Vivotek NetworKam IP2111, NetworKam IP2121 User Manual
NetworKam
IP2111/IP2121
User's Manual
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Before You Use
Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. Though NetworKam is not only a high
performance surveillance system but also a networked video server, ensure that the operation of such
devices are legal before installing this unit for surveillance.
It is important to carefully check the contents with the "Package Contents" section after opening the
package. Understanding the physical description can prevent damage caused by abnormal usage and
reduce most problems during installation.
Basically NetworKam is a network device and should be easy to use for those who already have basic
network knowledge. If there is a system error and it does not recover easily due to erroneous
configuration, check the section "Auxiliary buttons" to restore factory default settings and run installation
again.
NetworKam has been designed for various environments and can be used to build various applications for
general security or demonstration purposes. For standard applications, read "System configuration" to
understand all functions. To make best use of NetworKam, review "Advanced functions" to get creative
ideas. To those professional developers, "URL Commands of NetworKam" will be a very helpful
reference.
Those paragraphs preceding by
should be fully understood and cautioned. Ignoring the warnings
may result in serious hazards.
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Table of Contents
Before You Use........................................................................................1
Package Contents...................................................................................6
Physical Description...............................................................................8
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................ 8
Ethernet 10/100 socket.................................................................................................................8
COM port .....................................................................................................................................8
General I/O terminal block...........................................................................................................9
Status LEDs................................................................................................................................ 10
Restore button............................................................................................................................. 11
Power adapter............................................................................................................................. 11
Auto Iris Lens Connector ........................................................................................................... 11
How to Install.......................................................................................12
Ethernet Environment.........................................................................13
Hardware installation......................................................................................... 13
Cable connection........................................................................................................................13
Power on.....................................................................................................................................14
Software configuration....................................................................................... 15
Easy way with installer program................................................................................................15
Manual way with existing programs ..........................................................................................20
First access to NetworKam................................................................................ 21
Modem Environment...........................................................................23
Hardware installation......................................................................................... 23
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Cable connection........................................................................................................................24
Power on.....................................................................................................................................24
Software configuration....................................................................................... 25
Install a new modem................................................................................................................... 25
Setup a new connection.............................................................................................................. 28
First access to NetworKam................................................................................ 33
How to Use............................................................................................35
Authentication.................................................................................................... 36
Primary user’s capability ................................................................................... 38
Main screen with camera view................................................................................................... 38
Video quality selection ...............................................................................................................39
Video size selection....................................................................................................................40
Pan/Tilt positioning device control.............................................................................................41
System configuration ......................................................................................... 42
System parameters...................................................................................................................... 43
User group administration..........................................................................................................44
Network settings.........................................................................................................................45
Video parameters........................................................................................................................48
Camera positioning device configuration................................................................................... 50
Modem and dial-up settings ....................................................................................................... 52
Application.................................................................................................................................54
Demonstration account settings..................................................................................................58
Homepage layout settings...........................................................................................................59
One-shot fast configuration via FTP ..........................................................................................60
Advanced functions............................................................................................ 69
Alarm settings.............................................................................................................................69
Web
Viewing system log ....................................................................................................................70
Viewing system parameters........................................................................................................ 70
Restore factory default settings .................................................................................................. 70
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Clear data path for proprietary commands.................................................................................70
FTP
Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server ..................................................... 71
Viewing and downloading the stored snapshots......................................................................... 71
Downloading the update snapshots ............................................................................................ 71
Customizing images of homepage..............................................................................................71
Viewing system log ....................................................................................................................72
Uploading the configuration file.................................................................................................72
Software revision upgrade..........................................................................................................72
Telnet
System core debugging...............................................................................................................74
Monitor changed status of digital inputs .................................................................................... 74
Stop information dumping..........................................................................................................74
Query status of digital inputs...................................................................................................... 74
Set digital outputs....................................................................................................................... 75
Erase snapshots stored in Flash memory.................................................................................... 75
Erase logo and graphic buttons...................................................................................................75
Skip installation at next boot......................................................................................................75
Reset network for new settings...................................................................................................75
Restore factory default settings .................................................................................................. 75
Reset system............................................................................................................................... 75
URL commands of NetworKam........................................................................ 76
Capture update Snapshot of video channel.................................................................................76
Display images ........................................................................................................................... 76
Get stored snapshots from Flash memory .................................................................................. 78
Move positioning device in PT direction ...................................................................................78
Query status of digital inputs...................................................................................................... 78
Drive digital outputs...................................................................................................................78
Clear data mode serial port driver ..............................................................................................78
Restore factory default settings .................................................................................................. 79
Restart system............................................................................................................................. 79
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Page URL ................................................................................................................................... 80
System resource URL.................................................................................................................81
General format of command URL..............................................................................................82
System configuration URL.........................................................................................................82
Users configuration URL ...........................................................................................................82
Network configuration URL.......................................................................................................83
Video configuration URL...........................................................................................................84
Image quality configuration URL...............................................................................................85
Camera control configuration URL............................................................................................85
Camera custom command configuration URL........................................................................... 86
Modem configuration URL........................................................................................................ 86
Application configuration URL.................................................................................................. 87
Motion detection configuration URL.........................................................................................87
Demo configuration URL........................................................................................................... 88
Homepage layout configuration URL ........................................................................................ 88
Appendix...............................................................................................89
A. POST procedure............................................................................................ 89
B. Frequently asked questions ........................................................................... 90
C. T echnical specifications ................................................................................ 93
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Package Contents
NetworKam IP2111/IP2121
Power adapter
Null modem cable
I/O terminal block connector
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Wrench
Installation and document CD
Quick installation guide
Warranty card
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Physical Description
Rear Panel
Ethernet 10/100 socket
Connect to Ethernet network with a UTP category 5 cable that cannot exceed 100 meters. Once the
Ethernet cable is connected without error, NetworKam will utilize Ethernet interface regardless of modem
connection.
COM port
This RS232 serial port can connect with a modem or included null modem cable to utilize dial-up
network when Ethernet is not available. If NetworKam operates with Ethernet interface, administrators
may use this port to control the attached PT positioning device.
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General I/O terminal block
1 Å DI+ INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC)
2 Å DI- INPUT
3 Å SW_COMMON OUTPUT (short with NC at initial state)
4 Å SW_NOPEN OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC)
5 Å RS485 B (inverting)
6 Å RS485 A (non-inverting)
NetworKam provides a very flexible general I/O interface to combine with the user’s security devices
such as sensors, alarms, lighting or door locks. The general I/O terminal block has six pins for device
control. These pins can be divided into two categories based on their functions, including RS485 and
digital inputs and outputs.
If the device connected to COM has an RS485 interface, wire two control lines to pin 5 and pin 6. After
switching to RS485 on the configuration page, the PT control commands will be directed through pin 5
and pin 6. If the distance from the controlled device is too far to allow accurate function, an external
power source may be used to pull high the RS485 signal.
NetworKam provides one digital input and one relay switch. Pin 1 and pin 2 can be connected to external
sensor and the state of voltage will be monitored according to the programmed scripts in configuration.
The relay switch can be used to turn on or off external devices.
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Status LEDs
Each time NetworKam starts, it will perform a Power-On Self Test, abbreviated as POST hereafter, to
examine every hardware module. As soon as the administrator plugs in the power adapter, both LEDs
under the network LED will flash one by one until the POST is done. If any module fails, both LEDs will
indicate to the users the error according to the pattern listed in Appendix A. If the result is good, both
LEDs will turn off for a while and then follows the pattern below. Network interface depends on the
peripherals including Ethernet UTP cable, modem or null modem cable. If the Ethernet cable between
NetworKam and Ethernet hub is good, NetworKam will choose the Ethernet network. If Ethernet is
unavailable but a operational modem is connected, the network interface will be PPP with modem. If
either of the above is not the case, NetworKam will try the interface of PPP with null modem.
Network Interface Condition LED2 (Heartbeat) LED3 (Status)
before installed OFF OFF
after installed flash OFF
Ethernet
during camera control flash Flash
PPP with modem after POST flash ON
before connected ON ON PPP with null modem
after connected flash ON
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Restore button
There is a button hidden in the box for restoring the system factory default settings. When the system fails
to install or operates abnormally, use the included assistant stick in the package and follow the following
procedures to reset the system back to its original status.
Poke the assistant stick into the hole to press down on the restore button. Restart the system by
unplugging and re-plugging the power jack. While keeping the button pressed, the system will perform
POST twice rather than the usual once, which can be observed from the flashing LEDs. After the system
flashes the LEDs for the second time, withdraw the stick to release the button. The system will have
restored factory default settings at that moment.
Power adapter
Connect the power jack of the included power adapter. Connecting the power adapter should be the last
operation while physically installing NetworKam.
Auto Iris Lens Connector
If the auto iris lens is used, AES on rear panel must be turned OFF. And you also have to select VIDEO
Drive or DC Drive lens by the switch.
The pin assignment of the auto iris lens connector is as follows:
VIDEO Drive DC Drive
Pin 1 Power source DampPin 2 Video signal Damp+
Pin 3 Not used Driver+
Pin 4 Ground, Shield Driver-
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How to Install
To easily fit into various environments, NetworKam automatically detects the attached interfaces and
configures itself to the best condition. Therefore users need not care how to select the network between
Ethernet and modem, and whether the Ethernet speed is 10Mbps or 100 Mbps. The high performance
built-in CCD and lens always give users delicate image quality.
NetworKam supports Ethernet and modem interfaces according to the user's existing network. Ethernet
can provide higher bandwidth to achieve the best performance while dial-up network with modem is more
common in current Internet applications. Refer to the related installation section for your network
environment. If both interfaces are available, Ethernet is recommended and will be chosen as the first
priority if Ethernet cable and modem are concurrently attached. Managing to install in the other interface
will automatically clear the previous network settings to start new installation.
In the following content, "user" refers to those who can access NetworKam and "administrator" means the
supervisor who has the root password to configure NetworKam in addition to general access.
Administrators should carefully read this manual, especially during installation.
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Ethernet Environment
Hardware installation
Before installing multiple NetworKams at the well-chosen locations, the administrator should memorize
the serial numbers on the packages respectively for future use.
Cable connection
Shut down all the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables from NetworKam to
related devices according to the above diagram. Note that the power adaptor must be kept unplugged until
other cables are firmly connected.
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Power on
Make sure all cables are correctly and firmly connected before turning on NetworKam. Turn on cameras,
sensors, alarm devices, and then attach the power adaptor of NetworKam to the electric power socket*.
After the POST (power-on self test) is complete and the result is successful, NetworKam is ready for
software configuration as described in this manual. At this stage, network speed and video modulation
type are automatically detected. If the detection of video modulation fails, administrators may change the
setting on the configuration page. Refer to the configuration section for further information.
Connect the power jack of the power adapter to NetworKam prior to plugging the utility end into the
utility power socket. It will reduce accidental electric surge shock.
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Software configuration
Easy way with installer program
In order to configure NetworKams remotely, administrators should keep the serial numbers of the new
NetworKams for identification and initial passwords. After successfully mounting NetworKams in the
proper position, run the Installer program on the appropriate PC to locate the newly installed
NetworKams. NetworKams also support manual setup procedures to non-Windows based environments.
The manual procedure is described next.
After the POST is done, NetworKam will try to configure itself by detecting the network environment. If
there is DHCP service over the network, the Installer program will catch the given information and
display the serial number and given IP address for each NetworKam as following figure. If no DHCP
service is available, a previous IP address will be displayed instead. In that case, it may be 0.0.0.0 for a
brand new unit. When multiple units are mounted, there may be several entries shown in the window.
Administrators may click on each entry with "Assigned" field labeled "No" to install sequentially.
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The IP address shown in "Current IP Address" field is for the administrator's reference. If the
administrator wants to use another IP address, modify the IP text field below the list window.
If the administrator wants to fix the IP address of the unit, check the option "Use this IP whenever system
boots" to skip future installation procedures. Otherwise the unit will need installation whenever it restarts.
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When IP and options are O.K., click on . A message window will pop open to inform if the
IP address is valid.
If the IP is not taken by another network device in the network, the Installer program will continue with
the setup. Otherwise another message window will warn that the assigned IP conflicts. In this case,
administrators should ask the network supervisor for a vacant IP address.
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After successful notification, administrators may keep the address information for user’s request.
After clicking on
, the "Assigned" field will be labeled "Yes". Administrators may click directly
on
to access the newly installed server in the default browser.
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While checking “Use this IP whenever system boots”, a dialog window may pop out to ask for “Server
FTP Port” and “Root Password” because they are already changed to other than default settings. If the
settings are lost, restore default settings and use installer to install again.
Once installation is complete, administrators should follow the actions in the "First access to
NetworKam" section for necessary checks and configurations. Experienced administrators may use the
customized config.ini script file to perform a quick setup via FTP. Detailed procedure can be found on the
section “One-shot fast configuration via FTP”.
To allow users to connect to NetworKam through an easily memorized name, the administrators must first
configure the name server in his network. Here is an example: When the administrator wants to set up
NetworKam with a fixed IP address and let users connect to NetworKam by typing a name instead of IP
address, the administrator may reserve the IP from DHCP service and assign it with name in the domain
name service. During NetworKam installation, assign the ready IP address. After successful installation,
users may access the NetworKam by the given name.
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Manual way with existing programs
For those environments such as MAC, Linux, Unix or other operating systems, whose installer is not yet
available, some common network tools including ARP and PING can be used to install NetworKam.
Make sure ARP and PING programs exist in your operating system.
First, type arp –s “assigned IP address” “Ethernet address”
to add an entity in the system’s name table.
The Ethernet address is identical to the serial number of NetworKam and should be typed in the
appropriate format like “uu-vv-ww-xx-yy-zz” or “uu:vv:ww:xx:yy:zz”, which depends on the operating
system.
Once a name entity is added, type ping "assigned IP address”
to invite the new NetworKam. If it replies,
that means NetworKam has accepted the assigned IP address and is ready for access. The first several
ping requests may fail during the self-configuration period of NetworKam. Since the accurate grammar of
ARP and PING depends on the operating system, refer to its related help manual.
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First access to NetworKam
When connecting to NetworKam for the first time, administrators should check users and network
settings on the configuration page. For complete protection from illegal usage, NetworKam provides three
privileges and always needs user name and password before access. The lowest level is DEMO mode
whose services are subject to administrator's permission. The standard level is the USER mode that
consists of twenty user profiles. Each user is able to access NetworKam, except for system configuration.
The twenty user profiles are also maintained by the administrator. The highest level is ROOT mode that
only opens to administrators for initial setup, system configuration, users administration and software
upgrade. The user name of the administrator is internally assigned to “root”.
When connecting to NetworKam, users will be requested for user name and password by an
authentication message window. A root password, identical to the NetworKam's serial number, is needed
for the initial access to a newly installed NetworKam. The administrator must change the root password
immediately after the initial installation to ensure security. The new root password should be well
memorized since there is no way to retrieve or recover it. After changing the password, the browser will
display an authentication window again to ask for the new password.
The other important part is network settings. The software configuration above makes NetworKam easily
accessed through local networks. However administrators should review the network settings on the
configuration page according to the existing service. The safe and easy way is to compare the network
settings with another PC or workstation in the same network.
The software installation in the previous section only set the host IP address and default subnet mask as
255.255.255.0. Administrators should change the subnet mask if it differs from the one provided by the
server. Administrators should also fill in the default gateway, primary and secondary domain name servers
if necessary.
By default NetworKam will need administrator's installation every time it reboots. If the network settings
are sure to work all the time, disable the install option if this IP address is already reserved for this
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NetworKam. Clearing this option will skip the installation procedure during the next power-up and use
the previous settings. If the install option stays checked, NetworKam will perform the installation
procedure every time the system boots up.
Details about configurations are described in the "How to Use" section. Related figures are attached for
easy reference.
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Modem Environment
Hardware installation
Before installing NetworKam, the administrator should memorize the serial numbers on the packages
respectively for the initial passwords.
To use a dial-up network, the Ethernet socket should be left disconnected since Ethernet is the first
priority among available interfaces. After powering up, NetworKam will detect if any external modem is
connected to the modem port. Once a modem is detected, the heartbeat LED will flash periodically. If no
modem responds, NetworKam will assume the included null modem cable is connected to perform
system configuration. Then both LEDs under the power LED will turn on until null modem connection is
established.
If users have setup a remote dialup server or subscribed to an ISP service, NetworKam can be configured
to dial to the server upon special events. Otherwise it will wait permanently for the user’s call to establish
a network connection to provide services.
In the following content, dial-in connection denotes a passive NetworKam waiting for a phone call to
establish a point-to-point connection. Dial-out connection denotes an active NetworKam to dial out to the
other end of a dial-up server or any Internet service provider, abbreviated as ISP, to request a
point-to-point connection.
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Cable connection
Shut down the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables from NetworKam to
the related devices according to the above diagram. Note that power adaptor must be kept unplugged until
other cables are firmly connected. For the first access to NetworKam without Ethernet, administrators
may use the included null modem cable to connect to COM for direct connection. It is also convenient for
administrators to access NetworKam through the null modem cable directly without modem or Ethernet
card. After necessary information is entered, a modem can be used to dial into the Internet.
Power on
Make sure all cables are correctly and firmly connected. Turn on cameras, sensors, alarm devices, and
then finally attach power adaptor of NetworKam to the electric power outlet*. Since most automatic
detections of hardware perform when the system starts, NetworKam should be turned on after all
peripherals are turned on and ready.
Connect the power jack of the power adapter to NetworKam prior to plugging the utility end into a
utility power outlet. It will reduce accidental electric surge shock.
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Software configuration
For the first time, users should connect the included null modem cable between the COM port of
NetworKam and any COM port of the PC for initial setup.
Install a new modem
Open the control panel and double click the modems icon.
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Check "Don't detect my modem......" item and click on to install a new modem.
From (Standard Modem Type) choose the Standard 33600 bps Modem and click on
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Choose the serial port that the included null modem cable is attached to and click on . The null
modem is now ready for use.
If no Dial-Up adapter exists in the system, Windows may automatically prompt to install. Press
to continue. If it does not start automatically, double click the network icon in control panel to
install Microsoft dial-up adapter.
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Setup a new connection
After the 33600 bps modem is installed, open the dialup network folder in Windows to build a new
connection.
Select the device as the newly installed standard 33600 bps modem and click on
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