TRENDnet TV-IP201 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

F U

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

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

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

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................14

TTACHING THE CAMERA TO THE STAND

ONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE ......................................15

TTACHING THE POWER SUPPLY ............................................15

3 . S E C U R I TY.........................................................................16

4 . A P P L I C AT I O N O F T H E C A M E R A ........................17

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5 . U S I N G T HE C A M E R A .................................................20

EB CONFIGURATION UTILITY...............................................20

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YSTEM ADMINISTRATION......................................................22

IEW IMAGE – ACTIVEX MODE..............................................42

IEW IMAGE – JAVA MODE.....................................................45

6 . I P V I E W P RO ....................................................................47

NSTALLATION.........................................................................47

I G

ETTING STARTED ..................................................................51

SING IPVIEW PRO .................................................................54

ONFIGURING THE SYSTEM.....................................................60

7 . A P P E N D IX.........................................................................75

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......................................75

A. B.

PING YOUR IP ADDRESS....................................................77

TROUBLE SHOOTING...........................................................78

TIME ZONE TABLE..............................................................82

ADJUST INTERNET CAMERA FOCUS....................................84

I/O TERMINAL APPLICATION...............................................85

SPECIFICATION....................................................................87

GLOSSARY OF TERMS .........................................................90

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your 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, IPView Pro, helps you to install and use the

software.

z Chapter 7, Appendix.

Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual are FOR YOUR REFE RENCE 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 Internet Camera, a camera device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Compared to the conventional PC Camera, the Internet Camera features a built-in CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a cost-effective solution to transmit real-time high-quality video images and sounds for monitoring. The Internet Camera can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. 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.

Features and Benefits

Simple to Use

The Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The Internet Camera supports both ActiveX mode (for Internet Explorer users) and Java mode (for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator users). Therefore, all that is required is a web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above or Netscape 6.0 or above. Just plug and view the picture from your Internet Camera with a valid IP Address.

Support Variety of Platforms

The Internet Camera supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related protocols, and can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment such as Windows, Unix, and Mac. It can be integrated easily into other www/Intranet applications.

Web Configuration

Applying a standard web browser, the administrator can configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own web page via the Intranet or Internet. Up to 32 users name and password are permitted with privilege setting controlled by the administrator.

RS-485 Support

The pin 1 & 2 of the I/O connectors are used for RS-485 data transmission. You can connect a special featured device (such as

an external camera stand with rotation function) to meet you needs. When the external device is connected, you could configure the settings and control the device from the RS485 window of Web Configuration Utility.

Remote Utility

The powerful IPView Pro application assigns the administrator with a pre-defined user ID and password, allowing the administrator to modify the Internet 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 Internet Camera can provide the ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The Internet Camera allows remote access from a web browser for live image viewing and allows administrator to manage and control the Internet Camera anywhere and any time in the world. Apply the Internet Camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, amusement parks and other varieties of industrial and public monitoring. The Internet 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 TV-IP201  One Installation CD-ROM  One Quick Installation Guide  One AC power adapter suitable for your country’s electric

power

 One Camera Stand  One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

If there is any content 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

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

Accessing the Camera

For Web Browser Users

 Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/

 CPU: Intel Celeron 1.1GHz 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 1.1GHz 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 Internet Camera.

Front Panel

3. Internal MIC

1. Link LED

2. Power LED

1. Link LED

The Link LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet Camera’s lens while facing the Internet Camera.

It is located to the left of the Power LED A steady ORANGE 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 Internet Camera is receiving/sending data from/to the network.

2. Power LED

The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet Camera’s lens while facing the Internet Camera.

A steady BLUE light confirms that the Internet Camera is powered on.

3. Internal MIC

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

Rear Panel

2. Reset Button 3. I/O Connector

1. Network Cable Connector 4. DC Power Connector

1. Network Cable Connector

The Internet 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 Auto-MDIX function, allowing the Internet Camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.

2. Reset Button

Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once, and Power LED begins to flash.

Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for three seconds or when Power LED begins to

light up. Release the reset button and the Power LED will begin to flash, indicating the Internet Camera is changing to factory reset. When factory reset is completed, the Internet Camera will be set to default on channel 11 and SSID is set as “NULL String” (This default setting will let the Internet Camera connect to ANY access point on the infrastructure network). The IP address will also return to the default setting as 192.168.0.30.

3. I/O Connector

The camera provides the I/O connectors on the rear panel (pin 1/2 are for RS485, pin 3/4 are for input, pin 5/6 are for output), which provide the physical interface to send and receive digital signals to a variety of external alarm devices. For more information, refer to Appendix F, I/O Terminal Application.

4. DC Power Connector

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

Top/Bottom Panel

Top Panel

Bottom Panel

Screw Hole

Located on the top/bottom panel of the camera, the screw hole is used to connect the camera stand onto the camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand into the screw hole of the camera.

HARDWARE

INSTALLATION

Attaching the Camera to the Stand

The Internet Camera comes with a camera stand (optional), which is equipped with a swivel ball screw head that can be attached to the Internet Camera's bottom screw hole. Attach the camera stand to the Internet Camera and station it for your application. There are three holes located in the base of the camera stand allowing the Internet Camera to

e mounted on the ceiling or

any wall securely.

Connecting the Ethernet cable

Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Internet 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 Internet Camera’s rear panel, and then connect it to your local power supply.

TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied from the LED indicators label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminated.

SECURITY

To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the Internet 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 Internet Camera supports multi-level password protection and access to the Internet Camera is strictly restricted to define 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 Internet Camera they will have the right to view the image transmitted by the Internet Camera.

NOTE: Since the default settings are Null String, it is highly recommended to set the "Admin ID" and "Admin Password" when you are the first time to use the Internet Camera. Once the ID and Password are defined, only the administrator has the access to management the Internet Camera. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security features with the Internet Camera will not be enabled until the "Admin ID" and "Admin Password" is defined.

APPLICATION OF

THE CAMERA

The Internet 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. In addition, once the Internet Camera is installed coupled with the IPView Pro application, you can further expand the scope of the Internet Camera.

The following section will provide the typical applications for the Internet Camera along with the IPView Pro application, and also includes some basic knowledge to assist in the installation and configuration of the Internet Camera.

Applications of the Camera

z 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.

z Capture single frame images from the IPView Pro

application.

z Configure the camera to upload image or send mail

messages with a single frame image.

Home Applications Diagram

SOHO Wireless Internet Camera

SOHO Internet Camera

SOHO Applications Diagram

SOHO

USING THE CAMERA

You can access and manage the Internet Camera through: 1) a web browser, and 2) the enclosed software IPView Pro. This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility, and provides the instructions on using the camera with a web browser.

Web Configuration Utility

The Internet Camera must be configured through its built-in Webbased Configuration. (Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful in setting up the Internet Camera.)

From the web browser, enter the default IP address 192.168.0.30 in the Address bar and then press [Enter] to access the Welcome screen of the Configuration Utility. The Welcome screen is shown on the next page.

NOTE: 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

Pre-view area

Welcome Screen of the Configuration Utility

In the Welcome screen, there are three options to choose to set-up and view your Internet Camera, including:

z View Image – ActiveX Mode z View Image – Java Mode z System Administration

Click System Administration to prompt a login dialog window, and type the default username/ password (admin/admin) in the corresponding boxes. Then, click OK to enter the Configuration Utility.

System Administration

The Configuration Utility contains eleven options in the left menu bar, including: Home, System, Date/Time, Video/Audio,

Network, Users, Trigger, Upload, RS485, Information and Tools.

TIP: Once you have changed the settings in each option, click Save to store the settings, or Cancel to abandon, or Refresh to reload the status. During the configuration, whenever you click Home in the left menu bar will make you return to the Welcome window.

System

The System window contains the settings for identifying the camera, including Camera Name and Location.

Camera Name

This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the device.

Location

This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the location used by the camera.

Date/Time

The Date/Time window contains commands to set up the camera's time and date, providing correct information to the remote users who might be thousands of miles away from the camera’s location.

Date & Time

- Server’s Time: Display the current date/time settings of the

camera.

- Time Zone: Select the time zone for the region from the pull-

down menu. (Please refer to the Appendix for the time zone selection table.)

- Synchronized with Time Server: Select this option and the

time will be based on GMT setting. When selecting the option, you have to enter the required information in the following fields:

• IP Address - Enter the IP Address of the Time Server in

this field.

• Protocol – Select proper protocol: NTP or TIME.

- Set Manually: This option allows the system administrator to

set date/time manually. Select the Change the server’s time and date as below item to enter Date and Time in the respective field manually, or select the Synchronize with this PC item to set up date/time according to the connected PC’s

configuration.

Video/Audio

The Video/Audio window contains commands to control the image and audio settings of the camera.

Environment

Select Outdoor or Indoor according to the installation location of the camera.

Light Frequency

Select 60HZ or 50HZ.

Video Resolution

Select the desired video resolution from three formats: 176x144, 320x240, and 640x480. The higher setting can obtain better

quality; however, it will use more resource within your network.

Compression Rate

Select the desired compression rate from five levels: Lowest, Low, Medium, High, and Highest. The higher compression rate

can increase the data transmission speed over the network; however, it will provide poorer image quality.

Frame Rate

Select the optimal setting depending on your network status. Please note that the higher setting can obtain better quality; however, it will use more resource within your network. The available settings are 1, 3, 7, 12, 15, 25 and 30.

Flip Image

Select Horizontal to display the image in a horizontal mirror mode. Select Vertical to display the image in a vertical mirror mode.

Audio

Select the audio format as PCM or ADPCM. Then, you can also adjust the Volume of the camera.

Note: PCM and ADPCM are different audio codes. PCM has better audio quality, but requires higher bandwidth (8Kbps). ADPCM has slightly less quality and requires less bandwidth (2Kbps). If you are viewing the camera via Internet, we suggest that you set the audio to ADPCM.

In addition, clicking Adjust Image will bring up the following window, which allows you to adjust the image settings:

- Brightness: Adjust the brightness level ranging from -64 to

+64.

- Saturation: Adjust the colors level ranging from -64 to +64.

- Contrast: Adjust the contrast level ranging from -64 to +64.

- Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness level ranging from -6 to +6.

Network

The Network window contains commands that allow you to set up networking configuration of the camera.

IP Assignment

- Use Static IP Address: You can select this option and enter

the IP address directly. The default settings are:

• IP Address – 192.168.0.30

• Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0

• Default Gateway – 192.168.0.1

- Obtain IP address automatically via DHCP: If your

network uses the DHCP server, select this option. According to this setting, the camera will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP server automatically. Every time when the camera starts up, please make sure that the DHCP server is set to assign a static IP address to your camera.

- Obtain IP address automatically via PPPoE: If your

application requires a direct connection from an ADSL modem through the camera’s RJ-45 LAN port, click this option and enter the User ID and Password into the respective boxes. (Note: You should have an ISP PPPoE account.) The camera will get an IP address from the ISP as starting up.

DNS IP Address

DNS (Domain Name System) server is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Enter at least one DNS IP address.

Dynamic DNS

Check the Enable Dynamic DNS item to enable the Dynamic DNS function, which allows you to run your domain over a changing IP address. Select one Dynamic DNS provider from the pull-down menu, and then enter the required information in the following fields, including the Domain Name, User Name, and Password.

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