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  • Page 1 Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................1 Overview ..........................1 Physical Details ........................3 Package Contents ......................5 CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ....................6 System Requirements......................6 Installation ......................... 6 Setup ........................... 8 CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP ..............14 Introduction ........................
  • Page 3 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS..................59 Ethernet Network Camera ..................... 59 Wireless Network Camera....................59 Regulatory Approvals ..................... 60 Copyright Notice......................61 P/N: 9560GV0001 Copyright © 2004. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.6 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides details of the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera's features, components and capabilities. Overview The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS digital-Image-Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the Wireless Network Camera, an 802.11g Wireless LAN.

  • Page 5: Internet Features

    • Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail), HTTP and other Internet related protocols, the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera can be easily integrated into your existing network. • Easy Configuration. A Windows-based Wizard is provided for initial setup. Subsequent administration and management can be performed using a standard web browser.

  • Page 6: Physical Details

    Physical Details Figure 2: Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera Front Panel Focus Ring Normally, it is not necessary to adjust the focus. The default focus range is from 1 meter (3 feet) to infinity. If the image is not clear, try adjusting the focus. Microphone The built-in microphone is mounted on the front.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Antenna Attach the supplied antenna here. The antenna is adjustable; best results are usually obtained with the antenna positioned vertically. Power Input Connect the supplied power adapter here. MIC In If required, an external microphone can be attached here. Attaching a microphone here will disable the built-in microphone on the front.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 1. The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera 2. Installation CD-ROM 3. Quick Installation Guide 4. Power adapter 5. Base, Stand and Swivel Connector 6.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Basic Setup

    Chapter 2 Basic Setup This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. System Requirements • To use the LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required. • To use the Wireless interface on the Wireless Network Camera, other Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.
  • Page 10 For the Wireless Network Camera, this disables the Wireless Interface, because only one interface can be active. The LAN interface is recommended for initial configuration. The default Wireless settings for the Wireless Network Camera are: Mode: Infrastructure ESSID: ANY WEP: Disabled 3.

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN.
  • Page 12 Figure 5: Camera List Screen • Select the desired Camera from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected Camera will be displayed in the table on the right. • Click Next to continue. 3. If the Administrator ID and Password have been set, you will be prompted to enter them, as shown below.
  • Page 13 Figure 7: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection • Fixed IP is recommended, and can always be used. • Dynamic IP can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server. Click Next to continue. 5. If you chose Fixed IP Address, the following TCP/IP Settings screen will be displayed. Figure 8: TCP/IP Settings •...
  • Page 14 6. For Wireless cameras, the following Wireless Settings screen is displayed next. Figure 9: Wireless Settings • Mode - If you have an Access Point, select Infrastructure. Otherwise, select Ad-hoc. • Authentication Type - Select the value used on your LAN. •...
  • Page 15 Click Next to continue to the following screen. 8. This screen allows you to enter a suitable Description, and set the correct Time Zone, Date, and Time. Make any desired changes, then click Next to continue. Figure 11: Camera Settings 9.
  • Page 16 Figure 13: Final Screen If desired, you can click the Web UI button to connect to the camera using your Web Browser. 11. Click Exit to end the Wizard. Setup is now complete.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Advanced Viewing Setup

    Chapter 3 Advanced Viewing Setup This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. This Chapter is for Administrators only. Introduction After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera can immediately be used by all users on your LAN.
  • Page 18 Figure 14: Image Screen 3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes. Video Settings Resolution Select the desired video resolution. The default resolution is set to 320*240. Select the desired image quality. The default Image Quality is set to Image Quality Normal.
  • Page 19 Options Time Stamp Enable the check box if you want the time to be displayed on the Video image. Text Display If you want text to be displayed on the Video image, enable this feature by checking the checkbox. You can enter text up to 20 characters.

  • Page 20: Controlling User Access To The Video Stream

    Controlling User Access to the Video Stream By default, all users can connect to the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera and view live Video. If desired, you can limit access to known users, by requiring each user to login to the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera with their individual username and password. To Enable this feature: 1.

  • Page 21: Making Video Available From The Internet

    Making Video available from the Internet If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera available via the Internet. Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera Setup The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera configuration does NOT have be changed, unless: •...
  • Page 22 2. Enter and save the correct DDNS settings on the Network screen of the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. Figure 17: DDNS Settings - Network Screen 3. Operation is then automatic: • The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera will then automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address.

  • Page 23: Viewing Via The Internet

    The "Port" for the Port Forwarding / Virtual Server entry above is the "Second Port" number specified on the Network screen of the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. Viewing via the Internet Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT recommended.

  • Page 24: Motion Detection/E-Mail Alerts

    Motion Detection/E-mail Alerts The Motion Detection feature will send you an E-mail when motion is detected. If desired, a short video file can be attached to the E-mail. The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. But the motion detector can also be triggered by: •...
  • Page 25 To use this feature: 1. Check the box Send E-mail Alert when Motion Detected. 2. Enter at least one (1) E-mail address 3. In the Show “From” as field, enter the E-mail address you wish to display as the sender, when you receive the mail.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Web-Based Management

    Chapter 4 Web-based Management This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera’s Web-based Interface. This Chapter is for Administrators only. Introduction The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera can be configured using your Web Browser. The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera must have an IP address which is compatible with your The recommended method to ensure this is to use the supplied Windows-based Wizard, as described in the previous chapter.

  • Page 27: Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 21: Welcome Screen The menu options available from this screen are: • View Video - View live Video using your Web Browser. • Administration - Access the Administration menu. •...

  • Page 28: View Video Screen

    View Video Screen This screen is displayed when you click the link View Video in your Browser. Figure 22: View Video Screen • You may see a prompt regarding an "OCX" file, like the example below. You must install this OCX file in order to view the Video. Click "Yes".

  • Page 29: Administration Menu

    Administration Menu Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. The Administration menu contains the following options: • System - Description Date / Time, and NTP • Network - All network and Wireless settings •...
  • Page 30 Timezone Choose the Timezone for your location from the drop-down list. If your location is currently using Daylight Saving, enable the Adjust for daylight saving checkbox. You must UNCHECK this checkbox when Daylight Saving finishes. NTP (Network Time Protocol) Enable or disable the Time Server feature as required. Time Server If Enabled, the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera will contact a Network Time Server at regular intervals and update its internal timer.

  • Page 31: Network Screen

    Network Screen This screen is displayed when the Network menu option is clicked. Note: Only the Wireless Network Camera contains the Wireless settings. Figure 25: Network Screen Data - Network Screen IP Setting Obtain Address If selected, the Wireless Network Camera will obtain its IP address and related information from a DHCP Server.
  • Page 32 Fixed IP Address If selected, you must assign the following data to the Wireless Network Camera. • IP Address - Enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN. • Subnet Mask - Use the same value as PCs on your LAN. •...
  • Page 33 Check WAN IP Set the schedule for checking if the Internet IP address has Schedule changed. If the IP address has changed, the DDNS Server will be notified. Options UPnP Enable UPnP support if required. If Enabled, the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera will broadcast its availability using UPnP. UPnP compatible systems such as Windows XP will then be able to detect the presence of the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera.

  • Page 34: Wep Screen

    WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the Configure WEP button on the Network screen. An example WEP screen is shown below. Figure 26: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Encryption Select the option used on your Wireless LAN. WEP Encryption •...

  • Page 35: Image Screen

    When inputting a key value, follow these rules: • For 64 Bit Encryption, keys must be 10 characters. • For 128 Bit Encryption, keys must be 26 characters. • Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are A ~ F, and 0 ~ 9. Image Screen This screen is displayed when the Image menu option is clicked.
  • Page 36 Adjustment Brightness Select Automatic or Manual. The default is set to Automatic in which the camera will automatically adjust the brightness based on the current environment. Select Manual, if you want to adjust the brightness manually. Red, Green, Blue Adjust these color settings to the preferred values. Note: When Automatic is selected, this setting will not take effect..

  • Page 37: User Screen

    User Screen This screen is displayed when the User option on the Administration menu is clicked. Figure 28: User Screen Data - User Screen Admin Login • Enter the name for the Administrator here. Spaces, punctuation, Administrator ID and special characters must NOT be used in the name. •...
  • Page 38 Add/Modify User Screen This screen is displayed when the Add or Modify button on the User screen is clicked. It is used to enter details of each user. Figure 29: Add/Modify User Screen Data - Add/Modify User Enter the name for the user. Spaces, punctuation, and special User Name characters must NOT be used in the name.

  • Page 39: E-Mail Screen

    E-mail Screen If desired, you can use the E-mail feature to have an E-mail sent to you whenever motion is detected. Note that because of the sensitivity of the CMOS digitizer, the motion detection feature is not usable in situations where the level of illumination may change rapidly. In this situation, the change in light intensity will trigger the motion detection.
  • Page 40 Enter the E-mail address to be shown in the "From" field when the E- Show "From" as mail is received. Subject Enter the desired text to be shown as the "Subject" for the E-Mail when it is received. Subject can not exceed 48 alphanumeric characters. Outgoing Mail Enter the address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) SMTP Server...

  • Page 41: Status Screen

    Status Screen Figure 31: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System This shows the name of the Wireless Network Camera. Device Name Description This shows the description of the Wireless Network Camera, such as location. F/W version The version of the current firmware installed. You can upgrade the Firmware by clicking the Upgrade Firmware button.
  • Page 42 This displays the wireless SSID. SSID Channel This shows the wireless channel currently used. Encryption This indicates if WEP data encryption is being used. If WEP is being used, this indicates the key size (64bit or 128bit). Video The image size of the video stream. Resolution Current Viewers This shows how many viewers are currently viewing the Video stream.

  • Page 43: Upgrade Firmware Screen

    Upgrade Firmware Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Upgrade Firmware button on the Status screen. Figure 32: Upgrade Firmware Screen This screen allows you upgrade the Firmware (software) in your Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. Before using this screen, your must download the upgrade file to your PC. Then follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 Viewing & Recording

    Chapter 5 Viewing & Recording This Chapter describes how to view and record the live video stream generated by the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. Overview The recommended method to view video is to use the supplied Windows Viewing/Recording utility. Installation 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start automatically, run Netcam_Setup.exe in the root folder.

  • Page 45: System Tray Icon

    System Tray Icon When started, the program will create an icon in the Windows system tray on the taskbar, as shown below. Figure 34: System Tray Icon This Icon has the following functions: • Animation - If a recording is in progress, this icon will be animated. Otherwise, it is stationary.
  • Page 46 Cameras - Camera List • The Camera List displays all Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera you have defined. If you have not defined any cameras, this list will be empty. For each listed camera, the following data is shown: • Device Name - The name of the camera •...

  • Page 47: Adding Cameras To The Camera List

    Adding Cameras to the Camera List To add a camera to the Camera List, click the Add Camera button on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below. • The Cameras on LAN panel, on the left, displays all Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera found on your LAN.

  • Page 48: Adding Cameras On The Internet

    Adding Cameras on the Internet If the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera you wish to add is not on your LAN, but is available via the Internet, click the Internet tab. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 37: Add Camera from Internet To add a camera to the Camera List on the main screen: 1.

  • Page 49: Modifying An Existing Camera

    You can add the same Camera twice, once for the LAN, and again for the Internet. This will allow viewing the camera whether you are on the same LAN as the camera or in a remote location. Modifying an Existing Camera You can change the settings for an existing camera by selecting it in the Camera List on the main screen, then clicking the Modify Camera button.

  • Page 50: Viewing Live Video

    Viewing Live Video To view live video, select a camera in the Camera List on the main screen, and click the View button. For each camera, a new Viewing window will open, like the example below. Figure 39 Viewing Live Video Controls are provided to stop and start viewing, and to start recording the video stream.

  • Page 51: Recording Video

    Recording Video You can record Video while watching, or schedule recordings to occur when you are absent. Recordings are stored in a standard Microsoft ASF file format, and can be played using Microsoft Media Player. Before doing any recording, you should review the Recording Preferences to ensure they are suitable for your PC.

  • Page 52: Live Recordings

    Live Recordings You can start and stop recording from the View screen, using the controls provided. Figure 41 Viewing Live Video Play - Use this to re-start viewing, after using the Stop button. Record. Click this to start recording the current video stream. While recording, this button will be red.
  • Page 53 Files To view recorded video or snapshot (still image) pictures, click the Files button under the Files panel on the main screen, then select the desired option. Figure 42: Files Dialog To view a list of all recorded files, click the Recorded Video button, you will then see a screen like the example below.

  • Page 54: Scheduled Recordings

    Scheduled Recordings Recordings can be scheduled at any time, for any known Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. (Of course, your PC must be ON at the scheduled time.) To use this feature, click the Schedule button under the Recordings panel on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below.
  • Page 55 • Every Sunday, Every Monday, … - The recording is made on the specified day each week. The Start Day indicates when the schedule becomes active. Start Day Select the desired date. • For a single recording, this is the day the recording will be made. •...

  • Page 56: Viewing With Your Web Browser

    Viewing with your Web Browser The recommended method to view live video from the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera is to use the Windows utility. However, you can also use your Web browser if necessary. Viewing over your LAN To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera: 1.
  • Page 57 Figure 47: View Video Screen • If using Internet Explorer on Windows, you may see a prompt regarding an "OCX" file, like the example below. You must install this OCX file in order to view the Video. Click "Yes". Figure 48 ActiveX OCX Prompt •...
  • Page 58 Viewing via the Internet If the LAN with the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera is connected to the Internet, and configured correctly, you can connect to the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera via the Internet. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 3 for details of the required LAN configuration.
  • Page 59 6. Click View Video to see a screen like the example below. Figure 50: View Video Screen • If using Internet Explorer on Windows, you may see a prompt regarding an "OCX" file, like the example below. You must install this OCX file in order to view the Video. Click "Yes". Figure 51 ActiveX OCX Prompt •...

  • Page 60: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
  • Page 61 If you are just trying to view Video, the User Name/Password prompt indicates that the Administrator has restricted access to specified users. Ask the Administrator for your User Name and Password. Problem 4 I can't connect to the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera using a Wireless connection.

  • Page 62: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Ethernet Network Camera Model Ethernet Network Camera Dimensions 164 mm (L) * 88 mm (W)* 54 mm (H) 6.4 inch (L) * 3.5 inch (W) * 2.1 inch (H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10°...

  • Page 63: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals CE Approvals The Wireless Network Camera and the Ethernet Network Camera meet the guidelines of the European Union and comply with the 99/5/EEC and RTTE 99/5EG directives, including the following standards: • EN60950 • EN300 328-2 • EN301 489-1 •...

  • Page 64: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice Many software components are covered by the GNU GPL (General Public License). Some are covered by other Licenses as listed in the table below. Details of each applicable license are contained in the following section. No Warranty THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 65 thttpd License Copyright 1995,1998,1999,2000 by Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 66 cgi-LIB Copyright Notice Author: Noel V Aguilar Version: 1.4 Filename: cgi-lib.h Program Library: CGI-LIB Feel free to use, copy, reference, or modify this program in any way. Support public domain freeware. For updates or to report bugs go to my home page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Vista/6493/ The web page for the library is: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Vista/6493/cgi-lib.html...

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    GNU General Public License GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
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