WL-5460CAM Wireless Pan Tilt MPEG4 IP Camera User’s Manual
TABLE OF C ONTENTS A B O U T T H I S G U I D E .................................................................................................. 3 I N T R O D U C T I O N ........................................................................................................... 4 FEATURES AND BENEFITS ..................................................5 UNPACKING THE PACKAGE ................................................7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .....................................................
GETTING STARTED...........................................................66 USING IPVIEW PRO .........................................................69 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM .............................................74 A P P E N D I X ...................................................................................................................... 88 A. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...............................88 B. PING YOUR IP ADDRESS ............................................91 C.
A BOUT T HIS G UIDE This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera, includes: z Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information on the camera. z Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the hardware installation procedure for the camera. z Chapter 3, Security, explains the security feature of the camera. z Chapter 4, Application of the Camera, provides the illustrations of the camera’s applications.
1 I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera, a standalone system that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet, and also supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard*. With support for latest MPEG-4 technology, you can record streaming video that utilizes high quality MPEG-4 images to your hard drive, enable motion detection and setup automated email alerts for security.
Features and Benefits Simple to Use The MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU, no special hardware (such as a PC frame capture card) or software required. The camera supports DirectX 9.0; therefore, the only requirement you need is the web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. Once you have a valid IP Address, just connect it and you can view the picture and receive sound from your camera.
Remote Utility The powerful IPView Pro application assigns the administrator with a pre-defined user ID and password, allowing the administrator to modify the camera settings from the remote site via Intranet or Internet. When new firmware is available, you can also upgrade remotely over the network for added convenience. Users are also allowed to monitor the image, and take snapshots.
Unpacking the Package Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. In addition to this User’s Guide, be certain that you have: One MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera One External Antenna (for wireless model) One power adapter One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable One Metal Clip One Installation CD-ROM One Quick Installation Guide If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately.
System Requirement Networking Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Wireless Local Area Network (wireless model): IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN Accessing the Camera For Web Browser Users Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP CPU: Intel Celeron 1.5GHz or above (Intel Pentium 4 is preferred) Memory Size: 128MB or above Resolution: 800x600 or above Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.
Physical Description This section describes the externally visible features of the camera. Front Panel There are two LED indicators on the front panel of the camera: Power LED and Link LED. 1. Power LED The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the two LEDs. A steady light confirms that the camera is powered on. 2. Link LED The Link LED is positioned on the left side of the two LEDs. A steady light confirms that the camera has good connection to LAN connectivity.
Rear Panel ( Antenna 1 DC Power Connector 2 Reset Button 3 Network Cable Connector 1. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is located on the camera’s rear panel, and is labeled DC5V 2.5A with a single jack socket to supply power to the camera. Power will be generated when the power supply is connected to a wall outlet. 2. Reset Button Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for three seconds; meanwhile, the Link LED lights up or blinks.
When factory reset is completed, the configuration of camera will return to the defaults as: - IP address: 192.168.1.2 - Administrator’s login name: admin - Password: admin - Wireless status (for wireless model): disabled 3. Network Cable Connector The camera’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable).
2 H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION Attaching the Metal Clip Wall screw Screw Scre w Ear Ear Wall screw Base of the camera To attach the metal clip, remove the two rubber pads under the base of the camera firstly. Place the metal clip onto the camera base, and align the two holes of metal clip with two screw holes on the camera base. Then, secure the metal clip with two screws (provided in the package).
Connecting the Ethernet cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the camera’s rear panel, and then attach it to the network. Attaching the Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on camera’s rear panel, and then connect it to your local power supply. TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied from the Power LED on the camera is illuminated.
3 S ECURITY To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the camera the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration for settings and control requirements to allow users the level of entry and authorize the privileges for all users. The camera supports multi-level password protection and access to the camera is strictly restricted to defined the user who has a “User Name” and “User Password” that is assigned by the Administrator.
4 A PPLICATION O F T HE C AMERA The camera can be applied in wide variety of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution transmitting high quality video images and sounds for monitoring purposes. It can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC desktop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. With the easy installation procedure, real-time live images will be available.
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5 U SING THE C AMERA You can access and manage the camera through your web browser. This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility, and provides the instructions on using the camera with a web browser. Web Configuration Utility The camera must be configured through its built-in Web-based Configuration. Whenever you want to configure the camera, open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer in this manual), and type the default IP address http://192.168.1.2 in the Address bar and press [Enter].
Enter the default IP Address in the Address bar. Enter the default username and password. Login Screen of Web Configuration Utility “admin” is the default username and password of the camera, and can be changed in the Web Configuration Utility. After login, the Home window of the Configuration Utility will appear as below, which includes three areas: Menu Bar, Video Show Area, and Control Buttons.
Menu Bar Video Show Area Control Buttons Home Window z Menu Bar – in the top of the window, containing six items that allow you to setup the camera. z Video Show Area – allows you to view the image from the camera. You can adjust the viewing angle by using the Slider bars. z Control Buttons – contains some buttons that allow you to control the camera’s viewing angle, position, audio, etc.
Controlling and Viewing Video In the Home window, you can control the camera through the control buttons on the right side of the window. The real-time image from the camera will be displayed in the Video Show Area. Zoom On / Zoom Off When you select ON, move your mouse to the Video Show Area, and the cursor will change to the icon. Then, you can zoom in/out the image by clicking the left/right button on your mouse.
Adjust the Image Brightness You can adjust the image brightness level through the Brightness option. The range is from +5 t0 -5. Audio Function Click the Audio On button to enable the camera’s audio function; click again to disable. Capture Video and Still Images Click the Start button to start record a video clip, and you can specify the destiny folder to save the file by clicking the browse button of the File path option.
Basic Setup The Basic menu contains three steps that will guide you through the basic configuration for the camera. Click Basic in the top menu bar to start the step-by-step configuration. Basic J Network The first step is to configure networking settings of the camera. According to your ISP’s service, select one from the three connection types: LAN, PPPoE, and DDNS.
LAN If your network access uses a fixed IP address or DHCP service, select this option and fill in the required data provided by your network administrator in the fields of IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and DNS (Domain Name Server). PPPoE If your network access uses PPPoE (Point-toPoint Protocol over Ethernet), select this option. Fill in the required data in the User Name and Password fields, which are supplied by your ISP. The IP Address is usually allocated automatically.
Basic J Camera Name The second step is to setup a descriptive name for the camera. When completed, click Next to continue.
Basic J Time Zone This step displays the current time setting of the camera. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs. The Method pull-down menu allows you to setup the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection). In the Time Zone pull-down menu, select a time zone according to your location. When completed, click Apply.
Basic J Report The last step provides some tips when you have Internet access problems. Click Start to complete your basic network configuration. When completed, you are brought to the Home window. NOTE: During the configuration, you can return to Home window by clicking the HOME button that is available in every page of the utility, or exit the utility by clicking the LOGOUT button whenever you want.
Advanced Setup The camera will function fine after the Basic configuration, however, you may wish to explore more advanced options. This section explains each parameter and setting procedures for advanced configuration of the camera. Move your mouse onto the Advanced button, and it will automatically pop up a submenu bar as below. The submenu bar provides six submenu buttons: Video, Network, Wireless (for wireless model), Tools, Account, and Timezone.
- Default Level: Select this option to use the default image settings of the camera. • Quality: You can setup the image quality from this pull-down list. The default setting is High. • Capture Resolution: You can setup the image resolution when you capture a still image. The default setting is VGA(640*480). - Custom Level: Select this option when you want to customize the image configuration. • Capture Resolution: You can setup the image resolution when you capture a still image.
4Kbps~3Mbps. The higher setting can obtain better quality; however, it will use more resource within your network. • Camera Name: You can change the name of the camera. - Light Frequency: Adjust the light frequency to suit your area of operation from the options either 50 Hz or 60 Hz (default). Location Setting Click the Location Setting item of the Video submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the video control settings of the camera.
- Upside Down: Display the image in a vertical mirror mode. - Mirrored: Display the image in a horizontal mirror mode. - Location: When you have saved the position in the camera, select the location from the pull-down list, and then click Apply. The camera’s lens will move to the location immediately. Motion Detection Click the Motion Detection item of the Video submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the motion detection settings of the camera.
- Motion: Check this option to enable motion detection function of your camera. Once enabled, you can setup the detecting region by giving a name for respective Zone# (#: 1/2/3). Then, build the Zone window(s) using your mouse to setup the detecting area(s). In addition, move the slide bars to adjust the Sensitivity level and Percentage level for detecting motion to record video or to send e-mail.
Advanced J Network The Network submenu contains three options: LAN, PPPoE and DDNS. The settings in these three options are the same as in the Network under Basic configuration. (The settings here are the same as the configuration made in Basic menu.) LAN Click the LAN item of the Network submenu to bring up the following page.
PPPoE Click the PPPoE item of the Network submenu to bring up the following page. If your network access uses PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), select this option by checking the Yes item. Fill in the required data in the User Name and Password fields, which are supplied by your ISP. The IP Address is usually allocated automatically.
DDNS Click the DDNS item of the Network submenu to bring up the following page. The camera supports Dynamic DNS (DDNS) feature, which allows you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. Select Yes to enable this function, and then fill in the required data in the User Name, Password and Domain Name fields. Please note that you have to sign up for DDNS service with service providers before using this function.
Advanced J Wireless (for wireless model) If you use a wireless camera, you can configure the respective settings in the Wireless submenu, which contains two options: Setting and Site Survey. Setting Click the Setting item of the Wireless submenu to bring up the following page. - Wireless: The default setting is Disable. Select Enable/Disable to start/stop the wireless function of the camera. - Connection Mode: Use this option to determine the type of wireless communication for the camera.
- - - - - - - are two choices: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode. SSID: SSID (Service Set Identity) is the name assigned to the wireless network. It will auto-detect and display the SSID of wireless network connected in this box. This default setting will let the camera connect to ANY access point under the infrastructure network mode. Channel: This pull-down menu provides the wireless channel for communication.
Site Survey Click the Site Survey item of the Wireless submenu to bring up the following page. This field displays the available networks. To connect one wireless network, scroll up and down in the list and highlight the desired network, and click the Connect button. You can click Refresh to re-search the available networks.
Advanced J Tools The Tools submenu contains three options: Recording, Port and Mail. Recording Click the Recording item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the record function of the camera. - Upload image to Network share folder: Enable this function by checking the item, and then configure the following settings in this field.
• Login Method: If the network share folder allows you to login using Anonymous, you will be able to upload the images without enter the User Name and Password. If not, you have to use the correct settings to enter the folder. • Login User: Enter the user name in this field. • Password: Enter the user password in this field. • Path: Enter an existing folder name in this field, and the images will be uploaded to the given folder. Example: \\192.168.5.2\SHARE (the shared PC’s IP is 192.168.5.
Port Click the Port item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the ports used to transmit the camera’s data. - Enable UPnP Control Point: Setup the Web port to transmit the camera’s image data. The default setting is port 80. - Non UPnP: When you select this option, you can set up the following items manually. • Web Port: Setup the Web port to transmit the camera’s image data. The default setting is port 80.
Mail Click the Mail item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup e-mail function of the camera. When you select By E-mail, the system will enable the alert function that notifies you the events of IP Change or Motion Detection by sending an e-mail. If you select None, the system will do nothing. - By E-mail: Configure the following settings. This field contains the six basic settings for your e-mail server.
• SMTP (mail) Server: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers you need to input the mail server address in this field. • Return Email Address: Enter the e-mail address of the user who will send the e-mail. • Recipient Email Address: Enter the e-mail address of the user who will receive the e-mail. • SMPT Port: Enter the e-mail port used in your computer. The default setting is port 25.
Advanced J Account The Account submenu contains the options that allow you to add/delete users. Also, you can manage the users of the camera. - User Name: Enter the user name in this field. - Password: Enter the user password in this field. - Retype Password: Enter the user password again to confirm the password. When completed, click Apply to activate the user’s account. The following User List displays the existing users of the camera. You can modify and delete a user by click the respective icon.
Advanced J Timezone The Timezone submenu displays the current time setting of the camera. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs. - Method: Allow you to setup the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection). - Time Zone: Select a time zone according to your location.
Maintenance The Maintenance menu contains two submenus: Configuration and Firmware Upload. Move your mouse onto the Maintenance button, and it will automatically pop up a submenu bar as below. Maintenance J Configuration The Configuration submenu contains four options: Idle Time, Reset Default, Reboot and Status. Idle Time Click the Idle Time item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the idle time of the camera.
- Administrator Inactivity Timer: location. If the user does nothing within the specified time in this option, the system would automatically logout. The idle time must be larger than 0. Reset Default Click the Reset Default item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to load the default settings of the camera. Clicking Reset allows you to resume the factory default settings of the camera. This function is the same as pressing the Reset button on the camera.
Reboot Click the Reboot item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to restart the camera. Click Reboot to restart the camera. After reboot, both the Power LED and Link LED on the front panel will light on, and then you can enter your Name and Password to login.
Status Click the Status item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following page, which displays the current configuration of the camera. The Status option contains information of the camera, including its basic status and the networking status.
Maintenance J Firmware Upload The Firmware Upload submenu allows you to update the firmware of the camera once you obtained a latest version of firmware. Click Browse to point to the firmware file saved in your computer, and then click Upload. The system start to upgrade the firmware, and it will ask you to restart the camera. Click Restart when prompted. NOTE: It will take a few minutes to update firmware. Please wait to complete the procedure; you can then reboot the camera.
Logout Click the LOGOUT button to exit the Web Configuration Utility, and it will return to the login screen of the utility.
Help Click the HELP button to bring up a window, providing you with the general help information to control the camera.
6 FFDSHOW & AVISAVIOR This chapter describes FFdshow and AVISavior, which are provided in the Installation CD. FFdshow allows you to play the recorded video files on your computer. AVISavior allows you to fix the damaged recorded video files. Installing FFdshow Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program.
Step 2 Click the FFdshow Install item, and select the desired language in the pop-up dialog window. Then, the InstallShield Wizard will appear, click Next in the welcome screen.
Step 3 Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click I Agree. Step 4 Choose the components to be installed. If no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Next.
Step 5 Choose the destination location. If no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Install. Step 6 The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding. When completed, click Next. Then, click Finish.
Configuration of FFdshow Before playing the recorded video file, you have to change the following settings in FFdshow: - Enable the Subtitles function. - Set the Error resilience option to none. 1. Click Start > Programs > ffdshow > Configuration to open the ffdshow properties window. 2. Select to check the Subtitles item. 3. Select the Miscellaneous item, and then set the Error resilience option to none. Check this item. Set this option to none.
Playing the Video Since you have recorded video files from the camera, you can play the video files simply using Windows Media Player in your computer. 1. Find the video file saved in the computer. 2. Double-click the file, and it will open Windows Media Player (as default in Microsoft Windows) to play the video file. NOTE: By default, the destination folder to save the recorded video files is :\Program\IPView Pro\, and the file will be named as xxxxxxxx_yyyyyy.avi (where x is date and y is time).
utility, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto-run program. The menu screen will appear as below: Click the AVISavior item, and the following window will appear on the screen. First, set up the File Fixing Options by checking the “Create a new AVI file for fixing” or “Fix with raw AVI file” item.
Selecting the former one will create a new AVI file in the computer when fixed; selecting the latter one will overwrite the original file when fixed. Then, select the AVI file that you want to fix. Click the Select your AVI File button to bring up a dialog window, which allows you to assign the AVI file to be fixed. When selected, the path of the AVI file will appear in the box, as shown below. Click the Start to Fix button to start fixing.
7 IPV IEW P RO This chapter describes IPView Pro, which is a powerful software application designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation requirements. Installation Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program.
Step 2 Click the IPView Pro item to activate the InstallShield Wizard. Click Next in the welcome screen. Step 3 Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click Yes.
Step 4 Choose the destination location. If no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Next. Step 5 The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding.
Step 6 When the Digital Signature warning screen appears, click Continue Anyway. Step 7 Click Finish to complete the installation.
Getting Started This section describes the User Interface of IPView Pro, with detailed procedures for using the application. To launch IPView Pro, click Start > Programs > IPView Pro > IPView Pro. The main screen will appear as below: 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.
Item Feature NO. Item Date/Time Description Show current date/time. Status Mode Show the camera’s status in this window. Window Click the Change Status Mode button ( ) on the right lower corner of the window to change the display mode: Camera list mode Camera information mode View Window Show the camera’s view in this window. View Mode Buttons Select the view mode from these buttons. Show one camera in View Window. Show four cameras in View Window.
Show sixteen cameras in View Window. Show the selected camera in full screen view. Enable displaying the video views in circles. Key Lock Button Click to lock/unlock the camera. When locked, the user cannot operate any camera. Power Button Click to exit or minimize IPView Pro.
Using IPView Pro Adding a Camera To add a camera: 1. Click the Configuration button Configuration. to enter the System 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. Enter the User Name and Password when prompted. The camera is added. Click the Add Camera button. The camera found within the network. 3. Click Save, and then click the Configuration button to return to View Window. The selected camera’s video will be displayed now.
4. Select the Input IP tab. The camera is added. Click the Add Camera button. Enter the camera’s IP address and Port. 5. Enter the camera’s IP address (default: 192.168.1.2) and Port (default: 80), and then click Add Camera. 6. Click Save, and then click the 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: 1. Select the camera you want to remove. 2. Click Delete Camera. Viewing a Camera From the View Modes of the panel, you can select one-camera mode or other modes to display your video. IPView Pro allows a maximum of 16 cameras for viewing. For example, if you use only one camera, select one-camera mode ( ), and the View Window will display the view as figure 1.
Recording Video IPView Pro allows you to record the video clip and save it in your computer through the following methods: Manual Record, Schedule Record, and Motion Record. When you click the Record button and select Manual Record, it will start recording. Click the button again to stop. If you select Schedule Record or Motion Record, the system will record the video clip according to the settings in System Configuration.
Configuring the System Clicking the Configuration button on the panel allows you to configure the system settings, and the System Configuration Screen will appear in the View Window as shown below. Once configured, click Save to save the settings, and then click the Configuration button again to exit configuration.
Camera Configuration In this field, you can add/delete the camera (as described in the previous section). Also, you can configure the following settings: Web Configuration In the left column, selecting the Web Configuration item will launch the Web Configuration Utility in View Window. You can configure these settings according to the description in Chapter 5, Using the 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. Select one camera. - Detect Region: When you select the Full picture option, the camera will monitor the whole area. Sensitivity Level: Move the slide bar to adjust the sensitivity level for detecting motion to record video.
Motion Configuration-2 The Motion Configuration-2 item allows you to configure to the alarm and e-mail setting. - - Invoke Alarm: Select this option to enable alarm when some motion detected by the system. Send e-mail: When this option is checked, click the Mailing Configuration in the left column to enter the required information (see the following section). Play music: Selecting this option allows the system to play music.
Tools The Tools item allows you to configure to the alarm and e-mail setting. - - - Reset: Restore the original setting of your camera. Do you really want to reset this device? Click Yes in the pop-up dialog box to confirm. Factory Reset: Restore the factory default settings of the camera. Do you really want to factory reset this device? Click Yes in the pop-up dialog box to confirm. Update Firmware: When new firmware is available, you can upgrade it using this option.
Mailing Configuration When Motion Detection function is enabled and the Send e-mail option is checked, you should enter the required information in the respective fields. - Mail Server: Enter the mail server address that is used to send your e-mail. Mail From/To: Enter the sender’s/receiver’s e-mail address. Subject: Enter the title of the e-mail. User Name/Password: Enter the user name/password to login the mail 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.
Recording Configuration In this field, you can configure the storage settings. - Log Storage: • Reserved HDD Space For MS-Windows OS – You can reserve 500 MB to 1000 MB hard disk space for the program. • Each Recording File Size – If the recorded video files reach the file size limit, video images will be recorded into another file automatically. The available settings are from 10 MB to 50 MB.
• - Storage List – The destination folder to save the recorded video file can be specified here. Click Modify to change the current path setting; click Add to add a new destination folder; click Delete to remove a selected path setting. Please note that you are not allowed to delete a path setting if there is only one setting in the list. Recycle: You can check this option to clear the files when the unreserved space of your hard disk is filled. The available settings are from 200 MB to 50000 MB.
- Week Mode: First, select the camera desired from the pulldown 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. Weekday buttons.
Others When multiple cameras connected, this option allows the system to display these views as the main view in circles according to your time settings. The range of Time interval of scan is from 1 to 20 seconds.
Log List This filed displays the user(s) information, which includes the Date, MAC address, and the brief description of events.
Account This filed allows the system administrator to manage the account information. Selecting Login Password check to enable the system to check the password when login.
About This filed provides information of the software application.
8 A PPENDIX A. Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features Q: What is an Internet Camera? A: Internet camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard. It is different from the conventional PC camera, Internet camera is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring.
the transmission speed will slow down when many users are logged on, it is because that all the users share the same resources. Q: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image? A: The camera utilizes the MPEG-4 image compression technology providing high quality images for users. MPEG-4 is adopted since it is a standard for image compression and can be applied to various web browsers and software applications.
Q: What network cabling is required for the camera? A: The camera uses Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connector, which allows 10 Base-T and 100 Base networking. Q: Can the camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer? A: No, the camera is an Internet Camera used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network and supported by wireless transmission. Q: Can the camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP addresses? A: The camera can be connected to LAN with private IP addresses.
B. PING Your IP Address The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It can also provide a very useful tool to confirm if the IP address conflicts with the camera over the network. Follow the step-by-step procedure below to utilize the PING command. However, you must disconnect the camera from the network first. Start a DOS window. Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.
C. Trouble Shooting Q: I cannot access the camera from a web browser. A1: The possible cause might be the IP Address for the camera is already being used by another device. To correct the possible problem, you need to first disconnect the camera from the network. Then run the PING utility (follow the instructions in Appendix B - PING Your IP Address). A2: Another possible reason is the IP Address is located on a different subnet.
the product by connecting a local computer to the unit, utilizing a standard Crossover (hub to hub) Cable. If the problem is not solved the camera might be faulty. Q: Why does the Power LED not light up constantly? A: The power supply used might be at fault. Confirm that you are using the provided power supply DC 5V for the camera and verify that the power supply is well connected. Q: Why does the Link LED not light up properly? A1: There might be a problem with the network cable.
A2: The default router setting might be a possible reason. Need to double check if the configuration of the default router settings is required. Q: Why does a series of broad vertical white line appears through out the image? A: A likely issue is that the CMOS sensor becomes overloaded when the light source is too bright such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen light. You need to reposition the camera into a more shaded area immediately as this will damage the CMOS sensor.
Q: There is poor image quality, how can I improve the image? A1: A probable cause might be the incorrect display properties configuration for your desktop. You need to open the Display Properties on your desktop and configure your display to show at least 65’000 colors for example at least 16-bit. NOTE: Applying only 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image. A2: The configuration on the camera image display is incorrect.
D. Adjust Internet Camera Focus To adjust the focus of the lens, you need to turn the lens slowly in either clockwise or anticlockwise direction until the desired image appears. DO NOT over turn the lens in either of the directions, as it will be out of focus. NOTE: You can further adjust the camera's image quality through System Administration – Image of Web Configuration. Please refer to Web Configuration section for further details.
E. Specification Video specification Resolution: Sensor: Lens: Minimum illumination Gain control: White Balance: Motion Detection: 640 x 480 pixel Color CMOS sensor F:1.8, f:6.0 mm Board Lens 0.
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F. Glossary of Terms NUMBERS 10BASE-T 10BASE-T is Ethernet over UTP Category III,IV, or V unshielded twisted-pair media. 100BASE-TX The two-pair twisted-media implementation 100BASE-T is called 100BASE-TX. 802.11g An IEEE standard for wireless local area networks. It offers transmissions speeds at up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band. of A Access point It is the hardware interface between a wireless LAN and a wired LAN. The access point attaches to the wired LAN through an Ethernet connection.
resides at the TCP/IP Internet layer that delivers data on the same network by translating an IP address to a physical address. AVI Audio Video Interleave, it is a Windows platform audio and video file format. B BOOTP Bootstrap Protocol is an Internet protocol that can automatically configure a network device in a diskless workstation to give its own IP address. C Communication Communication has four components: sender, receiver, message, and medium.
every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the device's IP address can even change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. This simplifies the task for network administrators because the software keeps track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. This means a new computer can be added to a network without the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address.
Mbps (traditional Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet), and 1,000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). Most Ethernet networks use Category 5 cabling to carry information, in the form of electrical signals, between devices. Ethernet is an implementation of CSMA/CD that operates in a bus or star topology. F Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet, also called 100BASE-T, operates at 10 or 100Mbps per second over UTP, STP, or fiber-optic media.
HEX Short for hexadecimal refers to the base-16 number system, which consists of 16 unique symbols: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. For example, the decimal number 15 is represented as F in the hexadecimal numbering system. The hexadecimal system is useful because it can represent every byte (8 bits) as two consecutive hexadecimal digits. It is easier for humans to read hexadecimal numbers than binary numbers. I IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
service provider controls the IP address of any device it connects to the Internet. The IP addresses in your network must conform to IP addressing rules. In smaller LANs, most people will allow the DHCP function of a router or gateway to assign the IP addresses on internal networks. IP address IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet. For example 80.80.80.
LAN Local Area Network a computer network that spans a relatively small area sharing common resources. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. N NAT Network Address Translator generally applied by a router, that makes many different IP addresses on an internal network appear to the Internet as a single address. For routing messages properly within your network, each device requires a unique IP address. But the addresses may not be valid outside your network.
devices. P PING Packet Internet Groper, a utility used to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible. It functions by sending a packet to the specified address and waits for a reply. It is primarily used to troubleshoot Internet connections. PPPoE 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.
FDDI, or Ethernet. The Router Information Protocol (RIP),a part of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite, forwards packets from one network to another using the same network protocol. R RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol, a TCP/IP protocol that allows a physical address, such as an Ethernet address, to be translated into an IP address. RJ-45 RJ-45 connector is used for Ethernet cable connections.
devices. Workstations, single-attach stations, dualattach stations, and concentrators are FDDI stations. Subnet mask In TCP/IP, the bits used to create the subnet are called the subnet mask. T (TCP/IP) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a widely used transport protocol that connects diverse computers of various transmission methods. It was developed y the Department of Defense to connect different computer types and led to the development of the Internet.
User Name The USERNAME is the unique name assigned to each person who has access to the LAN. Utility It is a program that performs a specific task. UTP Unshielded twisted-pair. UTP is a form of cable used by all access methods. It consists of several pairs of wires enclosed in an unshielded sheath. W WAN Wide-Area Network.
