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Sercomm RC8221 User Manual

Compact HD (11N) Wireless
Network Camera
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP....................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ................................................................................14
CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP....................................................................20
CHAPTER 5 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT.....................................................................28
Video & Audio Screen.....................................................................................................46
User Database Screen......................................................................................................50
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CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS VIEWING/RECORDING UTILITY........................................66
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................78
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................81
APPENDIX B NETWORK CAMERA HTTP CGI..............................................................83
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components and capabilities.
Overview
The Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality Mega Pixel Omni Vision CMOS Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the Network Camera, an 802.11N Wireless LAN.
Using enhanced H.264 technologies, the Network Camera is able to stream high quality video and audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of H.264 reduce network bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.
A convenient and user-friendly Windows program is provided for both viewing and recording video. If necessary, you can even view video using your Web Browser, on
a variety of software platforms.
Figure 1: Network Camera
Features
• Standalone Design. The Network Camera is a standalone system with built-
in CPU and Video encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless LAN.
Triple Video Support. The Network Camera can support H.264, MPEG4 and
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MJEPG video for different image compression.
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Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The video encoder and
HTTP/HTTPS server built into the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the camera using your Web browser or the provided Windows utility to view live video.
• Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home,
Business or Public Facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, the Network Camera has the features you need.
Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail),
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HTTP and other Internet related protocols, the Network Camera can be easily integrated into your existing network.
• Easy Configuration. A Windows-based Wizard is provided for initial setup.
Subsequent administration and management can be performed using a standard web browser. The administrator can configure and manage the Network Camera via the LAN or Internet.
PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) Support. The Network Camera is embedded
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with a PIR Sensor, which senses infrared light radiating from human bodies in its field of view. This feature is very helpful in enhancing home security systems.
• Viewing/Recording Utility. A user-friendly Windows utility is provided for
viewing live video. For periods when you are absent, or for scheduled recording, this application also allows you to export video to your PC. The recorded files are in a standard Windows Media format, and thus usable by a wide variety of programs if required.
• Motion Detection. This feature can detect motion in the field of view. The
Network Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. This function only works indoors due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor. When motion is detection, an E-mail alert can be sent, or some other action may be triggered.
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Flexible Scheduling. You can limit access to the video stream to specified
times using a flexible scheduling system. The Motion Detection feature can also have its own schedule, so it is active only when required.
Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the Network Camera can send
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its log data to your Syslog Server.
Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is encoded with the
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video if desired. You can use the built-in microphone.
Internet Features
• User-definable HTTP/HTTPS port number. This allows Internet
Gateways to use "port mapping" so the Network Camera and a Web Server can share the same Internet IP address.
DDNS Support. In order to view video over the Internet, users must know the
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Internet IP address of the gateway used by the Network Camera. But if the Gateway has a dynamic IP address, DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is required. Since many existing Gateways do not support DDNS, this function is incorporated into the Network Camera.
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NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the Network Camera
to calibrate its internal clock from an Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the time stamp on Video from the Network Camera will be correct.
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Security Features
• User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to
known users. Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video stream.
Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password
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protected, so that it only can be changed by the Network Camera Administrator.
Wireless Features
• Supports 11n Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for
backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and
802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
• Wired and Wireless Network Support. The Network Camera supports
either wired or wireless transmission.
WEP Support. Full WEP support (64/128 Bit) on the Wireless interface is
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provided.
WPA/WPA2 Support. The WPA Personal/WPA2 Personal standard is also
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supported, allowing advanced encryption of wireless data.
WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of
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connecting any device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a PIN code if there's no button.
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Physical Details - Network Camera
Front - Network Camera
Figure 2: Front Panel
Lens
PIR Sensor Microphone
No physical adjustment is required or possible for the lens, but you should ensure that the lens cover remain clean. The image quality is degraded if the lens cover is dirty or smudged.
The PIR sensor is designed for human body detection.
The built-in microphone is mounted on the front.
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Rear - Network Camera
Figure 3: Rear Panel
LAN port
Power Input
Digital Input/Output
Micro-SD Card slot Privacy Button
WPS Button
Reset Button
Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Network Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch.
Note:
• Plugging in the LAN cable will disable the Wireless interface.
Only 1 interface can be active at any time.
• The LAN cable should only be connected or disconnected when
the camera is powered OFF. Attaching or detaching the LAN cable while the camera is powered on does NOT switch the interface between wired and wireless.
Connect the supplied 12V power adapter here. Do not use other power adapters; doing so may damage the camera.
The GPIO terminal block includes 1 input port and 1 output port.
Insert the SD card into the slot, if required.
On (Green) - The privacy mode is activated. User can not access to
the video/audio from the camera.
Off - The privacy mode is not in use. User can get access to the
video/audio from the camera.
Push the WPS button on the device and on your other wireless device to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryption­secured wireless connection automatically.
• WPS PBC Mode. When pressed and released (less then 3
seconds), the Network Camera will be in the WPS PBC mode (Auto link mode).
• WPS Pin Code Mode. When pressed and held for over 3
seconds, the Network Camera will be in the WPS Pin Code. mode.
This button is recessed; you need a pin or paper clip can be used to depress it. It can be activated at any time the camera is in the "ready" mode.
• Reset to manufacturer default valued and reboot. When
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pressed and held over 10 seconds, the settings of Network Camera will be set to their default values.
Note:
After this procedure is completed, the Power LED will blink three
times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully.
Power LED (Green)
Network//WPS LED (Green, Amber)
On - Power on. Off - No power. Blinking - The Power LED will blink during start up. This will take
15 to 20 seconds.
On (Green) - Network (Wireless or LAN) connection is available. Off - Wireless or LAN is not connected or camera is not
sending/receiving data.
Blinking (Green) - Data is being transmitted or received via the
LAN or Wireless connection.
On (Amber) - If the LED is on for 5 seconds, the WPS function is failed.
Blinking (Amber) - WPS function is being processed.
Package Contents
The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
1. Network Camera
2. Camera Stand
3. Power adapter
4. Installation CD-ROM
5. Quick Installation Guide
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
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This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Network Camera.
System Requirements
• To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and
network cable is required.
• To use the Wireless interface on the wireless model, other Wireless devices
must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE 802.11n
specifications. All Wireless stations must use compatible settings.
The default Wireless settings are: Mode: Infrastructure
SSID: ANY Wireless Security: Disabled Domain: USA Channel No.: Auto
Installation - Network Camera
1. Assemble the Camera
On the Wireless Model, screw the supplied antenna to the mounting point on the rear.
2. Connect the LAN Cable
Connect the Network Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch, using a standard LAN cable.
For this Model, it will disable the Wireless Interface. The Wireless and LAN interfaces cannot be used simultaneously. Using the LAN interface is recommended for initial configuration. After the Wireless settings are correct, the Wireless interface can be used.
The first time you connect to the camera, you should connect the LAN cable and configure the Network Camera with appropriate settings. Then you can unplug the LAN cable and power off the camera. The Network Camera will be in wireless interface when you power on the camera again.
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3. Power Up
Connect the supplied 12Vpower adapter to the Network Camera and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
4. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during
startup, which takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power
LED should remain ON.
• The Network LED should be ON. For more information, refer to Physical Details - Network Camera in Chapter 1.
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Setup using the Windows Wizard
Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the Network Camera with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN.
Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained
in Chapter 5 - Web-based Management.
Setup Procedure
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start
automatically, run NetworkCamera.exe in the root folder.
• You will see the Welcome screen shown below.
• Click the Setup Camera button to start the setup Wizard
Figure 4: Welcome Screen
2. The next screen, shown below, will list all the Network Cameras on your LAN.
Figure 5: Camera List Screen
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• Select the desired Camera from the list on the left. The current settings for
the selected Camera will be displayed in the table on the right.
• Click Next to continue.
3. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator Nam e and Administrator
Password, as shown below.
• If using the default values, enter administrator for the name, and
leave the password blank.
• Otherwise, enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password set
on the Maintenance screen.
Figure 6: Password Dialog
4. This screen allows you to enter a suitable Description, and set the correct Time
Zone, Date, and Time. Make any desired changes, then click Next to continue.
Figure 7: Camera Settings
5. On the following IP Address Settings screen, shown below, choose Fixed IP
Address, Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE.
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Figure 8: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection
• Fixed IP Address is recommended, and can always be used.
• Dynamic IP Address can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server.
• PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) is the most common login method, widely
used with DSL modems.
Click Next to continue.
6. If you chose Fixed IP Address, the following TCP/IP Settings screen will be
displayed.
Figure 9: TCP/IP Settings
• Enter an unused IP Address from within the address range used on your
LAN.
• The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields must match the values used
by PCs on your LAN.
• The Primary DNS address is required in order to use the E-mail alert or
Dynamic DNS features. Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) address recommended by your ISP.
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• The Secondary DNS is optional. If provided, it will be used if the Primary
DNS is unavailable.
Click Next to continue.
7. If you chose PPPoE, the following PPPoE Settings screen will be displayed.
Figure 10: PPPoE Settings Screen
• Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.
• Enter the Password for the user name above.
Click Next.
8. The next screen, shown below, displays all details of the Network Camera.
• Click Next if the settings are correct
• Click Back to modify any incorrect values.
Figure 11: Save Settings
9. Click OK to confirm that you want to save the new settings. If you want to
cancel your changes, click Cancel.
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Figure 12: Confirm Screen
10. After clicking OK, you will see the screen below.
Figure 13: Final Screen
Clicking the Install Utility button will install the Viewing/Recording utility described in Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility.
11. Click Exit to end the Wizard.
Setup is now complete.
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Chapter 3
Viewing Live Video
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This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video.
Overview
After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, all LAN users can view live video using Internet Explorer on Windows.
This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer.
But many other powerful features and options are available:
• To view multiple cameras simultaneously, or record video (either interactively
or by schedule), you should install the Windows Viewing/Recording utility.
Refer to Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility for details on
installing and using this program.
• The camera administrator can also adjust the Video Stream, and restrict access
to the video stream to known users by requiring viewers to supply a username
and password. See Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.
• To make Live Video from the camera available via the Internet, your Internet
Gateway or Router must be configured correctly. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.
Requirements
To view the live video stream generated by the Network Camera, you need to meet the following requirements:
• Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista/Windows 7.
• Internet Explorer 6 or later, Firefox 3.0 or later.
Connecting to a Camera on your LAN
To establish a connection from your PC to the Network Camera:
1. Use the Windows utility to get the IP address of the Network Camera.
2. Start Internet Explorer.
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Network Camera.
4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.
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Figure 14: Home Screen
5. Click View Video.
6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be
prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator.
7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an
ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.
You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the Video stream in Internet Explorer. Click the "Yes" button to install the ActiveX component.
Figure 15: ActiveX OCX Prompt
8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds
while the video stream is buffered.
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Connecting to a Camera via the Internet
You can NOT connect to a camera via the Internet unless the camera Administrator has configured both the camera and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the camera.
See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration.
Also, you need a broadband Internet connection to view video effectively. Dial-up connections are NOT supported.
To establish a connection from your PC to the Network Camera via the Internet:
1. Obtain the following information from the Administrator of the camera you
wish to connect to:
• Internet IP Address or Domain Name of the camera.
• Port number for HTTP connections.
• Login (username, password) if required.
2. Start Internet Explorer.
3. In the Address box, enter the following:
HTTP://Internet_Address:port_number Where Internet_Address is the Internet IP address or Domain Name of
the camera, and port_number is the port number used for HTTP (Web) connections to the camera.
Examples using an IP address:
HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024
Where the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTP port number is 1024.
Example using a Domain Name:
HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024
Where the Domain name (using DDNS in this example) is mycamera.dyndns.tv and the HTTP port number is 1024.
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4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.
Figure 16: Home Screen
5. Click View Video.
6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be
prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator.
7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an
ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.
You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the Video stream in Internet Explorer. Click the "Yes" button to install the ActiveX component.
Figure 17: ActiveX OCX Prompt
8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds
while the video stream is buffered.
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Viewing Live Video
After installing the ActiveX component, you will be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below.
Figure 18: View Video Screen
There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon. See the table below for details.
Note: The options can only be configured while using IE browser. Other browsers
can just view the video rather than configuration.
General Options
These options are always available, regardless of the type of camera you are connected to.
Streaming. Use this drop-down list to select the desired streaming. Full Size. When using high-resolution mode (1280*960), click this
button to see the full size of the image.
Use this icon to start/stop viewing.
Use this icon to make the image back to original size.
Zoom Out. A digital zoom out feature is available. To zoom out the
window, click this icon.
Zoom In. A digital zoom in feature is available. To zoom in the
window, click this icon.
Snapshot. Click this to take a single JPEG "snapshot" image of the
current video.
Speaker On/Off. Use this button to turn the PC's speaker on or off.
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off.
Setup. Select the desired folder to save the file.
Microphone On/Off. Use this button to toggle the microphone on or
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Chapter 4
Advanced Viewing Setup
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This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the Network Camera. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only.
Introduction
This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video:
• Adjusting the video image
• Controlling user access to the live video stream
• Making video available from the Internet
• Using the Motion Detection feature
Adjusting the Video Image
If necessary, the Network Camera Administrator can adjust the Video image.
To Adjust the Video Image:
1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Network Camera. (See Chapter 5 -
Web-based Management for details.)
2. Select Administration, then Streamings. You will see a screen like the example
below.
Figure 19: Streamings Screen
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3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes.
Video Mode
Select either "High Resolution Mode" or "High Frame Rate Mode".
Options Default Streaming
Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list.
Channel
Streaming 1 Settings (MJPEG)
Video Format Resolution
This displays the default format.
Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is set to 1280*960.
Fixed Video
Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal.
Quality Max. Frame Rate
Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.
The default value is 15.
Streaming 2/3 Settings
Video Format Resolution Video Quality
Control GOV Length
Max. Frame Rate
Select the desired format from the list.
Select the desired video resolution format.
• Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate.
• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option.
Enter the desired value between 1 and 150.
Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.
The default value is 15.
User Defined URI
You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the live video from camera through cell phone connection.
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Controlling User Access to the Video Stream
By default, anyone can connect to the Network Camera and view live Video at any time.
If desired, you can limit access to scheduled times, and also restrict access to known users.
To Control User Access to Live Video:
1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Network Camera. (See Chapter 5 -
Web-based Management for details.)
2. Select Administration, then Video Access.
3. Set the desired options for Access.
Access
Select the desired option as required:
• If the User Access is enabled, users will be prompted for a username and
password when they connect to the camera for viewing video.
• When Video Access is enabled, viewing video is only available during the
scheduled periods, and unavailable at other times. If this option is selected, you need to define a schedule; otherwise it is always disabled.
However, viewing video is still possible by logging in as the Administrator.
Figure 20: Controlling User Access
See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for further details about using the Video Access and User Database screens.
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Making Video available from the Internet
If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the Network Camera available via the Internet. You will need to configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the camera.
Router/Gateway Setup
Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections (from Internet Viewers) to the Network Camera. The Router/Gateway
uses the Port Number to determine which incoming connections are intended for the
Network Camera.
This feature is normally called Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers, and is illustrated
below. The Port Forwarding/Virtual Server entry tells the Router/Gateway that incoming TCP connections on port 1024 should be passed to the Network Camera. If necessary, check the user manual for your Router/Gateway for further details.
Figure 21: Connecting via the Internet
The "Port" for the Port Forwarding / Virtual Server entry above is the " Secondary Port" number specified on the Network screen of the Network Camera.
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Network Camera Setup
The Network Camera configuration does NOT have be changed, unless:
• You wish to change the port number from the default value.
• You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the Network Camera.
HTTPS Port Configuration
Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80. Since the Network Camera uses HTTP, but port 80 is likely to be used by a Web Server, you can use a different port
for the Network Camera. This port is called the Secondary Port. The default HTTP/HTTPS Secondary Port is 1024/1025. If you prefer to use a
different port number, you can specify the port number on the Network Camera's
Network screen, as shown below.
Figure 22: Network Screen
See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for further details on using the Network
screen.
Viewers need to know this port number in order to connect and view live Video, so you must inform viewers of the correct port number.
DDNS (Dynamic DNS)
Many internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established.
This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection.
DDNS is designed to solve this problem, by allowing users to connect to your LAN using a domain name, rather than an IP address.
To use DDNS:
1. Register for the DDNS service with a supported DDNS service provider. You
can then apply for, and be allocated, a Domain Name.
2. Enter and save the correct DDNS settings on the DDNS screen of the Network
Camera.
3. Both Router and Camera should use the same port number for DDNS service.
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Figure 23: DDNS Screen
4. Operation is then automatic:
• The Network Camera will automatically contact the DDNS server
whenever it detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address.
• Internet users can then connect to the camera using the Domain Name
allocated by the DDNS service provider. Example: HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024 mycamera.dyndns.tv is domain host name. 1024 is the port number.
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Viewing Live Video via the Internet
Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT recommended.
Viewing Live Video Using your Web Browser
If using your Web browser, you need to know the Internet IP address (or the Domain name) of the camera's Router/Gateway, and the correct port number.
Enter the Internet address of the Router/Gateway, and its port number, in the
Address (or Location) field of your Browser.
Example - IP address:
HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024
Where the Router/Gateway's Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the "Secondary Port" number on the Network Camera is 1024.
Example - Domain Name:
HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024
Where the Router/Gateway's Domain name is mycamera.dyndns.tv and the "Secondary Port" number on the Network Camera is 1024.
Viewing Live Video with the Viewing/Recording Utility
If using the Windows Viewing/Recording Utility, the details of the Network Camera
must be entered on the Setup screen.
Figure 24: Add Camera from LAN
See Chapter 6 - Window Viewing/Recording Utility for full details on using the
Windows Viewing/Recording utility.
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Motion Detection Alerts
The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected.
The Network Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects.
But the motion detector can also be triggered by:
• Sudden changes in the level of available light
• Movement of the camera itself.
Try to avoid these situations. The motion detection feature works best in locations where there is good steady illumination, and the camera is mounted securely. It cannot be used outdoors due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor.
Note: The Motion Detection settings can only be configured while using IE browser.
To Use Motion Detection Alerts
Using the Web-based interface on the Network Camera, select the Motion Detection
screen, then configure this screen as described below.
Figure 25: Motion Detection
1. Enable the Motion Detection feature.
2. Set the area or areas of the video image to be examined for movement. You can
define up to 4 areas, and set the motion threshold individually for each area.
3. If using a schedule, define the desired schedule in Event Trigger screen.
4. Save your changes.
If the Motion Detection feature is enabled, but the related options in the Event Trigger screen are not enabled, then the only action when motion is detected is to log this event in the system log.
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