WiLife Pro WLPC-810i Setup Manual

Setup Guide
Pro
www.wilife.com
The world's first and only fully-integrated, PC-based,
Professional Digital Video Security System designed
for small business and home application.
Use this guide to set up the following Pro products:
KITS
Four-Camera Master System Single-Camera Master System
with Command Center Software with Command Center Software
WLPIC-4X6 WLPIC-1X6
Six-Camera Master System Indoor Camera with Single-Port
with Command Center Software Injector Kit
WLPIC-6X6 WLPIC-1X1
Components
Indoor Digital Camera Kit
Six-Port Power Injector
WLPC-810i with Command Center Software
WLPI-X6
This setup guide will assist you in installing and setting up the
WiLife Pro digital video security system. Simply follow these
instructions and you will be up and running fast.

Before You Get Started

A. Ensure the PC meets these system requirements:
Number of Cameras
Requirement
1 2 3 4 5
CPU Speed*
2.2 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.8 GHz 3.0 GHz
512
Memory (MB)** 512 512 768 1024
Video Card (MB) 32 32 64 128 128
Display Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher, 32 bit color
Hard Drive (MB) 150 MB for program and a minimum of 10 GB for video storage
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Vista
® ®
Media Player Microsoft ® Windows ® Media Player version 9 or later
* Intel Pentium 4 CPU speed. Dual-core Intel and AMD processors deliver
®
similar performance at lower clock speeds.
**Microsoft Vista requires more memory to deliver equal performance.
B. Test Internet connection speeds for remote viewing
and e-mail & cell phone alerts:
Internet Bandwidth Requirement
Feature
E-mail & Cell Phone Alerts Upload at 64 Kbps (ISDN, DSL, Cable) with always-on link.
Remote Viewing Upload at 128 Kbps (DSL, Cable) with always-on link.
Test upload speeds using one of many online speed test sites. We
recommend www.speedtest.net or www.speakeasy.net.
C. Use or cable only. Validate hand-built
CAT5e CAT6
cables using a professional cable tester. All cables
pairs must be sound.
(1/2, 3/6, 4/5, 7/8)
WARNING: Mis-connected cables may cause damage
to either your cameras or network equipment.
D. Gather the following setup information:
E-mail address (to be used as WiLife Online account
user name) and password.
E-mail (SMTP) server, user name, and password for set up of
e-mail and cell phone alerts.
Internet
Cameras
Free Remote Viewing for anywhere,
anytime video access
(with Router shown for clarity)
1
Step Set up Power Injector & Cameras
The WiLife Pro Power Injector delivers power over the Ethernet
lines to each WiLife Pro Camera.
Connect the WiLife Pro Injector power supply. Consider using a
6
UPS to protect against brief power outages.
3.2 GHz
Connect one patch cable (provided with camera) for each camera
from the LAN to the "To Network" injector ports 1 through 6.
1024
Connect WiLife Pro Cameras to injector "To Camera" ports, using
256
the same ports connected to LAN.
By default, the cameras will search for an IP
address using DHCP. While the cameras are
searching for an IP address, all three status
™
LEDs will flash. When the camera has obtained
an address, the bottom status LED shows solid.
You can now proceed to step 2.
Using Fixed IP Addresses (Advanced)
Use DHCP whenever possible. But, if you must assign static IP
addresses, follow these instructions:
Copy the WiLifeSetIPAddress EXE and PDF to the PC hard drive.
The files are located on the WiLife CD in the bin directory.
Run the WiLifeSetIPAddress program, first ensuring the WiLife Command
Center is not running.
Select the LAN Network Card and click Start to search for your cameras.
Enter the IP addresses and click Set to write the address to the cameras.
You can get additional information by reading the WiLifeSetIPAddress PDF.
Command Center
www
Pro Power Injector
The WiLife Single-Port
Power Injector links a
single camera to the LAN
2
Step Install WiLife Software from CD
The WiLife Command Center Software turns a standard
PC into a powerful video security control station.
To install the software, ensure you are logged in as Administrator.
The installation process takes several minutes and includes
powerful tools like Microsoft .NET 2.0, UPnP, and Intel IPP.
You are required to reboot the machine after the install to ensure
the drivers are properly recognized by Windows.
3
Step Complete First Run Wizard
The wizard automatically runs as you start the Command
Center for the first time. It walks you through the initial setup
of system options and configuration of your cameras.
Create a new account or use an existing account for WiLife Online access.
Select the WiLife Pro Power Injector networking option.
Pro Install Notes and Cautions
Take the time to carefully place and hide your cables. We have
included a thin silver cable and cable coupler to help you
create an attractive install.
If you move cameras from one system to another, you should
always reset the cameras using a paperclip.
Having problems discovering cameras. Follow these steps:
1. Verify the injector and camera have power.
2. Ensure all cables are connected and tested.
3. Confirm that the camera has received an IP address from
the network. When the camera is searching for an address,
all three status LEDs will flash in unison. Once it has
received an address, the bottom LED will show solid.
4. Use Setup...Advanced...Find My Cameras to search for
cameras.
Find more helpful information at www.wilife.com/support.
Check camera focus to ensure best image results. Use WiLife
120º and 54º lenses to better target specific areas.
Use a WiLife NightVision kit to add support for capturing video
in complete darkness.
Check the WiLife Command Center help file (F1) for more
Extend the system to assistance on configuring PC Firewalls.
standard WiLife cameras with the
WiLife Pro HomePlug ® Bridge Specifications
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Operating Environment
Cabling
Lighting
Camera Resolution
WLPB-100
Network Bandwidth
Frame Rate
Step
There are two methods for connecting to the WiLife Online
servers - direct and relay. Direct mode is the best.
In relay mode, video is relayed through WiLife servers, avoiding
router and firewall setup - but, it includes limits on viewing time
In direct mode, video is routed directly to remote viewing clients,
enabling unlimited viewing time and faster connections.
By default, WiLife will automatically attempt to configure the
local router and firewall to enable Direct connections using
UPnP. In most cases, it is successful.
To verify that WiLife was able to configure your router, open
the Setup...Online tab in the Command Center and look for
the connection mode. If it reads Direct Mode, you are done.
Follow these steps to manually configure your system for
Direct Connections:
Enable UPnP on your firewall or router, if possible or ...
On your router, map ports 20570 to 20572 (TCP) to the computer's
IP address. You may find the site www.portforward.com helpful.
Restart the WiLife Command Center and recheck the Online Status.
You can find additional information in the WiLife Support
online knowledgebase at www.wilife.com/support.
32º F to 92º F (0º C to 34º C)
Up to 90%, non-condensing
Indoor - protected from water and dust
CAT5e with RJ-45 connectors per IEEE 802.3
2 lux Standard, 0 lux with WiLife NightVision kit
640 X 480 and 320 X 240 - user selectable
300 kbps to 800 kbps - user selectable
15, 10, and 5 FPS - user selectable
4
Confirm Online Direct Connect
.