Hawking Technology HNC290G User manual

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Trademarks & Copyright

Windows 95/98/ME and Windows NT/2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other brands and product names are

trademarks of their respective companies.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative (such as translation,

transformation or adaptation) without the express written consent of the manufacturer as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act

of 1976.

FCC Certifications

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

x Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

x Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

x Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

x Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be

required to take adequate measures.

All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

HAWKING LIMITED WARRANTY

Hawking Technology guarantees that every Net-Vision

TM

HNC290G Wireless-G Network Camera is free from

physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for (1) year from the date of purchase. If the

product proves defective during this one-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain

a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue

any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE

PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization

number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase.

IN NO EVENT SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY’S LIABILTY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT

FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE

USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Hawking Technology makes

no warranty or representation, expressed, implied or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this

documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness

for any particular purpose. Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or

documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

techsupport@hawkingtech.com

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1.Introduction 5

2.Package Contents 6

3. System Requirements 7

4. Hardware Installation

4.1 LEDs and Focusing 8

4.2 Camera Ports 9

4.3 Installation Procedures 10

5.Software Installation 11

6. Using the Administrator’s Utility 18

6.1 General Settings 19

6.2 Detailed Settings 21

6.2.1 Network Settings 22

6.2.2 Wireless Settings 24

6.2.3 Email Settings 28

6.2.4 Motion Detection 29

6.2.5 Login Free 30

6.2.6 NTP Settings 31

6.2.7 Resolution 32

6.2.8 Advanced Settings 33

6.2.9 Users 34

6.2.10 Tools 35

6.2.11 About 36

6.3 Setting Wizard 37

7. Using the Camera Viewer

7.1 Panel Introduction 39

7.2 Camera Buttons 40

7.3 Camera Status 40

7.4 Control Buttons 41

7.5 Video Recording 42

7.6 Change Resolution 43

7.7 View Four Cameras Simultaneously 44

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Viewer Utility Settings 45

7.8.1 Settings 45

7.8.2 Recording 46

7.8.3 Status 48

7.8.4 General 49

7.8.5 About 50

7.9 Playback 50

7.10 Rotate Video 52

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8. Web Connection and Setup 53

8.1 Camera Settings 54

8.2 Network Settings 55

8.3 Wireless Settings 62

8.4 Password Settings 65

9. Frequently Asked Questions 66

10. Technical Specifications 67

11. Appendix A: How to View Your Camera via the Internet 68

12. Appendix B: Viewing via UPnP in Windows XP 74

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Thank you for purchasing the HNC290G. The Net-Vision

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Wireless-G Network Camera is a high performance stand-

alone camera that enables remote monitoring, surveillance, and viewing of live video from both within your local area

network (LAN) and from outside the network via the Internet. Unlike “web cameras”, which require an attached PC for

operation, the HNC290G connects directly to the network and has its own IP address, thereby allowing users to access the

video from anywhere on the network, as well as from anywhere in the world via web-based remote access.

The HNC290G supports both the 802.11b/g wireless standard and the 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet standard. As a result,

the camera can stream high-quality live video at up to 30 frames per second. Installation of the camera is hassle-free with

the Quick Setup Wizard utility. Also included with the camera are security and other convenient features, as well as a

management and control software application for playback, recording, and more. The versatile and compact HNC290G

offers a broad array of applications and can be used to monitor your home, office, and other critical locations.

Please take some time to review this User’s Manual, as it will help you understand the network camera’s various

features, functions, and utilities, as well as installation and operation procedures.

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Unpack and Inspect

Open the package and carefully remove all items. The complete HNC290Gpackage consists of:

x One Net-Vision

TM

HNC290G Wireless 802.11b/g Network Camera

x One CD with Easy-Installation Quick Setup Wizard and Utilities

x One Quick Installation Guide

x One DC Power Adapter

x One External Wireless Antenna

x One Camera Stand/Mounting Kit

x One Hosted Video Management (powered by D3Data) installation sheet

Please check to make sure that the unit was not damaged during shipping and that no items are missing. If you encounter a

problem, please contact your dealer.

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The system requirements for PC or Notebook PC users to access the HNC290G are:

x OS System: Windows 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003

x CPU: Intel Pentium III 750MHz or above, or Intel Celeron 1GHz or above

x Memory Size: 128MB (256MB recommended)

x VGA Card Resolution: 800 x 600 or above

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4.1 LEDs and Focusing

The camera head and its focus ring allow you to modify the aim and focus of the camera. To adjust the camera’s focus,

rotate the dark focus ring in either direction until the desired viewing area or object becomes sharp/clear.

There are four LEDs that indicate camera and network status:

y Power

The LED will be lit orange when the device is powered on and ready for access.

y Link

When the camera is monitoring, the LED will be lit green.

y WLAN

When the network camera is linked to a wireless LAN access point or a wireless station, the LED will be lit green.

The LED will flash when video is transmitted or received via the wireless network.

y LAN

When the network camera is linked to a wired network, the LED will be lit green. The LED will flash when video is

transmitted or received via the wired network.

LED: Power

LED:

WLAN

LED: Link

LED:

LAN

Lens & Manual

Focus Ring

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4.2 Camera Ports

The back panel of the network camera includes three ports and a Reset button.

y Antenna Connector

This is a standard Reverse-SMA connector. Any antenna with a Reverse-SMA connector can be connected to the

network camera.

y Power

The “Power” port is where you will connect the network camera’s power adapter.

y LAN

The LAN port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable.

y Reset

1. If a problem occurs with the network camera, but you do not want to reset it to its original default settings, press

the reset button for less than two seconds (using a pen or pencil tip, or something similar) and the network

camera will re-boot itself and keep your original configurations.

2. If a problem persists, you experience more severe problems, or you forgot your password, press the reset button

for longer than five seconds and the network camera will reset itself to the original factory default settings

(warning: your configurations will be replaced by the factory default settings).

Antenna

LAN

Port

Power

In

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Reset

Button

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4.3 Installation Procedure

1. Unpack all of the contents from the network camera’s package and verify that all the items listed in the “Package

Contents” chapter have been included.

2. Locate the antenna connector on the left side of the camera’s rear panel. Screw the

base of the antenna (included with the HNC290G) into the antenna connector.

3. Locate the network cable connector (RJ-45 port) on the camera’s rear panel. Connect

an Ethernet cable to the port. Connect the other end of the cable to the network.

Please Note: For initial setup and configuration, you will need to use a wired

connection. After completing the setup and configuration, you can begin using your

network camera wirelessly.

4. Locate the power input connector on the camera’s rear panel, and attach the external

power supply. Then, plug the adapter into an available outlet. Please check to see

that the orange “Power” LED located next to the lens of the camera (front side) is lit

to ensure that the camera is powered on. (To ensure a network connection, please

check to see that the green “Link” LED is lit or flashing.)

Please Note: It is strongly recommended that you use the power adapter that was shipped with the network camera. Do

NOT use power adapters from any other source.

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Please follow the steps below to run the Install Wizard, which will guide you through the Administrator utility and

Camera Viewer installation processes. The following installation procedure described here is for Windows XP. The

installation procedures for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/Server 2003 are similar.

1. Insert the CD that was included in the network camera’s package into your CD-ROM drive. The “Autorun.exe”

program should execute automatically and the following window will appear. If the program does not execute

automatically, you can run the “Autorun.exe” program manually from the “Autorun” folder on the CD.

2. The window will display eight items on the right hand side. Please select the program you would like to install or

click “Exit” to install the program later. The following steps describe the installation process for the Admin Utility.

Click on “Install Admin Utility”. After you have installed the Admin Utility, you can install the Viewer utility in the

same manner by clicking on “Install Viewer”.

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3. The InstallShield Wizard will begin the installation process. Click “Next” to continue with the installation.

4. If you wish to install the software program in an alternate location, click “Change”; otherwise, click “Next” to move

on to the next step.

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5. Click “Install” to begin installing the program.

6. The system will install the program automatically.

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7. Click “Finish” to complete the software installation.

8. When the installation is completed, the system will auto run the “Administrator Utility”. On the first page, the

cameras that can be found on the network are listed on the left side of the window. Select the one you would like to

configure and click “Setting Wizard” to proceed.

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Please Note: To install the Camera Viewer utility, you can follow the same steps you used to install the Admin utility.

But this time, simply click on the “Install Viewer” option.

9. Please enter the default password of “1234”, and click “OK” to log in to the IP setup page.

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10. As an alternate method to the Quick Setup Wizard, you can set up the network camera using the Admin utility. The

network camera is connects and functions through the network (using the TCP/IP Protocol). Therefore, the camera’s

IP address settings must be consistent with your network settings, or you will be unable to access it. The wizard

program within the Admin utility will automatically detect the IP address status of your network and suggest a free IP

address for the Camera. You can either accept the suggested settings or manually enter the settings in the fields

provided. If you configure the settings manually, please note that the “Subnet Mask” must be the same for both the

camera and your PC. (If you would like to learn more about how to ensure that your network camera’s IP settings are

consistent with those of your network, you can refer to the section in the Quick Installation Guide titled “Example on

How to Set the IP Address Manually”.) Click “Finish” to apply the new settings.

11. This wizard will pop up a window that will ask you if you want to run the Camera Viewer and see the camera video

immediately. Select “OK” to run the Camera Viewer.

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12. The Camera Viewer will show the video automatically. You can now view the camera video through the network

from this point on.

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The Admin utility allows users to search for and set up the network cameras located within the Intranet or on the Internet.

From the utility, users can view all of the selected cameras’ information. It also provides a Setting Wizard, which easily

guides users through the process of installing network cameras on the network. (Remember that you can also install

network cameras on the network using the Quick Setup Wizard that is located on the CD.) Please remember that you can

only use the Admin utility that is included with this network camera with similar cameras that are available on your

network. A “similar” camera will have the same code of four letters at the beginning of its serial number. This code is

“HEMT” and can be found on either the right or left panel of the camera packaging, or on the label on the bottom of the

camera.

There are two ways to run the Admin utility:

1. Click “Start”, and then select “Programs\IP Camera\Admin Utility” to run the utility.

2. Click on the “IP Camera Admin” icon

to run the utility.

Once you have initialized the utility, it will search for all similar cameras available on your network. To configure more

detailed settings, please refer to the descriptions in the sections that follow.

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6.1 General Settings

LAN

Auto Discover Click this button to have the Admin utility search for and automatically

discover available cameras within the network.

Camera List The camera list displays the camera name and setup status for each

camera.

This means the camera still has its default settings.

This means the camera has been configured.

Note: This figure shows older

camera models: the

HNC230G and HNC210.

This figure is meant for

illustrative purposes only and

the setup procedures for the

HNC290G will remain

exactly the same.

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Internet

Add Click “Add” and a window will appear for you to enter the IP Address

of the camera that is available on the Internet.

Delete Click “Delete” to delete the camera from the list.

Camera List This list displays the camera name and its connection status.

This means the camera is disconnected or not

available on the Internet.

This means that the camera is connected.

Information of Camera

Camera Information This portion of the window displays some of the selected camera’s

important information. The information includes: Firmware Version,

Network Information (click to expand and view: IP Address, UPnP

Setting, DDNS Setting, and more), Wireless Settings (click to expand),

Resolution and E-mail settings.

Camera Setting

Detail Setting Click “Detail Setting” to configure additional settings for the selected

camera, such as IP address, Resolution, password, firmware upgrade,

etc.

Setting Wizard Click on “Setting Wizard” to configure the necessary IP settings for the

camera.

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Hawking Technology HNC290G User manual

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