TRENDnet Wireless N Day-Night Internet Camera, TVIP551WI, TVIP551W User Manual

TRENDnet User’s Guide

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TRENDnet User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Contents

Product Overview ........................................................................... 1

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1

Features ......................................................................................................................... 1

Product Hardware Features........................................................................................... 2

Application Diagram ...................................................................................................... 3

Installation ...................................................................................... 4

Wired Connection ..................................................................................................... 4

WPS Connection ........................................................................................................ 4

Starting the Setup Wizard ............................................................... 5

Configuration ................................................................................ 10

Viewing Video .............................................................................................................. 10

Viewing Camera Settings ............................................................................................. 11

User ......................................................................................................................... 16

Date/Time ............................................................................................................... 17

Motion Detection .................................................................................................... 17

Upload ..................................................................................................................... 18

E-mail ...................................................................................................................... 19

Tools ............................................................................................................................ 20

FTP Server Test ........................................................................................................ 20

E-mail Test ............................................................................................................... 20

Restart ..................................................................................................................... 21

Factory Reset .......................................................................................................... 21

Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................. 22

Backup and Restore ................................................................................................ 22

How to setup/access the camera remotely .................................... 23

Technical Specifications ................................................................ 26

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 29

System ..................................................................................................................... 12

Video ....................................................................................................................... 12

Audio ....................................................................................................................... 12

Wireless ................................................................................................................... 12

Network................................................................................................................... 13

Active Users ............................................................................................................. 13

Configuring Camera Settings ....................................................................................... 13

System ..................................................................................................................... 13

Video ....................................................................................................................... 14

Audio ....................................................................................................................... 14

Wireless ................................................................................................................... 15

Network................................................................................................................... 16

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Product Overview

TV-IP551W TV-IP551WI

Package Contents

In addition to your camera, the package includes:

 Muti-Language Quick Installation Guide  CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide)  Network cable (1.5m / 5ft)  Power adapter (5V DC, 1.2A)

If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online retailer, or reseller/distributor that the item was purchased.

Features

TV-IP551W

The Wireless N Internet Camera, model TV- IP551W, transmits real-time video over the Internet. Wireless n technology provides unsurpassed wireless coverage and improved streaming video quality. Add this camera to your wireless network at the touch of a button with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

Record 640 x 480 (VGA) video at up to 20 frames per second (fps). Manage up to 32 TRENDnet cameras with the included complimentary camera management software. Advanced features include adjustable motion detection recording areas, email alerts, scheduled recording sessions, one-way audio, an adjustable lens, and four times digital

zoom. A wall/ceiling mounting kit is included and the camera’s off white housing blends

into most environments.

TV-IP551WI

The Wireless N Day/Night Internet Camera, model TV- IP551WI, transmits real-time video over the Internet. Record crisp video in complete darkness for distances of up to

7.5 meters. Wireless n technology provides unsurpassed wireless coverage and improved streaming video quality. Add this camera to your wireless network at the touch of a button with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

zoom. A wall/ceiling mounting kit is included and the camera’s off white housing blends

into most environments.

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IR LED

Power port

Ethernet port

Light Sensor

Microphone

Camera Lens

Power/Link LED

Focus ring

Product Hardware Features

Rear Panel View

Front Panel View

 LAN Port – Connect Ethernet cables to your wired network devices.

 Power Port – Connect the included power adapter from your camera to an

available power outlet.

Note: Use only the adapter that came with your camera.

 IR LED – Built-in 4 IR LED for night vision uses. (for TV-IP551WI)

 Light Sensor – Detects the light source to turn IR on or off.

 Focus ring – turn to adjust the focus of the camera.

 Microphone – Built-in microphone for audio can be turn on or off.

 Power - This LED indicator is solid blue when your camera is powered on.

Otherwise if this LED indicator is off, there is no power to your camera.

 Link – This LED indicator is blinking orange when there is connection/data to

your camera.

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Reset

WPS

Side Panel View

Application Diagram

 Reset Button – Use an item such as a paperclip to push and hold this button for

3 seconds and release to reset your camera to its factory defaults.

 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) – Push and hold this button for 3 seconds to

activate WPS. The button LED is blinking green when WPS is activated.

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Installation

Wired Connection

1. Connect the Ethernet Cable

If you intend to use the network camera as a wired device, connect one end of the included Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the camera and connect the other end to an available port on your network. If you prefer to use the camera on a wireless network, see below for instructions on connecting the power adapter.

2. Attach the Power Supply

Attach the included power supply to the DC 5V 1.2A receptor on the rear panel of the camera and then connect it to a wall outlet or power strip. A blue LED will light up under the lens indicating that the camera has power.

WPS Connection

An alternative method of connecting your camera to your network is by using WPS. WPS is a quick, simple and secure method of adding devices to a network. If you have a router which supports WPS follow the steps below, otherwise, please use the wired mode of setting up the camera.

1. Attach the Power Supply

2. Press the WPS button on your wireless device then press the WPS button on

the camera.

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Starting the Setup Wizard

Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD/DVD drive. The Install Wizard program will run automatically.

Note: If the Install Wizard does not run, you may have autorun disabled on your machine. In this case, browse to the CD drive and run InstallWizard.exe to begin the installation wizard.

Begin by selecting Setup Wizard and follow the on-screen steps to continue the installation.

2. Connect an RJ-45 cable from a switch/router to the Ethernet port on the back

of the camera and connect the AC power adapter to the camera. Click Next to proceed.

3. From the list of cameras that appears, select the camera you wish to configure

and click Next to continue. If your camera is not listed, ensure that it is connected to both power and the network and click to re-scan the network for your camera.

When the installation of the Setup Wizard is complete, run the Setup Wizard:

1. Click Start > Programs > TRENDnet > SetupWizard > SetupWizard. The

TRENDnet Setup Wizard appears.

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4. Login to your camera by entering the ID and Password. By default, both the ID

and Password are set to admin. Click Next to continue.

6. It is strongly recommended that you change your password to secure the

camera from being accessed by others. Check the Change Password box and enter the new password in both password fields to confirm the new password. Click Next to continue.

5. Enter a name for the camera in the Camera Name field. The name will be used

to identify your camera on the network. Enter the correct time for the camera for the time zone it is in. If your camera is in the same time zone as the

computer you are using, click the icon to copy the local time to the camera. Click Next to continue.

7. Select a connection option: (example uses DHCP connection type)

PPPoE: Select this option if your camera is directly connected to a DSL modem and your ISP requires a PPPoE authentication to the Internet. DHCP: Select this option if your camera is connected to a router and DHCP is enabled. Fixed IP: Select this option if your camera is directly connected to a DSL modem and your ISP has supplied you with a fixed IP for your Internet connection.

Select the radio button for your connection type and click Next to continue.

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8. Select whether you want to use the camera over an wireless connection or on a

wired connection. Click No, I don’t want to use wireless for the camera. Then click Next to continue. (skip to step 12 for wireless configuration)

9. A summary screen of the settings you have chosen appears. Click Next to

continue.

10. After the Setup Wizard configures the camera, the wizard starts to setup

process.

11. When the Setup Wizard has finished, the configuration is complete and the

following screen appears:

You are now ready to use your camera.

Click the IP address link or the link button to access the camera’s advanced configuration page.

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12. When selecting the wireless setup choose “I want to use wireless for the

camera, click Next to continue.

Wireless Connection

 Find the access point (AP) or wireless router you wish to connect to from the

Available AP drop down menu.

 In most cases you should leave the Channel set to Auto as the AP will

determine the channel of operation.

 Select the type of authentication and encryption required by the access point

and enter the Key required to connect.

13. A summary screen of the settings you have chosen appears. Click Next to

continue.

14. After the Setup Wizard configures the camera, a screen prompting you for the

connection method appears.

Check the radio button for the method of connection you want to use for your camera and click Next to continue.

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15. Connecting over wireless

Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the camera and wait for 1 minute for the camera to turn to wireless mode then click Next to continue.

When the Setup Wizard has finished, the configuration is complete. If there is no wireless connection found, the following screen will appear:

When the Setup Wizard has finished, the configuration is complete. If there is a wireless connection found, the following screen will appear:

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