Chapter 5 Troubleshooting - Cisco 2500 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting
This chapter describes some common problems that may be encountered while using the IP camera and
provides possible solutions.
Symptom
Possible Cause
incorrect IP address for the IP camera, the PC that you are using is not on the same LAN as the IP
camera, you are entering an invalid port number for an HTTP or HTTPS connection, or you are
trying to access the IP camera from a device with an IP address that is restricted from access.
Recommended Action
XP, or Vista and that your are using Internet Explorer 6.x with Service Pack 2, or later. Make sure
that you enter the correct IP address. If you are connecting through a LAN, make sure that the PC
is on the same network as the IP camera. If you are connecting through the Internet, make sure to
enter the correct port number. Make sure that the device does not have an IP address that is restricted
from access (see the
Symptom
Possible Cause
configured.
Recommended Action
remove the cable, then power up the camera. Make sure that wireless settings are configured as
described in the
Symptom
Possible Cause
password.
Recommended Action
configured. Both credentials are case sensitive, so make sure to enter them exactly as they are
configured. If you forget the administrator password, you must perform a factory reset as described
in the
these actions, do not use the Upload option in the Maintenance window to reload a saved
configuration file because that process restores the password that you forgot.
OL-19273-02
Cannot connect to an IP camera through a web browser.
You are not using a supported PC operating system or web browser, you entered an
Make sure that you are using a PC that is running Microsoft Windows 2000,
"IP Filter Window" section on page
Cannot connect to the IP camera by using a wireless connection.
The wireless interface may be disabled, or wireless settings may not be properly
If a network cable is connected to the IP camera, power down the IP camera,
Wireless Setup Window, page
Cannot log in to the IP camera as the administrator.
You are entering the log in credentials incorrectly or have forgotten the administrator
The administrator user name is admin and the password is the one that you
"Resetting the IP Camera" procedure on page
C H A P T E R
3-14.)
3-7.
2-9, then reconfigure the IP camera. If you take
Cisco Video Surveillance 2500 Series IP Camera User Guide
5
5-1