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NetComm NS380W User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the Camera with the Web Configuration Utility ... 14 System Administration ... 15 System Administration > Management ... 15 System ... 16 Video ... 16 Wireless (NS380W only) ... 17 Network ... 17 User ... 18 System Administration > Configuration ... 19 System ... 19 System Administration >...
  • Page 3 Image (Video Setting) ...65 Hardware Interface ...65 Software ...65 Operating environment ...65 Appendix G: Glossary of Terms ...66 Appendix H: Cable Information ... 72 Appendix I: Registration and Warranty Information ... 74 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NS380/NS380W Pan/Tilt Internet Camera, a camera device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Compared to the conventional PC Camera, the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera features a built-in CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a cost-effective solution to transmit real-time high-quality video images and sounds for monitoring.

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera can also be used for intruder detection; in addition, it can capture still images for archiving and many more applications. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    One AC power adapter • One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable If any item is damaged or missing, please contact NetComm immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. NS380 / NS380W User Guide...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    System Requirements For Networking Local Area Network: • 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet. Wireless Local Area Network for NS380W only): • IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN. For Accessing the Camera Web Browser Users • Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP •...

  • Page 8: Physical Description

    The LED will begin to flash to indicate that the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is receiving/ sending data from/to the network. light confirms that the camera has good connection to LAN NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 9: Network Cable Connector

    Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the N-Way protocol and “Auto- MDIX” function, allowing the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. 2. External Antenna (for NS380W only) The rotatable external antenna allows you to adjust its position to obtain the maximum signal.

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied from the LED indicators label Power on the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is illuminated. Base of Camera NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 11: Security

    Pan/Tilt Internet Camera will not be enabled until the “Admin ID” and “Admin Password” is defined. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 12: Using The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera

    • Capture single frame images from the IPView Pro application. • Configure the camera to upload image or send-mail messages with a single frame image. Home Applications NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 13: Enterprise Applications

    SOHO Applications Enterprise Applications NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 14: Web Configuration Utility

    There will be three options to choose from to set-up and view your Pan/Tilt Internet Camera, including: • View Video – ActiveX Mode • View Video – Java Mode • System Administration Welcome Screen of the Configuration Utility NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 15: System Administration

    System Administration > Management The Management window contains the information of your configuration. Click the items in the left column to view your settings, including: System, Video, Wireless, Network, and User. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 16: System

    Click the Video item in the left column to display the video configuration of your camera. Video Status The video configuration about the camera, including the Video Resolution, Compression Rate, Frame Rate, Frame Size and IP Address, can be found in this field. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 17: Wireless (Ns380W Only)

    The items in this field display the information of the LAN, such as the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Address, Secondary DNS Address, Dynamic DNS, Secondary HTTP Port, and UPnP. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 18: User

    Click the User item in the left column to display the user(s) information. Active Users The items in this field display the user(s) information, including the user(s) IP address, Name, and DateTime. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 19: System Administration > Configuration

    System Administration settings. Be sure to enter the password twice to confirm the details once in the Admin Password field and again in the Confirm Password field. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera xxxxxx...
  • Page 20 Power - LED indicator is off. Link – LED indicator is off. Power - Steady On of the LED indicator. Link - Steady On of the LED indicator with random flashing. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 21: Video Setting

    Saturation Control: Adjust the saturation with default setting at 64. • Light Frequency: Adjust the light frequency to suit your area of operation from the options either 50 Hz or 60 Hz (default). NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 22: Wireless Interface

    SSID of the camera to correspond with the access point’s SSID for communication. Type any string up to 32 characters long (spaces, symbols, and punctuation are not allowed) in the SSID (network name) field. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 23 WPA-PSK: This item is used to secure your wireless network in pre-shared key mode (8-63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters). If you enable this function, each user must enter a pass phrase to access the network. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 24: Advanced Setting

    • Authentication Type: Open System communicates the key across the network. Shared Key allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. The default setting is Both. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 25 According to this setting, the camera will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP server automatically. Every time when the camera starts up, please make sure that the DHCP server is set to assign a static IP address to your camera. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 26 UPnP: UPnP is the architecture for pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of intelligent appliances, wireless devices, and PCs of all form factors. Check the Enable option to enable the function of your camera. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 27 Delete User: Select the user you want to delete from the pull-down menu, and then click the Delete button. • User List: This list displays the current users status of your camera. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 28 TimeZone – Select the time zone for the region from the pull-down menu. • Set Manually: Select this option to set the time manually. The system administrator must enter the date and time in the respective field manually. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 29 • Passive Mode: This function depends on your FTP server. Please check with your IT manager if the FTP server uses passive mode. The default setting is No. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 30: Manual Operation

    When you click the Upload Video button in view video screen, it will start to upload the image. The setting refers to Base File Name and File information above. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 31 When you click the E-mail Video button in view video screen, it will start to e-mail image. The Interval option is to define time interval between two images sent. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 32: System Administration > Tools

    E-mail Test Click the E-mail Test item in the left column to test your e-mail account. Test E-mail Account Click the Test button to test the e-mail account you provided. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 33: Reset

    When new firmware is available, you can upgrade it through this window. Click the Browse… button to point to the firmware file, and then click Update to start upgrading. Backup Click the Backup item in the left column to backup the current configuration. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 34 Restore Device Configuration from File You can resume the device configuration from saved file in the computer. Click the Browse… button to point to the file, and then click Restore to start restoring. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 35: System Administration > Help

    Then, position the camera to the desired location appropriately for your purpose. Followed by adjustment of the camera focus, done manually by turning the lens clockwise or anti-clockwise to the desire image quality. Please refer to Appendix F for detailed instruction. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 36: Viewing Video

    The administrator has the authority to set the upload/e-mail video function through the setting in the Upload/E-mail option under Configuration. View Image – ActiveX Mode and Java Mode Enable/Disable the Upload/E-mail Function NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Viewing Angle

    The camera can swing automatically between the stored positions. Once you have stored two (or more) positions in the camera, click Swing will have the camera swing from one position to another position. Click Stop to stop swinging. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Control buttons...

  • Page 38: Using Ipview Pro With The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera

    Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto-run program. The menu screen will appear as below: Step 2 Click the Setup Camera button. The following screen is presented: Click the Install IPView Pro Utility button. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 39 Step 3 Click the IPView Pro item to activate the InstallShield Wizard. Click Next in the welcome screen. Step 4 Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click Yes. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 40 Choose the destination location. If no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Next. Step 6 The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 41 If you use Windows® 2000/XP, it will appear a Digital Signature warning screen. Click Continue Anyway (Windows® XP) or Yes (Windows® 2000). Windows® XP Step 8 Click Finish to complete the installation. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Windows® 2000...

  • Page 42: Getting Started

    Show the camera’s status in this window. Click the Change Status Mode button ( corner of the window to change the display mode: Camera list mode Camera information mode ) on the right lower NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 43 Record Button Record video clip of the selected camera and save it in the computer. Play Button System Configure NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Select the view mode from these buttons. Show one camera in View Window.

  • Page 44: Using Ipview Pro

    If you are not sure of the camera’s IP address, you can click Search to search the available camera(s) within the network. 2. Select the camera you want by highlighting it, and then click Add Camera. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 45: Removing A Camera

    The selected camera’s video will be displayed now. Removing a Camera To remove the camera from the list: elect the 1. S camera 2. Click Delete Camera. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera you want to remove.

  • Page 46: Viewing A Camera

    figure 1. If there are four cameras, select four-camera mode ( ), and the View Window will display the view as figure 2. Figure 1. Figure 2. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 47: Recording Video

    Media Player. To start playback, simply click the Play button on the panel, and the following dialog screen will appear, allowing you to select the file to playback. Select the recorded file in the computer, and then click OK. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 48: Configuring The System

    System Configuration Screen will appear in the View Window as shown below. Once configured, click Save to save the settings, and then click the System Configure button again to exit configuration. System Configuration Screen NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 49: Camera Configuration

    Camera. Click Back to exit the Web Configuration Utility. Motion Configuration-1 The Motion Configuration-1 item provides the commands for motion detection control. Before configuring, you should select one camera from the pull-down menu. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 50 Play music: Click the Browse button to search for the WAV or MP3 file that will play when motion is detected. The Interval time field specifies how long the music will play for. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 51 Click Yes in the pop-up dialog box to confirm. Update Firmware: When new firmware is available, you can upgrade it using this option. Click Browse to find the firmware file, and then click Update. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 52: Mailing Configuration

    User Name/Password: Enter the user name/password to login the mail server. Interval Time: Enter a number in this box to setup the time (in second) to send E-mail regularly. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 53: Proxy Server

    Proxy Server Check the Proxy Server option and enter the required settings in the Address and Port boxes to enable and use the Proxy Server function. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 54: Recording Configuration

    Date Mode: First, select the camera desired from the pull-down menu. Then, setup the time in the Start/Stop fields. Click Add to add the recording schedule to the list. Click Save to save the settings. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 55 Start/Stop fields, and select the weekday from the buttons. Click Add to add the recording schedule to the list. Click Save to save the settings. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 56: Others

    The range of Time interval of scan is from 1 to 20 seconds. Log List This filed displays the user(s) information, which include the Date, MAC address, and the brief description of events. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 57: Account

    Change the Admin ID and Admin password using the fields on this page. Click the Login Password Check field to challenge users when they attempt to access the camera. About This filed provides information of the software application. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 58: Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Can the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer? A: No, the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is an Pan/Tilt Internet Camera used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network and supported by wireless transmission. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 59 Pan/Tilt Internet Camera transmits image data, the default port 8481 is also required. Therefore, it is necessary to open port 8481 of the network for remote users to access the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 60: Appendix B: Ping Your Ip Address

    2. Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera. 3. The succeeding replies as illustrated below will provide useful explanation to the cause of the problem with the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera IP address. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 61: Appendix C: Trouble Shooting

    Camera wireless channel and SSID is set to match the PC/Notebook wireless channel and SSID for direct communication. Under infrastructure mode make sure the SSID on the PC/Notebook and the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera must match with the access point’s SSID. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 62 A: The ActiveX might be disabled. If you are viewing the images from Internet Explorer make sure ActiveX has been enabled in the Internet Options menu. Alternatively, you can use the Java Applet for viewing the required images. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 63: Appendix D: Time Zone Table

    Appendix D: Time Zone Table NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 64: Appendix E: Adjust Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Focus

    The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is designed for indoor usage and if your application requires prolong exposure to sunlight, a sun visor is recommended to protect the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...

  • Page 65: Appendix F: Specification

    Application Software: OS supported: Operating environment Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Humidity: NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera 640 x 480 pixel Color CMOS sensor f: 6.0 mm, F: 1.8 JPEG 30fps @ QCIF, 25fps @ CIF,...

  • Page 66: Appendix G: Glossary Of Terms

    The data they send is the message. The cabling or transmission method they use is the medium. In networking, two devices establish a connection to communicate with each other. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 67 Enterprise network Ethernet Fast Ethernet Firewall NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol was developed by Microsoft a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network.
  • Page 68 Internet by way of a dedicated communication line. An ISP offers the use of its dedicated communication lines to companies or individuals who can’t afford the high monthly cost for a direct connection. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 69 WAN – (wide area network): The computers are in different geographic locations and are NWay Protocol PING PPPoE NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Java is a programming language that is specially designed for writing programs that can be safely downloaded to your computer through the Internet without the fear of viruses.
  • Page 70 In FDDI, a station includes both physical nodes and addressable logical devices. Workstations, single-attach stations, dual-attach stations, and concentrators are FDDI stations. In TCP/IP, the bits used to create the subnet are called the subnet mask. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera...
  • Page 71 Utility Windows Workgroup Workstations NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a widely used transport protocol that connects diverse computers of various transmission methods. It was developed y the Department of Defense to connect different computer types and led to the development of the Internet.

  • Page 72: Appendix H: Cable Information

    If you are unsure about which cable to use or which socket to connect it to, please refer to the hardware installation section in this manual. If you are still not sure about cable connections, please contact a professional computer technician or NetComm for further advice. RJ-45 Network Ports RJ-45 Network Ports can connect any networking devices that use a standard LAN interface, such as a Hub/Switch Hub or Router.

  • Page 73: Straight-Through Cabling

    Straight-Through Cabling Cross-Over Cabling Note: To prevent loss of signal, make sure that the length of any twisted- pair connection does not exceed 100 metres. NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Figure 3 Wire Becomes...

  • Page 74: Appendix I: Registration And Warranty Information

    NetComm. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury.

  • Page 75: Limitations Of Warranty

    2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product; 3. The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reason- able requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require;...

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