Security Camera User Manual
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IP100 Manual
Table of Contents
Welcome 3
1 Product Overview 3
1.1 Features 3
2 Product views and interface 4
2.1 Product views 4
2.2 Device interface 5
3 Device installation 5
3.1 Hardware installation 5
3.2 Software installation 9
4 Viewing the IP camera on a LAN 10
4.1 Connecting via a LAN 10
4.2 Searching for and setting the device IP address 10
4.3 IP Camera Login 13
4.4 IP camera operation 16
4.4.1 Visitor status users 16
4.4.2 Operator status users 17
4.4.3 Administrator status users 18
5 Accessing the IP Camera via the Internet 19
5.1 How your IP camera connects to the Internet 19
6 Accessing your IP camera via mobile devices -
mobile phone, iPad, etc. 25
6.1 Inputting the IP address in your mobile device
browser 25
6.2 Install client-side software to access the IP
camera 28
7 Other settings 32
7.1 Network Settings 32
7.11 Basic Network Settings 32
7.1.2 Wi-Fi Settings 33
7.1.3 Adhoc point-to-point wireless connection
settings 35
7.2 Multi-Device Settings 38
7.3 MSN Settings 39
7.4 DDNS Service Settings 42
7.4.1 Factory-provided DDNS 43
7.4.2 Third-party DDNS 43
7.5 Alarm, Mail and FTP Service Settings 44
7.6 Motion Detection 49
7.7 Date & Time Settings 52
7.8 Upgrade Device Firmware 53
7.9 Backup & Restore Settings 53
8 Appendix 53
8.1 Register and Apply for DDNS Service 53
8.2 IP Camera Abbreviations & Terminology 59
8.2.1 Stream Video through Media Player 59
8.3 Frequently Asked Questions 61
8.3.1 I have forgotten the administrator username
and/or password. 62
8.3.2 IP address conguration 62
8.3.3 Network Conguration 62
8.3.4 I cannot see what my camera is monitoring 62
8.3.5 Network bandwidth problems 63
8.3.6 Why am I getting a “Failure to connect to the
device” prompt? 63
8.3.7 Why can’t my IP camera be accessed over the
internet? 64
8.4 Solutions to common operating problems 64
8.5 Default Settings 65
8.6 Technical Settings 65
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid IP Security Camera system. This high-
quality video camera solution is easily installed—so easy, you will be able to
do it yourself. We know security is very important to you. Once the system is
installed, you will be able to transmit powerful, clear images to the cloud and
monitor them from any digital device, including your smart phone.
Polaroid IP cameras transmit high-quality video content at 30 FPS on the
LAN/WAN utilizing Motion JPEG hardware compression technology. Using
TCP/IP standards, every Polaroid IP camera contains a built-in server which
supports the most popular browser systems. Management and maintenance
of your security device is done easily, right over the network. In a matter of
seconds, you can start up or e-congure your system, and even upgrade the
rmware. The resulting benet is your ability to monitor your home or business,
regardless of where it is located or where you happen to be.
PLEASE NOTE: WE MAINTAIN A HOTLINE TO PROVIDE BOTH CUSTOMER
SERVICE AND INSTALLATION GUIDANCE. THE NUMBER IS
1-877-836-1190
1 Product Overview
Your new IP Camera is an IP-integrated camera solution. For both local area
network- (LAN) and wide area network- (WAN) based users, our remote video
surveillance products provide a clear, high-integration, low-cost solution.
By integrating the network with your web service functionality, video can be
transmitted anywhere through the network, allowing you to readily access live
video through your web browser. This application works well in warehouses,
large stores, schools, factories, and a series of other places, including your
home. The camera is easy to install and operate.
Note: If you purchased a Wi-Fi device, the package should contain a Wi-Fi
Antenna. Before installing the IP camera, check to make sure all items and
accessories have been included. If anything is missing, please contact us
immediately.
1.1 Features
• Powerful high-speed video protocol processor.
• High-sensitivity 1/5” CMOS sensor.
• It uses MJPEG compression and your choice of VGA/QVGA/QQVGA video
denition.
• Adjustable video parameters and adaptable to a variety of web browsers.
• Internal microphone for audio collection and two-way audio function.
• Infrared night vision to support the long distance night vision scope and allow for
24-hour monitoring.