SMC Networks SMCWIPCAM-G User Manual

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ARRANTY

IMITED WARRANTY

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* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

Warranty terms may differ according to geographic region. For complete details please consult your country's support section of the SMC web site, http://www.smc.com

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

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Industry Canada Statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference and

2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 1.5 dBi.

Any antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication.

EC Declaration of Conformity

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe,

Edificio Conata II,

Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a,

08970 - Sant Joan Despi,

Barcelona, Spain.

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN 300 328-1 December 2001 V1.3.1

EN 300 328-2 December 2001 V1.2.1

EN 301 489-1 September 2001 V1.4.1

EN 301 489-17 September 2000 V1.2.1

EN 60950 January 2000

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Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community

This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below:

Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the

channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.

• This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the command line interface as described in the user guide, before operating this device.

• This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of operation. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.

• This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13.

Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device

tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Dutch Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in

overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

Bij deze SMC Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

French Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est

conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE

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Swedish Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I

Danish Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio

German Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN

Greek

överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)

Italian Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è

conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device

cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os

requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

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Safety Compliance

Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement

Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it

(read the label on the cable) against the following:

Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications

120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set

Minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord Maximum length of 15 feet Parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated

15 A, 125 V

240 Volts (Europe only) Cord Set with H05VV-F cord having three conductors

The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked on the power adapter.

with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm2 IEC-320 receptacle Male plug rated 10 A, 250 V

Information for Power Source

This unit is to be used with a class 2 or level 3 external power adapter, approved suitable for use in North American equipment installation, having an output voltage rating of 9 V DC, and output current rating of 1.0 A or equivalent. The external AC adapter must be complied with the requirements of LPS (Limited Power Sources).

N11846

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)

1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.

2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.

5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.

7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.

8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.

9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.

10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.

11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.

12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.

13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.

14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen: a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt. b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen. c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit

Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt. f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN 60950 geprüft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von AC 7,5-8 V, 50-60 Hz nicht über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1 A nicht unterschreiten.

Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger.

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MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt

Internet Camera

User’s Guide

Version 1.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A B O U T T H I S GU I D E ...........................................................3

1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................4

EATURES AND BENEFITS .........................................................5

NPACKING THE PACKAGE .......................................................7

YSTEM REQUIREMENT.............................................................8

HYSICAL DESCRIPTION............................................................9

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................12

TTACHING THE METAL CLIP

ONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE ......................................13

TTACHING THE POWER SUPPLY ............................................13

3 . S E C U R I TY .........................................................................14

4 . A P P L I C AT I O N O F T H E C A M E R A.......................15

PPLICATION DIAGRAMS OF THE CAMERA.......................................16

5 . U S I N G T HE C A M E R A .................................................19

EB CONFIGURATION UTILITY...............................................19

ONTROLLING AND VIEWING VIDEO ......................................22

ASIC SETUP ...........................................................................24

DVANCED SETUP...................................................................29

AINTENANCE ........................................................................47

OGOUT...................................................................................52

ELP........................................................................................53

..................................................12

6 . F F D S H OW & AV I S A V I O R......................................................54

NSTALLING FFDSHOW............................................................54

ONFIGURATION OF FFDSHOW ...............................................58

LAYING THE VIDEO ...............................................................59

IXING THE VIDEO FILE...........................................................60

7 . I P V I E W PR O ....................................................................62

NSTALLATION.........................................................................62

ETTING STARTED ..................................................................66

SING IPVIEW PRO .................................................................69

ONFIGURING THE SYSTEM.....................................................74

8 . A P P E N D IX.........................................................................88

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......................................88

A. B.

PING YOUR IP ADDRESS....................................................91

TROUBLE SHOOTING...........................................................92

TIME ZONE TABLE..............................................................96

ADJUST INTERNET CAMERA FOCUS....................................98

SPECIFICATION ....................................................................99

GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................................101

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera, includes:

z Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information

on the camera.

z Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the hardware

installation procedure for the camera.

z Chapter 3, Security, explains the security feature of the

camera.

z Chapter 4, Application of the Camera, provides the

illustrations of the camera’s applications.

z Chapter 5, Using the Camera, guides you through the

configuration using the web browser.

z Chapter 6, FFdshow & AVISavior, helps you to use the

utilities provided within the Installation CD.

z Chapter 7, IPView Pro, helps you to install and use the

software.

z Chapter 8, Appendix. Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual

are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If you are not sure about the respective information, please ask your network administrator or MIS staff for help.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera, a standalone system that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet, and also supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard*. With support for latest MPEG-4 technology, you can record streaming video that utilizes high quality MPEG-4 images to your hard drive, enable motion detection and setup automated email alerts for security. The built-in microphone provides you with the audio function, allowing you to “watch” and “listen” from the camera. Compared to the conventional PC Camera, the camera features a built-in CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a cost-effective solution to transmit the real-time high-quality video images and sounds synchronously for monitoring.

The camera can be managed remotely, so that you can use a web browser to access and control it from any notebook/desktop PC over the Intranet or Internet. The simple installation procedures and web-based interface allow you to integrate it into your network easily. With comprehensive applications supported, the Internet camera is your best solution for remote monitor, high quality, and high performance video images.

* For wireless model.

Features and Benefits

Simple to Use

The MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU, no special hardware (such as a PC frame capture card) or software required. The camera supports DirectX 9.0; therefore, the only requirement you need is the web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. Once you have a valid IP Address, just connect it and you can view the picture and receive sound from your camera. In addition, the camera’s stand allows you to adjust the camera for optimal viewing angle. You can tilt the camera right or left (up to 170/ 170 degrees), forward or backward (up to 45/90 degrees).

Support Variety of Platforms

The camera supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related protocols. It can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment, including Windows 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP. Moreover, it can be integrated easily into other www/ Intranet applications.

Web Configuration

Applying a standard web browser, the administrator can configure and manage the camera directly from its own web page via the Intranet or Internet. Up to 64 users name and password are permitted with privilege setting controlled by the administrator.

Remote Utility

The powerful IPView Pro application assigns the administrator with a pre-defined user ID and password, allowing the administrator to modify the camera settings from the remote site via Intranet or Internet. When new firmware is available, you can also upgrade remotely over the network for added convenience. Users are also allowed to monitor the image, and take snapshots.

Broad Range of Applications

With today’s high-speed Internet services, the camera can provide the ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet or Internet for remote monitoring. The camera allows remote access from a web browser for live image viewing, and allows the administrator to manage and control the camera anywhere and anytime in the world. Apply the camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes, offices, banks, hospitals, childcare centers, amusement parks and other varieties of industrial and public monitoring. The camera can also be used for intruder detection; in addition, it can capture still images for archiving and many more applications.

Unpacking the Package

Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. In addition to this User’s Guide, be certain that you have:

 One MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera  One External Antenna (for wireless model)  One power adapter  One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable  One Metal Clip  One Installation CD-ROM  One Quick Installation Guide

If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

System Requirement

Networking

Local Area Network:

 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet

Wireless Local Area Network (wireless model):

 IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN

Accessing the Camera

For Web Browser Users

 Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/

2000/XP

 CPU: Intel Celeron 1.5GHz or above (Intel Pentium 4 is

preferred)

 Memory Size: 128MB or above  Resolution: 800x600 or above  Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above

For IPView Pro Application Users

 Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/

2000/XP.

 CPU: Intel Celeron 1.5GHz or above (Intel Pentium 4 is

preferred)

 Memory Size: 128 MB or above  Resolution: 800x600 or above

Physical Description

This section describes the externally visible features of the camera.

Front Panel

There are two LED indicators on the front panel of the camera: Power LED and Link LED.

1. Power LED

The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the two LEDs. A steady light confirms that the camera is powered on.

2. Link LED

The Link LED is positioned on the left side of the two LEDs. A steady light confirms that the camera has good connection to LAN connectivity.

Dependent on the data traffic, the LED will begin to flash to indicate that the camera is receiving/sending data from/to the network.

3. Internal MIC

The built-in omni-directional microphone allows the camera to receive sound and voice.

Rear Panel

4 Antenna

1 DC Power Connector 3 Network Cable Connector

1. DC Power Connector

The DC power input connector is located on the camera’s rear panel, and is labeled DC5V 2.5A with a single jack socket to supply power to the camera. Power will be generated when the power supply is connected to a wall outlet.

2 Reset Button

2. Reset Button

Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for three seconds; meanwhile, the Link LED lights up or blinks. Release the reset button and the Link LED will turn off, indicating that the camera restores the factory default settings.

When factory reset is completed, the configuration of camera will return to the defaults as:

- IP address: 192.168.1.2

- Administrator’s login name: admin

- Password: admin

- Wireless status (for wireless model): disabled

3. Network Cable Connector

The camera’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the N-Way protocol and “AutoMDIX” function, allowing the camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.

4. Antenna (for wireless model)

The rotatable external antenna allows you to adjust its position to obtain the maximum signal.

HARDWARE

INSTALLATION

Attaching the Metal Clip

Wall screw

Ear

To attach the metal clip, remove the two rubber pads under the base of the camera firstly. Place the metal clip onto the camera base, and align the two holes of metal clip with two screw holes on the camera base. Then, secure the metal clip with two screws (provided in the package). There are two ears on each side of the metal clip, allowing the camera to be mounted on the ceiling or wall using two wall screws (provided in the package).

Base of the camera

Screw

Wall screw

Ear

Connecting the Ethernet cable

Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the camera’s rear panel, and then attach it to the network.

Attaching the Power Supply

Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on camera’s rear panel, and then connect it to your local power supply.

TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied from the Power LED on the camera is illuminated.

SECURITY

To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the camera the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration for settings and control requirements to allow users the level of entry and authorize the privileges for all users. The camera supports multi-level password protection and access to the camera is strictly restricted to defined the user who has a “User Name” and “User Password” that is assigned by the Administrator.

The administrator can release a public user name and password so when remote users access the camera they will have the right to view the image transmitted by the camera.

NOTE: The default settings of Administrator’s login name/password are admin/admin, which are easily to be known by unauthorized users. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to change the login name and password when you are the first time to use the camera.

APPLICATION OF

THE CAMERA

The camera can be applied in wide variety of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution transmitting high quality video images and sounds for monitoring purposes. It can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC desktop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. With the easy installation procedure, real-time live images will be available.

The following section will provide the typical applications for the camera, and also includes some basic knowledge to assist in the installation and configuration of the camera.

Applications:

 Monitoring of local and remote places and objects such as

construction sites, hospitals, amusement parks, schools and day-care centers through the use of a web browser.

 View image f rom IPView Pro.  Configure the camera to save image or send-mail messages

with a short video clip.

Application Diagrams of the Camera

Home Applications

SOHO Applications

Enterprise Applications

USING THE CAMERA

You can access and manage the camera through your web browser. This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility, and provides the instructions on using the camera with a web browser.

Web Configuration Utility

The camera must be configured through its built-in Web-based Configuration. Whenever you want to configure the camera, open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer in this manual), and type the default IP address http://192.168.1.2 in the Address

bar and press [Enter]. When the login page appears, type in the Name and Password box, and then click

admin

NOTE:

1. Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful in setting up the camera.

2. The computer’s IP address must correspond with the camera’s IP address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate.

Enter the default IP Address in the Address bar.

Enter the default username and password.

“admin” is the default username and password of the camera, and can be changed in the Web Configuration Utility.

After login, the Home window of the Configuration Utility will appear as below, which includes three areas: Menu Bar, Video Show Area, and Control Buttons.

NOTE: If you are denied to enter the Web Configuration Utility, the following warning message will appear on the scr een. Please try to enter the correct username and password again, or contact your network administrator.

Menu Bar

Video Show Area Control Buttons

Home Window

z Menu Bar – in the top of the window, containing six items

that allow you to setup the camera.

z Video Show Area – allows you to view the image from the

camera. You can adjust the viewing angle by using the Slider bars.

z Control Buttons – contains some buttons that allow you to

control the camera’s viewing angle, position, audio, etc.

Controlling and Viewing Video

In the Home window, you can control the camera through the control buttons on the right side of the window. The real-time image from the camera will be displayed in the Video Show Area.

Zoom On / Zoom Off

When you select ON, move your mouse to the Video Show Area, and the cursor will change to the

in/out the image by clicking the left/right button on your mouse.

When the camera is in zoom out mode, click on any position of the Video Show Area, then the position will be moved and displayed in the center of the screen.

Adjust the Viewing Angle

To adjust the camera’s viewing angle, simply click the Slider bar at the right-top corner of Video Show Area. Then, you can easily move the camera’s lens to focus on the object that you want. Clicking the Calibration button allows you return to the original position saved in the camera.

The Pan Degree and Tilt Degree options allow you to increase/ decrease the changing range (5~90) when you click the buttons.

When you have saved position(s) in the camera, select the position from the Go To pull-down list. The camera’s lens will move to the position immediately.

icon. Then, you can zoom

Adjust the Image Brightness

You can adjust the image brightness level through the Brightness option. The range is from +5 t0 -5.

Audio Function

Click the Audio On button to enable the camera’s audio function; click again to disable.

Capture Video and Still Images

Click the Start button to start record a video clip, and you can specify the destiny folder to save the file by clicking the browse button of the File path option.

Click the Snapshot button to capture a still image of the active camera, and save it into your computer.

NightShot

The camera is equipped with a high-resolution CCD lens to provide crystal clear images in real time, even at night. At dark or low light situation, select the NightShot option to switch the camera to deliver black & white images.

Basic Setup

The Basic menu contains three steps that will guide you through the basic configuration for the camera. Click Basic in the top menu bar to start the step-by-step configuration.

Basic J Network

The first step is to configure networking settings of the camera. According to your ISP’s service, select one from the three connection types: LAN, PPPoE, and DDNS.

If your network access uses a fixed IP address or DHCP service, select this option and fill in the

LAN

PPPoE

DDNS

required data provided by your network administrator in the fields of IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and DNS (Domain Name Server).

If your network access uses PPPoE (Point-toPoint Protocol over Ethernet), select this option. Fill in the required data in the User Name and Password fields, which are supplied by your ISP. The IP Address is usually allocated automatically.

The camera supports Dynamic DNS (DDNS) feature, which allows you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. Select Yes to enable this function, and then fill in the required data in the User Name, Password and Domain Name fields. Please note that you have to sign up for DDNS service with service providers before using this function.

When completed, click Next to continue.

Basic J Camera Name

The second step is to setup a descriptive name for the camera.

When completed, click Next to continue.

Basic J Time Zone

This step displays the current time setting of the camera. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs.

The Method pull-down menu allows you to setup the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection). In the Time Zone pull-down menu, select a time zone according to your location.

When completed, click Apply.

NOTE: If you setup th ese st eps us ing incor rect networki ng settin gs, it will pop up a warning message on the screen. Click OK to modify these settings or Cancel to reserve the currently settings.

Basic J Report

The last step provides some tips when you have Internet access problems.

Click Start to complete your basic network configuration. When completed, you are brought to the Home window.

NOTE: During the confi guration, you can return to Home window by clicking the HOME button that is available in every page of the utility, or exit the utility by clicking the LOGOUT button whenever you want.

Advanced Setup

The camera will function fine after the Basic configuration, however, you may wish to explore more advanced options. This section explains each parameter and setting procedures for advanced configuration of the camera. Move your mouse onto the Advanced button, and it will automatically pop up a submenu bar as below.

The submenu bar provides six submenu buttons: Video, Network, Wireless (for wireless model), Tools, Account, and Timezone. Each submenu button allows you to access advanced feature settings, and is explained details in the following sections.

Advanced J Video

The Video submenu contains three options: Image Setting, Location Setting and Motion Detection.

Image Setting

Click the Image Setting item of the Video submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the image settings of the camera.

- Default Level: Select this option to use the default

image settings of the camera.

• Quality: You can setup the image quality from this

pull-down list. The default setting is High.

• Capture Resolution: You can setup the image

resolution when you capture a still image. The default setting is VGA(640*480).

- Custom Level: Select this option when you want to

customize the image configuration.

• Capture Resolution: You can setup the image

resolution when you capture a still image. The default setting is VGA(640*480).

• Frame Rate (fps): Select the optimal setting

depending on your network status. The higher setting can obtain better quality; however, it will use more resource within your network.

• Bit Rate: You can setup bit rate of the image by

selecting Kbps or Mbps. The setting range is

4Kbps~3Mbps. The higher setting can obtain better quality; however, it will use more resource within your network.

• Camera Name: You can change the name of the

camera.

- Light Frequency: Adjust the light frequency to suit

your area of operation from the options either 50 Hz or 60 Hz (default).

Location Setting

Click the Location Setting item of the Video submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the video control settings of the camera.

- Upside Down: Display the image in a vertical mirror

mode.

- Mirrored: Display the image in a horizontal mirror

mode.

- Location: When you have saved the position in the

camera, select the location from the pull-down list, and then click Apply. The camera’s lens will move to the location immediately.

Motion Detection

Click the Motion Detection item of the Video submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the motion detection settings of the camera.

- Motion: Check this option to enable motion detection

function of your camera. Once enabled, you can setup the detecting region by giving a name for respective Zone# (#: 1/2/3). Then, build the Zone window(s) using your mouse to setup the detecting area(s). In addition, move the slide bars to adjust the Sensitivity level and Percentage level for detecting motion to record video or to send e-mail.

- Open MSD: Click this button to bring up a dialog

window that displays the detected motion event(s) of Zone # (#: 1/2/3).

Advanced J Network

The Network submenu contains three options: LAN, PPPoE and DDNS. The settings in these three options are the same as in the Network under Basic configuration. (The settings here are the

same as the configuration made in Basic menu.)

LAN

Click the LAN item of the Network submenu to bring up the following page.

If your network access uses a fixed IP address or DHCP service, select this option and fill in the required data provided by your network administrator in the fields of IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and DNS (Domain Name Server).

PPPoE

Click the PPPoE item of the Network submenu to bring up the following page.

If your network access uses PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), select this option by checking the Yes item. Fill in the required data in the User Name and Password fields, which are supplied by your ISP. The IP Address is usually allocated automatically.

DDNS

Click the DDNS item of the Network submenu to bring up the following page.

Advanced J Wireless (for wireless model)

If you use a wireless camera, you can configure the respective settings in the Wireless submenu, which contains two options: Setting and Site Survey.

Setting

Click the Setting item of the Wireless submenu to bring up the following page.

- Wireless: The default setting is Disable. Select

Enable/Disable to start/stop the wireless function of the

camera.

- Connection Mode: Use this option to determine the

type of wireless communication for the camera. There

are two choices: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode.

- SSID: SSID (Service Set Identity ) is the name assigned

to the wireless network. It will auto-detect and display the SSID of wireless network connected in this box. This default setting will let the camera connect to ANY access point under the infrastructure network mode.

- Channel: This pull-down menu provides the wireless

channel for communication. A “channel” is a range of frequencies to be used in communication between the camera and access point in Infrastructure mode, or the camera and PC/Notebook in Ad-Hoc mode. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided depending on the regulatory region where the unit is sold.

- Security Mode: Wireless network communications can

be intercepted easily. This option will help you protect your wireless network.

- Authentication: Open communicates the key across the

network. Shared allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings.

- Encryption Mode: This option allows you to configure

the setting of data encryption. The WEP key must be set before the data encryption is enforced.

- Key Format: To enable WEP Encryption, you should

decide the encryption format first by selecting the ASCII or HEX option, and then input the WEP key (in the following Key 1~4 box).

- Pre-Shared Key: This is used to identify each other in

the network. Enter the name in the Pre-Shared Key box, and this name must match the Pre-Shared Key value in the remote device.

Site Survey

Click the Site Survey item of the Wireless submenu to bring up the following page.

This field displays the available networks. To connect one wireless network, scroll up and down in the list and highlight the desired network, and click the Connect button.

You can click Refresh to re-search the available networks.

Advanced J Tools

The Tools submenu contains three options: Recording, Port and Mail.

Recording

Click the Recording item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the record function of the camera.

- Upload image to Network share folder: Enable this

function by checking the item, and then configure the following settings in this field.

• Login Method: If the network share folder allows you

to login using Anonymous, you will be able to upload the images without enter the User Name and Password. If not, you have to use the correct settings to enter the folder.

• Login User: Enter the user name in this field.

• Password: Enter the user password in this field.

• Path: Enter an existing folder name in this field, and

the images will be uploaded to the given folder. Example: \\192.168.5.2\SHARE (the shared PC’s IP

is 192.168.5.2; the shared folder named is SHARE).

Then, you can select the upload mode and recording method from the following two fields: Shared Folder Mode and Recording Method.

• Shared Folder Mode: You can set up this option by

selecting None, Recording File Number, or Shared Folder Size.

• Recording Method:

Always: The recorded images will be always uploaded

to the network share folder. Schedule: You can manage the uploading task by configuring the Day and Time options Smart Recording: Allows you to upload the recorded image only, and skip the empty files. To select this mode, you have to enable and configure the Motion Detection option first.

Port

Click the Port item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the ports used to transmit the camera’s data.

- Enable UPnP Control Point: Setup the Web port to

transmit the camera’s image data. The default setting is port 80.

- Non UPnP: When you select this option, you can set up

the following items manually.

• Web Port: Setup the Web port to transmit the

camera’s image data. The default setting is port 80.

• AV Control Port: Setup the transmission of streaming

data within the network. The default setting is port

5000.

• AV Streaming Port: The default setting is port 5001.

• IP View Lite Port: The default setting is port 5100.

Mail

Click the Mail item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup e-mail function of the camera.

When you select By E-mail, the system will enable the alert function that notifies you the events of IP Change or Motion Detection by sending an e-mail. If you select None, the system will do nothing.

- By E-mail: Configure the following settings. This field

contains the six basic settings for your e-mail server.

• SMTP Login Name: Enter the user name in this field

to login receiver’s e-mail server.

• SMTP Password: Enter the user password in this

field to login receiver’s e-mail server.

• SMTP (mail) Server: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer

Protocol) is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers you need to input the mail server address in this field.

• Return Email Address: Enter the e-mail address of

the user who will send the e-mail.

• Recipient Email Address: Enter the e-mail address of

the user who will receive the e-mail.

• SMPT Port: Enter the e-mail port used in your

computer. The default setting is port 25.

- Motion Detection Set Skip Time: You can setup the

duration of motion detecting.

NOTE: You can click t he Test button to test the e-mail account you provided. To test, you have to enable and configure the Motion Detection option first.

Advanced J Account

The Account submenu contains the options that allow you to add/delete users. Also, you can manage the users of the camera.

- User Name: Enter the user name in this field.

- Password: Enter the user password in this field.

- Retype Password: Enter the user password again to

confirm the password.

When completed, click Apply to activate the user’s account.

The following User List displays the existing users of the camera. You can modify and delete a user by click the respective icon.

Advanced J Timezone

The Timezone submenu displays the current time setting of the camera. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs.

- Method: Allow you to setup the correct time by getting

time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection).

- Time Zone: Select a time zone according to your

location.

Maintenance

The Maintenance menu contains two submenus: Configuration and Firmware Upload. Move your mouse onto the Maintenance button, and it will automatically pop up a submenu bar as below.

Maintenance J Configuration

The Configuration submenu contains four options: Idle Time, Reset Default, Reboot and Status.

Idle Time

Click the Idle Time item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the idle time of the camera.

- Administrator Inactivity Timer: location. If the user

does nothing within the specified time in this option, the system would automatically logout. The idle time must be larger than 0.

Reset Default

Click the Reset Default item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to load the default settings of the camera.

Clicking Reset allows you to resume the factory default settings of the camera. This function is the same as pressing the Reset button on the camera.

Reboot

Click the Reboot item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to restart the camera.

Click Reboot to restart the camera.

After reboot, both the Power LED and Link LED on the front panel will light on, and then you can enter your Name and Password to login.

Status

Click the Status item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following page, which displays the current configuration of the camera.

The Status option contains information of the camera, including its basic status and the networking status.

Maintenance J Firmware Upload

The Firmware Upload submenu allows you to update the firmware of the camera once you obtained a latest version of firmware.

Click Browse to point to the firmware file saved in your computer, and then click Upload. The system start to upgrade the firmware, and it will ask you to restart the camera. Click Restart when prompted.

NOTE: It will take a few minutes to update firmware. Please w ait to complete the procedure; you can then reboot the camera.

Logout

Click the LOGOUT button to exit the Web Configuration Utility, and it will return to the login screen of the utility.

Help

Click the HELP button to bring up a window, providing you with the general help information to control the camera.

FFDSHOW & AVISAVIOR

This chapter describes FFdshow and AVISavior, which are provided in the Installation CD. FFdshow allows you to play the recorded video files on your computer. AVISavior allows you to fix the damaged recorded video files.

Installing FFdshow

Step 1

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. The menu screen will appear as below:

Step 2

Click the FFdshow Install item, and select the desired language in the pop-up dialog window.

Then, the InstallShield Wizard will appear, click Next in the welcome screen.

Step 3 Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click I Agree.

Step 4 Choose the components to be installed. If no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Next.

Step 5 Choose the destination location. If no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Install.

Step 6 The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding. When completed, click Next. Then, click Finish.

Configuration of FFdshow

Before playing the recorded video file, you have to change the following settings in FFdshow:

- Enable the Subtitles function.

- Set the Error resilience option to none.

1. Click Start > Programs > ffdshow > Configuration to open

the ffdshow properties window.

2. Select to check the Subtitles item.

3. Select the Miscellaneous item, and then set the Error

resilience option to none.

Check this item.

Set this option to none.

Playing the Video

Since you have recorded video files from the camera, you can play the video files simply using Windows Media Player in your computer.

1. Find the video file saved in the computer.

2. Double-click the file, and it will open Windows Media Player

(as default in Microsoft Windows) to play the video file.

NOTE: By default, the destination folder to save the recorded video files is :\Program\IPView Pro\, and the file will be named as xxxxxxxx_yyyyyy.avi (where x is date and y is time). Also, it will automatically create a subtitle file named as xxxxxxxx_yyyyyy.sub (the same date/time settings with the corresponded .avi file). The destination folder can be changed in the Rec ording Configure option of IPView Pro.

Fixing the Video File

If, unfortunately, the recorded video restored in your computer is damaged, you can try to fix it using AVISavior. To launch the utility, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto-run program. The menu screen will appear as below:

Click the AVISavior item, and the following window will appear on the screen.

First, set up the File Fixing Options by checking the “Create a new AVI file for fixing” or “Fix with raw AVI file” item. Selecting the former one will create a new AVI file in the computer when fixed; selecting the latter one will overwrite the original file when fixed.

Then, select the AVI file that you want to fix. Click the Select your AVI File button to bring up a dialog window, which allows you to assign the AVI file to be fixed. When selected, the path of the AVI file will appear in the box, as shown below.

Click the Start to Fix button to start fixing.

IPVIEW PRO

This chapter describes IPView Pro, which is a powerful software application designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation requirements.

Installation

Step 1

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. The menu screen will appear as below:

Step 2

Click the IPView Pro item to activate the InstallShield Wizard. Click Next in the welcome screen.

Step 3 Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click Yes.

Step 4 Choose the destination location. If no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Next.

Step 5 The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding.

Step 6 When the Digital Signature warning screen appears, click Continue Anyway.

Step 7 Click Finish to complete the installation.

Getting Started

This section describes the User Interface of IPView Pro, with detailed procedures for using the application.

To launch IPView Pro, click Start > Programs > IPView Pro > IPView Pro. The main screen will appear as below:

NOTE: IPView Pro requires the system’s resolution setting up to 1024x768. Please configure the resolution to 1024x768 or higher; otherwise, it may shows incomplete screen when launching the program.

Item Feature

NO.

 

Item Description

Date/Time Show current date/time. Status Mode

Window

Show the camera’s status in this window. Click the Change Status Mode button (

the right lower corner of the window to chan ge th e display mode:

Camera list mode Camera information mode

) on

View



Window View Mode



Buttons

Show the camera’s view in this window.

Select the view mode from these buttons.

Show one camera in View Window. Show four cameras in View Window.

Show six cameras in View Window with the first one as the major view.

Show eight cameras in View Window with the first one as the major view.

Show nine cameras in View Window. Show ten cameras in View Window with

the first two as the major views. Show thirteen cameras in View Window

with the first one as the major view.

Key Lock

 







Button

Power Button Click to ex it or minimize IPView Pro. Pan/Tilt

Control Panel

Record

Button

Play Button Play the recorded video file in the computer.

Click to lock/unlock the camera. When locked, the user cannot operate any camera.

When the camera is added, the Pan/Tilt control buttons will appear on the panel, as shown below:

buttons to adjust the camera’s viewing angle to Up/ Down/Left/Right/Left-Up/Left-Down/RightUp/Right-Down.

in the camera, click the Swing button to control the camera swinging from one position to another position.

the default position. Record video clip of the selected camera and save

it in the computer. The storage position can be configured in System Configuration. When you click the button, you can select Manual Record, Schedule Record, or Motion Record.

Show sixteen cameras in View Window. Show the selected camera in full screen

view. Enable displaying the video views in

circles.

/ / / / / / / : Click these

: Once you have saved two (or more) positions

: Click the Home button to return the camera to

Configuration



Click to enter the System Configuration.

Button

Using IPView Pro

Adding a Camera

To add a camera:

1. Click the Configuration button

Configuration.

If you are not sure of the camera’s IP address, you can click Search to search the available camera(s) within the network.

to enter the System

2. Select the camera you want by highlighting it, and then click

Add Camera. Enter the User Name and Password when prompted.

The camera is added.

Click the Add

Camera button.

The camera found within the network.

3. Click Save, and then click the Configuration button to return

to View Window. The selected camera’s video will be displayed now.

Alternately, you can add a camera by entering its IP address:

4. Select the Input IP tab.

The camera is added.

Click the Add

Camera button.

Enter the camera’s

IP address and Port.

5. Enter the camera’s IP address (default: 192.168.1.2) and Port

(default: 80), and then click Add Camera.

6. Click Save, and then click the Configure button to return to

View Window. The selected camera’s video will be displayed now.

Removing a Camera

To remove the camera from the list:

1. Select the camera you want to remove.

2. Click Delete Camera.

Viewing a Camera

From the View Modes of the panel, you can select one-camera mode or other modes to display your video. IPView Pro allows a maximum of 16 cameras for viewing. For example, if you use only one camera, select one-camera

mode ( figure 1. If there are four cameras, select four-camera mode ( and the View Window will display the view as figure 2.

), and the View Window will display the view as

Figure 1. Figure 2.

Recording Video

play

IPView Pro allows you to record the video clip and save it in your computer through the following methods: Manual Record, Schedule Record, and Motion Record.

When you click the Record button and select Manual Record, it will start recording. Click the button again to stop. If you select Schedule Record or Motion Record, the system will record the video clip according to the settings in System Configuration.

Playing Recorded Video

The recorded video clips are saved in your computer, and can be played using Windows Media Player. To start playback, simply click the Play button on the panel, and the following dialog screen will appear, allowing you to select the file to playback.

Select one file

back.

The folder that stores

the recorded file.

Select the recorded file in the computer, and then click OK.

Configuring the System

Clicking the Configuration button on the panel allows you to configure the system settings, and the System Configuration Screen will appear in the View Window as shown below. Once configured, click Save to save the settings, and then click the

Configuration button again to exit configuration.

System Configuration Screen

Camera Configuration

In this field, you can add/delete the camera (as described in the previous section). Also, you can configure the following settings:

Web Configuration

In the left column, selecting the Web Configuration item will launch the Web Configuration Utility in View Window.

You can configure these settings according to the description in Chapter 5, Using the Camera. Click Back to exit the Web Configuration Utility.

Motion Configuration-1

The Motion Configuration-1 item provides the commands for motion detection control. Before configuring, you should select one camera from the pull-down menu.

Select one camera.

- Detect Region: When you select the Full picture option, the

camera will monitor the whole area.

Sensitivity Level: Move the slide bar to adjust the

sensitivity level for detecting motion to record video.

Motion Configuration-2

The Motion Configuration-2 item allows you to configure to the alarm and e-mail setting.

Invoke Alarm: Select this option to enable alarm when

some motion detected by the system.

Send e-mail: When this option is checked, click the Mailing

Configuration in the left column to enter the required

information (see the following section).

- Play music: Selecting this option allows the system to play music. You can select a music file by clicking the Browse music file button, and set up the interval time in the following pull-down menu (1 to 20 seconds).

Tools

The Tools item allows you to configure to the alarm and e-mail setting.

Reset: Restore the original setting of your camera. Do you

really want to reset this device? Click Yes in the pop-up dialog box to confirm.

Factory Reset: Restore the factory default settings of the

camera. Do you really want to factory reset this device? Click Yes in the pop-up dialog box to confirm.

Update Firmware: When new firmware is available, you

can upgrade it using this option. Click Browse to find the firmware file, and then click Update.

Mailing Configuration

When Motion Detection function is enabled and the Send e-mail option is checked, you should enter the required information in the respective fields.

Mail Server: Enter the mail server address that is used to

send your e-mail.

Mail From/To: Enter the sender’s/receiver’s e-mail address.

Subject: Enter the title of the e-mail.

User Name/Password: Enter the user name/password to

Interval Time: Enter a number in this box to setup the time

(in second) to send E-mail regularly.

Proxy Server

Check the Proxy Server option and enter the required settings in the Address and Port boxes to enable and use the Proxy Server function.

Recording Configuration

In this field, you can configure the storage settings.

Log Storage:

• Reserved HDD Space For MS-Windows OS – You can

reserve 500 MB to 1000 MB hard disk space for the program.

• Each Recording File Size – If the recorded video files

reach the file size limit, video images will be recorded into another file automatically. The available settings are from 10 MB to 50 MB.

• Storage List – The destination folder to save the

recorded video file can be specified here. Click Modify to change the current path setting; click Add to add a new destination folder; click Delete to remove a selected path setting. Please note that you are not allowed to delete a path setting if there is only one setting in the list.

Recycle: You can check this option to clear the files when

the unreserved space of your hard disk is filled. The available settings are from 200 MB to 50000 MB.

Schedule-Recording Configuration

This recording function will work after you have enabled respective settings in the Schedule mode. The recording schedule can be defined by Date Mode or Week Mode.

Date Mode: First, select the camera desired from the pull-

down menu. Then, setup the time in the Start/Stop fields. Click Add to add the recording schedule to the list. Click Save to save the settings.

- Week Mode: First, select the camera desired from the pull- down menu. Then, setup the time in the Start/Stop fields, and select the weekday from the buttons. Click Add to add the recording schedule to the list. Click Save to save the settings.

Weekday buttons.

Others

When multiple cameras connected, this option allows the system to display these views as the main view in circles according to your time settings. The range of Time interval of scan is from 1 to 20 seconds.

Log List

This filed displays the user(s) information, which includes the Date, MAC address, and the brief description of events.

Account

This filed allows the system administrator to manage the account information. Selecting Login Password check to enable the system to check the password when login.

About

This filed provides information of the software application.

APPENDIX

A. Frequently Asked Questions

Internet Camera Features

Q: What is an Internet Camera? A: Internet camera is a standalone system connecting directly to

an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard. It is different from the conventional PC camera, Internet camera is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring. The camera can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser.

Q: How many users are allowed to access this Internet camera simultaneously? A: Maximum number of users that can log onto the camera at the same time is 10. Please keep in mind the overall performance of

the transmission speed will slow down when many users are logged on, it is because that all the users share the same resources.

Q: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image? A: The camera utilizes the MPEG-4 image compression

technology providing high quality images for users. MPEG-4 is adopted since it is a standard for image compression and can be applied to various web browsers and software applications.

Q: Can I change the wireless antenna attached to the camera? A: The wireless antenna can be changed for a variety of reasons

such as extending the wireless transmission range, however, please consult authorized distributors before attempting as the connectors must be SMA connector type.

Q: What is the wireless transmission range for the camera? A:

Generally the wireless distance can go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors. The range is limited by the number of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Typical ranges vary depends on the types of materials and background Radio Frequency (RF) noise in your home or business and the configuration setting of your network environment.

Internet Camera Installation

Q: Can the Internet Camera be used out-doors? A: The camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with

a weatherproof case to be used outdoors and it is not recommended.

Q: What network cabling is required for the camera? A: The camera uses Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connector,

which allows 10 Base-T and 100 Base networking.

Q: Can the camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer? A: No, the camera is an Internet Camera used only on Ethernet

and Fast Ethernet network and supported by wireless transmission.

Q: Can the camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP addresses? A: The camera can be connected to LAN with private IP addresses.

Q: Can the camera be installed and work if a firewall exists on the network? A: If a firewall exists on the network, port 80 is open for ordinary data communication. However, since the camera transmits image data, the default ports 5000, 5001 and 5100 are also required. Therefore, it is necessary to open ports 5000, 5001 and 5100 of the network for remote users to access the camera.

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