Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Illustra PG4 Series 2MP, 4MP and 8MP Indoor / Outdoor Dome Cameras
- Network Topology
- Network Connection
- Configuration
- Appendix A: Using Media Player to View RTSP Streaming
- Appendix B: Stream Tables
- Appendix C:Technical Specifications
- End User License Agreement (EULA)
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Configuration
The following sections explain the how you can configure Illustra Pro Gen 4 cameras using the Web
User Interface.
Security Mode Profiles for First Time Connection
The Illustra Pro Gen 4 cameras have features that allow for operation in a Standard Security mode or
in an Enhanced Security mode.
The Enhanced Security mode of operation is used to control changes to the camera communication
protocols HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and SMTP. When the camera is in Enhanced Security mode, you
require a complex seven character Administrator password to make changes to these protocols.
Refer to Summary of Security Modes on page 26 for further information regarding the differences
between Standard and Enhanced Security modes.
Accessing the Illustra Pro Gen 4 Series Camera Web User Interface
Use the following procedure to access the camera Web User Interface.
Procedure 13 Logging in to the Camera
Step Action
1 Refer to Network Connection on page 21 for details on how to connect the camera to your
network or computer.
2 When you select the camera, the sign in page displays.
3 Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu. The default language is English.
4 Enter the default username and password when prompted - Username: admin, Password:
admin.
5 Click Log in. The camera Web User Interface displays. The first time that you access the
camera, or after a factory reset, you are prompted to Define a Host ID and Select a
Security Type.
• Define a Host ID: The admin user must enter a 6 character code for
the Host ID that includes both letters and/or numbers. This unique
password can be used to access the operating system files. The
HostID is not stored on the camera for security reasons and must be
presented to Illustra Technical Support when remote access to the
operating system is required.
• Select a Security Type: Standard Security or Enhanced Security.
Note:A security prompt allows for the security to be rescheduled at the next camera reboot. When
the camera has not completed the security configuration it displays a video Overlay “SECURITY
NOT CONFIGURED”.
6 If you select the Standard Security option, password change is mandatory.
Note:Password complexity is set to require a minimum of 5 characters, 'admin' cant be used.