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Network Access
Our POE cameras connect to a wide variety of routers in order to connect to the internet. Once setup, the camera
can be accessed remotely from a wide variety of internet connected devices, including PCs, iPhones, iPads, Android
tablets, and Android phones.
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Cloud Storage Functionality
Our POE cameras can record video streams to the Amcrest Cloud service in order to enable long-term storage for
recordings. Amcrest Cloud also allows the user to easily find and download recorded video for playback from any
internet connected PC or Mac computer.
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Advanced Network Protocol Support
Amcrest POE cameras are UPnP compatible, and includes functionality for use with PPPoE, DDNS, and other
protocols in order to allow remote and local connection with a large variety of network hardware.
Note: There may be slight differences in functionality due to the existence of different product series.
2 Device Overview
The diagram below shows the camera's profile and cable connections.
Port Name
Function
POE LAN
Network
Port
Power
Power
3 Connection & Installation
This section provides information about the connection and installation of Amcrest POE Cameras.
3.1 Connection Guide
The camera initially should be connected via the following method:
In addition to connecting the camera to a computer, the camera can also be connected to a power source, by
connecting the power cable to both a power outlet, and the camera.
Note: If the camera is using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) connection, DO NOT connect the camera to a power
source, otherwise this can result in a major malfunction.
3.2 Installation Guide
Follow the steps and use the diagram in this section to install the POE cameras.
Note: Prior to installation ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3 times the weight of the
camera.
Connection
Note
Ethernet Port
Used to connect the camera using a standard Ethernet cable. The
cable must be hooked up to a POE switch or port to power.
DC 12V
Used as a secondary means of provided power to the camera.
Use a DC 12V, 2.0mA adapter to power the device.
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