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IP/Network Camera
User’s Manual
300 Series
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction_________________________________________ 1
1.1 Features ________________________________________________ 1
1.2 Application ______________________________________________ 1
1.3 IP Camera Line___________________________________________ 2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation _________________________________ 4
Chapter 3 Software Installation__________________________________ 7
Chapter 4: Utility______________________________________________ 8
4.1 Setup Wizard ____________________________________________ 9
4.2 Launch IPCAM __________________________________________ 12
4.3 IP Configuration _________________________________________ 13
4.4 Upgrade Firmware _______________________________________ 16
Chapter 5 Web Manager_______________________________________ 17
5.1 Introduction _____________________________________________ 17
5.2 Web Manager Interface ___________________________________ 18
5.2.1 Monitor Camera ________________________________________ 19
5.2.2 Information____________________________________________ 21
5.2.2.1 System Status________________________________________ 21
5.2.2.2 Current Connections___________________________________ 22
5.2.2.3 Event Log ___________________________________________ 23
5.2.3 Basic Settings _________________________________________ 23
5.2.3.1 Camera Settings______________________________________ 23
5.2.3.2 Network_____________________________________________ 25
5.2.3.3 Wireless Setting ______________________________________ 31
5.2.3.4 Account Settings ______________________________________ 32
5.2.4 Advanced Settings ______________________________________ 34
5.2.4.1 Event Notification _____________________________________ 34
5.2.4.2 Motion Detection______________________________________ 38
5.2.4.3 Scheduled Recording __________________________________ 41
5.2.4.4 E-mail / FTP _________________________________________ 42
5.2.4.5 System Settings ______________________________________ 45
5. 2.4.6 About ______________________________________________ 47
5.2.5 USB Disk _____________________________________________ 48
Chapter 6: MultiMonitor _______________________________________ 50
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6.1 Adding Cameras _________________________________________ 51
6.2 Camera Setting__________________________________________ 53
6.3 Motion Detection Setting___________________________________ 55
6.4 Email Notification Setting __________________________________ 57
6.5 SNMP Setting ___________________________________________ 58
6.6 Schedule Recording ______________________________________ 59
6.7 Camera Monitor _________________________________________ 59
6.8 MuiltiView ______________________________________________ 63
6.9 System ________________________________________________ 63
6.10 Help__________________________________________________ 64
Chapter 7: Mobile ____________________________________________ 65
Appendix A: Network Configuration /Router Programming__________ 68
Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway ____________________ 88
Appendix C: Glossary ________________________________________ 90
Appendix D: Q&A ____________________________________________ 91
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Features
WebCAM is a series of affordable, versatile and flexible IP based remote monitoring
solutions for small business, retail store, and residential applications. WebCAM
features a built-in web server (IP-101S and 301S module) with a range of USB
cameras to choose from, eliminating the need to have a computer to stream video
images to the internet. Each system can simultaneously support any two
combinations of digital cameras be it embedded or standalone, regular or infrared,
fixed or pan-tilt. With its upgraded web-video-server, the new 300 series IP cameras
allows the user to stream video to the internet through a wired or wireless network and
record images directly on to an attached USB drive or to the hard-drive on a remote
PC. The included MultiMonitor PC based client software allows the user to monitor
and record multiple cameras on one PC.
Features:
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Built-in Web-Video-Server
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10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Network Access
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WiFi Ready (through optional USB wireless dongle)
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Support Any Java-Enabled Web Browser
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Built-in LCD display (on selected models)
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Built-in RS232 Port
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32-Bit ARM9 Processor
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4MB Flash Memory
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16MB Dynamic Memory
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Support Up to 30 Remote Viewers for each camera
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Allow Up to 8 User Accounts and Passwords
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5.3VDC 1A Maximum
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Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 60°C
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Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90%
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Network Protocol: HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, PPPoE, Dynamic DNS, DNS
Client, SNTP, BOOTP, DHCP, FTP, SNMP
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Support All USB PC Camera with VIMICRO ZC0301+ DSP processor
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Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120.
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Frame Rate: Up to 30 @ 320 x 240
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Motion JPEG streaming video, MPEG-4 recording
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2 USB Ports for USB Cameras (One available for embedded cameras)
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USB 1.1 & 2.0 compliant
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USB DVR Function (with optional USB drive)
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Support Pan/Tilt and Infrared USB PC Camera
1.2 Application
The most important function of WebCAM is for remote surveillance. Once WebCAM is
installed, the user can monitor any of the connected cameras via any web browser.
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The user can monitor and control these cameras simply by entering the IP address of
the WebCAM from anywhere in the world as long as there is an Internet connection.
For instance, the user can be in the United States but he or she can monitor the
production facility in China, and if he or she likes, also check on the branch office in
Singapore at the same time.
Fig.1 Network Diagram
1.3 IP Camera Line
Following is a list IP/Network cameras that is avail be for purchase. All cameras
within the series share the same network and imaging technology, whether embedded
or stand alone. The 300 series adds the wireless and USB DVR capability as well as
a RS232 expansion port to the 200 series. following is a list of current models.
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1.3.1 200 series IP Cameras
IP-280E IP-103K IP-220E
IP-250E
IP-101K IP-210E
1.3.2 300 Series IP cameras
IP-380E
P-310E
IP-320E IP-390E
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Installation of WebCAM hardware is fairly straightforward. The procedures are pretty much
the same for all IP cameras. Please refer to the “Quick Installation Guide” in the package
for your specific model. As an example, shown below are the steps to set up IP-310E IP
camera.
Make sure a network connection and AC power are readily available at the location where
the camera will be installed. We suggest you program the camera first before you
physically installed the camera. It is assumed you have basic knowledge about networking
and you have access (login) to the router on the network.
A. Package Content.
Your WebCAM package should contain the
following items;
1. IP/Network Camera,
2. 10-100 Ethernet Cable
3. Utility CD/Software
4. Quick Installation Guide.
5. 5.3V DC Adapter
6. Mounting Hardware (for selected models
only)
Contact your dealer immediately if any of these
items are missing.
B. Camera Installation
First familiarize yourself with the physical layout
of the camera. For IP-310E there are 4 jacks as
shown on the right picture
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Power-In (5.3V DC)
• Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB Expansion
• IO (RS232)
1. Prepare for the Installation
You need to provide power and LAN access (if
you choose to install the camera via its lan
port) near the location where the camera will
be installed. Do not cut and extend the AC
adapter. Use a proper extension cord if
necessary instead.
2. Mount the Camera
Mount the bracket first (You may wish to use
the included anchors to secure the bracket).
Attach the camera to the bracket’s universal
panning head.
3. Adjust the Camera Angle
Loosen the knob on the bracket’s universal
panning head and adjust the camera to the
desirable angle. Hand-tighten the knob.
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C. Expansion Installation (Optional)
300 series IP cameras have a built-in USB
expansion port, to which a second USB camera,
a wireless dongle, or a USB storage device can
be attached.
1. USB Add-on Camera
A large selection of USB cameras can be used
as a second camera. Once attached the
second camera icon will lid and will be
designated as camera B.
2. Wireless Dongle
You can attach a USB WiFi dongle to connect
the camera to wireless network. A wireless icon
will lid if a compatible WiFi dongle is attached.
For wireless network setup please refer to
section 5.2.3.3 in Chapter 5
3. External Storage
You can attach a USB storage device including
flash drives and iPods to the camera to store
video and images locally on the camera. A
disk icon will lid if a compatible USB drive is
attached. For USB DVR recording please seeSection 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.2 in Chapter 5.
4. USB Hub
If you wish to use two or more of the above
options simultaneously, you can attach a
compatible USB Hub (we recommend using
self-power hubs)
D. Internet Connection
1. Cable/DSL Modem Connection
You can connect the IP-310E to a cable/DSLmodem directly if you have dedicated internetconnection.
2. Router/Switch Connection
If you use a router to share internet connectionthen your camera has to be connected to the
router which in turn is connected to the
cable/DSL modem.
3. IP Configuration
By default IP-310E will obtain an IP address
assigned by a DHCP-enabled router, and
display that IP on the LCD screen. You can
skip directly to Chapter 5 to configure and
monitor the camera via its web manager
E. Power On
Connect DC power output into WebCAM
DC-in socket, and plug the DC power
adapter into the wall socket.
Warning:
Do not cut and extend the DC cord, If
necessary use a proper extension cable!
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F. LCD Display*
The built-in LCD screen on the WebCAM
(IP-310E, 210E, 250E, and 103K), will display the
IP address assigned by a DHCP server on the
network, as well as other host of information. You
can skip directly to the web manger (Chapter 5)
by launching the Internet explorer and enter the
IP address on the LCD.
Note:
* For WebCAM’s without the built-in LCD,
next chapter.
the easiest way to set up the camera is
through Utility which will be discussed in
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Chapter 3 Software Installation
On the utility CD there is a collection of two programs: Utility and MultiMonitor. You can
use the Utility to quickly setup any IP cameras on the network, whether it has a built-in
LCD or not. You can use MultiMonitor to monitor and record multiple cameras.
Insert the software CD
An installation menu will be displayed on you screen:
Fig.2 WebCAM Ware Installation
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Utility - This is a program that helps the user to perform quick installation.It will
detect the current configuration and take the user thru the necessary network
setup
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MultiMoniror - This is a windows based program designed to allow user to
control a large number of IP cameras located either in a LAN or on a WAN.
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Read User’s Manual - Click to read WebCAM’s User Manual. You will need
Adobe Acrobat Reader v7.0 or higher.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader v7.0 - This will install Acrobat Reader v7.0 on your local
hard drive.
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Video Plug-ins - Sun Java and ActiveX plug-ins are repuired for viewing video
image.WMV patch is needed for recording on windows
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Chapter 4: Utility
Utility is a setup program for IP cameras, whether the camera has a built-in LCD or
not. You can launch Utility by clicking on “Start/Programs/ WebCAM/WebCAM
Utility/Utility/”
The main menu is shown below. The selection menu is located on the left. The Serial
Number, current Firmware and IP Address of every IPCAM connected to the LAN will
be displayed in the table to the right. All buttons except “about” and “Refresh” will be
disable if there are no IP camera detected on the network.
If Devise
Password is
enabled. IP
Address will
not be
displayed.
Fig.3 Utility Main Menu
If a Devise Password is enabled, the IP address will be hidden and you will need to
use the device password to launch the setup wizard, where you can reset the
password.
Note: By default, the device password is not defined.
If the password on your unit is not enabled in the factory and you are on the same
LAN (same subnet) then you can launch the web manager to configure the IP camera
by simply double click on the IP address of the camera. Everything discussed in this
chapter can be repeated in Chap.5
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4.1 Setup Wizard
“Setup Wizard” will take you through the basic configurations step by step.
1.
Click to highlight the WebCAM on the right that you want to configure.
2.
Click on “Setup Wizard”.
If a device password is defined, you must enter the correct password to
launch “Setup Wizard”; or “Launch IPCAM”, or “IP Configuration”.
3. Enter the ”Device Password”, the “Setup Wizard” will take you to the camera setup
screen.
Fig.4 Setup Wizard
4.
Enter the necessary camera configurations. Choose the appropriate light source
(Indoor 60 Hz, Indoor 50 Hz or Outdoor) to prevent flickering or whiteout on the
video streaming. Enter a name for the camera in the “Location” box to easily
identify it.
5.
Click “Next >” to configure the Network Connection.
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Fig.5 Network Setup
“Obtain an IP address by DHCP”
Choose this if you are installing the IPCAM on a network with a DHCP server
“Use the following IP Address”
Enter an appropriate IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for IPCAM if have a
static IP to assign to the IPCAM
“Obtain an IP address by Bootp”
Allow IPCAM to obtain an IP address using Bootp protocol.
6. Click “Next >” to proceed to xDSL/Cable modem setup.
Fig.6 a/DSL Setup
If IPCAM is the only device on your DSL network and your ISP supports PPPoE,
Select “Enable PPPoE connection” and enter your account and password
details as provided by your internet service provider (“ISP”).
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Otherwise, leave it at the default “Disable PPPoE connection”
7.
Click “Next >” to change your administrator account and password for the
web manager. (chapter 5)
Fig.7 a/DSL Account Setup
An administrator account is necessary to ensure privacy. The user may revert to
default settings, or if you do not set one, just delete the account and password and
click “Next”.
WARNING:
All WebCAM Passwords are case-sensitive. Do not lose the administrator
account and password. Once set, you will not be able to configure WebCAM
via its web manager without the administrator account and password. To reset
the WebCAM account password, you will have to use the master password to
retrieve it.
8. Click “Next >” to upload these configuration to IPCAM.
Fig.8 PPPoE Setup
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9. Click “Next >” to save and restart IPCAM with the new configurations.
4.2 Launch IPCAM
Once you have finished with the above Setup Wizard, either click “Launch IPCAM” or
double click on the IPCAM listed on the table, You will be bring to the Web Manager
(Chapter.5).
Click either one to
Launch IPCAM.
Fig.9 Launching IPCAM
Type in the account name and password entered earlier (if you did not configure one,
just press ENTER or click on the “Apply” button)
By default the web log-in name and password is not defined.
Please refer to Chapter 5 for more details.
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Fig.10 Web Manager
4.3 IP Configuration
This section allows you to set the IP property for IPCAM.
Select the IPCAM on the right display screen, and then click “IP Configuration”. This
will bring up the IP Address Configuration window. There are two tabs;
• IP Address
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Advanced (for port setting configuration)
You can set the camera to “Obtain an IP address by DHCP or alternatively “Using
Static IP address”, where the user will have to enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask
and Gateway of their choice (refer to Appendix C for IP address explanation).
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Fig.11 IP Configuration: Set an IP Address for IPCAM
Once the IP Address is set, you will be able to connect to IPCAM webpage by
entering this IP Address into a standard browser.
i. This “Advanced” section sets device (hardware) password against unauthorised
access to IPCAM hardware.
Note: this password may be different than IPCAM’s web manager’s
administrator password.
Fig.12 IP Configuration: Advanced settings
Use this to set an access password to the individual device. By default it is not
defined. Once set, the user must enter the password to setup the device in
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Utility. In addition, the IP Address will not be shown on the right display panel
of Utility.
WARNING:
Do not lose this password. If the device password is lost, you will not be able to
access the device through Utility; you won’t be able to upgrade the firmware. If
you changed this password and lose your master password, you’ll have to
contact your reseller for password retrieval service. A service charge may
apply. If you choose to enable this password, we recommend to set it same as
the master password,
Devise
Password
enabled. IP
Address
hidden.
Fig.13 Reset Device Password
ii. Protocol Management
The administrator can determine the parameter settings when providing access
via HTTP (web) to IPCAM.
The default values are set to port number 80 for HTTP. Some ISP may block
in-bound traffic on port 80 to save bandwidth; or it may have been used by you
website or router, you will have to set a different port for the webserver.
Note:
..Once the HTTP port number is set to another port (other than 80), the full II
Address must be entered in order to access the web manger. For example f
a value of 61 is set as the HTTP port number, then http://192.168.0.177:61
must be entered as the web address in order to access website.
Uncheck to disable this function.
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4.4 Upgrade Firmware
Utility offers a convenient method to upgrade IPCAM firmware.
1. Click “Upgrade Firmware” to bring up the Wizard.
Fig.14 Upgrade Firmware: Updates IPCAM firmware
If you have downloaded the latest firmware to your local hard drive, check
“Upgrade the IPCAM firmware with file saved on the local hard drive” and browse
to the file location.
2. Click “Next >” to check for the latest available firmware.
3. Select new firmware file (*.bin) and,
4. Click “Start”.
The IPCAM red and yellow LED will flash alternately to indicate that firmware
upgrading is in progress. Once completed, IPCAM will reboot.
NOTE:
If the downloading / upgrade process is interrupted or the data is corrupted, the
IPCAM may become non-functional which is not covered by the standard warranty
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Chapter 5 Web Manager
5.1 Introduction
If you have connected the IPCAM to an internal network with a DHCP server, the IP
property (IP address, Mask, and Gateway) will be automatically assigned, which will be
displayed, one group at a time, on the LCD screen of certain IPCAM models. In this
case, you can use access and setup the camera directly through the web interface
1.
Start the Web Brower (Netscape or Internet Explore)
2.
Enter the IPCAM IP Address shown on IPCAM’s LCD display (e.g. 192.168.0.30) or
noted from Utility and press ENTER as in Fig.6
Fig.15 Enter IP address
3.
A login screen will appear as in Fig.7. On firmware V2.52 and later, the default login is
not defined, just click on “Apply” to enter the web manager.
Fig.16 Login screen
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5.2 Web Manager Interface
The IPCAM webpage main menu is divided into two sections. The selection menu on the
left and display menu on the right. The selection menu consists of the following options:
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Web-Camera Selection
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Information
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Basic Settings
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Advanced Settings
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USB Disk ( for 300 series only)
By default the Camera Settings page is displayed when you login.
Fig.17 Web Manager Main Menu
When using IPCAM for the first time, you must set the following to ensure that IPCAM
works properly;
a.
Set the necessary parameters in the “Configuration” menu. In particular,
the “Anti Flicker” under “Camera Settings” should be set to 50Hz or 60Hz
(change this to 60Hz or 50Hz / Outdoor if video output continues to
flicker).
b.
That the camera lens is adjusted to the correct focal length for best
results.
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Click on either “ActiveX” or “Sun Java” from Camera A or B to MultiMonitor the camera
images.
By default the first USB camera connected to IPCAM will be denote as “Camera A”
5.2.1 Monitor Camera
If the camera is installed properly, the “Eye” icon will blink.
By default the embedded camera will be designated as “A”
and the add-on camera will be “B”
Click on “Active X” or “Java VM” icon next to Camera “A “or
“B” to view the camera.
Note: ActiveX can only function on Internet Explorer that runs on Windows platform and a
plug-in has to be installed on the client's computer. You will have to allow the Active X
plug-in in your browser. Alternatively you can use Sun Java to view the video feed. Sun
Java also allows users who are not using Windows based Operating System to view the
video feed.
Once the plug-in is installed the image will appear.
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Make sure to adjust the camera’s focus for best picture results.
Click on the controls along the Popup Window to control the functions of the cameras.
Digital Zoom In, Digital Zoom Out
Rotate Left, Rotate Right
Flip the image vertically.
Auto Pan the camera
Pan Left by 5 deg / Pan Left by 1 deg.
Pan Right by 1 deg / Pan Right by 5 deg.
Tilt Up by 5 deg / Tilt Up by 1 deg.
Tilt Down by 1 deg / Tilt Down by 5 deg.
NOTE:
The above Pan/Tilt function will only work with cameras supporting the Pan/Tilt function.
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One-Button Recording: Click
to record the video to the selected directory. To
change the saved location and filename. Click
and the “Save As” window will pop up.
Choose an alternate location and filename. Click the “Save” button to confirm changes.
To change Video Codec, click
Note: The “Video Codec” pull down will only list the codec that have been installed on
your PC. MPEG4 is recommended for the high compression ratio.
Video-Playback: you can use Windows Media Player or any compatible media player to
playback the recorded video.
5.2.2 Information
5.2.2.1 System Status
This displays all the information relating to IPCAM.
Fig.18 System Status
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i. System Information
This section shows general hardware information such as the Hardware and
Firmware Version, the serial number, current / local System Time, the system name,
contact, location and uptime.
ii. IP Status
This section shows the network information.
Note: When a wireless dongle is used, there will be two distinct LAN IP’s, and MAC
address. One for LAN connection, another for Wireless.
iii. Network Server
This section shows mostly 3rd party server information such as the iMage Server,
Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) or assigned Email Server.
5.2.2.2 Current Connections
This will show all the users currently viewing either Camera A or Camera B. It also lists,
the login time, and total bytes received. The user has an option to block the IP or even
disable the account of any errant viewer. The administrator privilege will be required for
this feature. A total of 10 connections can be displayed at the same time.
Fig.19 Current Connections
Note: Administrator privilege is required to view and use Block IP. Otherwise, the IP
and Account details will be hidden and Block IP function disabled.
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Fig.20 Current Connections:
Click Block IP to block or disable the account of any errant viewer.
To unblock the IP go to Basic Settings .. Account Settings .. Blocked IP List and
delete the blocked IP Address from the Blocked IP List.
5.2.2.3 Event Log
This section will keep a record of all events that occurred in IPCAM. The user can
Refresh, Clear or Save the log file. There is also an option to sort the logs according to
“Level” or “Type”. IPCAM can log up to 2,000 events.
Once the number of events has reached the maximum limit, the oldest event will be
removed for each new event logged.
Note: If you do not have Administrator privilege, the User Name and IP Address will be
hidden. Example: Camera A: user ******** connected from IP: *.*.*.*
Fig.21 Event Log
5.2.3 Basic Settings
5.2.3.1 Camera Settings
i. Setting up Camera A (Similar with Camera B)
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Fig.22 Individual Camera Configuration
“Image Size”
Choose between 640x480, 320x240,etc. The higher the image size, the better the
image quality, the slower the frame rate for network transmission.
“Anti Flicker”
Choose between 50Hz, 60Hz or Outdoors. For best results when directing the
camera to bright sources / windows, select Outdoors.
Note:
If you do not choose the right frequency, the image will flicker or lines will appear on the
images, or the images may appear washed out.
“Maximum Number of Connections (1-30)”
Use this to limit the number of users that can connect to this camera.
“Location”
Enter a suitable location / name for the camera.
“Light Compensation”
Choose “Yes” and IPCAM will increase the lighting of the image. This is useful when
monitoring indoor under low light condition
Choose “No” if you do not want IPCAM to adjust the light and view the images as is.
“Colour”
Choose “Yes” for colour and “No” for black and white display. This will help reduce
bandwidth requirement
“Camera Position”
Choose from the automatic “0 degree (upright)”, to 90, 180 (upside down), and 270
degree position of the camera. This is to facilitate the ability to reposition the
camera in any way the user desires.
“Pan”
Choose between “Normal” for regular placement or “Reverse” when the camera is
placed upside down.
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“Tilt”
Choose between “Normal” for regular placement or “Reverse” when the camera is
placed upside down.
Click “Apply” to save changes. Otherwise, all changes will be lost.
5.2.3.2 Network
This option determines the IPCAM Network settings.
i. IP Address
By default, the IP address is set to be automatically assigned by DHCP server. If
you have a static IP, you can enter the new address here and click “Apply” to
change (Note: you will lose connection to the IPCAM if the IP is changed).
Fig.23 IP Address Settings
“IP Address”
This item determines IPCAM IP Address.
“Subnet Mask”
This item sets IPCAM Subnet Mask. The value is normally 255.255.255.0
“Gateway”
This item is to set IPCAM Gateway.
“Obtain an IP address”
This allows the user to choose either to set IPCAM IP Address manually or via
DHCP. IPCAM will reboot after the above settings have been changed.
ii. DNS Server IP
Fig.24 IP DNS Server IP
“Primary DNS Server IP”
This item sets IPCAM primary DNS Server IP address.
“Secondary DNS Server IP”
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This item sets IPCAM secondary DNS Server IP address. IPCAM will use the
secondary DNS Server IP address if the Primary DNS Server IP address is not
working.
iii. Port Number
Fig.25 Port Settings
“Web Access Port Number” (HTTP Port)
By default the port number is 80. You have to use a different port number here if
you host a website on the same network, if your ISP blocks port 80 traffic, or if you
have multiple IPCAM on the network.
If this port is changed, say to 82, then http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:82 (where
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the assigned IP address) must be used in order to access
IPCAM’s web interface in LAN.
“Video Access Port” (UDP Port)
By default the port number is 9001. You have to use different UDP port for each
IPCAM if you have multiple IPCAM on the network
iv. Ethernet
Fig.26 Ethernet Settings
“Connection Type”
This item sets the communication speed between IPCAM and the Network. IPCAM
will reboot after “Connection Type” is changed.
i. Dynamic DNS
This is a free service that allows the user to alias a dynamic IP address to a static
hostname. No matter how many times your ISP change the IP, you will be able to
locate WebCAM-PRO.
Fig.27 WebCAM-PRO Dynamic DNS settings
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Enable WebCAM-PRO free Domain Name (current free Domain Name is ***)
Each WebCAM-PRO unit is shipped with a default domain name ***.icv99.net,
where *** is the unique 10 digit serial number located at the back of
WebCAM-PRO.
To activate this feature;
1. Select Enable from the drop-down menu and click Apply.
2.
Activate the feature by logging on to http://ddns.iCV99.net and click the
Activate button.
3. Register by entering the Product Serial Number and Master Password (this is
shown at the back of the WebCAM-PRO unit) and click Next >>.
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4. Once registered; user can enter a New Domain Name, set a Domain password
and E-mail address. Click Done to save changes.
5. Registration complete. Account details shown as follows;
Note:
In order to Activate the unit, WebCAM-PRO DDNS feature MUST be Enabled first
under Basic Settings .. Network .. Dynamic DNS. Click Apply to confirm.
Note:
Enter a valid Email address. In the event you have forgotten the password to
your DNS account, a new password will be sent to this email address upon
request.
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Note:
In order to view from remote, Port Forwarding must be configured at your Router.
See Appendix A for more information.
6. With the registration complete, the following additional information can be seen
under Information .. System Status .. Network Status.
Use other Dynamic DNS service provider
In addition to http://ddns.iCV99.net, WebCAM-PRO can be configured to register
with other Dynamic DNS providers. The following free DDNS service providers
are supported;
• 3322.org
• dyn.chamber.ee
• DHS International
• DynDNS Free
• DynDNS Custom
• myDDNS
• ZiVE
Click Update to get latest list of Service Providers.
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Note:
The number of available DDNS service providers depends on the region
WebCAM-PRO is purchased.
In general, to register a Domain Name;
a. Go to the DDNS provider website listed above.
b. Register a new user account and password with the DDNS provider.
c. Choose a Domain Name to point to your current Dynamic IP
d. Enter information obtained in (b) and (c) into WebCAM-PRO DDNS fields.
Domain Name
This is the Domain Name you have created from the above selected DDNS
provider.
Login Name
This is the Login / Account name that you have created with the selected DDNS
provider.
Login Password
Enter the Password you have assigned to your DDNS Account.
Use Public IP to update DDNS
Choose Yes to ensure that WebCAM-PRO uses the WAN / Public IP to update the
selected DDNS server.
Automatically update DDNS
This field allows the user to determine the interval (in minutes) between updates.
Choose an interval between 1 to 10080 (7 days) minutes.
Note:
Setting a low interval value may result in a ban by your DDNS provider.
v. PPPoE
If you use a dedicated DSL internet service, use this option to set up the camera to
directly dial-up your DSL modem and connect to the Internet.
Fig.28 PPPoE setting
“When Connection should be made”
The user has a choice of;
Disabled : Default setting. IPCAM does not dial in
Connect always : IPCAM will automatically dial in.
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“Login Name”
Enter the login name assigned by your ISP.
“Login Password”
Enter the password assigned by your ISP.
5.2.3.3 Wireless Setting
This option is only configurable if a compatible wireless USB dongle is attached. To set
this up, you’ll first need to use the LAN IP (as shown on Utility) to access the camera.
Note:
Once the wireless configuration is setup, the wireless IP address will be shown on the LCD
instead of the LAN IP. To check the LAN IP thru the LCD, unplug the wireless USB dongle.
i. Wireless
Connect a compatible Wireless USB dongle to enable this feature.
Fig.29 Wireless Setup
Connect to Wireless AP
When a compatible Wireless USB dongle is connected, select Yes and click
Search Wireless AP button to have it search for nearby Access Points (AP).
Once detected all available AP will be displayed on the table to the right. Select
the preferred AP and click << button to add it to the SSID field.
Authentication
Select either; Open System or Shared Key. Check the AP for the appropriate
authentication method in use.
WEP Encryption
Select from either; none, 64-bit key or 128-bit key. Check the AP for the
appropriate encryption used.
WEP Key (10 or 26 hex digits)
Key in the password used
ii. IP Address
Refer to section 5.2.3.3 (i) above. This will be the wireless LAN IP. It will be
different from the LAN IP.
iii. DNS Server IP
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Refer to section 5.2.3.3 (ii) above. This will be the wireless DNS server IP. It
can be different from that of the LAN IP.
5.2.3.4 Account Settings
This allows you to set up to Eight (8) user account with different permissions for IPCAM.
WARNING: You MUST set an Administrator account BEFORE setting either
“Operator”, “Viewer” or “No Access”. Failure to do so will result in you being locked
out of Web Manager! You will have to refresh your firmware to be able to use the
IPCAM again
Fig.30 User Account Setting
i. User Account
“User Name”
Determine the username of visitors who can log in. The administrator can set a
name consisting up to 32 case sensitive characters
“Password”
Set a password for the visitor’s account. The administrator can set the password
with up to 32 case sensitive characters.
“Permission”
Determine the permission level to one of “Administrator”, “Operator”, “Viewer” or
“No Access”
Administrator:
This permission allows the user full access including
write permission to all the sections.
Operator:
This permission level allows the user access to IPCAM
menus, but without the permission to amend them. The
administrator can also set “Permit Hours” here for seeing
camera.
Viewer:
This permission level allows the user to access IPCAM
at specific time as set in “Permit Hours” for seeing
camera. The user does not have write permission and
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only access the “Web Cam” and “Information” section.
No Access: This is to revoke either of the above two permission
levels given to a user. And make the user account
disable.
“IP Filter”
Visitor can only login from the IP address specified here for security consideration.
You can restrict a user access only from 192.168.1.0/24 by setting up “192.168.1.*”.
Otherwise, leave it as “*.*.*.*” to allow the user to login from any place.
Fig.31 User Account Settings
“Max FPS”
This allows the administrator to determine the frames per second (“FPS”) allocated
to each type of account. By limiting the FPS, the administrator can manage the
limited bandwidth available. The administrator can set a figure between 1 to 30
and unlimited FPS.
“Permit Hours”
When the Permission level is set to either “Operator” or “Viewer”, the Administrator
can configure and determine the time to which either permission level can access
the camera.
Click “Configure” to bring up the following window. You can set up to 4 different
Permit Hours (in 24hr format). Click “Apply” to save and “Close” to exit.
Note:
An Administrator account must be set before setting up either an Operator or
Viewer account. An administrator account fields, in this case, cannot be left empty.
Note:
This is the maximum frame rate that can be achieved if all the available resources
are allocated to the user. In reality, the user will experience less frame than
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Fig.32 Permit Hours Configuration
5.2.4 Advanced Settings
5.2.4.1 Event Notification
This determines the type of event an email is sent by IPCAM. IPCAM can send
notifications to up to 8 email recipients. Note: You must have Administrator privilege to
edit this section.
Fig.33 Event Notification Page
i. Event Notification
“Send Email”
To activate Event Notification, you will need to set “Send Email” to “Yes”. Select
“No” if you do not wish to send out any notification.
“Email Server”
A valid “Email Server” with username and password (if authentication is required)
must be made available for this feature to work. If you do not have this setup, or
wish to change the settings, click on “Edit”.
Note:
Email function can only work using standard Email Server and not Web based Email
Server, such as yahoo.com / msn.com.
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“Email Address Book”
The available Email addresses are listed here. Refer to section 3.2.4.3 on how to
enter an Email address to the Address Book.
To add an email address not already in the list, click Edit. IPCAM will ask you to
save your configuration prior to leaving this page.
“Recipients”
IPCAM can send email notification to up to 8 valid email accounts. To add an
email to the recipient list, click . To remove, click .
“Events”
This determines the events that the selected recipients will be notified of by email.
There are three types of events, Information, Warning and Error. Click
to
select from the list of events you wish these recipients to be notified of.
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Fig.34 Event Selection List
By default, all the events are selected; you must click “Apply” to activate them.
Close the window to return to the Event Notification Page. Click “Apply” to save
your settings.
IPCAM will send you the following email notification depending on which event you
have selected.
Note:
The Image Recording and Motion Detection notification function here will only send
an email notification WITHOUT any picture attached. For email notification with
images, the Administrator has to setup the Motion Detection and Image Recording
page (see Section 3.2.4.2)
Samples;
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Fig.35 Event : Start Up
Fig.36 Event : User Login Details (Date, Time, Camera & IP)
Fig.37 Event : PPPoE Connect Successful
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Fig.38 Event : Camera A or B Motion Detected
5.2.4.2 Motion Detection
This page allows the administrator to set motion detection functions for the cameras.
i.
Camera A (or Camera B)
Enable
You have three options for Motion Detection;
a.
Always On, or;
b.
On Schedule, the Administrator can set up to 4 different time slots for motion
detection, or;
c.
No to turn Motion Detection function off.
Check that you have setup valid Email / FTP accounts first before proceeding with
Note:
the rest of the configuration.
To setup Email / FTP, refer to Section 5.2.4.3
Detection Sensitivity
This will determine the level of change before motion capture is triggered. A high
percentage means a small change will trigger motion capture.
Send image every … second(s)
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Select either; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 seconds.
Stop sending after … email(s) or image idle for … second(s)
will stop sending emails on the lower of the two conditions. You can set between 1,
3, 5, 7 and 10 seconds. Emails can be set from 1 to 99999 pieces or 0 for stop
sending email only when image idle occurred.
Schedule (hh:mm)
When the option is set to On Schedule, you can configure the four preferred
schedule time slots for motion detection. Time must be entered in 24hr format.
Send to FTP Server
Click Yes to activate. This option allows you to send and store the motion
detected images on a FTP site. This is useful for future reference and recording
purpose.
This will set the folder where the Motion Detected files are stored. Enter a folder
name in <folder>. Click Apply when done.
Note:
The folder name must be valid and has appropriate upload permissions.
You must first enter a valid FTP address in Email / FTP page. Otherwise the FTP
address field will be left <empty>.
To setup the FTP server, see Section 3.2.4.3
System Defined / User Defined
You can also determine to either have the system automatically assign the
filenames for the pictures saved. Or manually assign the filename.
Filename …
Specify a prefix filename for the motion detected JPG images. The default prefix is
image_
Loop from … to …
This will determine the number of files in the sequence. Once the last file number
is reached, it’ll loop and replace the first file in the sequence with the most current
image.
Digits …
This will determine the number of digits assignable for the above sequence. You
can choose to assign between 1 to 6 digits.
Click
for an example.
Send to Storage Disk
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Select Yes to save the images to a USB Flash Disk. This function only works if a
compatible USB Flash Disk is attached.
Note:
Not all USB external storage devices are compatible. Please test the device before
final use. All drives need to be formatted in FAT32.
System Settings / User Settings
You can also determine to either have the system automatically assign the
filenames for the pictures saved. Or manually assign the filename.
FPS … minute(s) / video
Specify how many frames per second to record.
Directory / Video name
Use these fields to assign the directory and individual Video file names.
Send Email
Select Yes to send an email when motion is detected.
The received Email / FTP size depends on the resolution set in Basic Settings ..
Camera Settings .. Image Size
Note:
Fig.39 Motion Detect Email Notification
Email Server: …
The Email server will be shown here. If not, click Edit to go to the Email / FTP
configuration page. Click on Motion Detection to return here. (refer to section
5.2.4.4 on Email / FTP configuration)
Email Address Book
The available Email addresses are listed here. Refer to Section 5.2.4.4 on how to
add an Email address to the Address Book.
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Recipient
You can determine who will receive email notification.
To add a recipient to the list, click <
To add all the recipients to the list, click <<
To remove a recipient from the list, click >
To remove all the recipients from the list, click >>
Click Apply to confirm and save the settings.
5.2.4.3 Scheduled Recording
This page allows you to setup Scheduled Recording function for the camera. This
function allows the user to receive a string of JPG images to either their email or FTP
account or as MJPEG to a USB storage disk. The images will be sent over a
predetermined interval
i. For Camera A (or Camera B)
Fig.40 Scheduled Recording webpage
Enable
Click Yes to activate this feature.
Begin – End (hh:mm)
You can determine up to 2 different time slots for Image Recording. The time is in
24hrs format.
Send image every … minute(s)”
You can determine the interval (between 1 to 99 minutes) at which captures and
sends an image.
Send to FTP Server & Send Email & Send to USB Storage Disk
This is similar to the function available in Motion Detection page. Please refer to
part (i) above for details.
Note:
The image size received by email / FTP from depends on the resolution set in Basic
Settings .. Camera Settings .. Image Size
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Fig.41 Email of Image Recorded
5.2.4.4 E-mail / FTP
This sets up the necessary Email and FTP server information. You will have to enter a
valid Account Name and Password to the Email server and/or FTP server. This
information is necessary to allow email notification and ftp file sending features in
Advanced Settings.
Fig.42 Email / FTP Page
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i. FTP Settings
“FTP Server”
You will have to enter the FTP server address here.
“Account Name”
Enter the FTP account name here.
“Password”
Enter the corresponding password.
Click “Apply” to save the above settings.
ii. Email Settings
“E-mail Server”
You will have to enter the Email server address here.
“Sender’s Email Address”
This will determines IPCAM’s Email address.
“Email Server Requires Authentication”
If set to “YES”, you will have to provide the account name and password in order to
access the Email server. Otherwise, enter “NO”.
“Account Name”
Enter the account name or login name to the Email server.
“Password”
Enter the password for the above account name.
Click “Apply” to save the above changes.
iii. Sending Test Mail
Fig.43 test mail function
You must have the “Email Setting” configured to proceed with “Test Mail”. Once
that is done click “Test Mail” and the following will appear.
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Click “Yes” to confirm sending and the following window will appear.
Enter the “Test mail Recipient” email address and click ”Send”. If the Test Mail is
successful, you’ll receive the following email message;
iv. Email Address Book
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Fig.44 E-mail Address Book Entry
Enter an Email address in the box provided and click “Add Email Address”. The
new email address will be added to the list. You can store up to 20 email
addresses here.
To delete an Email address, just press “Delete”.
5.2.4.5 System Settings
This page allows you to set IPCAM SNMP settings so it can be used by a NMS (Network
Management System) like MultiMonitor.
i. System Time
Fig.45 System Time
“System Time Updates”
You can set an interval for time synchronization. Select either 1, 3, 12 hours or 1, 10
& 30 days.
“Time Server”
Choose the nearest Time Server to your IPCAM location. You can choose from
the list of a maximum of 30 Time Servers.
To add a new Timer Server you must first make space by deleting some Time
Servers. Once this is done, the add dialog box will appear as below. Click “Back”
to return to the System Settings Page.
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Fig.46 List of Time Server
“Time Zone (Relative to GMT)”
Select the appropriate time zone for your area. Click “Apply” to save.
“System Time (yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss)”
This is to manually set IPCAM System Time. The format is pre-determined
to: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss. Click “Manual Adjust” to save any manual changes.
Note:
The camera has to be connected to the internet to have its time updated by the time
server. The camera will not retain its clock setting if power is lost.
ii. LED Settings
Fig.47 LED Settings
LED function
If disabled, the Blue LED which indicate if a remote user is logged on and viewing
the camera will not light.
iii. System Restart
Fig.48 Auto Restart setting
“Auto Restart System Every”
You can choose to restart IPCAM at certain intervals (choose between minutes and
hours only). This will ensure that IPCAM will work smoothly. Click “Apply” to
save changes.
“Manual Restart”
Click “Restart Now” to restart the system immediately.
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Fig.49 SNMP setting
SNMP
Choose to enable or disable this feature.
Community
Assign a unique Community name for this unit that is identifiable in a Network
Management System (NMS).
SNMP Version
Select the SNMP version supported by the system.
System Name
This is to give IPCAM a name identifiable in a SNMP network.
System Contact
This is to give the Administrator an identity in the SNMP network.
“System Location”
This is to set IPCAM location.
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Fig.50 About Page
You can use this to check firmware information, save/restore settings, upgrade firmware
and see manufacturer’s details.
i.
About
This gives crucial information about IPCAM’s Firmware Version, Hardware Version
and Serial Number. These are required information for service calls.
ii.
Save / Restore Settings
“Save current Configuration”
Click “Save” to save the current settings and configuration to your PC. The text file
will have a default format of YYYY_MMDD_####.cfg. You can change this, if
necessary.
“Restore previous configuration”
This function is only available if a setting has been saved initially. Browse to the
location where the file is saved and click “Restore”
“Reset to factory default”
This function will reset all settings to its default value.
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This section allows file management of images /videos to be stored on a USB flash disk.
Note:
This section is only available if a USB flash disk with FAT32 format is connect.
Administrator privilege is required to configure this section. You have to dismount the
drive before removing it from the camera.
i. Directory List
Click the directory to display the content. All videos will be shown with a preview.
Click on the video to download it to your PC. Windows Media Player will be
selected to run the file.
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Chapter 6: MultiMonitor
MultiMonitor is a PC based software that allow you to manage, monitor, and record
multiple IPcameras located either in a LAN or on a WAN, or a combination of both
You can launch the MultiMonitor program by clicking on “start”/“All Programs”/
“WebCAM” / “MultiMonitor” on your desktop.
The following Login window will be displayed.
By default, the Account Name is set to “Admin” and No Password
Fig.51 MultiMonitor Screen Shot
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6.1 Adding Cameras
:
Press the “Enumerate” button, MultiMonitor will start searching for
all cameras under the same subnet and list them in the main
window.
Once detected, the following will show in the main window:
This shows that the camera is online and active.
This shows that the camera is off-line
You can manually add any remote cameras to the list for monitoring
“Access by IPCAM Address”
Enter the IP address of the IPCAM (example: 192.168.0.30)
“Remote Port”
This is IPCAM UDP port.
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Highlight the IPCAM to be deleted from MultiMonitor’s list. Click :
“Yes” to confirm deletion of selected IPCAM.
:
Use this function to change IPCAM Address & Port Number.
You can organize the cameras into groups for easy viewing.
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Right click on the Root icon to bring up the option box.
Add group…
Click to bring up the add group window. Assign a name to the group.
Sub-groups can be created using the same process.
Delete group
Click to delete the highlighted group.
Rename
Click to rename the group.
Properties…
Click to bring up the group properties dialog box.
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6.2 Camera Setting
Camera Select: Select either camera A or B
Account: If you have setup user account, the
information must be entered here.
Otherwise access will be denied.
Password: Enter the above account password.
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Image Zoom:
Resize the window to between 25% and
200%
Camera Rotation:
Use this function to keep the camera up-right.
Mirror the Image: To mirror the image.
Maximum frame Select from 0.01 fps to a maximum of 30.00
per second: fps. Default is set to 10.00 FPS.
6.3 Motion Detection Setting
Enable Motion
Detection:
Click the checkbox to enable Motion
Detection.
Note: This feature does not require the
Camera Window be active to work.
Sensitivity: Choose from 0% to 100% (very sensitive)
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Window on-top
when Motion
Detected
Mark Motion
Detected object in
RED
Motion Tracking
Automatically displays camera window on
top of all other windows/applications when
motion is detected.
Choose this option to highlight in RED which
object is being tracked.
Enabled this function to allow PTZ cameras
to follow moving objects.
File Format
Choose between WMV or AVI format. For
AVI select additional option under Image
Compression.
Image
Choose from the list for available Codec in
Compression:
your PC.
Note: This list is dependent on the Codec
that is already installed on the local PC. To
record in MPEG-4, make sure you install or
upgrade to Windows Media Player v10.
Recording AVI File Path
Note:
a. Recorded files are saved using the following file extension;
avifile[three digit numerical sequence].
b. Use the Detail View to check the stop time. You can change
the display view or add a new folder here.
Stop after idle for:
Set the value between 1 to 100 seconds
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Send AVI file Send an AVI file via email in the event any
Notification by motion is detected.
Email:
6.4 Email Notification Setting
You will need to configure the “Message Sender Information” in
order for MultiMonitor to send emails.
Server Authentication
Click “settings…”
Enter your Account Name and Account Password if your Server
Requires Authentication.
Email Address
Click “Add…” and enter a new Email address below
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Click Modify… to modify the entered Email Address
Click Delete to remove an email address from the notification list.
6.5 SNMP Setting
Host Name: Provide a Name to identify this device.
HTTP Port: Enter the HTTP port assigned for IPCAM. Default is 80, or
check in the Web Interface under Basic Settings •
Networks .. Port Number.
Location: Provide a location for administrator to track device.
Manager: Enter an administrator’s name for identification.
Use SNMP to update network ports
Check this box if you want MultiMonitor to automatically update the HTTP port as
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set in;
a. Web Interface, Basic Settings .. Network .. Port Number .. HTTP
port number or in
b. Utility, IP Configuration .. Advanced .. Management Protocol
6.6 Schedule Recording
You can perform scheduled recording on IPCAM. For 24 hour recording, you can set
the following: Start: 00:00 End:23:59. The recorded files will be recorded in the
designated folder on weekly basis with the folder named as the date of the Sunday for
the week. Highlight and double click the recorded file to playback the video in the
default media player on your PC.
Scheduled
recording time #1
Scheduled
recording time #2
between 1 to 30.
Enter integer
6.7 Camera Monitor
: Highlight the IPCAM in the main windows display, and click
“Monitor” to view the video stream.
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Move the curser over the edges of the picture and it will turn
into an arrow. Click and hold to pan / tilt the camera (if the
camera supports this function)
Click this button to record the current image on screen. A
window will come up, click “Start” to start recording to the
default file and location.
Flip the image vertically
Rotate Left, Rotate Right
Click this to bring up the Setting windows.
Click this to switch to full screen view. Double click to switch
back to current view.
Click and drag to resize the window and it’s contents.
Date and Time display of live streaming video.
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Click the left side of the viewing window to bring out more
control features.
Click on this icon to active two functions;
a. Custom window zoom – use this to zoom to your chosen
window size.
On the video window, LEFT click, hold and drag to the desired
window zoom size. A thin line will outline the chosen window
size.
Release to accept and the program will auto adjust. Increase
the Resolution for a better image.
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Click the depressed
button to go back to the original
window size.
b. Custom update Window -- use this if you want to monitor
only a specific area within the viewing window.
On the video window, RIGHT click, hold and drag to the
desired window zoom size. A thin line will outline the chosen
window size.
Release and a smaller window is shown. Video in this
smaller window will be updated while those outside are
‘frozen’.
Click the depressed
button to go back to the original
window size. Or use the horizontal zoom bar (see below).
Click and drag the green knob along the horizontal bar to
zoom in an out. Zoom range from 1 time to 16 times.
Click and drag the green knob along the horizontal bar to
change the current image resolution. Resolution range from
320x240 low/mid/high quality, to 640x480 low/mid/high quality.
Clicking once will cause the camera to pan left by 1 deg.
Click and hold and the camera will pan increasingly faster to
the left.
Clicking once will cause the camera to pan right by 1 deg.
Click and hold and the camera will pan increasingly faster to
the left.
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Click once to tilt the camera up by 1 deg.
Click and hold and the camera will tilt increasingly faster
upwards.
Click once to tilt the camera down by 1 deg.
Click and hold and the camera will tilt increasingly faster
downwards.
Auto Pan (if camera which support this function)
6.8 MuiltiView
: Switch between Large or Small icon view or multi-view
Large icon display
Small icon display
6.9 System
: Display the Event Log (IP address, Port, date, Time, description of
event) of the selected IPCAM.
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: Set the SNMP Parameter.
6.10 Help
Help : Display MultiMonitor version, Copyright information and product
service contact.
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Chapter 7: Mobile
Currently IPCAM supports static image viewing from a GRPS / WiFi enabled PDA /
PPC / Symbian mobile device. A java based mobile video monitoring application for
Windows Mobile devices is being developed please check our website for launch
date.
To view the static images;
a.
Make sure that the PDA / PPC / Mobile unit is connected to the Web.
b. Enter
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/image.cgi in the web address (where xxx is
either the LAN IP, WAN IP address or IPCAM Domain Name)
c.
The following login page will appear. Enter the Login Name and Login
Password if applicable. Otherwise, click Apply to proceed.
d. The following Camera Selection will appear. Click on either Camera A or
Camera B.
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e. The default file name is showimg_pda.jpg, click Save As… to change the file
name or save location.
The downloaded image size depends on the resolution set in Basic Settings ..
Camera Settings .. Image Size.
Note:
Approximately; 6KB @ 320x240 vs. 17KB @ 640x480 resolution.
f.
The images are downloaded and displayed one at a time. Click Refresh to
download the next image. Click Back to go to the camera page to select a
different camera.
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Appendix A: Network Configuration/Router Programming
Appendix A: Network Configuration
/Router Programming
A.1 Static IP address
Most Internet service provider (ISP) offer some type of commercial grade service
which will assign one or more static public IP addresses to your organization. If you
allocate one of these static public IP address to the IPCAM, then without further
programming, you can monitor the camera on line from anywhere in the world, given
the camera is connected to the cable/DSL modem directly.
A.2 Dynamic IP Address
If you have signed up a consumer grade broadband service with a dynamic IP
address, or you use a router to share your internet access you will need to address
one or all of the following issues:
a. DDNS service
b. Port forwarding
c. Firewall
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a. DDNS:
In order to access the IPCAM from internet, you will have to know the external IP
address of your router. If you have a consumer grade broadband service, this IP
address may change over time, making it impossible for the remote PC to
communicate with your IPCAM, just like you ask people to call you but you change
your phone number without notified the other party.
b. Port Forwarding
If you place the IPCAM behind a router, you need to programme the router so that it
can direct the specific incoming traffic to IPCAM, exactly in the same fashion how the
telephone switch in your office works.
By default IPCAM uses Port 80 for HTTP traffic (web manager) and port 9001 for
video streaming. So you need forward port 80 traffic to the internal IP address of the
IPCAM.
If your Internet service Provider blocks port 80, which is quite common for DSL
providers, or you already host a website on the same network, you’ll need to
reconfigure your IPCAM and router to use different ports such as 81/9002, 82/9003,
etc.
For multiple camera installation, each IPCAM has to be assigned a unique IP address
and port number.
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Note: The section you need to look for in the router is Port Forwarding or Virtual
Server
C. Firewall
IPCAM uses port 9001 by default to stream video to the internet. Unfortunately this
port is normally disabled or blocked by most commercial router’s firewall or the built-in
firewall utility on Windows XP. In order for the IPCAM applications to work properly,
the firewall settings in the router need to be configured.
Some router has a very sophisticated built-in firewall. Instead of programming each
port on the router, you can use the DMZ feature to by-pass the firewall setting.
Follow the steps below to configure your router. If your particular router
manufacturer or model is not listed below, please contact your router manufacturer for
further assistance in configuring the router
Router Programming
The Following Router manufacturers and models are included in this document:
Brand Model Description
3Com 3C857-US OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway
3CRWE52196 OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL
Gateway
Belkin F5D6230-3 Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router
F5D7230-4– 54g Wireless DSL/Cable gateway Router
D-Link DI-604/DI–614+/DI-624 -
DI-704/704P -
DI714 -
DI-714P+ -
Dell TrueMobile 2300 -
Wireless Broadband
Router
Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
BEFSX41 Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL
Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN
EndPoint
BEFW11S4 Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port
Switch – Version 2
Microsoft MN-100 Wired Base Station
MN-500 Wireless Base Station
NETGEAR RP614 Web Safe Router
MR814 Wireless Router
MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall
Proxim ORiNOCO BG-2000 -
Broadband Gateway
Siemens SpeedStream 2602 2-Port DSL/Cable Router
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SpeedStream 2623 Wireless DSL/Cable Router
SpeedStream 2604 4-port DSL/Cable Router
SpeedStream 2624 Wireless DSL/Cable Router
SMC SMC2404WBR Barricada Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless
Cable/DSL Broadband Router
SMC7004VBR Barricada Cable/DSL Broadband Router
SMC7004CWBR Barricada Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband
Router
SMC7004AWBR Barricade 4-port 11Mbps Wireless
Broadband Router
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3Com (http://www.3com.com)
3C857-US – OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway
3CRWE52196 – OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, select Firewalls on the left side of the page.
3. Select the Virtual Servers tab at the top of the page.
4. Click New on the right side of the page to open the Virtual Server Settings dialog
box.
5. Type in the camera’s IP address in the Server IP address text box. (Look on the
IPCAM IP address LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address.)
6. Under Local Service, select Custom.
7. Under Custom Service Name, type in: IPCAM.
8. Under Specify Custom Service Ports, type in: 80, 9001.
9. Click Add to save the settings. The IPCAM should now be configured to work with
your router and be accessible from the internet.
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Belkin (http://www.belkin.com)
F5D6230-3 – Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, select Virtual Server on the left side of the page under the
Securit section.
3. Enter the following information on the page:
Line #1:
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address. (Look on the IPCAM IP
Address LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP
address)
Private Port: 80
Type: TCP
Public Port: 80
Line #2
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address. (Look on the IPCAM IP
Address LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP
address)
Private Port: 9001
Type: UDP
Public Port: 9001
4. Click Enter to save the settings. The IPCAM should now be configured to work with
your router and be accessible from the internet.
F5D7230-4 – 54g Wireless DSL/Cable gateway Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, select Firewall on the left side of the page.
3. Under Firewall, select Virtual Servers.
4. Enter the following information on the page:
Line #1
Enable: Checked in
Description: IPCAM - Webpage
Internet Port: 80 to 80
Type: TCP
Private IP address: Type in the camera’s IP address. (Look on the IPCAM Address
LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address)
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Private Port 80 to 80
Line #2
Enable: Checked in
Description: IP Camera
Internet Port: 9001 to 9001
Type: UDP
Private IP address: Type in the camera’s IP address. (Look on the IPCAM Address
LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address)
Private Port 9001 to 9001
5. Click Apply Changes to save the settings. The IPCAM should now be configured o
work with your router and be accessible from the internet.
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D-Link (http://www.dlink.com)
DI-604/DI – 614+/DI-624
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, click on Advanced at the top of the page.
3. On the left side of the page, click on Virtual Server. Note: Make sure DMZ host is
disabled. If DMZ is enabled, it will disable all Virtual Server entries.
4. Enter the following information on the page:
Enable/Disable: Enabled
Name: IPCAM - Webpage
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5
Protocol Type: TCP
Private Port: 80
Public Port: 80
Schedule: Always
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
6. Enter the following information on the page:
Enable/Disable: Enabled
Name: IPCAM - Webpage
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5
Protocol Type: UDP
Private Port: 9001
Public Port: 9001
Schedule: Always
7. Click Apply o save the settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with your
router and be accessible from the internet.
DI-704/704P
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, click on Advanced at the top of the page.
3. On the Virtual Server page, enter the following information;
For ID#1:
Service Port: 80
Service IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5
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Enabled/Disabled: Enabled
For ID#2
Service Port: 9001
Service IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5
Enabled/Disabled: Enabled
4. Save your settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with your router and
be accessible from the internet.
DI714
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, click on Advanced at the top of the page.
3. Click on Virtual Server Settings on the left side of the page.
4. Enter the camera’s IP address into the Internal IP field. Under Service, select All
and then click Submit to save your settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work
with your router and be accessible from the internet.
DI-714P+
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, click on Advanced at the top of the page.
3. On the left side of the page, click Virtual Server.
4. Enter the following information on the page:
For ID#1:
Service Port: 80
Service IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5
Enabled/Disabled: Enabled
For ID#2
Service Port: 9001
Service IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5
Enabled/Disabled: Enabled
5. Click Apply to save your settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with
your router and be accessible from the internet.
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Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, click on Advanced Settings at the top of the page.
3. Go to the Port Forwarding and select Custom Port Forwarding Settings.
4. Check the Enable box.
5. Enter the desired name or description in the Service Name field such as IPCAM
Web.
6. In the Incoming Ports field, specify port 80 in both boxes.
7. In the Destination IP Address field, enter the IP address of IPCAM
8. In the Destination MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of IPCAM. You can
find the camera’s MAC address by either looking at the MAC address sticker on the
bottom of the camera or by utilizing IPCAM setup utility to display the MAC address.
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Linksys (http://www.linksys.com)
BEFSR41 – EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
BEFSX41 – Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port
Switch/VPN EndPoint
BEFW11S4 – Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch – Version 2
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the router’s main page, click on Advanced at the top of the page.
3. On the next page, click on Forwarding.
4. Enter the following information on the page:
Line #1:
Customized Applications: IPCAM – Webpage
Ext. Port: 80 to 80
Protocol: TCP
IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5
Enable: Checked in
Line #2:
Customized Applications: IP Camera
Ext. Port: 9001 to 9001
Protocol: UDP
IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5
Enable: Checked in
5. Click on Apply to save the settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with
your router and be accessible from the internet.
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Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking)
MN-100 – Wired Base Station
MN-500 – Wireless Base Station
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. Open the Bass Station Management Tool, and then click Security.
3. On the Security menu, click Port Forwarding, and then click Set up persistent
port forwarding.
4. In the Enable checkbox, check in the checkbox.
5. In the Description box, type a description of the server field such as: IPCAM Web.
6. In the Inbound port boxes, type in: 80 – 80. (i.e. from Port 80 to Port 80)
7. In the Type box, select the protocol as TCP.
8. In the Private IP address box, type in the IP Address of the network camera. For
example, type in: 192.168.0.5.
9. In the Private port boxes, these values are automatically filled in from Step 6 and
should already show 80 – 80.
10. On the next empty line, repeat steps 4-9, except this time the Description should
be IPCam and the Inbound/Private port boxes should be 9001 – 9001 (UDP). The
protocol and private IP address should be the same.
11. Click Apply to save the changes you have made. IPCAM should now be
configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet.
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NETGEAR (http://www.netgear.com)
RP614 – Web Safe Router
MR814 – Wireless Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. Click Advanced -> Port Forwarding on the left side of the page.
3. Click Add Customer Service.
4. Enter the following information on the page:
Service Name: IPCAM – Web
Starting Port: 80
Ending Port: 80
Server IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
6. Enter the following information on the page:
Service Name: IPCAM
Starting Port: 9001
Ending Port: 9001
Server IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5
7. Click Apply to save the settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with
your router and be accessible from the internet.
MR314 – Cable/DSL Wireless Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. Click Advanced on the left side of the page.
3. Click Ports.
4. Enter the following information on the page:
Line #1:
Starting Port: 80
Ending Port: 80
Server IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5
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Line #2:
Starting Port: 9001
Ending Port: 9001
Server IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5
5. Click Apply to save the settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with
your router and be accessible from the internet.
FVS318 – ProSafe VPN Firewall
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the main page, click on Add Service on the left side of the screen.
3. Click Add Customer Service.
4. In the Name field enter a name for the camera, for example: IPCAM Web:
Type: TCP
Start Port: 81
Finish Port: 81
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
6. There is a bug in the NETGEAR FVS318 1.4 firmware that does not record any
entry that uses port 80. If you intend to use port 80, you will initially need to enter 81
for the Start and Finish port, and then edit the entry to port back to 80. Click on Add
Service on the left side of the screen.
7. In the Service Table window select IPCAM Web and click Edit Service.
8. Change the Start and Finish port to 80. Click Apply.
9. On the main page, click on Add Service on the left side of the screen and then click
Add Custom Service. In the Name field enter a name for the camera, for example:
IPCam.
Type: UDP
Start Port: 9001
Finish Port: 9001
10. Click Apply to save the settings.
11. On the main page, click on Ports at the side of the screen.
A. Click Add.
B. For Service Name select: IPCAM Web
C. Action: ALLOW always
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D. Local Server Address: Enter the IP address of the camera
E. WAN Users Address: Any
F. Click Apply.
12. Click Add again.
A. For Service name select: IPCam
B. Action: ALLOW always
C. Local Server Address: Enter the IP address of the camera
D. WAN Users Address: Any
E. Click Apply.
13. Exit the router setup program. IPCAM should now be configured to work with your
router and be accessible from the internet.
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Proxim (http://www.proxim.com)
ORiNOCO BG-2000 Broadband Gateway
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. On the router’s main page, click on Setup at the top of the page.
3. On the left side of the page, click on Advanced settings -> Port Forwarding.
4. Check in the checkbox for Enable Port Forwarding.
5. Click New on the right side of the page.
6. Enter the following information on the page:
Global Port: 80
Local Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5
Local Port: 80
Type: TCP
7. Click Save to save the settings.
8. Click New on the right side of the page.
9. Enter the following information on the page.
Global Port: 9001
Local Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5
Local Port: 9001
Type: UDP
10. Click Save to save the settings.
11. Click Restart on the left side of the page to restart your router. IPCAM should now
be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet.
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Siemens (http://www.speedstream.com)
SpeedStream 2602 – 2-Port DSL/Cable Router
SpeedStream 2623 – Wireless DSL/Cable Router
SpeedStream 2624 – Wireless DSL/Cable Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. After you are logged in, click on Advanced Setup -> Virtual Servers.
3. Enter the following information on the page:
Line #1:
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5 (Look at IPCAM’s IP Address LCD display
for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address)
Private Port: 80
Type: TCP
Public Port: 80
Line #2
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5 (Look at IPCAM’s IP Address LCD display
for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address)
Private Port: 9001
Type: UDP
Public Port: 9001
4. Click Enter to save the settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with your
router and be accessible from the internet.
SpeedStream 2604 – 4-port DSL/Cable Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. After you are logged in, click on Advanced Setup -> Virtual Servers.
3. Under the Properties section, there are a few entries you’ll need to add. Check in
the checkbox for Enable.
4. Under the first box, next to the Enable checkbox, type in: IPCAM Web.
5. Under PC (Server), select your camera or the camera’s IP address from the list. If
the camera is not listed, select the link titled “My PC is not listed.”
6. Leave Protocol as TCP.
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7. Under Internal Port No type in: 80
8. Under External Port No type in: 80
9. Click on Add to save these settings.
10. Under the first box, next to the Enable checkbox, type in: IPCam.
11. Under PC (Server), select your camera or the camera’s IP address from the list. If
the camera is not listed, select the link titled “My PC is not listed.”
12. Leave Protocol as TCP.
13. Under Internal Port No type in: 9001
14. Under External Port No type in: 9001
15. Click on Add to save these settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work
with your router and be accessible from the Internet.
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SMC (http://www.smc.com)
SMC2404WBR – Barricada Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband
Router
SMC7004VBR – Barricada Cable/DSL Broadband Router
SMC7004CWBR – Barricada Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. After you are logged in, click NAT on the left side of the page.
3. Click on Virtual Server on the left side of the page.
4. Enter the following information on the page:
Line #1:
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5 (Look at IPCAM’s IP Address LCD display
for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address)
Private Port: 80
Type: TCP
Public Port: 80
Line #2
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5 (Look at IPCAM’s IP Address LCD display
for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address)
Private Port: 9001
Type: UDP
Public Port: 9001
5. Click Apply to save the settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with
your router and be accessible from the Internet.
SMC7004AWBR – Barricade 4-port 11Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
1. Log into your router using your router IP.
2. Click on Virtual Server on the left side of the page.
3. Enter the following information on the page:
For ID #1:
Service Port: 80
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5 (Look at IPCAM’s IP Address LCD display
for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address)
Enable: Checked in
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For ID #2:
Service Port: 9001
Private IP: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example:
192.168.0.5 (Look at IPCAM’s IP Address LCD display
for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address)
Enable: Checked in
4. Click Save to save the settings. IPCAM should now be configured to work with
your router and be accessible from the Intern
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Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway
This section discusses Communities, Gateways, IP Addresses and Subnet masking
Communities
A community is a string of printable ASCII characters that identifies a user group with
the same access privileges. For example, a common community name is “public.”
For security purposes, the SNMP agent validates requests before responding. The
agent can be configured so that only trap managers that are members of a community
can send requests and receive responses from a particular community. This
prevents unauthorized managers from viewing or changing the configuration of a
device.
Gateways
Gateway, also referred to as a router, is any computer with two or more network
adapters connecting to different physical networks. Gateways allow for transmission
of IP packets among networks on an Internet.
IP Addresses
Every device on an Internet must be assigned a unique IP (Internet Protocol) address.
An IP address is a 32-bit value comprised of a network ID and a host ID. The
network ID identifies the logical network to which a particular device belongs. The
host ID identifies the particular device within the logical network. IP addresses
distinguish devices on an Internet from one another so that IP packets are properly
transmitted.
IP addresses appear in dotted decimal (rather than in binary) notation. Dotted
decimal notation divides the 32-bit value into four 8-bit groups, or octets, and
separates each octet with a period. For example, 199.217.132.1 is an IP address in
dotted decimal notation.
To accommodate networks of different sizes, the IP address has three divisions –
Classes A for large, B for medium and C for small. The difference among the
network classes is the number of octets reserved for the network ID and the number
of octets reserved for the host ID.
Class Value of First Octet Network ID Host ID Number of Hosts
A 1-126 First octet Last three octets 16,387,064
B 128-191 First two octets Last two octets 64,516
C 192-223 First tree octets Last octet 254
Any value between 0 and 255 is valid as a host ID octet except for those values the
InterNIC reserves for other purposes
Value Purpose
0, 255 Subnet masking
127 Loopback testing and interprocess communication on local devices
224-254 IGMP multicast and other special protocols.
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Subnetting and Subnet Masks
Subnetting divides a network address into sub-network addresses to accommodate
more than one physical network on a logical network.
For example:
A Class B company has 100 LANs (Local Area Networks) with 100 to 200 nodes on
each LAN. To classify the nodes by its LANs on one main network, this company
segments the network address into 100 sub-network addresses. If the Class B
network address is 150.1.x.x, the address can be segmented further from 150.1.1.x
through 150.1.100.x
A subnet mask is a 32-bit value that distinguishes the network ID from the host ID for
different sub-networks on the same logical network. Like IP addresses, subnet
masks consist of four octets in dotted decimal notation. You can use subnet masks
to route and filter the transmission of IP packets among your sub-networks. The
value “255” is assigned to octets that belong to the network ID, and the value “0” is
assigned to octets that belong to the host ID.
For the example above, if you want all the devices on the sub-networks to receive
each other’s IP packets, set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. If you want the devices
on a single sub-network only to receive IP packets from other devices on its own
sub-network, set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 for the devices on the
sub-network.
Subnet Mask Routing and Filtering
0.0.0.0 IP packets are transmitted to all devices.
255.0.0.0 IP packets are only transmitted to devices that are IP that’s first octet
matches the sender’s IP address’s first octet.
255.255.0.0 IP packets are only transmitted to devices that are IP that’s first two
octets match the sender’s IP address’s first two octets.
255.255.255.0 IP packets are only transmitted to devices that are IP that’s first three
octets match the sender’s IP address’s first three octets.
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Appendix C: Glossary
The Glossary defines the terms used in this User Manual
Term Definition
Ethernet Local Area Network technology, originally developed by Xerox
Corporation, can link up to 1,024 nodes in a bus network. Ethernet
provides raw data transfer in a rate of 10 megabits/sec. with actual
throughputs in 2 to 3 megabits/sec. using a baseband
(single-channel) communication technique. Ethernet uses carrier
sense multiple access collision detection (CSMA/CD) that prevents
network failures when two devices attempt to access the network at
the same time. LAN hardware manufacturers use Ethernet protocol;
their products may not be compatible.
Gateway A computer that attaches to a number of networks and routes packets
between them. The packets can be different protocols at the higher
levels.
IP Internet Protocol – The TCP/IP standard protocol defines the IP
datagram as the unit of information passed across a network.
IP Address Internet Protocol Address – A 32-bit address assigned to hosts
participating in a TCP/IP network. The IP address consists of
network and host portions. It is assigned to an interconnection of a
host to a physical network.
MAC Medium Access Control - The network layer between the physical and
the data link layers. Specifically, the physical (hardware) address
exists in this layer.
MIB Management Information Base – The database, i.e. set of variables
maintained by a gateway running SNMP
NMS Network Management Station
OID Object Identifier – The variables defined in a MIB
Router A computer that manages traffic between different network segments
or different network topologies. It directs the destination IP address.
The network media can be different, but the higher-level protocols
must be the same.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol – A standard protocol used to
monitor IP hosts, networks, and gateways. SNMP defines a set of
simple operations that can be performed on the OIDs of the MIBs
managed by the monitored Agents. It employs the UDP/IP transport
layer to move its object between the Agents and the NMS
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol – A protocol suite
used by more than 15 million users with a UNIX association and
widely used to link computers of different kinds.
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Appendix D: Q&A
Q1. I forgot my password how can I retrieve it?
There are four different types of password for the IPCAM system: Web Server
Password, Netility/Device Password, MultiMonitor PC Application Password,
and the Master Password
1. Web Server Password: the password you use to login from remote site. On V2.5
firmware the default login name is "admin" (lower case) and the password is the same
as the master password which is printed on the serial label(All CAP). For V2.51 and
later firmware, the default login and password is not defined. If you loose this
password after you define it, you can use the master password to retrieve it (see
below) or you can refresh the firmware if you know the device password. Download
the firmware and use IPCAM Utility to upload it into WebCAM. Once completed, the
Username and Passwords will be reset to default (blank).
2. Netility/Device Password: This is the password you use to setup IPCAM via
IPCAM Utility program or when you want to refresh your firmware. By default this
password is the same as Master Password which is located on the serial # label on
the back of the IPCAM. You can change this password under "IP
Configuration/Advanced" in IPCAM Utility. If you loose this password, you can use
the master password to retrieve it (see below).
3. MultiMonitor PC Application Password: This is the software that you can install on a
remote PC to monitor all IP cameras in multiple windows. You can use the admin
account to setup multiple accounts so that users with different privilege level can use
MultiMonitor to monitor the camera. By default the admin password is not defined. If
you loose this password once defined, you will have to uninstall MultiMonitor and
reinstall it.
4.Master Password: This is the password that is printed on the serial label. You can
use this password to retrieve your lost/forgotten Web Password and Netility/Device
Passwords following the steps below:
In your browser please enter:
Http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/password.cgi or Http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:###/password.cgi
where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the IPCAM, and ### is the port number
that is assigned to the unit (by default it is 80)
If the network is setup properly you will be prompted with a login-in screen:
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Your login ID is "admin" (lower case)
and the password is your "master password" (ALL CAP)
If the login is correct, the next screen will display all the Web and Netility/Device
passwords that were assigned. You can click on the "Clear" button to reset all the
passwords.
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Q2. I get the following message, when I click on ActiveX button next to the
camera A or B button
Click on the top margin, and install ActiveX. Confirm "yes" if prompted. Make sure
you allow Active X components under Tools/Options/Security settings.
Note: Some third party web browser, such as Firefox, does not support ActiveX script,
you will have to use Sun Java to view the camera.
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Q3. I can connect to the camera, and ActiveX components are properly
installed, but I still get the "Server has no response" Message
This is due to your firewall setting in your router or computer. IPCAM uses UDP port
9001 by default to stream video from the camera. Your security setting has to allow
traffic on this port.
Q4. Can I use other USB Camera to connect to IPCAM?
Yes, provided that the camera is using VIMICRO chip. You will have to check with
the manufacturer of the USB camera. Currently, about 60% to 70% of the cameras
produced in China uses this chip.
Q5. How can I view images from my web enabled PDA?
Please make sure that you have a GRPS enabled PDA. Use the browser and type in
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/image.cgi (where xxx is the WAN IP address or your Domain
Name). You will then be directed to this page;
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Click on either "Camera A (320*240)" or "Camera B (320*240)" to view the image.
Click "Refresh" to download the next image. Click "Back" to go back to the above
page.
Q6. What is the effective length of the USB cable?
The industrial Standard for effective USB cable length is 5.0m from source to
source. If you so decide to extend the length, you can purchase a USB extension
Q7. What is the effective length of the RJ-45 cable?
The Standard effective length per RJ-45 cable is 100m, you will need a hub per 100m
extension, up to a maximum of 480m.
Q8. Can I use IPCAM outdoors?
IPCAM is designed primarily for indoor use. For outdoor use you will need a
protective housing. This is not supplied.
Q9. Is the camera capable of zooming by adding a zoom lens?
You can add a zoom lens, but will have to adjust the zoom manually. The default
camera does not support 'remote' zoom.
Q10. I can access IPCAM Web Manager but cannot view images when clicking
ActiveX / Sun Java.
Make sure that you have a UDP port 9001 opened.
Q11. I setup the Email Server (SMTP) but I can't seem to receive any emails.
Make sure that your Internet Security Software / SPAM software does not block
outgoing emails.
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Q12. What bandwidth is required by IPCAM?
The average "Bytes of Image per Frame" is between 4Kbytes - 9Kbytes. This size is
determined according to color saturation of the image captured. Therefore, the
"Frame per Second" (FPS) = "Data transmission rate" (in Bytes/s) divided by "Bytes of
Image per Frame" (Bytes/frame)
You can check your current FPS setting in IPCAM. Network --> Account Settings -->
FPS (default is 10)
At 10 FPS, IPCAM will need about 40Kbytes - 90Kbytes of bandwidth.
NOTE:
bps = bits per second (8 bits =1 Byte)
Most ADSL throughput speed varies, and is dependent on distance and
environmental constraints. In most cases the actual throughput is only about 75%.
If you are using 56Kbps dial-up, your average speed should be around 4 Kbytes/sec 6
Kbytes/sec
If you are using 512Kbps ADSL, your average speed should be around 40 Kbytes/sec
- 50 Kbytes/sec If you are using T1 (1536Kbps) ADSL, your average speed should be
120 Kbytes/sec or higher.
If you are using 2M (2000Kbps) ADSL, your average speed should be 160 Kbytes/sec
or higher.
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