NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide FCC Compliance Statement The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
7. If Network IP Camera does not operate properly, please contact the closest local Network IP Camera distributor for after sales service. In all cases, you are prohibited to disassemble the product. If so, INTELLINET ACTIVE NETWORKING is not responsible for malfunction or service warranty.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PRODUCTION OVERVIEW 1.1 A IP C BOUT ETWORK AMERA 1.2 M EATURES AND ENEFITS 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 2.1 C ONTENTS 2.2 T IEW AND ESCRIPTION 2.3 R IEW AND ESCRIPTION 3 INSTALLATION SUMMARY 4 ASSIGNING IP ADDRESS &...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 6 CONFIGURING ADMINISTRATION TOOLS 6.1 A ’ DMINISTRATION VERVIEW 6.2 I MAGE ONFIGURATION 6.3 N ETWORK ONFIGURATION 6.4 A DMIN ONFIGURATION 6.5 E VENT RIGGER ONFIGURATION 6.6 T ONFIGURATION 6.7 S YSTEM ONFIGURATION 7 PTZ CONTROL APPENDIX A.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 1 Production Overview 1.1 About Network IP Camera The Network IP Camera is an all-in-one networking device, which contains a digital color camera, web server, optimized embedded operating system, hardware for image compression, and a physical Ethernet connection.
Using a standard web browser, you can configure and manage the Network IP Camera directly from its own embedded web pages. The embedded operating system is upgradeable through the network; please check with your local INTELLINET ACTIVE NETWORKING dealer for firmware upgrades. External Devices The auxiliary Input/Output Connector on the camera allows you to connect your Network IP Camera to a variety of external devices;...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 2 Physical Description 2.1 Contents Check all items packed inside the box as below. ITEM DESCRIPTION REMARKS Network IP Network Camera Camera IP installer, Upgrade Installation CD Program CD program, Manual, Multi-Viewer etc. AC Power adapter AC adapter (AC110V-240V) and Network IP Camera and power cord...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 2.2 Top View and Description Image Capture LED (Red): The Image Capture LED flashes when users are accessing the camera, it flashes once when an image is being captured or saved. Power LED (Red): Once power is supplied to the Network IP Camera the Red LED is on. Image Capture LED Power LED Operating Status LED...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 2.3 Rear View and Description Network Connector RS 232 Connector Power Connector GPIO Connector Power Connector: Only use the AC Adapter provided by your dealer to avoid any possible damage from electric shock. Network Connector: Connect 10baseT Ethernet or 100base TX Fast Ethernet cable. GPIO Connector To connect external devices such as infrared Sensors, alarms, or motion detectors (please refer to Appendix F –...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 3 Installation summary 1. Connect Ethernet and Power to the Network IP Camera. 2. Install and launch the “IP-Installer” 3. Assign an IP address and network settings 4. Securely mount the Network IP Camera. 5. Adjust the Focus...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 4 Assigning IP Address & Accessing Network IP Camera’s Homepage 4.1 Assigning IP Address To access the Network IP Camera, you need to assign an appropriate network IP address. Important • Please use the newly assigned IP address, do NOT use any occupied IP address or the default or example IP address.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 4.2 Assigning IP address by using IP installer 4.2.1 Connecting Network IP Camera to PC 1) Connecting with direct cable (Non Crossover UTP cable). Used when connecting the Network IP Camera to a switch, hub or router - Connect Network IP Camera Ethernet HUB to a PC through a HUB...
4.2.2 Using IP Installer To install an IP address, you should use the IP Installer provided with Network IP Camera. You can download its program through the web site (http://intellinet-network.com) Note: System required for IP installer; Microsoft Windows9X/NT/2000 a) Execute the IP Installer after the Network...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide button. The message shows up if all the information is set up properly. Then click the “OK” button. NOTE After changing Network Configuration, It will take a little time to reboot the Network IP Camera so that you may access the Network IP Camera’s Homepage.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 4.3 Assigning IP Address by using Hyper Terminal You can assign an IP address by using Hyper Terminal. In this case, you should configure Hyper Terminal first 4.3.1 Configuring Hyper Terminal Hyper Terminal is a basic program for Windows 9x/NT/2000. A PC can communicate with external devices through the serial port by using this program.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide ③ Configure bit/sec as 19200 and leave other settings at the default values. ④ The panel shows up like thus image when configured properly. (If it doesn’t, please try again from beginning)
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 4.3.2 Assigning IP Address Follow these steps to assign an IP address using Hyper Terminal ① Execute “Hyper Terminal” on your PC ② Connect RS232 Cable to the serial port of PC that you have selected in Chapter 4.3.1 - Configuring Hyper Terminal and the Network IP Camera serial port while Hyper Terminal is executed.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide Here, inet on ethernet (e), host inet (h) and gateway inet (g) values are network configuration values. You should change these values in most case. If you don’t know what value you should assign, refer to the network administrator.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide ⑧ When you terminate hyper-terminal program after you changed network configuration, hyper-terminal program asks you whether you save the session. If you save the session, you can re-use the hyper-terminal. To re-use the session you saved, click Start --> Programs --> Accessories -->...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 4.4 Accessing Network IP Camera Homepage After assigning Network IP Camera an IP address, you may access Network IP Camera and monitor real-time image on Internet. You may configure Network IP Camera within its own pages through any standard Web browser on local or remote network.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 1) ID and Password If you key in a user ID and password, you can access the camera to monitor real-time video. With administrator’s ID and password, you can access real-time video with administrator’s authority. The default value of both user ID and password are “admin”...
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The manual installation program is to be downloaded by clicking ‘here’ as follows: Note: If you have any problem when you install ActiveX, visit to download and install ActiveX manually. http://www.intellinet-network.com/driver/NetCam.exe Please follow the instructions to install Active-X manually. Please follow the instruction to install Active-X manually.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 4) Java Applet for Macintosh or Unix System user. Java Applet viewer is for a user who access Network IP Camera through a computer that does not Utilize MS Windows (OS) such as Macintosh computer, etc. Java Applet viewer is run with java virtual Machine that is installed on User’s computer.
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ID and Password (please refer to Chapter 6. 0 - Configuring Administration Menu). 2) FAQ Several questions and answers are provided here to help with troubleshooting. If users have a question that is not answered here, please contact your dealer or visit www.intellinet-network.com.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 3) Save, Stop save, snap shot, show only image ① Save, stop save Users can save real time images from Network IP Camera on PC. Press ‘save’ button then select folder that you want to save images.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide ③ Show only image When you want to see only video panel, press “show only image” 4) Camera Name You can set a camera name (please refer to Chapter 6.7 - System Configuration) 5) Location This shows where the camera is located (please refer to Chapter 6.7 - System Configuration).
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 5 Adjusting the Camera Lens 5.1 Adjusting the Focus In order for the Focus Assistant to access the full focusing range for your application environment, simply turn the lens in the clockwise or counter clockwise direction; unless you want to replace the lens, it should not be unscrewed more than 1.0mm.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 5.2 Replacing the Lens Because Network IP Camera is designed with a CS-Mount, the lens supplied with your product can be replaced with any standard C or CS lens, typically used within the surveillance industry. Follow the instructions below to replace the supplied lens with any C or CS type lens: 1.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 6 Configuring Administration Tools You can control the configurations of Network IP Camera by Administrator’s Tool. Only authorized user can access administrator tool. If non-authorized users try to access it, you may see the caution message “ You are not an administrator”. You may control all configurations for Network IP Camera.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 6.1 Administration Menu’s Overview The table below provides a one-step overview of the Administrations Tools: Image Configuration To configure compression rate, image size, brightness, contrast, etc. Network Configuration To configure camera IP, web server port, image transfer port Admin, User Configuration To configure user ID &...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 6.2 Image Configuration Example of Network IP Camera definable image attributes using the Focus Assistant: ① Compression rate The file size of JPEG-compressed image depends upon the actual content of the image. Images containing much detail will generate larger files. Image quality is controlled through the level of compression;...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide Large sizes of image (VGA) yields lower frame rate, while small size maintains higher frame rate ③ Vertical Flip To turn the image view upside down ④ Horizontal Flip To switch the image view right from left ⑤...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 6.3 Network Configuration This screen defines the network type and addresses of the Network IP Camera. Here you can configure the Camera’s IP address, the DNS server address, and the Server IP address. Each configuration takes just a few seconds for booting after pressing “Submit”. ①...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide NOTE If you select “DHCP”, you may see the rebooting message “Now the Network Camera is rebooting to apply the changes...” on Web Browser. After completing rebooting, Operating Status LED blinks once per second. (The message may not be changed at all so you must check whether the Operating Status LED blinks.) To select DHCP, you must have DHCP server in the network.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide ⑧ 1st, 2nd DNS server address To map between IP address and domain name, you should enter you DNS server address. If a user set the DNS server into camera, users can configure SMTP server, FTP server, NTP server with its domain name.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide Enter the Host Name to find the registered IP Network Camera in DDNS server. Status ⑭ To show the status of successful access for DDNS server. ⑮ SUBMIT Send configured data by user to the Network IP Camera.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 6.4 Admin, User Configuration This screen is used to configure IDs and Passwords for an administrator and up to 5 users. (1) User Account There is one administrator account and 5 user accounts. Account names can be changed. (2) Password If you want to open your Network IP Camera to everyone, you may not change default user’s ID and Password, However you should change administrator’s ID and Password with unique...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 6.5 Event Trigger Configuration This screen is used to designate an Email address or FTP server to receive captured images by setting SMTP or FTP settings. You may connect external devices such as infrared Sensor or Alarm Sensor to use with the provided terminal block (please refer to Appendix F –...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide ② Motion Detection from…… This is to detect motion from camera by S/W data comparison. When you select “Motion detection”, the Network IP Camera detects a motion triggered by camera lens. To detect motion the camera compares a previous image from present image. When the motion is detected, the camera recognizes the data changing through comparing the previous image data with present one.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide This is to configure image capture option when an event is triggered. ① Before Event You may set the starting time to capture image before event is triggered. (Input limitation is from 0 to 21 seconds.) ②...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide This is to configure digital output states and control script. Network IP Camera sends captured image via E-mail or FTP server when connected external sensors detect events. ① External devices signal output This is to supply voltage to output port when events are triggered. (This option is only activated when you select “Activation of digital output”...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 6.6 Time Configuration This screen is to configure date and time. (1) Synchronized with NTP server The Network IP Camera automatically configures Date & Time through the NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. The NTP Server is based on Greenwich time. Select NTP server, IP address and Time zone to set the date and time automatically, then press, “SUBMIT”.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide End Daylight Savings Time: To configure the end of Daylight Saving Time. NOTE Network IP Camera does NOT support RTC(Real Time Clock), in case you choose “Set manually” option. Network IP Camera reinstate as default value “2001/01/01 00:00:00”. To configure Date &...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide (2) Camera location This is to configure camera location for the front-page view Camera location should be composed within 30 bytes. 30 bytes are equal to 30 bytes English characters. (3) Supply voltage to output port This option is to supply voltage to the Network IP Camera’s output port.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 7 PTZ control This screen is to control PTZ function. This PTZ control box may be activated only if PTZ external devices are connected to Network IP Camera and configure PTZ control enable in System Configuration screen. Zoom In Zoom Out Right...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide Appendix A. Technical Specifications Image Resolution: 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 Standard JPEG Compression – 10 levels of compressions Network 10baseT Ethernet or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet Twisted pair category 5 cables, Standard RJ45 connector Supporting protocol: TCP/IP, UDP, PING, ARP, FTP, TFTP, and HTTP Configuring is achieved by private setup program and Web server built in administration page.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide Under 6W power consumption System Requirements Operating systems: Windows 9x, Windows NT/2000, Linux, Unix, Mac, etc. Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. JAVA applet for no PC user (Mac or Unix) I/O Connector D-sub 9pin RS232 connector 1 Input to trigger the camera on external events.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide B. FAQ Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Asks for the features 1. What is Network IP Camera? Network IP Camera is a built-in web server camera. Network IP Camera is consisted of 3 components as Camera Module, Web server, and networking device. Network IP Camera captures, processes, and transmits digital through network.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide Asks for the Installing and Running Network IP Camera 1. What network Line can be used with Network IP Camera? All network lines (except telephone lines) can be used, although telephone lines may be used through PCs to connect to Network IP Camera remotely.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide 7. How can a user see the images sent from Network IP Camera using Internet Explorer? If a user wants to see the real-time images of Network IP Camera using Internet Explorer browser, install Network IP Camera Active-X control. The Active-X control is used in the live image viewer.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide C. Trouble Shooting This appendix provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with your Network IP Camera. Fault symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions are provided within a quick reference table. PINGing your IP Address By sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply, the PING (Packet Internet Groper) can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible;...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide The Power LED is not address Run the PING utility (as described in PINGing Your constantly lit located within IP Address, on page 39), If the utility returns “no different subnet response” or similar, the diagnosis is probably correct –...
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Referring to the above, adjust the camera manually focused correctly NOTE If you still have a problem after reading this information, please contact your dealer or check the FAQ on the INTELLINET ACTIVE NETWORKING web site at http://www.intellinet-network.com.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide D. Utilizing IP Addresses on Local Network Introduction Access to the Internet is achieved via Internet IP addresses. Currently, IP addresses are limited. There are 5 classes of networks, and each network contains IP addresses. A network can only hold a limited number of IP addresses.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide C Class Network 1) Features of Addresses IP address: The three-digit number in room ‘X4’ is for the Host ID. The number ranged from 0 to 255. Among the numbers, 0 is used for Network ID, 1 is used for Router IP (Gateway address) and 255 are used for Broadcast address.
③ Move to System Configuration Page and then you can check the version of Firmware. Download New Firmware You can download the latest Firmware software through the Internet at the INTELLINET ACTIVE NETWORKING support website located at www.intellinet-network.com. Install New Firmware The Network IP Camera can be upgraded via the LAN or remotely over the Internet.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide ② Confirm that the Network IP Camera is connected to your PC. (As long as you can access your Network IP Camera Homepage, you can process upgrading) ③ Execute the newly updated firmware. ④ Enter Camera’s IP address, Upgrade port number, Admin ID and Password configured on the Network Configuration page.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide F. The I/O Connector The I/O Connector provides the physical interface to a digital output, and a single digital photo- coupled input that is used for connecting a variety of external alarm devices to the Network IP Camera;...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide G. RS 232 CABLE The Serial Connector In absence of a local network connection, the RS232 serial connector provides a physical interface for connecting a PTZ devices or computer to Network IP Camera. This means that Network IP Camera can operate as a standard unit -independent of any computer network.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide H. Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) Your internet Service Provider (ISP) provides you at least one IP address which you use to connect to the Internet. The address you get may be static, meaning it never changes, or dynamic, meaning it’s likely to change periodically.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide How to use ODS DDNS service A. Get access to ODS homepage (www.ods.org). B. In case you didn’t register your ID, you should select ‘REGISTER’ menu and then register your ID/ Password. Otherwise, you just login with registered ID/Password. C.
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“xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” e. TTL Priority: Do NOT select. This is option. If you want to select “intellinet.dyndns.org” for domain name, write ‘intellinet’ in Host item and then select dyndns.org for domain. Otherwise, please refer to the premium service. NOTE: After completing DynDNS setting, you should set DDNS registration for...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide How to use DynDNS DDNS server A. Get access to Dyndns homepage (www.dyndns.org). B. In case you didn’t register your ID, click “Sign Up Now” and then register your ID. Otherwise, you just login with registered ID. 1.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide C. Click “Add Host”, and then go to the next page.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide D. Enter Domain name you want and just leave other items, and then Click “Add Host” button to register. If you want to know detail of each field, please refer to FAQ of each homepage. E.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide DDNS registration for the Network IP Camera A. After you set ODS or DynDNS successfully, you should move administration -> network configuration. B. In DDNS Registration item, select DDNS server (ODS or Dyndns) you want. Enter ID/Password that you registered and fill domain name that you set in each homepage.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide I. High Speed Solutions This information is to help you access high-speed Internet services such as xDSL or a cable modem connection. However, most high-speed Internet Services provide you with some external IP addresses, there are several practical issues that should be considered. AVAILABLE IP ADDRESS ISP (Internet Service Provider) will provide you with several external static IP addresses ideally –in which case you can assign any one of these to your Network IP Camera to make it fully accessible...
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide ROUTERS AND FIREWALLS Another solution is to use one of several small routers/firewalls currently available on the market. These provide the necessary NAT functionality and allow complete independence for your PC, which can be switched off or rebooted without affecting the image transmission from your Network IP Camera.
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide J. Reinstating the Factory Default Settings This information explains instructions in detail on how to set the default settings in the Network IP Camera. In certain circumstances it may become necessary to restart or reinstate the Factory Default settings for your Network IP Camera: This is performed by pressing the Reset Button, or using Hyper Terminal Setting.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide Factory default setting Administrator ID: admin Administrator Password: admin Guest ID: guest Guest Password: guest IP Address: 192.168.1.221 Subnet Mask Address: 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address: 192.168.1.1 Server IP Address: 192.168.1.200 Compression Rate: Level 1 Image Size: QVGA...
NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide K. Glossary of Terms ActiveX – A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required. ARP – Address Resolution Protocol. A method for finding a host's Ethernet address from its Internet address.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide HTML - A markup language used to structure text and multimedia documents and to set up hypertext links between documents, used extensively on the World Wide Web. HTTP - A protocol used to request and transmit files, especially WebPages and WebPages components, over the Internet or other computer network.
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NETWORK IP CAMERA User’s Guide TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The wide-area-networking protocol that makes the Internet work. TCP/IP is used on many networks, including the Internet. TCP keeps track of the individual packets of information and IP contains the rules for how the packets are actually sent and received.
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