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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 (NS370W only) ........................17 Network ..............................17 User ..............................18 System Administration > Configuration ....................19 System ..............................19 System Administration >...
  • Page 3 Video specification ..........................65 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 NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NS370/NS370W Internet Camera, a camera device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Compared to the conventional PC Camera, the 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 Internet Camera can also be used for intruder detection; in addition, it can capture still images for archiving and many more applications. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    One Camera Stand • 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. NS370 / NS370W 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 NS370W 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

    Internet Camera. It is located right of the Power LED A steady ORANGE light confirms that the camera has good connection to LAN connectivity. The LED will begin to flash to indicate that the Internet Camera is receiving/sending data from/to the network. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 9: Network Cable Connector

    The port supports the N-Way protocol and “Auto-MDIX” function, allowing the Internet Camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. 2. External Antenna (for NS370W only) The rotatable external antenna allows you to adjust its position to obtain the maximum signal.

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Internet Camera’s rear panel, and then connect it to your local power supply. TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied from the LED indicators label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminated. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 11: Security

    Internet Camera. This procedure should be done as soon as possible since the security features with the Internet Camera will not be enabled until the “Admin ID” and “Admin Password” is defined. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 12: Using The 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 NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 13: Soho Applications

    SOHO Applications NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 14: Web Configuration Utility

    There will be three options to choose from to set-up and view your Internet Camera, including: • View Video – ActiveX Mode • View Video – Java Mode • System Administration NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 15: System Administration

    Welcome window. 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 17: Wireless (Ns370W 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 18: User

    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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 19: System Administration > Configuration

    Admin: This field is used to enter the administrator name along with the password to access the 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 20 Link - Steady On of the LED indicator with random flashing. The default setting for the LED control is at Normal. When you have configured the LED control, the correct illumination will be set after 1 minute. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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). NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 22 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 24: Advanced Setting

    Preamble type into Long or Short, please check the setting of access point. 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 30 filing rule, including Overwrite, Date/Time Suffix, and set up the Sequence Number. 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 31 Manual Operation 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 32: System Administration > Tools

    Click the Test button to test the FTP account. 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 36: View Video - Activex Mode

    In the View Video – ActiveX Mode, you are allowed to use the Upload Video and E-mail Video options. Simply click the desired selection ON or OFF to utilize the options for each of the functions. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 37: View Image - Java Mode

    Web Server, and 2.) install to your Local PC. 2. The administrator has the authority to set the upload video function through the setting in the Upload option under Configuration. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 38: Using Ipview Pro With The 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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 Windows® 2000 Step 8 Click Finish to complete the installation. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 42: Getting Started

    NOTE: IPView Pro requires the system’s resolution setting up to 1024x768. Please configure the resolution to 1024x768 or higher; otherwise, it may shows incomplete screen when launching the program. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 43: Item Feature

    When you click the button, you can select Manual Record, Schedule Record, or Motion Record. Play the recorded video file in the computer. Play Button Click to enter the System Configuration. System Configure NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 45: Removing A Camera

    6. Click Save, and then click the System Configure button to return to View Window. The selected camera’s video will be displayed now. Removing a Camera To remove the camera from the list: elect the you want to remove. 1. S camera 2. Click Delete Camera. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 46: Viewing A Camera

    ), and the View Window will display the view as 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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 NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 52: Mailing Configuration

    Subject: Enter the title of the e-mail. 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 55 Week Mode: First, select the camera desired from the pull-down menu. Then, setup the time in the 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 58: Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer? A: No, the Internet Camera is an Internet Camera used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network and supported by wireless transmission. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 59 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 Internet Camera. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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 Internet Camera. 3. The succeeding replies as illustrated below will provide useful explanation to the cause of the problem with the Internet Camera IP address. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 61: Appendix C: Trouble Shooting

    SSID. Q: Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally? A1: Might be caused from the firewall protection. Need to check the Internet firewall with your system administrator. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 63: Appendix D: Time Zone Table

    Appendix D: Time Zone Table NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 64: Appendix E: Adjust Internet Camera Focus

    The Internet Camera is designed for indoor usage and if your application requires prolong exposure to sunlight, a sun visor is recommended to protect the Internet Camera. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 65: Appendix F: Specification

    Application Software: IPView Pro OS supported: Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP, Windows NT4.0 Operating environment C ~ 40 Operating temperature: Storage temperature: C ~ 50 Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing FCC, CE, VCCI Class B NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • Page 66: Appendix G: Glossary Of Terms

    The data they send is the message. The cabling or transmission method they use is the medium. Connection In networking, two devices establish a connection to communicate with each other. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 67 Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially Intranets all messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 69 Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE is a specification for connecting the users on an Ethernet to the Internet through a common broadband medium, such as DSL or cable modem. All the users over the Ethernet share a common connection. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • 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. Subnet mask In TCP/IP, the bits used to create the subnet are called the subnet mask. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...
  • Page 71 Workstation refers to the intelligent computer on the user’s desktop. This computer may be an Intel-based PC, a Macintosh, or a UNIX- based workstation. The workstation is any intelligent device a user works from. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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 Figure 3 Wire Becomes Cross-Over Cabling Figure 4 Wire Becomes Note: To prevent loss of signal, make sure that the length of any twisted- pair connection does not exceed 100 metres. NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1...

  • 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 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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