CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction ________________________________________1 Section 1. Features ___________________________________________1 Section 2. iCAMView as a Remote Surveillance System ______________1 Section 3. Package Contents ___________________________________2 Chapter 2: Installation Procedure ________________________________4 Chapter 3: iCAMView, USB Camera and the Network ________________5 Section 1. Installation Procedure_________________________________5 Chapter 4: Using iCAMView Utility to Setup IP &...
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2.4.4 E-mail / FTP ___________________________________________39 2.4.5 System Settings ________________________________________42 2.4.6 Image Server __________________________________________45 2.4.7 Language _____________________________________________46 2.4.8 About ________________________________________________47 2.5 Viewing images using PDA / Web enabled mobile phone __________48 Chapter 6: iMultiView _________________________________________50 Section 1. Installing iMultiView _________________________________50 Section 2. Using iMultiView ____________________________________50 2.1 Device _________________________________________________51 2.2 View___________________________________________________60 2.3 System ________________________________________________60...
Chapter 1: Introduction Section 1. Features iCAMView is a compact stand-alone web-server capable of remote video surveillance. It can be accessed from anywhere in the world via a standard browser by entering the IP, account and password. Each system can simultaneously support any two combinations of USB PC cameras be it regular, infrared or pan-tilt.
monitor his factory production in China, and if he likes, check on his branch office located in Singapore, all simultaneously. Fig.1. iCAMView Network Diagram Section 3. Package Contents Your iCAMView package should contain the following items; 1. iCAMView, 2. Quick Installation Guide 3.
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Fig.2. iCAMView Front View Fig.3. iCAMView Back View LED Status Indicators on iCAMView Light color Signal definition Green Power state Error Condition Orange Logon state Yellow USB data activity Fig.4. iCAMView Status LED Indicator Light indicators on iCAMView LAN Port LED Light color On: Internet correspond speed is 100M Green...
Chapter 2: Installation Procedure Before you start using iCAMView, you will need to set-up both the hardware and software. The following is a flow chart on the installation procedure: USB Camera and the Network cable Connect Network cable to ROUTER Install iCAMView Utility (Chapter 4) and iMultiView (Chapter 6) Use Internet Explorer (>5.0) to...
Chapter 3: iCAMView, USB Camera and the Network The following details the installation procedure for iCAMView. Section 1. Installation Procedure Step 1: Connect the PC camera into the USB port of iCAMView. Step 2: Connect the iCAMView to LAN by using the Ethernet UTP port.
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Step 4: The LCD will display the IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP. Use a WEB browser to login into the iCAMView IP address. icon on the LCD shows that a USB camera is connected. The LCD display shows that two USB cameras attached iCAMView.
Chapter 4: Using iCAMView Utility to Setup IP & Update Firmware Section 1. Installing iCAMView Utility 1. Insert the enclosed iCAMView CD into the CD-ROM drive. iCAMView setup will auto run. The following menu will show up. Click on the buttons on the left to install the programs you want.
Chapter 4: Using iCAMView Utility to Setup IP & Update Firmware Section 2. Using iCAMView Utility The iCAMView Utility main menu is shown below. The selection menu is located on the left. The Serial Number, current Firmware and IP Address of every iCAMView connected to the LAN will be displayed on the table to the right.
2.1 Setup Wizard Use “Setup Wizard” to take you through the basic configurations necessary to start using iCAMView. 1. Click to highlight the iCAMView on the right that you want to configure. 2. Click on “Setup Wizard”. 3. iCAMView Setup Wizard will initiate to take you through the installation. 4.
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Enter an appropriate internal IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for iCAMView (Refer to Appendix C for an explanation of IP Addresses) “Obtain an IP address by Bootp” Allow iCAMView to obtain an IP address using Bootp protocol. 6. Click “Next >” to proceed to xDSL/Cable modem setup. This section has to be configured to allow iCAMView to access the Internet through an xDSL.
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7. Click “Next >” to proceed with DDNS setup or registration You will need to setup this section if you are using a Dynamic IP If you do not already have a Domain Name registered with your ISP, select from one of the 4 Free DDNS service providers (3322.org, dhs.org, dyndns.org or myddns.org).
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8. Click “Next >” to create an administrator account and password. An administrator account is necessary to ensure privacy. If you do not set one, iCAMView can be viewed by anyone on the web. WARNING: Do not lose the administrator account and password. Once set, you will not be able to configure iCAMView without the administrator account and password.
10. Click “Next >” to save and restart iCAMView with the new configurations. 2.2 Launch iCAMView Once you have finished with the above Setup Wizard, either click “Launch iCAMView” or double click on the iCAMView listed on the table to launch it. Once you have done the above, the iCAMView login screen will appear.
The iCAMView webpage will appear. Click ActiveX for Camera A to view the video images. 2.3 IP Configuration This section allows you to determine IP address configuration for iCAMView. Select the iCAMView on the right display screen, and then click “IP Configuration”. This will bring up the IP Address Configuration window.
Chapter 4: Using iCAMView Utility to Setup IP & Update Firmware Use this section to set the IP Address of iCAMView. When using iCAMView for the first time, it is advisable to choose the “Using Static IP Address” option. For this option, 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.10. IP Configuration: iCAMView Advanced settings Device Password Use this to set an access password to the individual device. Once set, the user must enter the password to access the device. In addition, the IP Address will not be shown on the right display panel of iCAMView Utility. iCAMView Utility will request for the “Input Device Password”...
WARNING: Do not lose this password. If the password is lost, you can not access the device to make changes. To remove the password, you must first enter a valid “Input Device Password”, go to “Device Password” and delete the entries, click “OK”. Management Protocol The administrator can determine the parameter settings when providing access via HTTP (web) to iCAMView.
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Fig.11. Upgrade Firmware: Updates iCAMView firmware If you have downloaded the latest firmware to your local hard drive, check “Upgrade the iCAMView 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.
Chapter 4: Using iCAMView Utility to Setup IP & Update Firmware 2.5 About Click on this button to show software and version details. Fig.12. About iCAMView Utility 2.6 Refresh iCAMView Utility automatically searches for any iCAMView connected to the LAN. However, the user can do a manual search by clicking the “Refresh”...
Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager Section 1. Introduction After you have setup the hardware and set an IP address for iCAMView, you will then be able to go to iCAMView web site to monitor and control the PC cameras. All you have to do is enter the new IP address into any web browser.
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2.2 Information 2.3 Basic Settings 2.4 Advanced Settings 2.5 Viewing images using a PDA / Web Enabled Phone Fig.15. iCAMView Main Menu When using iCAMView for the first time, you must set the following to ensure that iCAMView works smoothly; Set the necessary parameters in the “Configuration”...
2.1 Web-Camera Selection video feed. Sun Java also allows users who are not using Windows based Operating System to view the video feed. Once you click on “Camera A” the following image will appear. Make sure to adjust the USB camera lens for best picture results.
To change Video Codec, click Note: The availability of Codec depends on weather the individual user has it installed on the PC or not. Download and install Windows Media Player 10 to enable MPEG4 codec. Digital Zoom In, Digital Zoom Out Rotate Left, Rotate Right Flip the image vertically.
Fig.16. iCAMView System Status System Information This section shows iCAMView Network settings. The MAC Address is unique to every iCAMView. All the other values are set by the user in Setup Wizard. 2.2.2 Current Connections This section will show all the users currently viewing either Camera A or Camera B. It also lists, the login time, and total bytes received.
Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager Fig.17. iCAMView Current Connections 2.2.3 Event Log This section will keep a record of all events that occurred in iCAMView. The user can Refresh, Clear or Save the log file. There is also an option to sort the logs according to “Level”...
Fig.19. Individual Camera Configuration “Anti Flicker” Choose between 50Hz, 60Hz or Outdoors. Note: If you do not choose the right frequency, the image will flicker or lines will appear on the images. “Maximum Number of Connections (1-30)” Use this to limit the number of users that can connect to this camera. “Location”...
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This option determines the iCAMView Network settings. IP Address These items were all setup earlier in Setup Wizard. Enter new addresses and click “Apply” to change. Fig.20. iCAMView IP Address Settings “IP Address” This item determines iCAMView IP Address. “Subnet Mask” This item sets iCAMView Subnet Mask.
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“Communication to Camera Port Number” By default the port number is 9001. Ethernet Fig.23. iCAMView Ethernet Settings “Connection Type” This item sets the communication speed between iCAMView and the Network. iCAMView will reboot after “Connection Type” is changed. Dynamic DNS Fig.24.
Choose “Yes” or “No”. iCAMView will automatically send the WAN IP to the DDNS server. This ensures that DDNS is notified of your current Dynamic IP. PPPoE Use this option to allow iCAMView to directly dial-up using your xDSL modem and connect to the Internet.
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Operator: This permission level allows the user access to iCAMView menus, but without the permission to amend them. Viewer: This permission level allows the user to access iCAMView at specific time as set in “Permit Hours” for seeing camera. The user does not have write permission and can only access the “Camera”...
Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager Fig.27. iCAMView Permit Hours Configuration 2.4 Advanced Settings Please ensure that each of the following option is set correctly. Otherwise, iCAMView may not work properly. 2.4.1 Event Notification 2.4.2 Motion Detection 2.4.3 Image Recording 2.4.4 Email / FTP 2.4.5 System Settings 2.4.6 Language 2.4.7 About...
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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager Fig.28. iCAMView Event Notification Page 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”...
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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager Fig.29. iCAMView 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. iCAMView will send you the following email notification depending on which event you have selected.
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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager Fig.30. iCAMView Event : Start Up Fig.31. iCAMView Event : User Login Details (Date, Time, Camera & IP) Fig.32. iCAMView Event : PPPoE Connect Successful iCAMView user manual -34-...
Fig.33. iCAMView Event : Camera A or B Motion Detected 2.4.2 Motion Detection This page allows the administrator to set motion detection functions for the cameras. Camera A (or Camera B) “Enable” To activate motion detect, the administrator has two options; a.
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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager Fig.34. iCAMView Motion Detection Page “Send to FTP Server” This option allows the administrator to send and store the motion detected images on a FTP site. This is useful for future reference and recording purpose. Click “Yes”...
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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager “Loop from ## to ##” This will determine the number of suffixes preceding the above filename. Once the last number is reached, the first file will be replaced by the most current image. “Digits” This will determine the number of digits assignable for the above number suffix. The administrator can choose to assign between 1 to 6 digits.
. To add all the email address at once, click click , or to remove all entries from the recipient list. Click to confirm and save the above settings. 2.4.3 Image Recording Image recording allows the user to receive an image to either their email account or to a FTP server.
This is similar to the function available in Motion Detection Page. Please refer to section 2.4.2 for details. Fig.37. iCAMView Email of Image Recorded 2.4.4 E-mail / FTP This section sets up the necessary Email and FTP server information. administrator will have to enter a valid Account Name and Password to the Email server and/or FTP server.
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Fig.38. iCAMView Email / FTP Page FTP Settings “FTP Server” The administrator 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. Email Settings “E-mail Server”...
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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager “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.39. iCAMView test mail function You must have the “Email Setting”...
Email Address Book Fig.40. iCAMView 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. The administrator can store up to 20 email addresses here. To delete an Email address, just press “Delete”.
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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager System Time Fig.41. System Time “Time Between Automatic Updates” The administrator 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 iCAMView location. The administrator can choose from the list of a maximum of 30 Time Servers.
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This section is to manually set iCAMView System Time. The format is pre-determined to: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss. Click “Manual Adjust” to save any manual changes. System Restart “Auto Restart System Every” The administrator can choose to restart iCAMView at certain intervals (choose between minutes and hours only).
“Manager IP Address” This set the IP address where the administrator can manage iCAMView from. It is valid for up to 8 IP addresses. addresses leave it as *.*.*.*. “Community” This is to set a Community name for NMS. The community name has to be the same as that set in NMS.
This is the default port for image stream. User can change this UDP Port to their desired or designated port number. If you intend to change, it must be done prior to logging onto the Image Server. “Login Name” Enter your login name for your image server account. You only have to configure this once.
2.4.8 About The administrator can use this section to check firmware information, save/restore settings, upgrade firmware and see manufacturer’s details. About This section gives crucial information about iCAMView’s Firmware Version, Hardware Version and Serial Number. service calls. Save / Restore Settings “Save current Configuration”...
Click to check for the latest firmware. iCAMView will automatically download and install the latest firmware Fig.44. iCAMView checking for latest firmware to upgrade 2.5 Viewing images using PDA / Web enabled mobile phone You can view images from your PDA or mobile phone if it has GRPS and a web browser.
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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager Fig.46. iCAMView image The images are being displayed one at a time. To send the next picture, simply click “Refresh”. iCAMView user manual -49-...
Chapter 6: iMultiView iMultiView is a program to manage multiple iCAMViews in a network. It is able to detect the IP’s of all the iCAMViews installed, and display them in a list form for easy management. Section 1. Installing iMultiView Click on setup.exe and follow the installation wizard After installation, there will be a iCAMView group in the Windows Start group Click “iMultiView”...
2.1 Device Start iMultiView and press the “Enumerate” button, iMultiView will start a search for all the iCAMView on the network 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 iCAMView user manual Chapter 6: iMultiView...
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Manually adds the iCAMView to be monitored. “Access by iCAMView Address” Enter either megateccn.myddns.com) or LAN IP of iCAMView (example: 192.168.0.30) “Remote Port” This is iCAMView UDP port. “Access by Image Server”. Enter the information as set in Section 2.4.6. Highlight the iCAMView to be deleted from iMultiView’s list.
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Use this function to change iCAMView Address & Port Number. Display the current Camera settings. Camera Select: Account: Password: Image Zoom: iCAMView user manual Chapter 6: iMultiView Select either camera A or B If you have setup user account, the information must entered...
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Camera Rotation: Mirror the Image: Maximum frame per second: Display the Motion Detection Settings. Enable Motion Detect: Sensitivity: Image Recording Click “Start Recording when Motion Detected” to enable the feature. Click the “Details..” button for the following options; iCAMView user manual Chapter 6: iMultiView 200% Use this function to keep the camera up-right.
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Image Compression: Recording AVI File Path Recorded files are save using the following file extension; avifile[three digit numerical sequence]. Note: Use the “Detail View” to check the record stop time. You can iCAMView user manual Chapter 6: iMultiView Choose from list compressions.
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change the display view or add a new folder here. Stop after idle for: Send AVI file Notification by Email: Configure Settings for Email Notification You will need to enter the correct “Message Sender Information” in order for iCAMView to send emails. Server Require Authentication Click “settings…”...
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SNMP Settings Host Name: HTTP Port: Location: Manager: “Using SNMP to update network ports” Check this box if you want iMultiView to automatically update the HTTP port Settings Network Port Number Http port number) or iCAMView Utility (IP Configuration Advanced Management Protocol) : Highlight the iCAMView in the main windows display, and click “Monitor”...
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Chapter 6: iMultiView 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”...
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Chapter 6: iMultiView Click the left side of the viewing window to bring out more control features. 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.
2.2 View Switch between Large or Small icon view 2.3 System Display the Event Log (IP address, Port, date, Time, description of event) of the selected iCAMView. Set the SNMP Parameter. iCAMView user manual Large icon display Small icon display Chapter 6: iMultiView -60-...
2.4 User Change “Change Password…” Use this feature to change the current User Password login password to iMultiView. Both “Administrator” or “User” can change their own Account passwords. “Account Management…” Change the Password of an Account. Click “Add User…” There is no limit to the number of Account that can be added.
Account: Password: Permission: 2.5 Help Help Display iMultiView version, Copyright information and product service contact. 2.6 Drag-and-Drop Feature iMultiView also feature a “Drag-and-Drop to Desktop” feature. Double click the icon on your desktop to view the images immediately. Useful if you are monitoring multiple cameras at a time.
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Chapter 6: iMultiView Step 3: Release the mouse button anywhere on the desktop and a new desktop icon is created there. Step 4: Double click on the icon on the desktop, to view the images. iCAMView user manual -63-...
Appendix A: Router Configuration The following section describes the initial configuration of the router and port forwarding for your router. manufacturer’s website for assistance with configuring your router to work with iCAMView. Port Forwarding for iCAMView iCAMView requires certain ports to be open on your router to allow other computers on the Internet to “see”...
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Appendix A: Router Configuration 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.
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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.
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Private Port 80 to 80 Line #2 Enable: Checked in Description: iCAMView – Camera Internet Port: 9001 to 9001 Type: Private IP address: Type in the camera’s IP address. (Look on the iCAMView Address LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address) Private Port 9001 to 9001...
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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.
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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. iCAMView should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet. DI714 1.
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Appendix A: Router Configuration Dell (http://www.dell.com) 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 section and select Custom Port Forwarding Settings. 4.
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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.
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Appendix A: Router Configuration 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.
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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: Starting Port: Ending Port:...
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Line #2: Starting Port: Ending Port: Server IP Address: 5. Click Apply to save the settings. iCAMView 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.
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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: iCAMView Cam B. Action: ALLOW always C. Local Server Address: Enter the IP address of the camera D.
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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.
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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.
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Appendix A: Router Configuration 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: iCAMView Cam. 11.
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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.
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For ID #2: Service Port: Private IP: Enable: 4. Click Save to save the settings. iCAMView should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the Internet. iCAMView user manual Appendix A: Router Configuration 9001 Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5 (Look at iCAMView’s IP Address LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address) Checked in...
Appendix B: Methods to Update iCAMView Firmware You can update iCAMView’s firmware using any of the following methods. Method 1: Using iCAMView Utility (1) Use “Download Firmware” function under iCAMView Utility to update it Method 2: Through iCAMView Web Page (1) Enter the iCAMView Web Page (2) Go to “About”, click “update software”...
Appendix C: 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.
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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.
Appendix D: Glossary The Glossary section 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.
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