MJPEG SERIES OUTDOOR
WiFi outdoor IP Camera
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Please unpack the box carefully and identify that all the parts are present.
The Camera is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Check the voltage of the power supply. Make sure you use the recommended power
input (12V DC, 1.0A). Use of incorrect voltage is not covered by the warranty.
Do not attempt to open the casing to access the Camera. Damage caused to the
product by tampering with the casing is not covered by the warranty.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or similar intense light.
The interval time of powering the camera on and off must be more than 10 seconds
otherwise it will cause serious damage to the CPU.
When you update the cameras, please ensure you:
- connect the camera directly to a computer using a network cable
- close other programs and windows on the computer
- keep the power connected when updating the firmware
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Camera combines a high quality digital
charge-coupled device (COMS) with a
powerful wireless web server for clear
images from anywhere on your local
network or over the internet.
Can be used on WiFi or Wired Networks.
Dual resolution, 640x480 or 320x240
pixel resolution.
Expand the system at any time by adding
up to 35 additional cameras.
View cameras in Split Screen view or
watch the camera detecting movement
full screen.
Cameras can be viewed via standard
PC or Mac browsers including Internet
Explorer, Safari, Chrome and Firefox.
IR LEDs for up to 20m Night Vision.
Cameras can be mounted indoors or
outdoors.
Includes Multi-level user management
which can be configured with secure
password access.
Easy to use web browser controls. Also
allows quick configuration changes via
the Settings menu.
View live images on your 3G Smartphone.
Supports image snapshots and image
sending via Email and FTP upload.
Supplied with free 36 Camera Windows
Recording and Viewing software.
FEATURES
NOTES ON WINDOWS AND MAC COMPATIBILITY:
- IP camera setup should be completed on a Windows PC only using Internet Explorer.
- Live viewing, taking snapshots, recording and camera configuration are fully supported on Windows
PCs.
Mac users are only able to:
- view live images via compatible web browsers including Safari, Firefox and Chrome but are
limited to viewing one camera at a time.
- take and save snapshot images via the web browser interface.
WiFi outdoor IP Camera can be set up in minutes for instant monitoring and live viewing on your
Mac or Windows computer and 3G Smartphone - all via your wireless network router or switch
For optional recording, simply install the Smart Witness recording software to you r Windows PC
and configure it to your particular requirements.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Power Adaptor
Allen Key Screws and Wall Plugs
WiFi Camera with
Bracket & Antenna
Software
Installation CD
CAMERA INSTALLATION
1. Begin by screwing the antenna and bracket to the camera and power the camera using the power
supply provided.
2. Using a standard Ethernet network cable, connect the camera to your wireless network.
The camera can either be connected to a router/switch or directly to a PC with an Ethernet network
cable. We recommend you setup the camera initially on your network using a wired connection
before it is used wirelessly.
3. Continue with setup (read the next chapter) and once the camera has been successfully setup on
your network, it can be mounted on a wall using the wall plugs and screws provided. (Camera setup
is designed for Windows PCs only).
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Please note that if you are using the camera on a wireless network you will need to
first configure the camera for wired use, before you programme your wireless settings
in to it.
1. Insert the Installation CD into your PC CD drive and the installation screen should appear
automatically. If it does not, click ‘Start > Run> Browse...’ to locate the CD on your computer .
2. Double click ‘IPCamSetup.exe’ and install the software as instructed.
3. Click Next, to complete the software installation.
The computer will restart upon completion of the installation and a new icon will appear on the
desktop automatically called ‘IP Camera Tool’.
4. Double click the icon to start the IP Camera Tool software. The software is designed to search the
Local Area Network (LAN) for any connected IP cameras or devices.
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After searching, the software will give one of 3 results:
Connected IP cameras are located on the LAN - All the IP cameras will be listed and will be
displayed in the result field as shown below.
No IP Camera found within LAN - After about 1 minute search, the result field will show ‘Not
Found IP Server’ and the software application will shut down automatically.
The IP Cameras installed within LAN do not share the same subnet with the monitoring
PC. A prompt will be shown in result field ‘Subnet doesn’t match, double click to change!’ Double
click the mouse button and select ‘Network Configuration’ to set the IP address of the Camera to
the same subnet as LAN.
When you select an IP camera from the list and click the right mouse button, there are five options:
- Basic Properties
- Network Configuration
- Upgrade Firmware
- Refresh Camera List
- Flush Arp Buffer
Basic Properties
View device information such as Device ID, System Firmware Version, Web UI Version.
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Network Configuration
Configure the Network parameters from this page.
• DHCP checkbox: If checked, the device will obtain an IP from the DHCP server (ensure the Router, with
which the device connects, has a DHCP function).
• IP address: Fill in the IP address assigned and make sure it is in the same subnet as the gateway (i.e. the
first three sections are the same).
• Mask: The default subnet mask of the equipment is: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: Make sure it is in the same subnet with PC IP address. Default Gateway address is 192.168.0.1
• DNS: IP address of IPS network provider.
• Port: LAN port assigned for the equipment, usually 80.
• User & Password: (Default administrator User Name/Password = admin/No password).
If you enable using DHCP, the system will assign an IP address for your equipment only if your
gateway supports DHCP (which is the case with most gateways). NOTE: When the subnet doesn’t
match, double click to change it and set the camera’s IP address once again.
Upgrade Firmware
Enter the correct User Name and Password to upgrade the system Firmware and Web user interface.
Refresh Camera List
Refreshes the camera list manually.
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Flush ARP Buffer
ARP stands for Address Resolution Protocol. It is used to associate a layer 3 (Network layer) address
(such as an IP address) with a layer 2 (Data Link layer) address (MAC address). When a wired
network and a wireless network of the camera both use the same fixed IP address, a problem may
occur where connections to web pages will time out and fail. Use the Flush ARP Buffer to clear the
ARP cache and fix the error.
5. Access the IP camera through the IP Camera Tool or IE directly. Either:
• Double click the IP address of the IP camera listed in the search result window. Internet Explorer will be
opened automatically and display the camera login page.
Access the camera via the Internet Explorer browser directly by typing in the camera’s IP address. In the window
that appears, click the ‘Sign in’ button as shown below:
6. The Camera Login page will pop up. Enter your account and password on the login page.
By default administrator’s username is: admin and no password. Click Sign in to enter the
monitoring page. You can enter the page as an Administrator, Operator or Visitor. Each type of user
will allow different levels of access on the web browser interface. Read below for more information
on the access rights and user interface.
Visitor: In this mode, you can only view.
Operator: You can control the image setting of IP Camera and set some parameters.
Administrator: You can setup the advanced configurations of the IP Camera.
7. If you are using a PC, follow the top link for IE Browsers. This will activate ActiveX which allows
access to additional functions of the user interface.
If you are a Mac user, you can view the camera via the second link, Server Push Mode. This web
browser mode features limited functionality but allows Live View and Image Snapshots.
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Main User Interface (as seen in Internet Explorer)
Device Status
Indicates the number of cameras connected on the network.
For Viewer
Allows you to view Full Screen or in Split Screen. Select the icons according to the view preferred.
For example: Select for Full Screen, for Quad view or for Multi Split Screen.
Add timestamp on record
When checked, a timestamp will be added in the bottom right corner of recorded videos.
OSD (On Screen Display) for Multi-Device Settings
Display the date and time on the video. You can disable the OSD function.
Audio buffer
Set the audio buffer time in sconds.
Audio switch
Click to enable the audio stream for the camera. The icon will change to . Click this to stop
the audio.
Record
Click icon to go into Record mode. Click to stop. (Audio recording is active if audio is on).
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Snapshot: Click the icon to take a snapshot image.
Note:
Recorded video file names will be saved in the format: CameraName_ Current time.
For example: IPCAM_20081211134442. This recording is from the camera called IPCAM and the
recording ‘end’ time was 13:44:42 on December 11, 2008.
For operator
When you login as an Operator or Administrator, you can enter the ‘For Operator’ page.
Mirror
Click the icons to see the horizontal or vertical mirror image.
Resolution
Select either VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240).
Work mode
Select either 50Hz, 60Hz or Outdoor.
Brightness and Contrast parameters
Click the + or - icons to adjust the brightness and contrast of the camera image.
Default All
Click to return the settings to the factory defaults.
For Administrator
When you login as an Administrator, the ‘For Administrator’ functions are enabled.
Device Info - You can find information about the camera such as the Device ID, Firmware Version
and Embeded Web UI Version.
Alias Settings - You can change the name of the IP camera.
Data & Time Settings - Set the time and date.
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User Settings - You can configure up to 8 user names and passwords and the level of users as
Administrator, Operator or Visitor.
Administrators can:
Set Record Path - Click ‘Browse’ to choose the recording path of where video files will be saved.
Set Alarm Record Path - Click ‘Browse’ to choose the alarm recording path.
Note:
1. The default path for saving files is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents.
2. In Windows Vista, there are two points you need to notice:
• Vista’s Security level is higher than Windows XP/2000. For the ‘Set Record Path’ function, you will need to
add the add the Device IP address to IE’s ‘Trusted sites’ first. To do this go to: Tools > Internet Properties >
Security >Trusted sites > Sites > Add. In Vista, there is a prompt to add Trusted sites when the Set Record/
Alarm Record path is clicked.
• You cannot set the Windows System Root Directory as you will do for the Record/Alarm Record Path. This
prompt only pops-up in Vista.
UPnP Settings - Access this page to make sure the UPnP Status is working.
Upgrade Device Firmware - Upgrade the camera’s Firmware and device embeded web UI software on
this page.
Restore Factory Settings - Restore factory settings of the device.
Reboot Device - Reboot the device.
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Multi-Device Settings
In the Multi Device Settings page, you can see all devices searched in the LAN.
The ‘1st Device’ is the default IP camera. You can add more cameras to the list in the network for
monitoring. The web browser software supports up to 9 IP cameras simultaneously.
To add cameras to the LAN
Click ‘The 2nd Device’ and double click the IP camera from the ‘Device List in LAN’. The Alias Host and
HTTP Port will fill in automatically. Enter the correct User Name and Password then click ‘Add’. Add more
cameras in the same way.
To add cameras to the Internet
Firstly, make sure the camera added can be accessed on the Internet with the IP address or DDNS domain. (as:
http://202.96.133.134: 9008 or http://ipcamera.dyndns.org:9008).
Enter the Host in the format: 202.96.133.134 port:9008 or Host: ipcamera.dyndns.org port:9008. Enter the
correct User Name and Password then click ‘Add’. Add more cameras in the same way.
Basic Network Settings
If the router that the IP camera connects to has a DHCP function, you can choose ‘Obain IP from
DHCP Server” and fill in the network parameters manually.
HTTP Port - In most cases, you can leave this value as 80, however, if your Internet Service Provider blocks this
port, you may have to switch to another port number such as 8005.
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Wireless LAN Settings
Enter the wireless settings page of the Wireless Router to find out the SSID, Channel, Encryption and
Authentication details. This product supports WEP and WAP security encryption.
ADSL Settings
When connected to the Internet through ADSL, you can enter the ADSL username and password
obtained from your ISP.
DDNS Service Settings
The system supports protocols from some DDNS providers such as dyndns.org. Enter the following
information once the DDNS information has been setup.
User and Password: The User Name and Password used when applying for the domain name.
DDNS Host: The domain name.
DDNS or Proxy Server: If you access the DDNS host through a proxy, you should input the Proxy IP.
DDNS or Proxy Port: The Proxy Port.
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Mail Service Settings
Configure the Email addresses that will receive and send mails after an alarm is raised.
Sender - This device uses the sender mailbox to send mails.
Receiver - To receive the mail from the Sender.You can set up to 4 receiver mailbox.
SMTP Server - The SMTP server for the sender mailbox.
Need Authentication - Check the box if the email needs authentication then input the SMTP User Name &
Password.
Mail test: Set the Mail parameters then click ‘Submit’ first before sending a test email.
There are 8 possible Mail Test errors:
1. Cannot connect to the server.
2. Network Error. Please try later.
3. Server Error.
4. Incorrect username or password.
5. The Sender is denied by the server - The server needs to authenticate the user, check settings and try again.
6. The Receiver is denied by the server - Could be caused by the anti-spam privacy settings of the server.
7. The message is denied by the server - Could be caused by the anti-spam privacy settings of the server.
8. The server does not support the authentication mode used by the device.
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Report Internet IP by Mail - Check the box so when the IP camera is powered on or the Internet IP address
changes, an email will be sent. (For example: IPCAM ‘s url is http://119.123.207.96:9002). Make sure the port
is mapped to the router correctly by UPnP or Virtual Map function.
FTP Service Settings
Note: When Alarm Service Settings > Upload Image on Alarm is checked, the FTP Service takes effect.
FTP Server - The FTP server address.
FTP port - The port usually is 21.
FTP Mode - Supports standard (POST) mode and passive (PASV) mode.
Upload Image Now - Check the box to upload the image. When checked, you can input the upload interval
time in seconds.
FTP Test - Set the FTP parameters and then click ‘Submit’ before testing the FTP settings. If successful, it will
display the prompt. There are 8 possible FTP test errors:
1. Cannot connect to the server - Please check FTP Server settings.
2. Network Error. Please try later.
3. Server Error.
4. Incorrect username or password - Check the username and password.
5. Cannot access the folder - Ensure the folder exists and your account is authorized.
6. Error in PASV mode - Ensure the server supports PASV mode.
7. Error in PORT mode - PASV mode should be selected if the device is behind a NAT.
8. Cannot upload file - Ensure your account is authorized.
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Alarm Service Settings (Motion Detection)
Enter the Alarm Service Settings page to configure the Motion Detection function. When you enable
motion detection, the camera can be triggered to send email alerts and upload images. In the
camera monitoring page, the green icons will turn to red and you will hear an alert sound if motion
is detected.
Motion Detection Sensitivity - You can choose a level from 1 to 10. The most sensitive is 10.
Input Pins - The input pins can be used for a 1-way external sensor input. For example, you can connect a
Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR) to it for motion detection. When an external sensor is triggered, the IP camera
can be programmed to send an email with an image snapshot or control the internal relay output. If you link a
external alarm with Pin3 and Pin4, and enable alarm input, the external alarm will be enabled.
Send Mail on Alarm- Sends picture & mail information to the set Email address after the alarm is triggered.
Upload Image on Alarm - Enable this function to upload an image after the alarm is triggered.
REC on schedule and save to PC - Enable this function for automatic recording to start on schedule for
several seconds and save to the PC if there is an alarm triggered.
ACCESSING THE WIFI CAMERA
Using the WiFi Function
To use the wireless functions of the IP Camera a wireless router is required. Follow the instructions
below to get started after the camera has been mounted properly.
1. Use the Network cable to connect IP Camera to the LAN.
2. Enter IP Camera Tool to search for the IP camera.
3. When IP address of the camera is listed in the Result Field of the IP Camera Tool, it means the
basic configuration is completed.
4. Set the security settings in Internet Explorer on the PC when you view it for the first time.
5. Login to the web browser of the IP camera.
6. Now you can use the IP Camera as a Visitor, Operator or Administration in the LAN.
7. Enter the wireless router setup page and enter the SSID, Channel, Security Way (NONE,
WEP), Authentication Type and Encryption. NOTE: The product supports WEP and WAP
security encryption.
8. Click Submit to reboot the device.
9. Wait at least 30 seconds then unplug the ethernet cable and the power supply. Then power on the camera
ensuring only the power supply is connected. After 30 seconds, if the LED blinks, it indicates the IP camera is
working in WiFi mode.
Connect to the Internet through ADSL directly
1. Use the Network cable to connect IP Camera to PC.
2. Enter IP Camera Tool to search for the IP camera.
3. Login to the IP camera web browser page as an Administrator.
4. Enter the ADSL Settings page to input ADSL User Name and password.
5. Enter DDNS Settings Page and enable the DDNS service and click ‘Submit’ to reboot the camera.
6. Connect IP Camera to the ADSL directly, you can access the Camera from Internet by the domain
name.
NOTE: Choose the option ‘Report ADSL IP by Mail’, for the ADSL IP address to be sent via Email.
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Connect to the Internet using a router to access the Internet
Follow the steps to use a router to access the Internet by shared ADSL. If a router is set for dial-up
Internet access, setting an ADSL dial-up account and password on the IP Camera is not required.
1. Use the Network cable to connect IP Camera to the LAN.
2. Enter IP Camera Tool to search for the IP camera.
3. Login to the IP camera web browser page as an Administrator.
4. Enter DDNS Settings Page and enable the DDNS service and click ‘Submit’ to reboot the camera.
5. Access the Camera directly from the Internet by using the domain name.
Static IP address users
Static IP address users do not need to use DDNS for remote access. When the settings of the IP
camera in LAN mode complete, you can access the Camera directly from the Internet by the WAN IP.
You can obtain the WAN IP address in two ways.
1: Obtain the WAN IP from a Website
You can discover this easily by opening on a computer using the same connection as the IP camera
and entering this address: http://www.whatismyip.com. The page at this address will show you the
current WAN IP.
2: Obtain the WAN IP address from the router
1. Obtain the IP address of the router (LAN Gateway address), User Name and Password for logging
into the router.
2. Enter the LAN IP address of the router (ie:192.168.1.1) in the address bar of your PC browser to
log on to the router.
3. Open the Status page to find out the WAN address of the router (ie: 116.25.51.115).
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Access the IP Camera from the Internet
User can access the IP Camera from the Internet by entering the WAN IP address + port number into
the browse. For example, http://116.25.51.115:85.
Note: Make sure the Port mapping is successful. You can configure port mapping by two ways:
•EntertheSettingspageoftherouter,withwhichtheIPcameraconnects,toenableUPnPfunction.
Then enter IP camera’s ‘UPnP Settings’ to enable UPnP and make sure the state is ‘UPnP Success’.
•IfyourrouterhastheVirtualMapfunction,enterroutersettingpage,addthecamera’sIPaddress
and port number to the Virtual map list.
How to use DDNS
When you use ADSL, the IP Camera will connect to the Internet through ADSL automatically. For
each ADSL reconnection, your Internet Service Provider will re-assign a new IP address for the IP
Camera to facilitate the access. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) can map the dynamic IP
address of an IP Camera to a fixed domain name. Therefore, we can access the IP Camera by the
fixed domain name whether the IP address changes or not. The IP address is not necessary when
using the DDNS via the domain name to find your network.
1. Go to the website which provides free domain names such as http://www.dyndns.com and
register and apply for a free domain name.
2. Enter DDNS Settings Page and enable the DDNS service and click ‘Submit’ to reboot the camera.
3. Re-Login to the Camera web browser as Administrator and enter the ”DDNS Service.
Settings”page to check if the DDNS Status is DynDNS Succeed.
4. Enter the ‘UPnP Settings’ page, the UPnP Status should be ‘UPnP Succeed’. If not, then enter
‘Basic Network Settings’ page to change HTTP Port details. Then click “SUBMIT” and reboot Device.
5. Re-login to the Camera homepage to check and make sure the DDNS Status and UPnP Status
are working.
6. You only need to enter the domain name (Domain name+Port number http://ipcam.domain.
net:81) in the IE address bar, the browser will visit the IP Camera. Wait for several minutes and the
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IP Camera will access the Internet automatically.
Another way the user can access the IP camera from a WAN is by using the DDNS domain name.
If the gateway settings and DDNS settings have been completed, enter the DDNS dynamic domain
name (for example,http://ipcam.vicp.net, do not add www.) in the address bar of IE to access the IP
Camera. If multiple IP Cameras are connected to the same router, enter DDNS dynamic domain with
the port number (for example, http://ipcam.vicp.net:85) in the address bar of IE to access different IP
cameras.
Accessing the IP Camera from an iPhone
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