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  • Page 1 Guard IP-101S USB Network Video Server User’s Manual Version 2.5...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Package Contents_________________________________________ 5 Chapter 2 iGuard Module_______________________________________ 6 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation _________________________________ 7 3.1 Installation Procedure ______________________________________ 8 Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager________________________________ 10 4.1 Introduction _____________________________________________ 10 4.2 iGuard Web Manager Interface______________________________ 11 4.2.2 Information ____________________________________________ 13 4.2.2.1 System Status________________________________________ 13...
  • Page 4 5.2.2.1 Device Setting________________________________________ 51 5.2.2.2 Camera Setting _______________________________________ 53 5.2.2.3 Motion Detection Setting________________________________ 54 5.2.2.4 Email Notification Setting _______________________________ 56 5.2.2.5 SNMP Setting ________________________________________ 57 5.2.2.6 Camera Monitor ______________________________________ 58 5.2.2.7 View _______________________________________________ 61 5.2.2.8 System _____________________________________________ 61 5.2.2.9 Help________________________________________________ 62 Appendix A: Router Configuration ______________________________ 63 Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway ____________________ 81 Appendix C: Glossary ________________________________________ 83...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    PC cameras via any web browser. The user can monitor and control these cameras simply by entering the IP address of the iGuard from anywhere in the world as long as there is an Internet connection. For...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    China, and if he or she likes, also check on the branch office in Singapore at the same time. Fig.1. iGuard Network Diagram 1.3 Package Contents Your iGuard package should contain the following items; 1. iGuard IP-101S module, 2. 10-100 Ethernet Cable 3. Pan/Tilt/Zoom (Digital) Camera...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Iguard Module

    Yellow USB data activity transmit/receive on the USB. Fig.3. iGuard Status LED Indicator Light indicators on iGuard LAN Port LED Light color Condition description On: Internet correspond speed is 100M Green Flash: Data transmitting/receiving On: Internet correspond speed is 10M...

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 3:Hardware Installation Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Before you start using iGuard, you will need to set-up both the hardware and software. The following is a flow chart on the installation procedure: Connect USB Camera ,network cable, and power Adapter...

  • Page 9: Installation Procedure

    Chapter 3:Hardware Installation 3.1 Installation Procedure Step 1: Connect the USB camera into any available USB port on the iGuard IP-101S. The first camera that plugs into the unit will be designated as Camera A. Step 2: Plug the included Ethernet cable to the network port on the iGuard IP-101S., the...
  • Page 10 Subnet Mask and Gateway IP if there is a DHCP server on the network. Make a note of the IP address of the iGuard. You will use this IP address to login into the iGuard to configure and monitor the camera.

  • Page 11: Chapter 4: Iguard Web Manager

    Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager 4.1 Introduction If you have connected the iGuard to an internal network with a DHCP server, the IP property (IP address, Mask, and Gateway) will be automatically assigned, which will be displayed on the LCD screen one group at a time.

  • Page 12: Iguard Web Manager Interface

    • Advanced Settings Fig.7. iGuard Web Manager Main Menu When using iGuard for the first time, you must set the following to ensure that iGuard works properly; Set the necessary parameters in the “Configuration” menu. In particular, the “Anti Flicker” under “Camera Settings” should be set to 50Hz or 60Hz (change this to 60Hz or 50Hz / Outdoor if video output continues to flicker).
  • Page 13 Click on either “ActiveX” or “Sun Java” from Camera A or B to view the camera images. By default the first USB camera connected to iGuard will be denote as “Camera A” Click “Camera B” to view camera B. Note: ActiveX can only function on Windows platform and a plug-in has to be installed on the client's computer.

  • Page 14: Information

    This shows iGuard System Information such as the Hardware and Firmware Version, the serial number, current / local System Time, the system name, contact, location and uptime. These values are either provided by iGuard or set by user. Network Status This shows iGuard Network settings.

  • Page 15: Current Connections

    Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager Fig.8. iGuard System Status 4.2.2.2 Current Connections This will show all the users currently viewing either Camera A or Camera B. It also lists, the login time, and total bytes received. The user has an option to block the IP or even disable the account of any errant viewer.

  • Page 16: Event Log

    Fig.9. iGuard Current Connections 4.2.2.3 Event Log This will keep a record of all events that occurred in iGuard. The user can Refresh, Clear or Save the log file. There is also an option to sort the logs according to “Level”...

  • Page 17: Basic Settings

    Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager Fig.10. iGuard Event Log 4.2.3 Basic Settings 4.2.3.1 Camera Settings Use this to set up the USB camera. Setting up Camera A (Similar with Camera B)
  • Page 18 Choose “Yes” and iGuard will increase the lighting of the image. This is useful when monitoring indoors. Choose “No” if you do not want iGuard to adjust the light and view the images as “Colour” Choose “Yes” for colour and “No” for black and white display.

  • Page 19: Network

    By default, the IP address is set to be automatically assigned by DHCP server. If you have a static IP, you can enter the new address here and click “Apply” to change (Note: you will lose connection to the iGuard if the IP is changed).
  • Page 20 This item is to set iGuard Gateway. “Obtain an IP address” This allows the user to choose either to set iGuard IP Address manually or via DHCP. iGuard will reboot after the above settings have been changed. DNS Server IP Fig.13.
  • Page 21 “Service Provider” As value added service, iGuad.com hosts a DDNS server that tracks iGuard’s IP address if it was changed for any reason. Before you use this function, you will have to register on :www.iguard.com. Your can also track your IP address by subscribe to other DDNS services via the DDNS client built-in your router..

  • Page 22: Account Settings

    WARNING: You MUST set an Administrator account BEFORE setting either “Operator”, “Viewer” or “No Access”. Failure to do so will result in you being locked out of iGuard Web Manager! You will have to refresh your firmware to be able to use the iGuard again User Account “User Name”...
  • Page 23 “Permit Hours” here for seeing camera. Viewer: This permission level allows the user to access iGuard at specific time as set in “Permit Hours” for seeing camera. The user does not have write permission and only access the “Web Cam”...

  • Page 24: Advanced Settings

    Fig.19. iGuard Permit Hours Configuration 4.2.4 Advanced Settings 4.2.4.1 Event Notification This determines the type of event an email is sent by iGuard. iGuard can send notifications to up to 8 email recipients. Note: You must have Administrator privilege to edit this section.
  • Page 25 If you wish to add or delete entries in your address book, click “Edit”. “Recipients” iGuard can send email notification to up to 8 valid email accounts. To add an email to the recipient list, click . To remove, click “Events”...
  • Page 26 Close the window to return to the Event Notification Page. Click “Apply” to save your settings. iGuard will send you the following email notification depending on which event you have selected. Note: The image recording and motion detection notification function here will send an email notification WITHOUT any pictures attached.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager Fig.22. iGuard Event : Start Up Fig.23. iGuard Event : User Login Details (Date, Time, Camera & IP) Fig.24. iGuard Event : PPPoE Connect Successful...

  • Page 28: Motion Detection

    Select a value between 1 to 5 seconds. “Stop sending emails after ## email(s) or image idle for ## second(s)” iGuard will stop sending on the lower of the two conditions. You can set between 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 seconds. Emails can be set from 1 to 99999 pieces, or 0 for stop sending email only when image idle occurred.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager Fig.26. iGuard 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.
  • Page 30 “Send Email” To send an email notification of Motion Detection with image, choose “Yes”, otherwise choose “No” Fig.27. iGuard Motion Detect Email Notification “Email Server” The administrator will have to set this up. Otherwise, click “Edit” to go to the Email / FTP Page to make the necessary configuration.

  • Page 31: Image Recording

    The administrator can determine up to 2 time slots when Image Recording is active. The time is in 24hrs format. “Send image every ## minute(s)” The administrator can determine the exact interval at which iGuard capture and send an image. Choose among 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 minutes.

  • Page 32: E-Mail / Ftp

    This is similar to the function available in Motion Detection Page. Please refer to 4.2.4.2 for details. Fig.29. iGuard Email of Image Recorded 4.2.4.4 E-mail / FTP This sets up the necessary Email and FTP server information. The administrator will have to enter a valid Account Name and Password to the Email server and/or FTP server.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager Fig.30. iGuard 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.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager If set to “YES”, the administrator will have to provide the account name and password in order to access the Email server. Otherwise, enter “NO”. “Account Name” Enter the account name or login name to the Email server.

  • Page 35: System Settings

    20 email addresses here. To delete an Email address, just press “Delete”. 4.2.4.5 System Settings This page allows the administrator to set iGuard SNMP settings so it can be used by a NMS (Network Management System) like iGuardView. System Time Fig.33.
  • Page 36 Select the appropriate time zone for your area. Click “Apply” to save. “System Time (yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss)” This is to manually set iGuard System Time. The format is pre-determined to: yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss. Click “Manual Adjust” to save any manual changes. System Restart Fig.35.

  • Page 37: About

    This is to set iGuard location. “Manager IP Address” This set the IP address where the administrator can manage iGuard from. It is valid for up to 8 IP addresses. To manage iGuard from any IP addresses leave it as *.*.*.*. “Community”...
  • Page 38 Chapter 4: iGuard Web Manager This gives crucial information about iGuard’s Firmware Version, Hardware Version and Serial Number. These are required information for service calls. Save / Restore Settings “Save current Configuration” Click “Save” to save the current settings and configuration to your PC. The text file will have a default format of YYYY_MMDD_####.cfg.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5: Iguardware

    Chapter 5: iGuardware iGuardware is a collection of two utility programs: iGuard Utility and iGuardview. You can use the iGuard Utility to quickly setup multiple iGuard units and you can use iGuardView to monitor multiple cameras, and maybe most importantly to perform motion tracking (V2.5 and above only).

  • Page 40: Using Iguardware

    5.2 Using iGuardware 5.2.1 iGuard Utility The iGuard Utility main menu is shown below. The selection menu is located on the left. The Serial Number, current Firmware and IP Address of every iGuard connected to the LAN will be displayed on the table to the right.

  • Page 41: Setup Wizard

    2. Click on “Setup Wizard”. First, to begin iGuard Utility will request for the “Input Device Password” when you click “Setup Wizard”. User must enter the CD key to enter “Setup Wizard”; or “Launch iGuard”, or “IP Configuration”. WARNING: Do not lose this password. If the password is lost, you can not access the device to make changes.
  • Page 42 Do not lose your CD key password. It is required every time you “reset” your iGuard either thru “About” section of the webpage, or via the manual reset button. If you lose this password, you’ll have to contact your reseller for the master password.
  • Page 43 Appendix A: Router Configuration Choose this if you are installing the iGuard on a network with a DHCP server “Use the following IP Address” Enter an appropriate internal IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for iGuard if have a static IP to assign to the iGuard “Obtain an IP address by Bootp”...
  • Page 44 “Next”. WARNING: Do not lose the administrator account and password. Once set, you will not be able to configure iGuard without the administrator account and password. To reset the iGuard account password, you will need to re-install the firmware using iGuard Utility.

  • Page 45: Launch Iguard

    Appendix A: Router Configuration 5.2.1.2 Launch iGuard Once you have finished with the above Setup Wizard, either click “Launch iGuard” or double click on the iGuard listed on the table to launch it. Click either one to Launch iGuard. You will be bring to the iGuard Web Manager..

  • Page 46: Ip Configuration

    • Advanced (for port setting configuration) When using iGuard 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).
  • Page 47 Appendix A: Router Configuration Fig.38. IP Configuration: Set an IP Address for iGuard Once the IP Address is set, you will be able to connect to iGuard webpage by entering this IP Address into a standard browser. “Obtain an IP address by DHCP or BOOTP”...
  • Page 48 IP Address hidden. iGuard Utility will request for the “Input Device Password” when you click either “Setup Wizard”, “Launch iGuard” or “IP Configuration” WARNING: Do not lose this password. If the password is lost, you can not access the device to make changes.

  • Page 49: Upgrade Firmware

    Fig.40. Upgrade Firmware: Updates iGuard firmware If you have downloaded the latest firmware to your local hard drive, check “Upgrade the iGuard 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.
  • Page 50 Once completed, iGuard will reboot. NOTE: If the downloading / upgrade process is interrupted or the data is corrupted, iGuard will keep its default firmware to avoid complete data loss. If this happens, repeat the above firmware upgrade procedure.

  • Page 51: Iguardview

    Appendix A: Router Configuration 5.2.2 iGuardView You can use iGuardView to manage and monitor multiple iGuard module located either in a LAN or on a WAN, You can launch the iGuardView program by clicking on “start”-“Program”-“iGuard”-“iGuardView” The following Login window will be displayed.

  • Page 52: Device Setting

    5.2.2.1 Device Setting Press the “Enumerate” button, iGuardView will start a search for all the iGuard under the same subnet 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.
  • Page 53 Appendix A: Router Configuration Highlight the iGuard to be deleted from iGuardView’s list. Click “Yes” to confirm deletion of selected iGuard. Use this function to change iGuard Address & Port Number.

  • Page 54: Camera Setting

    Appendix A: Router Configuration 5.2.2.2 Camera Setting Camera Select: Select either camera A or B Account: If you have setup user account, the information must be entered here. Otherwise access will be denied. Password: Enter the above account password. Image Zoom: Resize the window to between 25% and 200% Camera Rotation: Use this function to keep the camera up-right.

  • Page 55: Motion Detection Setting

    Appendix A: Router Configuration 5.2.2.3 Motion Detection Setting Enable Motion Detect Click checkbox to enable Motion Detection. Note: This feature requires the Camera Window be active to work. Click “Monitor” to activate the Window. Sensitivity Choose from 0% to 100% (very sensitive) Automatically displays camera window on Window on-top when top of all other windows/applications once...
  • Page 56 Recording AVI File Location where the file will be recorded to. Path By default, it is recorded to C:\Program Files\iGuard\iGuardView. Click “Browse” to change the file location. Recorded files are save using the following file extension; avifile[three digit numerical sequence].

  • Page 57: Email Notification Setting

    Appendix A: Router Configuration 5.2.2.4 Email Notification Setting You will need to configure the “Message Sender Information” in order for iGuard to send emails. Server Authentication Click “settings…” Enter your Account Name and Account Password if your Server Requires Authentication.

  • Page 58: Snmp Setting

    Appendix A: Router Configuration Click “Modify…” to modify the entered Email Address Click “Delete” to remove an email address from the notification list. 5.2.2.5 SNMP Setting Host Name: Provide a Name to identify this device. HTTP Port: Enter the HTTP port assigned for iCAMView. Location: Provide a location for SNMP manager to track device.

  • Page 59: Camera Monitor

    Appendix A: Router Configuration 5.2.2.6 Camera Monitor : Highlight the iCAMView in the main windows display, and click “Monitor” to view the video stream. 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.
  • Page 60 Appendix A: Router Configuration Click this to switch to full screen view. Double click to switch back to current view. Click and drag to resize the window and it’s contents. Date and Time display of live streaming video. Click the left side of the viewing window to bring out more control features.
  • Page 61 Appendix A: Router Configuration Click the depressed button to go back to the original window size. b. Custom update Window -- use this if you want to monitor only a specific area within the viewing window. On the video window, RIGHT click, hold and drag to the desired window zoom size.

  • Page 62: View

    Auto Pan (if camera which support this function) 5.2.2.7 View Switch between Large or Small icon view Large icon display Small icon display 5.2.2.8 System : Display the Event Log (IP address, Port, date, Time, description of event) of the selected iGuard.

  • Page 63: Help

    Appendix A: Router Configuration Set the SNMP Parameter. 5.2.2.9 Help Help Display iGuardView version, Copyright information and product service contact.

  • Page 64: Appendix A: Router Configuration

    DDNS service offered by Web Surveillance, LLC (www.websurveillance.com). Port Forwarding If you place the iGuard behind a router, you need to programme the router so that it can direct the specific incoming traffic to iGuard. By default iGuard uses Port 80 for HTTP traffic (web manager) and port 9001 for video streaming.
  • Page 65 Appendix A: Router Configuration Follow the steps below to configure your router. If your particular router manufacturer or model is not listed below, please contact your router manufacturer for further assistance in configuring the router. The Following Router manufacturers and models are included in this document: Brand Model Description...
  • Page 66 7. Under Custom Service Name, type in: iGuard. 8. Under Specify Custom Service Ports, type in: 80, 9001. 9. Click Add to save the settings. The iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet.
  • Page 67 Type: Public Port: 9001 4. Click Enter to save the settings. The iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet. F5D7230-4 – 54g Wireless DSL/Cable gateway Router 1. Log into your router using your router IP.
  • Page 68 LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address) Private Port 9001 to 9001 5. Click Apply Changes to save the settings. The iGuard should now be configured o work with your router and be accessible from the internet.
  • Page 69 Public Port: 9001 Schedule: Always 7. Click Apply o save the settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet. DI-704/704P 1. Log into your router using your router IP. 2. On the main page, click on Advanced at the top of the page.
  • Page 70 Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5 Enabled/Disabled: Enabled 4. Save your settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet. DI714 1. Log into your router using your router IP.
  • Page 71 3. Go to the Port Forwarding and select Custom Port Forwarding Settings. 4. Check the Enable box. 5. Enter the desired name or description in the Service Name field such as iGuard Web. 6. In the Incoming Ports field, specify port 80 in both boxes.
  • Page 72 9001 to 9001 Protocol: IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5 Enable: Checked in 5. Click on Apply to save the settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet.
  • Page 73 6. In the Inbound port boxes, type in: 80 – 80. (i.e. from Port 80 to Port 80) 7. In the Type box, select the protocol as TCP. 8. In the Private IP address box, type in the IP Address of the iGuard network camera. For example, type in: 192.168.0.5.
  • Page 74 Server IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5 7. Click Apply to save the settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet. MR314 – Cable/DSL Wireless Router 1.
  • Page 75 Server IP Address: Type in the camera’s IP address, for example: 192.168.0.5 5. Click Apply to save the settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet. FVS318 – ProSafe VPN Firewall 1.
  • Page 76 C. Local Server Address: Enter the IP address of the camera D. WAN Users Address: Any E. Click Apply. 13. Exit the router setup program. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet.
  • Page 77 Local Port: 9001 Type: 10. Click Save to save the settings. 11. Click Restart on the left side of the page to restart your router. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet.
  • Page 78 Type: Public Port: 9001 4. Click Enter to save the settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the internet. SpeedStream 2604 – 4-port DSL/Cable Router 1. Log into your router using your router IP.
  • Page 79 13. Under Internal Port No type in: 9001 14. Under External Port No type in: 9001 15. Click on Add to save these settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the Internet.
  • Page 80 Type: Public Port: 9001 5. Click Apply to save the settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the Internet. SMC7004AWBR – Barricade 4-port 11Mbps Wireless Broadband Router 1. Log into your router using your router IP.
  • Page 81 192.168.0.5 (Look at iGuard’s IP Address LCD display for the last 3 digits of the camera’s IP address) Enable: Checked in 4. Click Save to save the settings. iGuard should now be configured to work with your router and be accessible from the Internet.

  • Page 82: Appendix B: Ip Address, Subnet And Gateway

    Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway Appendix B: 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.
  • Page 83 Appendix B: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway 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.

  • Page 84: Appendix C: Glossary

    Appendix C: Glossary Appendix C: Glossary The Glossary 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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