Arec CI-200 Quick Manual

The Quick Guide is for quick installing and connecting the AREC CI-200 Network Camera. For details, please refer to
the User's Manual of the Network Camera.

Camera Rear Panel

Network LEDs
Default Button
Power LED
Connector Definition
LINE OUT & LINE IN / MIC IN Two-way audio transmission
PoE NETWORK For Ethernet Cable and SPE connection
Network LEDs Network connection and activity indication
VIDEO (BNC Connector) For video output
Default button Reset to factory default; press the button with a proper tool
Power LED Power connection indication (green light)
1 Output +
DC 12V
Output −
2
AC 24V
I/O
3 Input +
Input −
4
Micro SD Card slot For videos and snapshots storage
+ AC 24V: Power-1
AC 24V / DC 12V Connector AC 24V: Earth GND
−
AC 24V: Power-2
NETWORK

Network Camera Installation

Please follow the instructions below to complete the Network Camera installation.

Power up the Camera

To power up the Network Camera, please plug the camera's DC 12V / AC 24V Cable into the power outlet.
PoE
Alternatively, connect the Ethernet Cable to the camera's PoE port and plug the other end of the cable into a PoE
switch.
NOTE: If PoE is used, make sure the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in use in the network.

Ethernet Connection

Connect one end of the CAT5 Ethernet Cable to the PoE Network Connector of the Network Camera, and the other
end of the cable to the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, Ethernet Crossover Cable might be needed when connecting the Network Camera
directly to the PC.
NOTE: Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check
the LAN connection.
AREC CI-200 Network Camera Quick Guide
5 GND
D −
6
7 D +
DC VIDEO
DC 12V: Power
1 2 3 4 I/O
DC 12V: Reserved
DC 12V: GND
LINE LINE IN
OUT
MIC IN
AUTO
IRIS
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.

Before Login to the Network Camera

A client program will be automatically installed to the PC when connecting to the Network Camera. Before logging in
to the Network Camera, please ensure downloading the ActiveX control is allowed by either changing the ActiveX
controls and plug-ins or setting Internet's security level to default. For further details, please refer to the User's
Manual of the Network Camera.

ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings

Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the
browser. Then click <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click the <Security> tab and select "Internet",
and click <Custom level> to change ActiveX
settings.
Step 4: Set "ActiveX controls and plug-ins" items to
<Prompt> or <Enable>.

Network Camera Login

The Network Camera's default IP address is: 192.168.0.250. Therefore, to access the Network Camera for the first
time, set the PC's IP address as: 192.168.0.XXX; for example:
IP Address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Login ID and Password
 Key in the Network Camera's IP address in the URL bar of the Web browser window and press "Enter".
 Enter the default user name (Admin) and password (1234) in the prompt request dialogue. Note that user name is
case sensitive.

Install the ActiveX Control

 After connecting to the Network Camera, the request for installing the ActiveX control will appear just below the
URL bar.
 Right click on the information bar, and click "Install ActiveX Control..." to permit ActiveX control installation.
 In the pop-up security warning window, click "Install" to start downloading DC Viewer software on the PC.
 Click "Finish" after DC Viewer installation is complete.

Internet Security Level

Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the
browser. Then click <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click the <Security> tab and select "Internet".
Step 4: Down the page, click "Default Level" and click
"OK" to confirm the setting. Close the browser
window, and open a new one later for
accessing the Network Camera.