReadyNAS. Each base station can support WiFi streaming from up to four FlexPower cameras.

You can mount the base station on a ceiling or wall, or install it on a flat surface. For optimal antenna performance, we recommend mounting the base station on a ceiling or installing it on a flat surface. For information about how to mount the base station, see the FlexPower Base Station for FlexPower ONVIF Cameras Model VNB4000-111PAS Quick Start Guide, which is included in the product package or which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com.

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Base Station Package Contents

The package for the base station contains the following items:

• FlexPower base station

• Power adapter (localized to the region)

• Ethernet cable

• Drop ceiling T-bar and wall mount with hardware (not shown in the following)

• Quick start guide (not shown in the following figure)

Figure 1. Base station package contents

Base Station Back Panel

Figure 2. Base station back panel

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The back panel of the base station provides the following components (listed from left to right):

• DC power receptacle. A DC power receptacle for the power adapter that is included in the product

package.

• On-Off power button. A power button that lets you turn the base unit on or off.

• LAN port. An RJ-45 Ethernet port to connect the base station to your LAN.

• USB2 port. A USB 2.0 port labeled USB2.This port is disabled and might be enabled in a future update.

• USB1 port. A USB 2.0 port labeled USB1.This port is disabled and might be enabled in a future update.

• Reset button. A recessed button that lets you reset the base station to factory default settings. For

more information, see Reset the Base Station by Using the Reset Button on page 41.

Base Station Front Panel

Figure 3. Base station front panel

The front panel of the base station provides the SYNC button that lets you synchroniz e a FlexP o wer camera with the base station. For more information, see Synchronize a Camera With the Base Station on page 15.

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Base Station Top Panel With LEDs

Three status LEDs are located on the top panel of the base station.The following table describes the LED status.

Table 1. LED descriptions

DescriptionLED

Power LED

Network LED

Camera LED

Off. No power is supplied to the base station. Solid green. Power is supplied to the base station and the base station is ready. Solid amber.The base station is booting. Blinking green.The base station is upgrading firmware.

Off. No link with the network is detected. Solid green. A link with the network is detected. Solid amber. A network connection problem occurred.The base station is not connected to the

LAN or to the router, the cable is disconnected, or another network problem occurred.

Off. No cameras are connected to the base station. Solid green. One or more cameras are connected to the base station. Blinking green.The base station and a camera are attempting to synchronize. Solid amber. A camera is too far from the base station or the signal is weak.

Base Station Label

The base station label, also referred to as the product label, is on the bottom panel.The label shows the serial number, the MAC address, and other information for the base station.

Figure 4. Base station label

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Camera Hardware Overview

The FlexPower camera synchronizes with the FlexPower base station to send video data streams to the VMS.The camera comes with indoor and outdoor mounting hardware and a battery , which you can recharge with the power adapter (included in the package) or a solar panel (not included but available as an option).

Depending on how you use the camera, the battery can operate for months on a single charge .The camera uses Quick Charge technology. A typical USB charger is not compatible with the camera.Therefore, to recharge the camera, use only the power adapter and USB cable that are included in the package.

For more information about how to install the camera, see the following guides, both of which are included in the product package and which you can also download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com:

• FlexPower ONVIF Wire-Free IP Camera Model VNC4030-111PAS Quick Start Guide

• Wall-Mounting the FlexPower Camera Model VNC4030-111PAS Quick Start Guide

Camera Package Contents

The package for the camera contains the following items:

• FlexPower camera

• Rechargeable battery

• Power cable

• Power adapter

• Outdoor mount

• Outdoor mount plate

• Magnetic wall mount

• Mounting screws (two sets of two screws)

• Drywall anchors

• Quick start guide (not shown in the following figure)

Figure 5. Camera package contents

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Insert the Battery

Figure 6. Insert the battery

The rechargeable battery is fully charged when the camera leaves the factory. For information about recharging the battery, see the FlexPower ONVIF Wire-Free IP Camera Model

VNC4030-111PAS Quick Start Guide, which is included in the product package or which you can do wnload by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com.

To insert the battery:

1. Unlock the battery compartment by pressing and holding the latch.

2. Gently pull the battery door back to open the compartment.

3. Align the battery contacts.

4. Insert the battery.

5. Close the battery door.

Camera LED and SYNC Button

Figure 7. Camera LED and Sync button

The camera provides an LED that indicates the general, synchronizing, and charging state of the camera (see the following table).The camera also provides a SYNC button that lets you add the camera to (that is ,

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synchronize the camera with) the base station. For more information about adding the camera to the base station, see Synchronize a Camera With the Base Station on page 15.

Table 2. LED descriptions

LED descriptionCamera state

General

Synchronizing

Charging

Blinks blue once.The camera was powered on. Blinking blue and amber. A firmware update is in progress. Do not turn off the camera. Off.The camera is either powered off or is powered on and is synchronized with a base station.

Slow blinking blue.The camera is attempting to synchronize with a base station. Fast blinking blue.The camera is synchronizing with a base station. Fast blinking amber.The camera failed to synchronize with a base station.

Fast blinking blue.The camera is connected to power and is charging. Solid blue.The camera is powered on and the battery is fully charged. Slow blinking amber.The camera battery charge is low. Fast blinking amber.The power connection failed.

Camera Label

The camera label, also referred to as the product label, is on the bottom panel.The label shows the serial number and other information for the camera.

Figure 8. Camera label

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Install the System Components and Access the Base Station

This chapter describes how you can install the FlexPower base station and Fle xPower cameras and access the base station.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Installation Overview

• Install the Base Station in Your Network

• Synchronize a Camera With the Base Station

• Access the Base Station for the First Time

• Add a Camera to an ONVIF-Compliant VMS

• Place a Camera for Optimal Motion Detection

• Access and Test the Base Station Camera Feeds

• Save the Local Browser Interface of the Base Station as a Web App

• Access the Local Browser Interface of the Base Station From Outside Your Network

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Installation Overview

Set up your FlexPower system in the following order:

1. Install the base station in your network (see Install the Base Station in Your Network on page 14).

2. Add one or more cameras to the base station by synchronizing them with the base station (see

Synchronize a Camera With the Base Station on page 15).

3. Discover the base station in your network, access the base station for the first time, create a new

password, and perform the initial setup (see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16).

4. Add one or more cameras to an ONVIF-compliant VMS (see Add a Camera to an ONVIF-Compliant VMS on page 17).

Make sure that the VMS can access a storage de vice in your network so that y ou can

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store and replay the camera video feeds. If no storage device is available, you can only take snapshots but not play video feeds.

5. Place the camera or cameras at their permanent locations (see Place a Camera for Optimal Motion Detection on page 19).

6. Access and test the base station camera feeds (see Access and Test the Base Station Camera Feeds

on page 21).

After you complete the setup, y ou can configure and customize the settings for the base station (see Manage

Base Station Settings on page 23) and cameras (see Manage Camera Settings on page 43).

Install the Base Station in Your Network

You must install the base station in your network. By default, the DHCP client of the base station is enab led, allowing a DHCP server or router in your network to assign an IP address to the base station. If you want to assign a static IP address, see Assign a Static IP Address to the Base Station on page 30.

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To install the base station in your network:

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable that came in the package to the base station and connect the

other end to a router or switch in your network.

2. Connect the power cord that came in the package to the base station and plug it into an electrical outlet.

3. Press the Power button on the back panel of the base station.

After the base station boots, the Po w er LED and the Netw ork LED light solid green.This process might take several minutes.

Synchronize a Camera With the Base Station

You must install the base station in your network before you can add a camera to (that is, synchronize a camera with) the base station.

To synchronize a camera with the base station:

1. Bring the camera within 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm) of the base station.

After you synchronize the camera with the base station, you can place the camera at its permanent position.

2. Press the SYNC button on the front panel of the base station for about two seconds and release the

button.

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The base station camera LED blinks green, indicating that the base station is attempting to pair with a camera.

3. Press the SYNC button on top of the camera for about two seconds and release the button.

The camera LED blinks blue, indicating that the camer a is attempting to pair with the base station.When the camera is synchronized with the base station, the camera LED on the camera blinks blue rapidly and the camera LED on the base station lights solid green to confirm the synchronization.

If the synchronization is not successful, the camera LED blinks amber . In such a situation, repeat Step 2 and Step 3.

Access the Base Station for the First Time

During initial setup, your computer or mobile de vice must be connected to the same LAN as the base station. An Internet connection is not required.We recommend that you first synchronize your cameras with the base station (see Synchronize a Camera With the Base Station on page 15) before you perform the initial setup.

By default, the base station is assigned a fully qualified domain name (FQDN, or just

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domain name), which is FlexPowerBS-xxx, in which you must replace xxx with the last three digits of the base station serial number.The serial number is on the base station label. Instead of the domain name, you can also use the IP address that is assigned to the base station. However, if you use secure HTTP (HTTPS) to access the base station, use the domain name because SSL certificate validation functions only with the domain name. How you can use either the domain name or the IP address is described in the following procedure.

The first time that you access the base station, you must create a new password that replaces the default base station password.To access the base station after the first time, you must use the new password.The first time that you access the base station, you are also required to set the camera flicker rate to either 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

To access the base station for the first time and perform the initial setup:

1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the same LAN as the base station.

If you cannot connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Depending on your device and situation, do one of the following:

• Use a Windows-based computer. Depending on your operating system, open Windows Explorer

or File Explorer and then click Network or Network Places. Look for and double-click the

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FlexPo werBS-xxx icon, in which xxx represent the last three digits of the base station serial number.

The serial number is on the base station label.The FlexPowerBS-xxx icon might display in the Other Devices category.

• Use a Mac, Linux, or mobile device. Open a web browser and enter http://Fle xPowerBS-xxx.local,

in which you must replace xxx with the last three digits of the base station serial number .The serial number is on the base station label.

• Determine the IP address. Use the local browser interf ace of your router or an IP address scanner

tool to look up the IP address for the base station in your network and record the IP address for future use.Then enter the IP address in your browser address bar.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The default password is password.The password is case-sensitive. You are prompted to create a new password. In addition to alphanumeric characters, you can use the following special characters in a password: ! " # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ { | } ~ and a space. However, a space is not allowed at the

beginning and at the end of a password. A password can be a maximum of 32 characters.

4. Create a new password, record the password for future use, and enter the new password.

You are prompted to select 60 Hz or 50 Hz for the flicker rate.

5. Either accept the 60 Hz default setting, or select 50 Hz.

The flicker rate (or frequency) that you must use for the camera depends on the region in which you use the camera. If you use the camera in North America, use 60 Hz. F or most other regions and countries, use 50 Hz.The flicker rate applies to all cameras that you add to the base station.

The Dashboard page displays.You are now ready to configure and use the base station and camera settings.

For optimal performance, we recommend that y ou refine the camera motion detection

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sensitivity and set up a camera arming schedule. For more information, see Manage

Motion Sensitivity for a Camera on page 49 and Manage a Camera Arming Schedule

on page 52.

Add a Camera to an ONVIF-Compliant VMS

A system with FlexPower cameras and one or more FlexPower base station requires you to obtain and install a video management system (VMS) software application such as NETGEAR Milestone Arcus and connect the base station to a network that includes a storage system for storing and replaying the video data streams.

We recommend that the camera, base station, and the platform on which the VMS application runs are all on the same LAN and subnet. Before you add a camera to an ONVIF-compliant VMS, the camera must be synchronized with the base station.

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To add a camera to an ONVIF-compliant VMS:

1. Determine the IP address of the camera in your network by doing the following: a. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the

base station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the same router or switch as the base station.

b. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16. A login window opens.

c. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive. The Dashboard page displays.

d. F or the camera for which y ou want to view the IP address , click the Settings icon and select Camera

Info.

The Camera Info page displays and shows the camera information, including the IP address.

e. Write down the IP address.

2. Open your VMS application.

3. Follow the instructions provided by your VMS application vendor to discover an ONVIF camera.

If the automatic discovery process does not work, you might need the follo wing inf ormation to manually add the camera to your VMS application:

• IP address.The camera IP address that you determined in Step 1.

• Port numbers. HTTP port 80, RTSP port 554.

• The camera login credentials.The camera user name is admin and the default password is

password. (The camera password might be different from the password for the base station.)

4. As the device type, select ONVIF or Generic ONVIF.

5. For best performance, select h.264 for video.

After you add the camera to the VMS, you can select one of three default streaming profiles or create your own custom profile.

6. Adjust the bit rate as needed for your network environment.

Reduce the bit rate in environments with high 2.4 GHz interference or if you place the camera farther away from the base station (also see Place a Camera for Optimal Motion Detection on page 19).

7. Select no more than 24 frames per second as the frame rate.

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Place a Camera for Optimal Motion Detection

When you place a camera, consider the maximum and minimum distances between the camera and the base station:

• Maximum distance. Do not place the camera more than 300 feet (90 meters) from the base station.

The maximum line-of-sight range of 300 feet is reduced b y each wall, ceiling, or other major obstruction between the camera and base station.The following materials reduce signal strength the most:

- Unusually thick walls and ceilings

- Brick walls

- Concrete walls

- Stone walls

- Ceramic walls or surfaces

- Glass walls or surfaces, especially mirrors

- Metal walls or surfaces

- Large quantities of water, such as the water in a fish tank or water heater

Check the camera signal strength and target three or more bars of signal strength for

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best performance and battery life. For more information, see View Information About

a Camera on page 57.

• Minimum distance. Place the camer a at least 10 feet from the base station, and allow at least 6.5 feet

(2 meters) between cameras. Doing so prevents WiFi signals between the devices from interfering with each other.

When you place a camera, keep the following tips in mind:

• Keep active locations in the field of view of the camera.The camera provides a 130-degree viewing

angle. Position the camera so that the space that you want to monitor is within the field of view of the camera.

• Aim with the snapshot feature. Each time that you move the camera during placement, use the

snapshot feature to refresh the camera snapshot (see Take a Camera Snapshot on page 45). Alternatively, you can use the app or local browser interface offered by your VMS provider to stream live video while adjusting the camera.

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• Elevate the camera. Mount the camera at least 7 feet (2.1 meters) above the floor and aim it slightly

downward for the best sensor performance.

• Make sure that side-to-side traffic crosses the field of view of the camera.The motion sensor on

the camera is much more sensitive to side-to-side movement across its field of view than to movement directly toward or away from the camera.The best area for motion detection is 5 to 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters) from the camera position.

In the previous figure, the horizontal movement (indicated by the green arrow) in the area 5 to 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters) from the camera provides the best detection.The vertical movement (indicated by the dark orange arrow) does not provide good detection.

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Access and Test the Base Station Camera Feeds

After you set up your camera with the base station, you can access the camera feeds.

To access and test the base station camera feeds:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. To test the camera feed for a camera, click the associated Take Snapshot icon.

The snapshot refreshes and displays in the camera slot on the Dashboard page.

5. Repeat Step 4 for all cameras that are synchronized with the base station.

For information about configuring camera settings, see Manage Camera Settings on page 43.

Save the Local Browser Interface of the Base Station as a Web App

Y ou can access the local bro wser interface and manage the FlexP ower base station from y our mobile device. The local browser interface is specifically designed to be easily accessible from a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

To save the local browser interface of the base station as a web app:

1. Connect your mobile device to a WiFi network that, in turn, is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If the WiFi network is not connected to the the same LAN as the base station, see Access the Local

Browser Interface of the Base Station From Outside Your Network on page 22.

2. Open a web browser from your mobile device.

3. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

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A login window opens.

4. Bookmark the page for future use.

Access the Local Browser Interface of the Base Station From Outside Your Network

If you want to access the local browser interface of the base station from outside your network over the Internet, you can either establish a virtual private network (VPN) connection to your network and to the base station or set up port forwarding to the base station on your local router.The former method is much more secure than the latter.

• Set up a VPN connection.

If your router integrates VPN capabilities (many NETGEAR routers do), you must install a VPN client app on your computer or mobile device.You can download an app from the app store for your type of device. If your router does not integrate a VPN feature, use a free or commercial VPN service. Such a service usually comes with a VPN client. You can also install OpenVPN server software on your router. Doing so requires considerab le technical knowledge. For more information and to download the software, visit

https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source.html.

• Set up port forwarding.

If your router integrates port forwarding capabilities (many NETGEAR routers do), set up port forwarding to the base station, using the IP address and external and internal port numbers of the base station. In a port forwarding configuration, the base station functions as the server or service to which external traffic (that is traffic from the Internet) is forwarded. The base station uses TCP port 80 for HTTP traffic and TCP port 443 for HTTPS traffic. For information about setting up port forwarding on a NETGEAR router, visit

https://kb.netgear.com/24289/How-do-I-set-up-port-forwarding-on-my-Nighthawk-router.

Instead of using port forwarding, you can manually set up custom firew all rules in the security application on your device. Doing so requires technical kno wledge and can be less secure than using port forwarding.

Install the System Components and Access the Base Station

Manage Base Station Settings

This chapter describes how you can configure the settings of the FlexPower base station. The chapter contains the following sections:

• Add a Camera by Synchronizing It With the Base Station

• Remove a Camera From the Base Station

• Change the Base Station Password

• Manage Emails and Notifications

• Assign a Static IP Address to the Base Station

• Reenable the DHCP Client on the Base Station

• Manage the System Time

• Change the Flicker Rate

• View Base Station Information

• Download the Logs

• Update the Firmware

• Manage the Configuration

• Restart the Base Station From the Local Browser Interface

• Reset the Base Station to Factory Default Settings

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Add a Camera by Synchronizing It With the Base Station

You can add up to four cameras to a single base station.You add a camera by synchronizing it with the base station, that is, you cannot add a camera through the local browser interface of the base station.

Before you add a camera, mak e sure that the rechargeable battery is installed in the camera and the camera is powered on.

To add a camera:

1. Place the camera 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm) from the base station.

After you add the camera to the base station, you can place the camera at its permanent position.

2. Press the SYNC button on the front panel of the base station for about two seconds and release the

button.

The base station camera LED blinks green, indicating that the base station is attempting to pair with a camera.

3. Press the SYNC button on top of the camera for about two seconds and release the button.

If the synchronization is not successful, the camera LED blinks amber. In such a situation, repeat Step 2 and Step 3.

4. To verify that the camera is synchronized with the base station, do the following: a. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the

base station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the same router or switch as the base station.

b. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

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If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16. A login window opens.

c. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive. The Dashboard page displays. The camera that you just added displays in one of the four slots on the Dashboard. For more information about how you can move the camera to another slot, see Assign a Camera to Another

Camera Slot on page 57.

Remove a Camera From the Base Station

You can remove a camera from a slot in the base station. Doing so disassociates the camera from the slot but all settings for the slot remain. For information about resetting the configuration for the slot so that you can reconfigure the slot, see Reset the Configuration for a Camera Slot on page 60.

If you want to use the camera again, you m ust resynchroniz e it with the base station. F or more information, see Add a Camera by Synchronizing It With the Base Station on page 24.

To remove a camera from a slot:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to remove, click the Settings icon.

The Camera Settings page displays.

5. Click the REMOVE THIS CAMERA button.

A confirmation request displays.

6. Click the OK button.

This camera is removed from the slot.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

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Change the Base Station Password

The first time that you logged in to the base station, you were required to change the pass word for the base station.You can change this password again.The password applies to the local browser interface for the base station only.

In addition to alphanumeric characters, you can use the following special characters in a password: ! " # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ { | } ~ and a space. Howe v er , a space is not allo wed at the beginning

and at the end of a password. A password can be a maximum of 32 characters.

To change the password for the base station:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Change Password.

The Change Password page displays.

5. Enter your current password, enter a new password, and confirm the new password.

6. Click the CHANGE PASSWORD button.

Your settings are saved.You must log in again to the local browser interface using your new password.

Manage Emails and Notifications

After you specify the SMTP server settings for outgoing email and set up one or more email address recipients, you can configure the base station to send email notifications if a low-battery condition or weak signal occurs for a camera, if a camera goes offline, or if new firmware is available.

Configure the Base Station SMTP Server Settings

Before you can let the base station send email notifications, you must configure the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server settings for outgoing email.

Some email providers might require extra security steps to enable SMTP for the email account.To find out about the SMTP server requirements, we recommend that you visit the support site for your email provider before you configure the SMTP server settings on the base station.

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To configure the SMTP server settings:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Email Notifications > Email Settings.

The Email Settings page displays.

5. T o set up at least one email recipient so that y ou can test the SMTP server settings, click the Recipients

link. The Recipients page displays.

6. Enter an email address in the Email 1 field.

7. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved and the Email Settings page displays again.

8. Specify the SMTP server settings:

• SMTP Server.The host name or IP address of the server. For example, for a gmail account, enter

smtp.gmail.com.

• SMPT Port.The port number that is used for outgoing email. For example, for a gmail account,

enter 25, or, if you use TLS, enter 587.

• Username.The user name or email address from which the notifications are sent. For example,

for a gmail account, enter your gmail address, such as username@gmail.com.

• Password. Enter the password that is associated with the user name or email address from which

the notifications are sent.

• From. Enter text for the subject line in the email. For example, enter FlexPower Base Station.

• TLS. Select the TLS check box if you are using SMTP TLS security for the email communication.

If you are not sure, leave the check box cleared.

9. Click the SEND TEST MAIL button.

The base station sends a test email to the email recipient that you specified, using the SMPT server settings that you specified. Check your email application to see if the email arrives. If the email does arrive, the SMTP server settings that you entered are correct. If the email does not arrive, you might need to check your spam settings. Also, some email providers might require extra security steps to

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enable SMTP for the email account.To find out about the SMTP server requirements, visit the support site for your email provider.

10. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

11. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Add Email Recipients

After you set up the SMTP server settings for the base station (see Configure the Base Station SMTP Server

Settings on page 26), you can add more email recipients.

To add email recipients:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Email Notifications > Email Settings.

The Email Settings page displays.

5. Click the Recipients link.

The Recipients page displays.

6. Enter one or more email addresses.

7. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved and the Email Settings page displays again.

8. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

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Set Up Email Notifications

After you set up the SMTP server settings for the base station (see Configure the Base Station SMTP Server

Settings on page 26), you can configure the base station to send an email notification if a low-battery

condition or weak signal occurs for a camera, if a camera goes offline, or if new firmware is available.

To set up email notifications:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Email Notifications.

The Email Notifications page displays.

5. Select one or more Alerts check boxes.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Reset the Email Notifications Configuration

You can reset the email notifications configuration to the default settings so that you can reconfigure the SMTP server settings, email recipients, and notification settings.

To reset the email notifications configuration to the default settings:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

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3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Configuration Manager > Reset Email Notifications

Configuration.

The Reset Email Notifications Configuration page displays.

5. Click the RESET EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS button.

The page displays a confirmation request.

6. Click the OK button.

The configuration is reset.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Assign a Static IP Address to the Base Station

By default, the DHCP client of the base station is enabled and a DHCP server (or router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network assigns a dynamic IP address to the base station. If your netw ork does not include a DHCP server or you prefer a static IP address configuration, you can assign a static IP address to the base station.You can also configure static IP addresses for the DNS servers.

To assign a static IP address to the base station:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > Network.

The Network page displays.

5. Select the IPv4 Configuration Manual radio button.

The IP address fields become editable.

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6. Enter the static IP address information in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields.

7. To enter static IP address information for one or more DNS servers, do the following: a. Select the DNS Configuration Manual radio button.

The DNS fields become editable.

b. Enter the static IP address information in the Preferred DNS field. c. To specify a second DNS server , enter the static IP address inf ormation in the Alternate DNS field.

8. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved. Because you changed the IP address, you are disconnected from the base station.To reconnect, use the new IP address that you just configured.

Reenable the DHCP Client on the Base Station

If you do not know the current IP address of the base station, see Reset the Base Station by Using the Reset

Button on page 41.

To reenable the DHCP client on the base station:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > Network.

The Network page displays.

5. Select the IPv4 Configuration DHCP radio button.

6. To enable dynamic IP address assignment for one or more DNS servers, select the DNS Configuration

Automatic radio button.

7. Click the APPLY button.

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Your settings are saved. Because you changed the IP address, you are disconnected from the base station. F or inf ormation about how to reconnect, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page

16.

Manage the System Time

By default, the time zone of the location in which the base station is operating is automatically detected and the internal clock of the base station is automatically synchronized over the Internet with a default Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.You can also specify a time zone manually and specify custom NTP servers or set the time manually.

To manage the system time for the base station:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > System Time.

The System Time page displays and shows the current date and time.

5. To manually select a time zone, select a time zone from the Time Zone menu.

6. To specify custom NTP servers, do the following: a. Select the NTP configuration Manual radio button.

b. In the Server 1 and Server 2 fields, specify the host names or IP addresses of NTP time servers.

7. To manually set the time, do the following: a. Select the NTP configuration Set Date and Time radio button.

b. Click in the Current Date field.

A calendar pop-up window opens.

c. Select a date. d. From the Current Time menus, select the hour, minutes, and seconds.

8. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.You must restart the base station for the new time settings to take effect.

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9. Click the RESTART BASE STATION button.

The page displays a confirmation request. Note that restarting the base station causes camera data streams to be interrupted.

10. Click the OK button.

The base station restarts.

Change the Flicker Rate

The flicker rate (or frequency) that you must use for the camera depends on the region in which you use the camera. If you use the camera in North America, change the flicker rate to 60 Hz. F or most other regions and countries, use 50 Hz.The flicker rate applies to all cameras that you add to the base station.

If you see flickering light in a video stream, change the flickering rate.

To change the flicker rate:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > Flicker Frequency.

The Flicker Frequency page displays.

5. Select the 50 Hz or 60 Hz radio button.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

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View Base Station Information

You can view base station information such as the firmware version and date of firmware installation, serial number, hardware version, and MAC address.

To view base station information:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > Device Info.

The Device Info page displays and shows the base station information.

5. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Download the Logs

You can download the base station logs to your computer. In a troubleshooting situation, a NETGEAR support team member might ask you to download and send the logs.

To download the base station logs to your computer:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

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The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > Logs.

The Logs page displays.

5. Click the DOWNLOAD button.

6. Save the file to your computer.

The method to save the file depends on the browser that you use.The name of the file is logs.tar.gz.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Update the Firmware

By default, the base station automatically checks for new firmware. If it detects new firmware, an update button and the firmware version are display ed so that y ou can select to install the new firmware. If you w ant, you can disable the automatic firmware check.

You can also check for new firmware through the local browser interface and install the firmware or you can manually download new firmware from the NETGEAR website and install the firmware.

The base station firmware and the camera firmware are bundled together. A firmware

Note

update is for both devices.

Check for and Install New Firmware

You can check for new firmware through the local browser interface and install the firmware.

To check for and install new firmware:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > Device Info > Firmware Update.

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The Firmware Update page displays.

5. Click the Check for Update link.

If new firmware is available, the UPDATE button displays. If no new firmware is available, the page displays The system is up-to-date.

Manually Download and Install New Firmware

You can manually download firmware from the NETGEAR website and install the firmware on the base station.

To manually download and install new firmware:

1. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com and locate the support page for your product.

2. If new firmware is available, download the firmware file to your computer.

3. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the base station after

updating. It is highly unlikely that you need to reconfigure the base station after updating, but it is possible after

a major firmware upgrade.

4. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

5. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

6. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

7. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > Device Info > Firmware Update.

The Firmware Update page displays.

8. Click the Install Manually link.

The Install Manually page displays.

9. Click the UPLOAD button and use your browser to navigate to and select the firmware file that you

downloaded earlier. When the upload process is complete, the page displays the firmware version, the firmware release

date, and the INSTALL button.

10. Click the INSTALL button.

The firmware is installed and the base station restarts.

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Disable the Automatic Firmware Check

By default, the base station automatically checks for new firmware, but you can disable this option.

To disable the automatic firmware check:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings > Device Info > Firmware Update.

The Firmware Update page displays.

5. Clear the Automatic Check check box.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Manage the Configuration

You can back up (save) your custom configuration settings for the base station and camer as, either together or individually, so that you can restore the configuration later or apply it to another base station, camera, or both.

You can restore the base station settings either to the same base station or, for quicker setup, to another base station if you use more than one base station in your surveillance system.

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Back Up the Configuration

You can back up the custom configuration settings of the base station so that you can restore them to the same base station or to another base station.

To back up the configuration:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Configuration Manager > Backup.

The Backup Configuration page displays. By default, both the Base Station Settings check box and the Cameras Settings check box are selected.

5. To back up only one selected item, clear one of the check boxes.

6. Click the DOWNLOAD button.

7. Follow the instruction of your browser to save the configuration file to a location on your computer.

The configuration file is a .txt file or a .dat file.

8. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Restore the Configuration

You can back up the custom configuration settings of the base station so that you can restore them to the same base station or to another base station.

To restore the configuration:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

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A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Configuration Manager > Restore.

The Restore Configuration page displays.

5. Click the UPLOAD button.

6. Follow the instruction of your browser to navigate to and select the configuration file.

The configuration file is a .txt file or a .dat file. After you select the file, the Base Station Settings check box and the Cameras Settings check box

display. Both check boxes are selected.

7. To restore only one selected item, clear one of the check boxes.

8. Click the RESTORE button.

The configuration is restored and the base station reboots.

Restart the Base Station From the Local Browser Interface

You can restart the base station remotely from the local browser interface.This option is convenient if you cannot easily access the base station or if you access the base station from a remote location.

To restart the base station:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the base station.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Base Station Settings.

The Base Station Settings page displays.

5. Click the RESTART BASE STATION button.

A confirmation request displays.

6. Click the OK button.

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The base station restarts.

Reset the Base Station to Factory Default Settings

Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the base station and camera settings or you move the base station to a different network), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the base station and cameras to factory default settings.

If you do not know the current IP address of the base station, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16. Otherwise, first try to use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address before you reset the base station to factory default settings.

To reset the base station to factory default settings, you can use either the Reset button on the back panel of the base station or the use the reset function in the local browser interface. However, if you cannot find the IP address or lost the password to access the base station, you must use the Reset button.

After you reset the base station to factory default settings, the initial pass word is passw ord, the DHCP client is enabled, and the fully qualified domain name (FQDN, or just domain name) is http://FlexPowerBS-xxx/, in which you must replace xxx with the last three digits of the base station serial number .The serial number is on the base station label.

On a Mac or a computer with a Linux operating system, the domain name is extended

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with the .local suffix, as in http://FlexPowerBS-xxx/.local.

For a list of factory default settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 67.

Reset the Base Station From the Local Browser Interface

You can reset the base station and camera settings to factory default settings from the local browser interface. This option is convenient if you cannot easily access the base station or if y ou access the base station from a remote location.

CAUTION:

This process erases all settings that you configured for the base station and camer as.

To reset the base station and camera settings to factory default settings from the local browser interface:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

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3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. Click the Main Menu icon and select Configuration Manager > Factory Reset.

The Factory Reset page displays.

5. Click the FACTORY RESET button.

A confirmation request displays.

6. Click the OK button.

The base station resets to factory default settings.

WARNING:

To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the base station.Wait until the base station finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green.

For information about how to log in to the base station, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

Reset the Base Station by Using the Reset Button

You can use the Reset button to return the base station and camera settings to factory default settings.The Reset button is located on the back panel (see Base Station Back Panel on page 7).

CAUTION:

This process erases all settings that you configured for the base station and camer as.

To reset the base station and camera settings to factory default settings using the Reset button:

1. On the back panel of the base station, locate the recessed Reset button.

2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for at least five seconds.

3. Release the Reset button.

The configuration is reset to factory default settings.When the reset is complete, the base station reboots.

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WARNING:

To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, if you are connected to the base station’s local browser interface, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the base station.Wait until the base station finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green.

For information about how to log in to the base station, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

Manage Base Station Settings

Manage Camera Settings

This chapter describes how you can configure the settings of a FlexPower camera. The chapter contains the following sections:

• Extend the Battery Life of a FlexPower Camera

• Arm or Disarm a Camera

• Take a Camera Snapshot

• Change the Name for a Camera

• Manage the Video Settings for a Camera

• Manage Motion Sensitivity for a Camera

• Assign a Static IP Address to a Camera

• Reenable DHCP for a Camera

• Manage a Camera Arming Schedule

• View Information About a Camera

• Assign a Camera to Another Camera Slot

• Copy a Camera Configuration to Another Camera Slot

• Copy a Camera Configuration From Another Camera Slot

• Reset the Configuration for a Camera Slot

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Extend the Battery Life of a FlexPower Camera

FlexP o wer cameras are battery-powered and are not intended f or contin uous recording.The battery in your FlexPower camera last for about four to six months with normal usage, which is about five minutes of recordings a day.

Use the following tips to maximize the battery life of a FlexPower camera:

• Use only the FlexPower rechargeable battery that is supplied in the product package or a replacement

battery from NETGEAR. For more information, visit https://kb.arlo.com/1143936.

• Make sure that your FlexPower system is running the latest firmware.

• Select a lower resolution, lower bit rate setting, or both in your VMS application.

• Configure the camera to record shorter videos.

• To reduce false positive motion triggers, lower the motion sensitivity of the camera.

• Tilt the camera down 10 degrees or more to increase motion sensor performance and reduce false

triggers.

• Position the camera closer to the base station to achieve three or more bars of signal strength, or

purchase an additional base station for broader coverage.

• Place the camera in lower traffic areas.

• Set up a schedule on the base station to arm and disarm the camera during certain periods. Consider

disarming the camera during the time when recording is not needed.

• Place the base station at least 4 feet away from WiFi routers and access points.

The following environmental factors can shorten battery life:

• Placing the camera in temperatures below 32°F (0°C).

• Using the camera in low-light conditions that require the infrared LEDs to light.

Arm or Disarm a Camera

By default, a camera that you add to the base station is armed (active).You can disarm (deactivate) a camera.

When you set a schedule to arm or disarm the camera (see Manage a Camera Arming Schedule on page

52), you can temporarily override the schedule.The schedule remains overridden until you manually change

it again.That is, if the schedule dictates that the camera must be armed, you can manually disarm it. Similarly, if the schedule dictates that the camera must be disarmed, you manually arm it.

To arm or disarm a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

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If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you w ant to arm or disarm, below the camera slot that shows the camera snapshot,

move the button. If the button shows green, the camera is armed. If the button shows gray, the camera is disarmed.

Take a Camera Snapshot

You can take a snapshot of a camera view. Doing so refreshes the image in the camera slot on the Dashboard page, which can be helpful if you adjust or fine-tune the position of the camera.

To take a camera snapshot:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera for which you want to take a snapshot, click the Take Snapshot icon.

The snapshot displays in the camera slot on the Dashboard page.

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Change the Name for a Camera

By default, cameras are named Camera 1, Camera 2, Camera 3, and Camera 4, depending on the order in which the camera is added to the base station.You can change the name to a meaningful one.

To change the name for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Name.

The Camera Name page displays.

5. Enter a new name.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.The new camera name displays above the camera slot.

Manage the Video Settings for a Camera

You can set the streaming duration for when the camera detects motion. (The camera does not stream continuously. It does so only when it detects motion.) You can also enable night vision and rotate the image 180 degrees.

For information about copying existing video settings from a selected camera to another camera slot, see

Copy a Camera Configuration to Another Camera Slot on page 58.

For information about copying existing video settings from a camera slot to a selected camera, see Copy a

Camera Configuration From Another Camera Slot on page 59.

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Set the Streaming Duration

Traditional IP cameras stream continuously. Battery-powered, wire-free cameras stream only when motion is detected.The camera provides two streaming duration modes:

• Motion detection only. By default, the camera starts streaming when it detects motion and stops

streaming shortly after it no longer detects motion.

• Motion detection with a set duration.The camera starts streaming when it detects motion and continues

to stream for a period of 10 to 300 seconds, after which the camera stops streaming.

To set the streaming duration for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you w ant to configure, click the Settings icon and select Video Settings > Streaming

Duration.

The Streaming Duration page displays.

5. Select one of the following radio buttons:

• Until Motion Stops.The camera streams until shortly after it no longer detects motion. This is the

default setting.

• Set Duration. Move the slider to set the duration for which the camera streams after it detects

motion.You can set a duration from 10 seconds to 300 seconds. By default, the duration is set at 20 seconds.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

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Enable or Disable Night Vision

The FlexP ower camera includes an infrared (IR) illuminator to compensate f or the lighting conditions, allowing for night vision. By default, night vision is enabled but you can disable it.

To enable or disable night vision for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Video Settings.

The Video Settings page displays.

5. Select or clear the Night Vision check box.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Enable or Disable Image Rotation

You can rotate the camera image 180 degrees so that the image is upside down in relation to the normal view.

To enable or disable image rotation a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

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3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Video Settings.

The Video Settings page displays.

5. Select or clear the Rotate Image check box.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Manage Motion Sensitivity for a Camera

You can manage the motion sensitivity for a camera by calibrating the camera sensitivity and by manually setting the sensitivity.

You can increase the battery life of the camera by lowering the motion sensitivity,

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thereby reducing false positive motion triggers.

For information about copying an e xisting motion sensitivity configuration from a selected camera to another camera slot, see Copy a Camera Configuration to Another Camera Slot on page 58.

For information about copying an existing motion sensitivity configuration from a camera slot to a selected camera, see Copy a Camera Configuration From Another Camera Slot on page 59.

Calibrate the Motion Sensitivity for a Camera

The motion calibration process lets you adjust the motion sensor to accurately detect motion f or the camera placement. During the calibration process , the camera functions in motion detection feedback mode in which the camera LED lights when motion is detected so that you can choose the best sensitivity setting.The motion sensor can detect people up to 25 feet away and at 130 degrees left or right of the camera.

Calibrating is an interactive process between the camera and the local browser interface. It is easier to do this with two people.

To calibrate the motion sensitivity for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

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A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Motion Sensitivity >

Calibration.

The Motion Calibration page displays and the camera enters motion detection feedback mode.When the camera detects motion, its LED blinks so that you can set the motion sensitivity.

5. Move the slider to set the motion sensitivity.

Start with a lower setting and gradually increase until people are detected when walking into the camera video frame.You can also tilt the camera down slightly to get the best performance from the motion sensor.

The default sensitivity setting is 80.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Set the Motion Sensitivity for a Camera

You can set the motion sensitivity for a camera without calibrating the camera.

To set the motion sensitivity for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Motion Sensitivity.

The Motion Sensitivity page displays.

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5. Move the slider to set the motion sensitivity.

A lower setting means that the camera is less sensitive for motion. A higher setting means it is more sensitive.The default sensitivity setting is 80.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Assign a Static IP Address to a Camera

By default, the DHCP client of the camera is enabled and a DHCP server (or router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network assigns a dynamic IP address to the camera. If your network does not include a DHCP server or you prefer a static IP address configuration, you can assign a static IP address to the camera.

To assign a static IP address to a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Network.

The Network page displays.

5. Select the IPv4 Configuration Manual radio button.

6. Enter the static IP address information in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields.

7. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.The video stream might be interrupted and you might need to readd you camera to your VMS.

8. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

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Reenable DHCP for a Camera

By default, the DHCP client of the camera is enabled and a DHCP server (or router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network assigns a dynamic IP address to the camera. If you assigned a static IP configuration, you can reenable the DHCP client.

To reenable DHCP for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Network.

The Network page displays.

5. Select the IPv4 Configuration DHCP radio button.

6. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.The video stream might be interrupted and you might need to readd you camera to your VMS.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Manage a Camera Arming Schedule

You can create one or more schedules for arming and disarming the motion detector in the camera.When you enable an arming schedule, the motion detector is armed only when the schedule is active. At an y other time, the motion detector is disarmed, that is, not active.

If you configure the VMS to record only during certain times of the day, also configure

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the camera to be armed only during those times.This way you prevent the battery from being used unnecessarily and avoid a reduced battery life. However, if you schedule the VMS to record but the camera is disarmed, no recording occurs.

For information about copying an existing camera arming schedule from a selected camera to another camera slot, see Copy a Camera Configuration to Another Camera Slot on page 58.

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For information about copying an e xisting camera arming schedule from a camera slot to a selected camera, see Copy a Camera Configuration From Another Camera Slot on page 59.

Add and Enable an Arming Schedule Block

An arming schedule consists of a time slot that you apply to one, several, or all days of the week.We refer to such a time slot as a schedule block.You can add multiple schedule blocks.

When you add and enable an arming schedule block, the camera streams only when

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it detects motion or when you initiate a live stream by using PTZ arro w b uttons in the VMS application. If you manually disarm the camera (see Arm or Disarm a Camera on page 44) while the schedule is active, the camera does not stream e ven if it detects motion.

To add and enable a schedule block for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Schedule.

The Schedule page displays. By default, no schedules exist.

5. Click the ADD SCHEDULE BLOCK button.

The Add Schedule Block page displays.

6. Select the button for one, several, or all days of the week.

A selected button shows green.

7. From the Start and End menus, select the start and end times (hours and minutes).

The selected times apply to all selected days.

8. Click the PREVIEW button.

The Schedule page displays and shows the schedule block as one or more gray bars.

9. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved but the schedule block is not yet enabled.

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10. To enable the schedule block, click the Enabled button, which shows gray.

The Enable Schedule page displays.

11. Click the OK button.

The Schedule page displays and shows the schedule bloc k as one or more green bars and the Enabled button now shows green.

12. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays. Under the camera slot, Armed by schedule displays.

Enable or Disable All Arming Schedules

You can enable or disable all existing arming schedules, that is, schedule blocks, that y ou previously created. (You cannot enable or disable individual schedule blocks. However, you can modify or delete individual schedule blocks.)

To enable or disable the schedule blocks for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Schedule.

The Schedule page displays. If the schedule blocks are enabled, the blocks show as green bars and the Enabled button shows green. If they are disabled, the blocks show as gray bars and the Enabled button shows gray.

5. To enable or disable the schedule blocks, click the Enabled button.

The Enable Schedule page displays.

6. Click the OK button.

The Schedule page displays and the color of the schedule blocks and Enabled button reflects your selection.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays. If you enabled the schedule blocks, Armed by schedule displays under the camera slot.

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Change the Time for an Arming Schedule Block

You can change the time for an existing arming schedule block.You cannot change the day or days.

To change the time for an arming schedule block for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Schedule.

The Schedule page displays. Enabled schedule blocks show green. Disabled schedule blocks show gray.

5. Click the schedule block that you want to change.

The Schedule Block page displays.

6. Click the Edit Block link.

The Edit Block page displays.

7. From the Start and End menus, select the start and end times (hours and minutes).

8. Click the PREVIEW button.

The Schedule page displays and shows the modified schedule block.

9. Click the APPLY button.

Your settings are saved.

10. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

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Delete an Arming Schedule Block

You can delete an existing arming schedule block.

To delete an arming schedule block for a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to configure, click the Settings icon and select Schedule.

The Schedule page displays. Enabled schedule blocks show green. Disabled schedule blocks show gray.

5. Click the schedule block that you want to delete.

The Schedule Block page displays.

6. Click the Delete Block link.

The Delete Block page displays.

7. Click the PREVIEW button.

The Schedule page displays without the schedule block.

8. Click the APPLY button.

The schedule block is deleted.

9. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

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View Information About a Camera

You can view information about a camera, such as the WiFi signal strength, battery charge level, firmware version, serial number, hardware version, and MAC address.

To view information about a camera:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays. If the camera is streaming, the Streaming icon displays.

4. To view the WiFi signal strength for a camera, point to the WiFi icon above the camera slot.

5. To view the battery charge level for a camera, point to the Battery icon above the camera slot.

6. For the camera f or which you w ant to vie w inf ormation, click the Settings icon and select Camera Info.

The Camera Info page displays and shows the camera information.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Assign a Camera to Another Camera Slot

You can assign a camera to another camera slot on the same base station. The configuration settings for the camera remain the same.

To assign a camera to another camera slot:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

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3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera that you want to reassign, click the Settings icon and select Camera Info > Assign

Camera To.

The Reassign Camera page displays.

5. Select another Destination Slot radio button.

6. Click the REASSIGN button.

Your settings are saved.The Dashboard page displays and shows the camera snapshot in the new slot.

Copy a Camera Configuration to Another Camera Slot

You can copy all or part of the camera configuration to another camera slot.That is, you can copy the configuration of a selected camera to another camera slot.Y ou can select to cop y the video settings, motion sensitivity, schedule, and armed state.

To copy all or part of the camera configuration to another camera slot:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera for which you want to copy the configuration to another camera slot, click the Settings

icon and select Configuration Manager > Copy To. The Copy Configuration To page displays.

5. Select a Destination Slots check box.

This is the camera slot to which you are copying the configuration.

6. Select one, several, or all of the Settings for copy check boxes.

7. Click the COPY button.

The Copy Configuration page displays.

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CAUTION:

When you click the OK button, all selected settings in the destination slot are overwritten.

8. Click the OK button.

The configuration is copied to the selected slot and the Dashboard page displays.

Copy a Camera Configuration From Another Camera Slot

You can copy all or part of the camera configuration from another camera slot.That is, you can copy the configuration from another camera slot to a selected camera.You can select to copy the video settings, motion sensitivity, schedule, and armed state.

To copy all or part of the camera configuration from another camera slot:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera to which you w ant to copy the configuration from the other camer a slot, click the Settings

icon and select Configuration Manager > Copy From. The Copy Configuration From page displays.

5. Select a Source Slot check box.

This is the camera slot from which you are copying the configuration.

6. Select one, several, or all of the Settings for copy check boxes.

7. Click the COPY button.

The Copy Configuration page displays.

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CAUTION:

When you click the OK button, all selected configuration settings for the selected camera are overwritten.

8. Click the OK button.

The configuration is copied from the selected slot and the Dashboard page displays.

Reset the Configuration for a Camera Slot

You can reset the configuration for a camera slot to default settings.

To reset the configuration for a camera slot to default settings:

1. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the same LAN as the base

station. If you are unable to connect to the same LAN using WiFi, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer

to the same router or switch as the base station.

2. Enter the domain name or IP address of the base station.

If you do not know the domain name or IP address, see Access the Base Station for the First Time on page 16.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the base station password.

The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The password is case-sensitive.

The Dashboard page displays.

4. For the camera to which you want to reset the configuration, click the Settings icon and select

Configuration Manager > Reset.

The Reset Configuration page displays.

5. Click the RESET CONFIGURATION button.

A confirmation request displays.

6. Click the OK button.

The configuration is reset and the Camera Settings page displays.

7. Click the Close icon.

The Dashboard page displays.

Manage Camera Settings

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This chapter contains the following sections:

• Milestone Arcus on NETGEAR ReadyNAS

• Set Up a Computer as an ONVIF Storage Device

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Milestone Arcus on NETGEAR ReadyNAS

Cameras that are ONVIF compatible can be easily discovered and configured from a video management system (VMS) such as Milestone Arcus on NETGEAR ReadyNAS. Milestone Arcus provides a storage capacity ranging from 2 to 60 bays with support from 1 to 100 HD cameras.

In addition to FlexP ower cameras , you can also use other ONVIF-compatible cameras with Milestone Arcus . Milestone Arcus is a licensed application. Make sure that you obtain and activate a sufficient number of licenses before you add all y our cameras to Milestone Arcus. Milestone Arcus comes with two trial licenses, which are valid for 30 days.

For more information about Milestone Arcus, visit netgear.com/landings/milestone/. You can download the NETGEAR Milestone Arcus on ReadyNAS User Manual by visiting

downloadcenter.netgear.com.

You can also use another ONVIF-compatible VMS with the FlexPower camera and

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FlexP o wer base station.That is, you are not required to use Milestone Arcus with the FlexPower products.

Automatic Camera Discovery in Milestone Arcus

By default, automatic camera discovery is enabled in Milestone Arcus, allowing cameras that are correctly connected to a local NETGEAR ReadyNAS to be automatically discovered. If a sufficient number of licenses are available in Milestone Arcus , the camera output is automatically display ed on the Milestone Arcus Home View page and you do not need to first configure the camera.

If a camera is automatically added but requires attention, for example, because Milestone Arcus could not automatically match the user name and password, the camera is displayed with a Needs attention label.

If a camera is connected correctly but the output does not display on the Milestone Arcus Home View page, make sure that a sufficient number of licenses are available.

If a camera is connected correctly but no license is available, you might need to

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remove the camera and then add the camera again after you obtain and activate a license for the camera.

If automatic camera discovery is disabled, either enable it or manually add the camera to Milestone Arcus (see Manually Add a Camera to Milestone Arcus on page 62).

Manually Add a Camera to Milestone Arcus

If a camera is located remotely but accessible to the ReadyNAS , it cannot be disco vered automatically and you must add it manually to Milestone Arcus.

If a camera is connected correctly but the output does not display on the Milestone Arcus Home View page, make sure that a sufficient number of licenses are available.

If a camera is connected correctly but no license is available, you might need to

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remove the camera and then add the camera again after you obtain and activate a license for the camera.

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To manually add a camera to Milestone Arcus:

1. Log in to the ReadyNAS.

2. In the Apps section of the Overview page, click the Milestone Arcus Surveillance link.

If the link does not display, click the Apps section heading. The Milestone Arcus login page displays.

3. Log in by doing one of the following:

• No user account exists. Click the Log in button.

• A user account exists. Do the following:

a. Enter your user name and password in the user name and password fields. b. Click the arrow button.

The Milestone Arcus Home View page displays.

4. Select Settings > Cameras.

The Cameras page displays.

5. Click the + Add Camera button.

The camera fields displays.

6. Enter the IP address of the camera and the user name and password that are associated with the

camera. For a FlexPower camera, the camera user name is admin and the default password is password. For

information about viewing the IP address of a FlexP ow er camera, see View Inf ormation About a Camera on page 57.

If the camera is at a remote location, you might need to add the port number after the IP address. (Use the format ipaddress:portnumber.)

7. Click the OK button.

The camera is added to Milestone Arcus and, if a sufficient number of licenses are availab le, the camera output displays on the Milestone Arcus Home View page.

Add the User Name and Password for Camera Access in Milestone Arcus

If the camera user name and password are not automatically detected by Milestone Arcus, you can enter the camera credentials manually.

To add the user name and password that let the Milestone Arcus access a camera:

1. Log in to the ReadyNAS.

2. In the Apps section of the Overview page, click the Milestone Arcus Surveillance link.

If the link does not display, click the Apps section heading.

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The Milestone Arcus login page displays.

3. Log in by doing one of the following:

• No user account exists. Click the Log in button.

• A user account exists. Do the following:

a. Enter your user name and password in the user name and password fields. b. Click the arrow button.

The Milestone Arcus Home View page displays.

4. Select Settings > Cameras.

The Cameras page displays.

5. Next to the camera, click the Configure button.

By default, the General tab is selected and the general camera settings display.

6. In the Camera user name field, enter the user name that is required to access the camera.

7. In the Camera password field, enter the password that is required to access the camera.

8. Click the X button.

Your settings are saved and the page closes.

Manage the Video Settings for a Camera in Milestone Arcus

If the correct video settings are not automatically detected by Milestone Arcus, you can configure the f ollowing video settings for an individual camera: encoding settings, the number of frames per second, the resolution of the recorded video, and the video rotation.

To manage the video settings for a camera:

1. Log in to the ReadyNAS.

2. In the Apps section of the Overview page, click the Milestone Arcus Surveillance link.

If the link does not display, click the Apps section heading. The Milestone Arcus login page displays.

3. Log in by doing one of the following:

• No user account exists. Click the Log in button.

• A user account exists. Do the following:

a. Enter your user name and password in the user name and password fields. b. Click the arrow button.

The Milestone Arcus Home View page displays.

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4. Select Settings > Cameras.

The Cameras page displays.

5. Next to the camera, click the Configure button.

By default, the General tab is selected and the general camera settings display.

6. Click the Video tab.

The video settings display.

7. Specify the following video settings:

• Codec. From the menu, select MJPEG, MPEG-4, or H264. JPEG encoding is optimal for obtaining

the best video quality but it uses more disk space than H264. For longer retention time H264 is the best option.

• Frames per second. Enter the value for the frames per second (FPS). A value of 10 is sufficient

for most surveillance scenes. For fast movement scenes, enter a higher value.

• Resolution. From the menu, select the resolution.The lowest resolution that you can select is

160x120.The highest is 640x480.

• Rotation. From the menu, select the rotation.You can select 0 (the default) or 180.

8. Click the X button.

Your settings are saved and the page closes.

Set Up a Computer as an ONVIF Storage Device

You can set up a computer as an ONVIF storage device by downloading the free third-party ONVIF Device Manager software application.

For more information and to download the application, visit https://sourceforge.net/projects/onvifdm/.

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Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications

This appendix contains the following sections:

• Factory Default Settings

• Technical Specifications

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Factory Default Settings

You can reset the base station to the factory default settings, which are shown in the following table. For more information about resetting the base station to its factory settings, see Reset the Base Station to

Factory Default Settings on page 40.

The following tables show the factory default settings of the base station and the camera.

Table 3. Base station factory default settings

Default SettingFeature

User login domain name

DHCP client

notifications

FlexPowerBS-xxx The xxx represent the last three digits of the base station serial number,

which is on the base station label. The base station does not require a user name.User name password

You must change this password when you access the base station for the first time.

Enabled so that the base station receives an IP address from a DHCP server in the network.

Automatically detected through a default NTP server.System time None configured.Email settings and

Table 4. Camera factory default settings

Default SettingFeature

adminUser name

(case-sensitive) DHCP client

passwordLogin password

Enabled so that the camera receives an IP address from a DHCP server in the network.

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Table 4. Camera factory default settings (Continued)

Default SettingFeature

Video settings

Streaming starts automatically when motion is detected and stops automatically when motion stops.

Night vision enabled. Image rotation disabled. Motion sensitivity value of 80.

None configured.Arming schedule

Technical Specifications

The following tables show the technical specifications of the base station and the camera.

Table 5. Base station specifications

DescriptionFeature

2.4 GHzWiFi frequency band Up to 300 feet line of sight from the cameraWiFi range

Hardware interfaces

One LAN Ethernet (RJ-45) port Two USB 2.0 ports.These ports are disabled and might be enabled in a future

update. Power LED, Network LED, Camera LEDLEDs AC power adapterPower 900 MHz ARM Cortex A7Processor 128 MB flash; 128 MB RAMMemory 7 x 1.8 x 6.54 in. (178.8 x 47.4 x 166.2 mm)Dimensions

8.97 oz (254.3 g)Weight 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF)Operating temperature

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Table 5. Base station specifications (Continued)

DescriptionFeature

10 to 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity FCC, IC, CE, UL, WEEERegulatory compliance

Table 6. Camera specifications

DescriptionFeature

2.4 GHzWiFi frequency band Up to 300 feet line of sight from the base stationWiFi range 720p HDVideo Resolution H.264 and MJPEGFormats

Night vision

LEDs

Power

Operating temperature

130°Field of view 850 nm LEDs

Illuminates up to 25 feet Camera

Battery level indicator 2440 mAh rechargeable battery

You can recharge the battery with an AC power adapter or an optional solar power panel and cable.

3.1 x 1.9 x 2.8 in. (79.3 x 48.6 x 70.5 mm)Dimensions

4.8 oz (136 g)Weight –4°F to 122°F (–20°C to 50°C)

Weather-resistant IP65 rating FCC, IC, CE, UL, WEEERegulatory compliance

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction and Hardware Overview

System Concepts

System Requirements

Base Station Hardware Overview

Base Station Package Contents

Base Station Back Panel

Base Station Front Panel

Base Station Top Panel With LEDs

Base Station Label

Camera Hardware Overview

Camera Package Contents

Insert the Battery

Camera LED and SYNC Button

Camera Label

Install the System Components and Access the Base Station

Installation Overview

Install the Base Station in Your Network

Synchronize a Camera With the Base Station

Access the Base Station for the First Time

Add a Camera to an ONVIF-Compliant VMS

Place a Camera for Optimal Motion Detection

Access and Test the Base Station Camera Feeds

Save the Local Browser Interface of the Base Station as a Web App

Access the Local Browser Interface of the Base Station From Outside Your Network

Manage Base Station Settings

Add a Camera by Synchronizing It With the Base Station

Remove a Camera From the Base Station

Change the Base Station Password

Manage Emails and Notifications

Configure the Base Station SMTP Server Settings

Add Email Recipients

Set Up Email Notifications

Reset the Email Notifications Configuration

Assign a Static IP Address to the Base Station

Reenable the DHCP Client on the Base Station

Manage the System Time

Change the Flicker Rate

View Base Station Information

Download the Logs

Update the Firmware

Check for and Install New Firmware

Manually Download and Install New Firmware

Disable the Automatic Firmware Check

Manage the Configuration

Back Up the Configuration

Restore the Configuration

Restart the Base Station From the Local Browser Interface

Reset the Base Station to Factory Default Settings

Reset the Base Station From the Local Browser Interface

Reset the Base Station by Using the Reset Button

Manage Camera Settings

Extend the Battery Life of a FlexPower Camera

Arm or Disarm a Camera

Take a Camera Snapshot

Change the Name for a Camera

Manage the Video Settings for a Camera

Set the Streaming Duration

Enable or Disable Night Vision

Enable or Disable Image Rotation

Manage Motion Sensitivity for a Camera

Calibrate the Motion Sensitivity for a Camera

Set the Motion Sensitivity for a Camera

Assign a Static IP Address to a Camera

Reenable DHCP for a Camera

Manage a Camera Arming Schedule

Add and Enable an Arming Schedule Block

Enable or Disable All Arming Schedules

Change the Time for an Arming Schedule Block

Delete an Arming Schedule Block

View Information About a Camera

Assign a Camera to Another Camera Slot

Copy a Camera Configuration to Another Camera Slot

Copy a Camera Configuration From Another Camera Slot

Reset the Configuration for a Camera Slot

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