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3. Image Alarm 00 01 02 os 07 0809 10 14 12 Day 01112 3 4 5 Sun Men Tue Wed HT LL lil Tm llli Fi Submit Refresh Figure 3 31 If you want to select discrete area you can click left button on the box of time range It will turn blue If you want to delete it just click the left button and It will turn gray Motion Detect Armed Motion Detect Sensibility 10 Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Scheduler set All clear All n Clear 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 osoo nio ne lroj 20 21 229 Day b a B 8 Lag Sun Mon Tue n ru HN D E P E EB EE LEE EE EEG EE HEEL EDD EEG LER LER LE LT E G Wed I HE a ELE LEE S HEEL LL LEE LER LL LEER LEE EL EDGE LEE LL EL Tm Sat submit Refresh Figure 3 32 If you want the camera alarm at most time you can select set All first and then click left button at the box you don t want the camera alarm even when the motion is detected The box will turn gray Click Submit and it will take effect Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 36 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI891
4. Free Hotmail z Los P gt Device sarah C4 Page Safety Tools lest Succeed Done Internet fo 7 a JJ M p o Figure 3 19 If an error occurs with one of the following errors after clicking Test verify the information you entered is correct and select Test again 1 Cannot connect to the server 2 Network Error Please try later 3 Server Error 4 Incorrect user or password 5 The sender is denied by the server Maybe the server need to authenticate the user please check it and try again 6 The receiver is denied by the server Maybe because of the anti spam privacy of the server 7 The message is denied by the server Maybe because of the anti spam privacy of the server 8 The server does not support the authentication mode used by the device Report Internet IP by selected you will receive emails which contains internet IP information such as When the camera is powered or the Internet IP has changed For example IPCAM s urls is http 119 123 207 96 8068 Make sure the port is mapped to the router correctly 3 10 MSN Setting If you forget the domain name of the camera and you want to access the camera remotely you must configure MSN Apply a MSN ID for IPCAM firs
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6. Daylight Saving Time before setting Daylight Saving Time Advance Time 60 Refresh C Gam Figure 3 2c 3 3 User Settings You can set permission for visitor operator and administrator Click Submit to save these settings The camera will reboot Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 20 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Password Group Administrator admin user Choose path for record and alarm record 3 Set Record Path Set AlarmRecord Path Figure 3 3 Here you can set the record file path and the alarm record file path for the camera Click Browse and choose the path Record Path will store the file of the recording when you record manually Click record icon to record Figure 2 18 Alarm record path will store the file of the recording when it is activated by motion you must set motion alarm first Figure 3 23 The default path for Record Path and Alarm Record Path is C Documents and Settings All Users Documents NOTE In Windows or Vista if you cannot change the record path Please set as below Windows or Vista s security level is higher than Windows XP 2000 For set record path function add the Device IP address to the IE s Trusted sites first as follows IE browser gt Tool Internet Proper gt Security gt Trusted sites gt Sites gt Add 3 4 Multi Device Settings The firmware inside the
7. Incorrect user or password Check the username and password 5 Cannot access the folder Verify the folder exists and your account is authorized 6 Error in PASV mode Verify 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 Verify your account is authorized Check parameters The format of image is similar to 00606E8C1930 sarah 20100728114350 25 jpg Check if your FTP server supports this file name format 3 12 Alarm Service Settings If you enable Motion Detect Armed it will send email alerts and upload images when motion has been detected Motion Detect Armed elect it Motion Detect Sensibility 10 f the number is bigger and the ERES F sensibility is higher Ihis will reduce false alarms such as light Send on Alarm E changes Upload Image on Alarm E scheduler Retresh Figure 3 25 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 33 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Device ID 000000000001 Device Firmware Version 11 22 2 38 Device Embeded Web UI Version 2 4 18 17 Alias Anonymous Alarm Status Motion trigger DDNS Status No Acton UPnP Status Action MSN Status No Acton Figure 3 26 If motion is detected after you enable Motion Detect Armed the Alarm Status will turn to Motion Detect Alarm There are five alarm indicators 1 The li
8. 1 141 m IPCAM 192 168 1 121 Date Time Settings Multi Device Settings Device List n LAN Basic Network Settings Refresh The Ist Device This Device CHEN The 2nd Device 1802 192 168 1 142 Service Settings The 3rd Device 5 192 168 1 141 MSN Settings The 4th Device 1921681 121 FTP Service Settings The 5th Device None Alarm Service Settings The Device None PTZ Settings The 7th Device None Lpgrade Device Firmware The Sh Device Backup amp Restore Settings The 9th Device None estore Factory Settings Amenton If you want to access the device from internet be sure the host and port that vou set can be accessed from Reboot Device giat eren T PES Click here after you add all cameras Figure 3 5 Choose For Visitor and then click the four windows option You will see all four cameras you added Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 22 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Status For Visitor Jh UL o ett oH A i Add timestamp recon O Alam sound eff Audio buffer 1 MDOT WTO MEO MOTO TDA cae sao E Oper ate For Administrator i re 1 a Figure 3 6 Real time IP Camera Monitoring System
9. Figure 2 17 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 13 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Status 000000000000 Device ID 000000000001 Device Firmware Version 11 22 2 38 Device Embeded Web Version 24 18 17 Basic Network Settings Alias Anonymous Alarm Status None DDNS Status No Action TE UPnP Status No Action MSN Status No Action og Figure 2 17 For Firefox Google Chrome and Safari When you login the UI you will see Device Status which is the same as Device Info in IE browser Figure 2 14 2 4 For Visitor For IE browser Real time IP Camera Monitoring System agple Figure 2 18 Multi device window The firmware inside the camera supports up to maximum of 9 cameras monitoring at the same time You can add cameras in multi device settings OSD OSD is used to add timestamp on the video There are five character colors to choose Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 14 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual from Add timestamp on record Select this option if you want to add a timestamp on record Alarm sound off If you want to close the alarm sound select this option You can not hear the alarm sound when the motion is detected Audio buffer Audio buffer with units set as number of seconds When you ena
10. Fur Device ARSE eeee Vishtor ol e 050 ue Add tme stamp en record Alarm off 4 ALTO e ony 1 AED Lor ator Admins alni Figure 3 7 3 4 2 Add cameras in WAN If you want to view all cameras via internet remote computer you will need to add them use DDNS domain name First make sure all of the cameras you added can be accessed through the internet read How to set DDNS settings in Quick Installation Guide Login the first camera using a DDNS domain name and port Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 23 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Hy a y ry Use DDNS domain name and port to login ee D I felt ds mor ID rue Emibeded LI 1 rmm dam irt Vaga Rc Vana Make sure each camera you need add could login with DDNS name Figure 3 8 If you have several cameras you can use the same DDNS domain name you only need to set a different port number for each camera Click Multi Device Settings Choose The 2nd Device Fill in the 2nd camera s name DDNS domain name port number Enter user name and password and then choose Add Figure 3 9 NOTE Here Host must be filled in the second camera s DDNS domain name not
11. camera can support a maximum of 9 devices monitoring at the same time 3 4 1 Add cameras in LAN In Multi Device Settings page you can see all devices searched in LAN 1st Device is the default one You can add more cameras in the list in LAN for monitoring The camera s software supports up to 9 IP Cameras online simultaneously Click The 2nd Device and click the item in the Device List in LAN the Alias Host and Http Port will be filled in the boxes below automatically Enter the correct username and password then click Add Add more cameras in the same way After all cameras have been added choose Submit Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 21 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Multi Device Settings Anomymous 182 168 0 56 IP cam Demo 19 168 0 66 TC E Anonymous 192 168 0 175 Device List in L y diss i Anonymous 192 168 0 68 lick It allas host Rates EM The Ist Device the following The 2nd Device IPcam Demo 192 168 0 66 POXES automatically Aias Host 192 168 0 66 Http Port 8078 2 mam The 3rd Device None The 4th Device None The 3th Device None The 6th Device None The 7th Device None The Sth Device None The 9th Device None Figure 3 4 Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Info Alias Settings Multi Device Settings An nymous 1902 168 1 163 1802 192 168 1 142 E W192 168
12. 2096 85 non condensing Humidity 10 C 60 14 F 140 F 0 90 non condensing PC Requirements Browser IE 6 0 IE7 0 IE8 0 Firefox Google Chrome Safari or other standard browsers Certification CE FCC Limited 1 year warranty 5 OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT POE Standard IEEE 802 3af Input Voltage DC 36V DC 57V While we hope your experience with the IPCAM network camera is enjoyable and easy to use you may experience some issues or have questions that this User s Guide has not answered Please contact your reseller and ask for help first if they can not resolve your issue please contact our company CEMFE 2 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 44 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168
13. 8E User Manual Motion Detect Armed Motion Detect Sensibility Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Scheduler BE z Submit Refresh Figure 3 33 3 13 PTZ Settings You can set pan tilt soeed Normally PT speed is 3 The larger the setting number the lower speed Don t enable the checkbox disable preset if you want to use the function of preset it will be effective after you reboot device disable preset v Go center on boot v PT speed 3 Upward patrol speed 3 Downward patrol speed 3 Leftward patrol speed v Rightward patrol speed 3 patrol rounds horizontal 5 patrol rounds vertical 4 Submit Refresh Figure 3 34 Patrol rounds horizontal Set the round between 1 and 10 then click Submit Back to For Operator Click the Horizon patrol button the camera will patrol the rounds horizontally you set and then stop if you don t click Stop horizon patrol button For example you set 5 for the patrol rounds Click submit and back to For Operator Click the Horizon patrol button and do not click the Stop horizon patrol button the camera will patrol 5 rounds and then stop automatically Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 37 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Patrol rounds vertical Set the round between 1 and 10 then click submit Back to For Operato
14. Action MSN Settings MSN Status No Action FIP Service Settings PTZ Settings Jpgrade Device Firmware 5 5 2 8 3 S E E win e 5 oie a 5 5 77 i f lin e n 2 o 2 2 3 3 B S 22 2 IE JS 5 be S 2 M LO w Un o 2 B 8 e 5 2 1 z 5 B gt gt v ip Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 18 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Figure 2 21 For Firefox Google Chrome and Safari Click Device Management and you will enter the settings page for administrator Real time Camera Monitoring System Aas Settings 000000000000 Alias Anonymous Submit Refresh Basic Network Settings Mail Service Settings Service Settings Alarm Service Settings PTZ Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup amp Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device log Figure 2 22 We can see the difference from Figure 2 21 and Figure 2 22 IE has the three following options which are not the same in Firefox Google Chrome and Safari Device Info This is similar to Device Status which will have the same information as IE Multi Device Settings Since this func
15. Manual 2 Double click IPCamSetup exe and install the software per instruction Felconme Welcome to the IP Camera Setup program This program will install IP Camera on your computer It iz strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it mau result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum estent possible under law Cancel Figure 1 4 3 Click Next to complete the software installation Ready To Install x Setup now has enough information to start installing Camera Click Back to make any changes before continuing Click Cancel to exit Setup Figure 1 5 Finished Setup has finished copying files to your computer Before you can use the program you must restart Windows or pour computer Yes want to restart my computer now C will restart computer later Remove disks from their drives and then click Close ta complete setup lt Back Figure 1 6 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 4 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual amera
16. Model FI8918E Wired Camera POE amp NIGHT VISION amp REMOTE PAN TILT ROTATE TWO WAY AUDIO User Manual Color Black Color White 5 me 1 1 DA PACKING LIS Used reece MN 2 Wor OCMC LIC cc 2 1 4 Preparations DEE 565 50 qo petto LN MIU IM 3 Zac RAD mE ali UR S NEA LACE ee 5 PM Gr c ET HT 5 2 2 AMIN A ONIN colt ote E 9 I E 13 ZA chee a ec hin ce a Salina 14 gt 1 4 05 I 15 Z oor Admins EARN UN 18 How to configure settings in For 19 By 1 ANAS
17. P Camera Monitoring System FI8918E User Manual Alias Settings Dated Time Settings Users Settimes thurd downloadiparama Browse Subma Paiti Device Serting Basi Network Settings ADHI Seti euo DOAS Service Settings Mail Service Settings USN Service Settings Alarm Service Settings PTZ Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Factory Settings Reboot Device Figure 3 37 3 17 Reboot Device Click Reboot Device to reboot the camera This is similar to unplugging the power to the camera 3 18 Log The log record shows who accessed the camera Figure 3 38 Fri 2010 07 30 09 56 58 admin 192 168 0 26 Fri 2010 07 30 10 49 04 admin 192 168 0 50 2010 07 30 14 17 01 admin 1927 168 0 50 Figure 3 38 3 19 Back This will take you back to the video window Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 access access access 39 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual 4 APPENDIX 4 1 Frequently Asked Questions NOTE Always verify network connections are working by checking the status of the indicators on the network server hub exchange and network card 4 1 1 have forgotten the administrator username and or password To reset the administrator username and password press and hold down the RESET BUTTON for 15 seconds Releasing the reset b
18. Speaker Built in speaker Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual 1 3 2 Back View Input Network light Power Output LAN Power light Figure 1 2 LAN RJ 45 10 100 Base T Power DC 5V 2A Power supply Network Light The LED will blink when power and network cable are plugged in Power Light If the power adapter works well the light will turn on Audio Input This jack is used to plug an external microphone Audio Output This jack is used to plug an external speaker 1 3 3 Bottom View There are two stickers at the bottom of the camera it is an important feature of original Foscam cameras If your camera does not have any of these two stickers it may be a clone one Cloned Foscam cameras cannot use original firmware and not eligible obtain warranty or technical services C address of wired connection N of foscam Figure 1 3 Reset button Press and hold down the RESET BUTTON for 15 seconds Releasing the reset button username and password will back to the factory default administrator username and password You must power on the camera before reset 1 4 Preparations before use 1 4 1 Software installation 1 Put the CD in the CD drive of your computer Open the CD find the software per instructions Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 3 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User
19. Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual 4 1 10 can t see other cameras which in multi device when remote access If you want to view all the cameras on the WAN verify that each camera you added in the multi device settings can be accessed by using the DDNS name and port number Use the DDNS domain name not camera s LAN IP for more details How to add cameras in WAN 4 1 11 Only see black screen or undefined characters when using remote login If you could access the login page remotely this indicates that your DDNS settings are correct If you are unable to see live video but only some undefined characters this may be due to internet speed issues 4 2 Default Parameters Default network Parameters IP address obtain dynamically Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway obtain dynamically DHCP Disabled DDNS Disabled Username and password Default administrator username admin Default administrator password No password 4 3 Specifications Image Sensor 640 x 480 Pixels 300k Pixels Video Image MJPEG Compression 15fps VGA 30fps QVGA 640 x 480 VGA 320 x 240 QVGA Video Parameters Brightness Contrast Audio ADPCM Compression Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 43 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Communication 110 L x100 W x108mm H EL eem Power 5 5 Watts Max Consumption Operating
20. The browser you use will be opened automatically and display the camera login page Figure 2 8 2 You can also access the camera by IE browser directly by typing in the camera s IP address For example 7 Device sarah Windows Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help x e Favorites iS f Suggested Sites Free Hotmail amp amp Web Slice Gallery Figure 2 7 Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Cate temithe Propese using 1024 788 screen reselurion Figure 2 8 The default user is admin no password There are two modes to login If you use IE browser please choose activeX mode to login If you use Firefox or Google Chrome please choose Server Push Mode to login Figure 2 9 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 9 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM English Spanish Deursch French Italian Lser 1 Server Push Mode For FireFox Google Browser login choose here to login Case sensitive Propose using 1024 768 screen resolution Figure 2 9 For IE browser Fill the user name and choose the first login button d deae eerte det Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Polski password Password lf you use IE browser choose here to If you use F
21. There two ways to set the alarm 1 Alarm at any time when motion is detected Don t choose Scheduler Click Submit and the camera will alarm at any time when motion is detected Another way Choose Scheduler and click set All you can see all time box will turn blue as the following picture Click Submit and the camera will alarm at any time when motion is detected Motion Detect Armed Motion Detect Sensibility 40 Motion Compensation Send on Alarm Upload Image Alarm Scheduler Submit Refresh Figure 3 30 2 Specify an alarm schedule If you want the camera to alarm during the time you set select Scheduler and set time range If you want to select one serial area you can click any number between 00 and 23 at the first row the corresponding column will be selected and it will turn blue For example click the number 06 at the first row you can see the column turn blue That means the camera will alarm when motion is detected between 6 and 7 o clock during everyday Click the number 06 at the second row you can cancel the corresponding column you set And it will turn gray Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 35 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Motion Detect Sensibility Send Mail on Alarm
22. be blocking it therefore you can add this MAC ID to your router and give it a fixed IP or add the MAC ID as a trusted site apple Basic Properties Device 000000000001 System Firmware Version 11 22 2 38 feb UL Yersion E 4 18 1T Figure 2 3 e Network Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Network parameters ET IP Camera Tool if Anonymous Network Configur Anonymous possides 4v Becas TF fron server Demo Sn a exu R ROGER ROOED HORCUOR R DOG NOR ECUO N ROECUS NO NORCUDROROROU NON RON RUD subnet Mask Gateway DHS Server Http Port Uger Password Figure 2 4 Obtain IP from DHCP server If checked the device will obtain IP from DHCP server In other words the camera will have a dynamic IP Make sure the Router which the camera connects has DHCP function and DHCP is enabled E IP Camera Tool WE apple Network Configuration bra 1 1802 Obtain IP from DHCP server apple _ 18918 ig 188 1 153 Subnet 255 255 955 0 Gateway 192 166 1 1 INS Server 202 96 134 133 Http Fort User Password Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Figure 2 5 IP A
23. ble motion alarm the camera will record automatically and store the recording file to the folder you set This icon is used to control the folder pop up automatically or not Click the headphone icon and you will hear sound captured by the camera s built in microphone You may need to plug in earphones or enable the computer speakers to hear from the camera s microphone 1 Click the speaker icon and then talk through your computer s microphone which will transmit through the camera s speaker People will hear your talking through the camera s bullt in speaker Record Click the record icon The camera will begin recording and store the avi file to the folder you set Figure 3 3 Click the record icon again to stop the recording For Firefox Google Chrome and Safari You will see the picture like Figure 2 14 when you login the camera as a visitor 2 5 For Operator For IE browser Click For Operator the following screen will appear Figure 2 19 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 15 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Status Anonymous Q9 oo For Visitor ertically rotate and For Operator Flp Miror Resolution Diode 50 HZ cw cw Fps Max Brightness E Contrast Default All For Administrator Figure 2 19 Click thi
24. computer restarts upon installation completion and an icon automatically appears on the desktop NOTE If you use Windows and could not find the icon on desktop after installing the IP camera tool please check if the path of the camera software is correct For example if it was pointing to C Windows System32 IPCamera exe Then fix this by pointing the shortcut to the correct path C Windows SysWOW64 IPCamera exe The shortcut should work without any problems CAUTION Before installing and using the product please read the following precautions carefully and make sure they are fully understood If you want to use power adapter please use only the power adapter attached with the product Using unauthorized power adapters may cause damage to your IP Camera IP Camera terminal shall be installed in an indoor environment where the rain or snow could not pour it 1 4 2 Hardware preparation Follow the steps below to set up your camera hardware connections Make sure to follow each step carefully to ensure that the camera operates properly 1 Plug the network cable into the camera and then into your Cable DSL router 2 The camera takes approximately 30 seconds to start up before it displays an IP address on the IP Camera Tool details 2 1 3 When the network cable plugged correctly the small green light network jack will turn on and the small yellow light will flash The network light will blink about 1 2 times per second and
25. ddress Fill in the IP address assigned and make sure it is in the same subnet as your computer or router l e the first three sections are the same Subnet Mask The default subnet mask of the equipment in our LAN is 255 255 255 0 You can find the subnet mask in the basic information of your router or the locally attached of your PC Gateway Make sure it is in the same subnet with PC s IP address The gateway is your router s LAN IP DNS Server address of your ISP network provider You can find the DNS server in your router or check the locally attached address of your computer Your PC contains your PC s IP address gateway and DNS server Normally there are two DNS servers Here you can also set the DNS server the same with gateway Http Port The default Lan port is 80 You set another port number such as port 8005 85 8100 etc User Default administrator user name is admin Password Default password is blank no password NOTE If the prompt Subnet doesn t match dbclick to change appears please enable DHCP and choose obtain IP from DHCP server or set camera s IP address and gateway once again Upgrade Firmware Enter the correct User and Password to upgrade system Firmware and Web UI If you upgrade the camera you must upgrade system firmware first and then upgrade web Ul Or it may damage the camera Please download the firmware package under the correct type of your camera before upgrade Follow the upgrade docume
26. e through the network 1 1 Features e Powerful high speed video protocol processor High Definition Color CMOS Sensor e 300K Pixels e IR night vision Range 8m e Pan 300 degree tilt 120 degree e Optimized MJPEG video compression for transmission e Multi level users management and passwords definition e Embedded Web Server for users to visit by IE Supports Dynamic IP DDNS and UPnP LAN and Internet ADSL Cable Modem e Motion detection activates alarm e Supports image snapshot Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 1 86 755 2674 5668 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual e Supports multiple network protocols HTTP TCP IP UDP STMP DDNS SNTP DHCP FTP Supports Daylight Saving Time e Supports MSN e Supports POE e Supports Gmail as sender on mail service settings eSupports audio on Firefox Safari and Google Chrome 1 2 Packing List Untie the package and verify the items with the following list IPCAMx1 e DC Power Supplyx1 e Quick Installation Guidex2 For MAC OSx1 For Windows OSx1 e CDx1 Includes IPCAM user manual IP camera tool e Network Cablex1 e Mounting bracketx 1 option e Warranty Cardx1 NOTE Please Contact us immediately in case of any damaged or missing parts 1 3 Product views 1 3 1 Front View Microphone Figure 1 1 Infrared LED 11 IR LEDs LENS CMOS sensor with fixed focus lens 2 8mm Microphone Built in microphone
27. fault Gatewa 132 158 0 1 d Ss our DHCP Server 192 168 01 Wh Repair this confection Lease Obtained 2010 7 23 17 20 44 mij Rename this connection Lease Expires 2010 7 23 19 20 44 DAS Servers 202 96 134 33 View status of they here two DNS servers 192 158 0 1 CUTE connection Change settings y BL set any of them i 1 7 Same amp Swith gateway is also Other Places G Control Panel a Network Places Documents qd My Computer Details Local Area Connection Figure 3 14 If you don t know the DNS server you can use the same settings as the Default Gateway 3 6 ADSL Settings modern IP Cam 1 Figure 3 15 When connected to the Internet through ADSL directly you can enter the ADSL username and password obtained from your ISP Using ADSL Dialup ADSL User of 10753952 765089 ADSL Password Figure 3 16 3 UPnP Settings Choose Using UPnP to MAP Port and then click Submit Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 27 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Using UPnP to Map Port Figure 3 17 The camera s software will be configured port forwarding We recommend you configure port forwarding manually on your router 3 8 DDNS Service Settings Please view the information in Quick Installation Guide about How to set DDNS Service Settings 3 9 Mail Service Settings If you want the camera t
28. ght turns red when motion is detected Device Status Anonymous Figure 3 27 2 Abeep sound when the light turns red 3 The camera will record automatically for one minute after motion is detected You can find the recording file in the folder which you set previously Figure 3 3 4 Camera will send emails when motion is activated lf you want to receive images when motion is detected you must set Mail Service Settings first Figure 3 18 Then set motion alarm as follows Motion Detect Armed Motion Detect sensibility 10 Motion Compensation Select this option Upload Image on Alarm Scheduler Figure 3 28 If you want to specify when the camera sends mails in a specific time when motion is detected You can choose Scheduler and set the time range for motion alarm Figure 3 30 4 Upload images via FTP server when motion trigger To upload images to an FTP server when motion is detected you must set FTP Service Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 34 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Settings first and then set motion alarm as pictured below Figure 3 29 Motion Detect Armed Motion Detect sensibility 10 Motion Compensation E Send on Alarm Select this option Upload Interval Seconds 2 set an interval for uploading images acheduler Figure 3 29
29. iguration to set the IP address of the Camera to the same subnet as the LAN Figure 2 5 You can choose obtain IP from DHCP server or set a static IP for the camera Figure 2 4 NOTE If you could not find the camera s IP on the IP camera tool Please check if DHCP is enabled on your router or disable MAC address filter Make sure that the firewall doesn t block the camera Six Options Choose the IP Camera list and right click there are six options Basic Properties Network Configuration Upgrade Firmware Refresh Camera List Flush Arp Buffer and About IP Camera Tool as shown Figure 2 2 E IP Camera Tool Basie Properties Network Confit guration Upgrade Firmware Refresh Camera List Flush Arp Butfer About IP Camera Tool SS Figure 2 2 Basic Properties There are some devices information in the Basic Properties such as Device ID System Firmware Version and Web UI Version Figure 2 3 lf there are several cameras on the list you can choose basic properties to check the device and recognize the IP address belong to which camera you set up For example Device is 00606E8C5058 the same MAC ID sticker is found at the bottom back of the camera Each camera has its own MAC ID Sometimes if camera s IP is not found on the IP Camera Tool Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 6 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual The firewall may
30. irefox Google Chrome Saf FI8918E User Manual ActiveX Mode For IE Browser The default user is admin Model NO FIB918E Real time IP Camera Monitoring System For Visiter Dsp ch t a Add mmepaep on recend bafe 1 6600 De meme MLO MDOMDO For Operator For Administrator Figure 2 10 The first time you login the Ul You will receive an activeX prompt as in the picture above Figure 2 10 Right click on the active prompt and choose Run Add on Figure 2 11 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 10 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Fi EH x e up ws g RS c fe o Page Geeye Took Tui eae pen He add on AM lard Ciniral Hadui fron ental nans med F E p and wart b amp t ran chek he Run ddi on Add on on Webs es Real time IP Camera Monitoring System What the Infor mestion Ear Help Unselected dianed Figure 2 11 Select Run on the next prompt Figure 2 12 which will return to the login screen Real time Camera Monitoring System Device Status Ursetected Internet Explorer Security Warning Do you Reet to rum Ace conma
31. irus software does not block the camera You can add the camera as a trusted site on your firewall or anti virus software 4 1 6 UPnP always failed UPnP only contains port forwarding in our recent software Sometimes it may fail to do port forwarding automatically because of the firewall or anti virus software It may also be due to the router s security settings We recommend manually configuring port forwarding and the camera can be viewed on the internet 4 1 7 Couldn t find the shortcut on the desktop after install IP camera tool If you use Windows or Vista and the shortcut is missing after installing the IP camera tool check the path of IP Camera program For example as it was pointing to C Windows System32 IPCamera exe Please fix this by pointing the shortcut to the correct path C Windows SysWOWG64 IPCamera exe After this you could use the shortcut without any problems 4 1 8 can t change the record path When you use Windows or Vista you may be not able to change the record path for the security settings of computer Please add the camera as a trusted site to resolve this issue The steps are IE browser Tool Internet Proper gt Security gt Trusted sites Sites Add 4 1 9 can t find multi device settings and record icon Record and multi device function are controlled by activeX controller These functions are not available in Firefox Google Chrome and Safari Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 42
32. isit IPCAM Last message received at 17 09 on 2011 4 26 58 D Ga AB Figure 3 21 oo add your MSN ID to the MSN Friend List you can chat with camera and get the access address and then access the camera Note When you login the camera IP Camera Tool you can t login MSN of camera at the same time 3 11 FTP Service Settings lf you want to upload images to your FTP server you can set FTP Service Settings FTP Server FTP Port 21 FTP User sarah FIP Password FTP Upload Folder Mode PORT Please set at first and then test Upload Image Now Upload Interval Seconds 30 Enable Set Filename Filename Please click submit before test Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 31 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Figure 3 22 FER Service Settings FTP Server 21 FTP User deotesi mgenseal com FTP Password FTP Upload Folder FTP Mode PORT Test Please set at first and then test Upload Image Now Upload Interval Seconds 30 Enable Set Filename Filename test Submit Refresh Figure 3 23 FTP server If your FTP server is set up in LAN you can set as Figure 3 22 If you have a FTP server which you can access on the internet you can set as Figure 3 23 FTP Port Usually the port is 21 FTP Upload Folder Make sure that the folder y
33. its LAN IP Multi Device Settings Anonymous 192 168 0 61 Anonymous 192 168 0 197 Device List in Lan sarah 192 168 0 105 3 Anonymous 192 165 0 109 The 1st Device This Device The 2nd camera s name The 2nd Device 1 None The 2nd 2nd camera s user password The 3rd Device The 4th Device The 5th Device The 6th Device The 7th Device The 8th Device The 9th Device Figure 3 9 Add the other cameras in the same way Click Submit to save Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 24 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Multi Device Settings Anonymous 182 168 0 108 Anonymous 192 168 0 60 iin sarah 192 168 0 105 E ur men C PM The 1st Device This Device The 2nd Device sarah foscamipcamera dvndns org The 3rd Device IPcam tpcamerademo 332 org The 4th Device Anonvmous foscamipcamera dvndns org The 5th Device None The th Device None The 7th Device None The 8th Device None The 9th Device None Attention If you want ta access the device from internet be sure the host and port that you set can be accessed from Submit Refresh Click Submit after finishing all the settings Figure 3 10 Go back to video window You will see all of the cameras accessible through the internet When you are away from home you can use the first camera s DDNS domain name and port to view all the cameras via inte
34. ntation in the package carefully to upgrade Read the readme txt file first before you upgrade CAUTION Please don t upgrade the firmware freely Sometimes your camera may be damaged if configured wrong during the upgrade If your camera works well with the current firmware we recommend not upgrading NOTE If you download the firmware Please check if bytes of the two bin file are exactly the same with the size in readme If it fits you can upgrade it If not please download the firmware again until the bytes are exactly the same with the official size Otherwise your camera will crash by the firmware which you selected E IP Camera Tool li Http 192 168 1 141 1802 mao test8916 apple Upgrade Firmware K apple User Password Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 8 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Figure 2 6 Refresh Camera List Refresh camera list manually Flush Arp Buffer When wired and wireless of the camera both are fixed IP address You may encounter an issue with not being able to open the camera webpage You may try to use flush Arp buffer About IP Camera Tool Display the version of the IP Camera Tool 2 2 Camera Login You can access the camera through the IP Camera Tool or IE Firefox Google Chrome Safari or other stand browser directly 1 Double click the IP address of the IP Camera listed Figure 2 1
35. o send emails when motion has been activated Mail Service Settings will need to be configured cuyao33Q gmall com Mailbox for sender must yaoyao160 sohu com support SMTP 1 z Mailbox for receiver need not support SMTP you can set 4 receivers SMTP Server SMTP Port Transport Layer Security STARTILS 5 Gmail only support TLS at port 465 and support STARTTLS at 3 Enter SMTP server for sender port 25 587 Need Authentication SMTP User 6 User name SMTP Password passwor d Please set at first and then test Report Internet IP y Refresh Figure 3 18 Make sure your mailbox for sender supports SMTP Four recipients can be added to receive images SMTP port is usually set as 25 Some SMTP servers have their own port such as 587 or 465 and Transport Layer Security usually is None If you use Gmail Transport Layer Security must be set to TLS or STARTTLS and SMTP Port must be set to 465 or 25 or 587 which port you choose should be decided by which Transport Layer Security you select NOTE Click Submit first before choosing Test Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 28 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Click Test to see if SMTP has been successfully configured Device sarah Windows Internet Explorer Sele El 192 16 Ba x AT p File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Favorites sk
36. ou plan to store images exists For camera couldn t create the folder itself Also the folder must be erasable FTP Mode It supports standard POST mode and passive PASV mode Upload Image Now This option will upload images when you enable the checkbox Upload Interval refers to the time between the current image and the next image Enable Set Filename You can set a name for the uploaded image when you enable the checkbox If you select it the uploaded image will be named after the filename you set So the next image will cover the last image and the FTP Upload Folder will only have one uploaded image which named after the filename you set Filename Fill in a name for the uploaded image This name is different from the alarm image You cannot change the name of the alarm image Click Submit to save these settings Click Test The following screen displays if it succeeded Figure 3 24 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 32 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual E 192 168 0 109 File Edit view Favorites Tools Help em Favorites 5k Free Hotmail 2 Device sarah fa EJ Safety Tools w gt Test Succeed Internet 7 ioo Figure 3 24 The following errors may occur 1 Can not connect to the server Check if the FTP Server is correct 2 Network Error Please try later 3 Server Error 4
37. r Click the Vertical patrol button the camera will patrol the rounds vertically you set and then stop if you don t click Stop vertical patrol button Note Patrol rounds horizontal vertical has no relation with the rotation rounds that camera reboots 3 14 Upgrade Device Firmware When you upgrade the camera please upgrade system firmware first and then upgrade the Web Ul Browse Browse pgrade Web Ul Upgrade Device Firmware Upgrade system firmware Figure 3 35 NOTE After you upgrade the system firmware you will not be able to view the camera in a browser before you upgrade the Web UI Make sure the IP camera tool on your computer could find your camera s IP before you choose upgrade in browser Click Browse choose the correct bin file and then click Submit to upgrade Don t shut down the power during upgrade until the IP camera tool finds the camera again 3 15 Backup amp Restore Settings Click Submit to save all the parameters you have set These parameters will be stored in a bin file for future use The bin file can be restored to load the parameters that were set Backup Restore Eem Browse e Click Submit to store parameters Load the parameters bin file Figure 3 36 3 16 Restore Factory Settings All parameters will return to factory settings if selected Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 38 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM Real time I
38. r computer does not block the active download and installation If you are unable to run the activeX control try shutting down the firewall or antivirus program For Firefox Google Chrome Safari or other standard browser Fill in the user name and choose the second login button It may ask you for user name and password again before you login the Ul After you enter the user name you will see Device Status of the camera Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Status Device States 000000000001 Device Firmware Version 1122238 Device Embeded Web UI Version 241817 Alarm Status None DDNS Status No Action UPnP Status No Action MSN Status No Action Figure 2 14 Click Live Video you will see the camera s live video Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 12 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Status refresh camera params Figure 2 15 2 3 Device Status For IE browser If the camera is connected properly the light of the device status will show green If the light show yellow check if the activeX is enabled or change another port number and try again Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Status Anompenons For Visitor Far Operatoi For Administrator Figure 2 16 If you want to view the device information choose For Administrator and then click Device info
39. rnet Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Status For Visitor LL o MEM osp gt 3 O Add timestamp on recon 3 Alarm sound ef Audio buffer 1 AY MO MOOSE Xe smesmme Fort Mer ator For Administrator Figure 3 11 3 5 Basic Network Settings lf you want to set a static IP for the camera select Basic Network Settings Keep the camera in Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 25 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual the same subnet of your router or computer Basic Network Settings Obtain IP from DHCP Server Fj I Adi Subnet Mask Esp Port Network Lamp Figure 3 12 It is the same result if set these settings in IP Camera Tool Figure 2 5 If you don t know the subnet mask gateway and DNS server you can check your computer s local area connection as follows Control Panel Network Connections Local Area Connections gt Choose Support Details Figure 3 14 Network Connections A File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help aw gt a Search Folders Address network Connections alll gt EC LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks TEEN Local Area Connection Create a new Connected Firewalled connection pum Real
40. s icon camera will rotate and down Click e to stop Click this icon camera will rotate left and right Click to stop 9 Click this icon all the IR lights will turn on Click e to turn off them Flip amp Mirror You can choose flip or mirror if you set up the camera to show a reverse image Mode There are three modes 50HZ 60HZ and outdoor Brightness and Contrast are also used to adjust the quality of the video Preset You can set a pre defined location with this function Once you have determined the viewing location click the button set This location can be retrieved by selecting the number assigned and clicking the go button For Firefox Google Chrome and Safari Click Live Video There are several differences between IE and Firefox In Firefox the snapshot button is under For Operator Other functions under Live Video include refresh video refresh parameters audio and close audio Figure 2 20a Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 16 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 FI8918E User Manual Fip Mirror Resolution 640 480 Mode 50 Brightness Contrast nap 5 z Preset i 11 4 8 1 Eu Device Management Lo gt E sa M LI Figure 2 20a audio Connect speakers or earphone or other audio output device with PC Click audio and you will hear so
41. si iseoHBIlUe m m N 39 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Ba e e 39 E 40 A T Froguoniy Asked QUESUONS A 40 4 2 D fault Pararielefs iaces dor ono dae pau 43 A PECI AUO S E Du NE 43 S OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 44 1 WELCOME IPCAM is an integrated wired IP Camera solution It combines a high quality digital video Camera with network connectivity and a powerful web server on your desktop from anywhere on your local network or over the internet The basic function of IPCAM is transmitting remote video on the IP network The high quality video image can be transmitted with 30fps speed on the LAN WAN by using MJPEG hardware compression technology is based on the TCP IP standard There is a WEB server inside which could support Internet Explore Therefore the management and maintenance of your device is simplified by using the network to achieve the remote configuration start up and to upgrade the firmware You can use this to monitor special places such as your home and your office Also controlling the and managing image are simple by clicking the websit
42. t then do as the picture Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 29 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual User 1 Fill in the username and password Password ofthe MSN ID you applied for camera 2 MSN ID in this list can chat with camera youcanset 10 ID MSN Friends List 9 Click Submit after finishing all the settings Figure 3 20a Go back to the Device Info screen and verify the MSN settings are correct Heal time IP Camera Monitoring System Devies Cate Device ID 5D2F Settings Device Finmware Version 1122238 Maglri Desice Sering L Settings Device Embeded Web UT Version 2418 15 ADSL Sebtiag Abas apple Alarm Status None Settings 0 DDS Status fail Service Settings Figure 3 20b All users entered on the MSN Friends list can chat with the camera For example foscam193 see Figure 3 20a it is contained the MSN Friends List login MSN double click the icon of foscam31 it is the MSN ID you applied for camera Figure3 20a or she can chat with IPCAM Figure 3 21 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 30 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual foscam31 hotmail com Activities Invite LILY aS a oscamil hotmall com save lod a Loa The web site of IPC AM enter it in the browser you can v
43. t use port 80 Use port 85 8005 etc ET IP Camera Tool sarah Anonymous jadel Anonymous Anonymous focam demo User Password Obtain IF from DHCP server IF Address Subnet Mask Gateway 192 169 0 1 INS Server 192 188 0 1 Http Port 8180 mE sarah Network Configuration 182 168 0 108 255 255 55 0 hange another port number admin Cancel Figure 4 2 NOTE Make sure that your firewall or anti virus software does not block the camera or activex lf you can not see live video try shutting down the firewall or anti virus software and try again 4 1 4 Can t access IP camera on internet Possible reasons why camera is not accessible on the internet Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 41 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual 1 ActiveX controller is not installed correctly see more details Figure 2 10 Figure 2 12 2 The port which the camera uses is blocked by a Firewall or Anti virus software Try changing to another port number Figure 4 2 3 Port forwarding is not successful see more details in Quick Installation Guide How to set DDN Service settings 4 1 5 IP Camera Tool could not find camera s IP Verify that the network cable is securely fastened to the camera Make sure DHCP is enabled on your router do not enable MAC address filter Make sure that the firewall or anti v
44. tek RTL8139 810x Connection status Set up home or small office network Address Assigned by DHCP ee SUE ioa IP Address 192 158 0 50 Ld Disable this network Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 pue Default G 132 158 0 1 EN Repair this connection etault liateway 168 0 Rename this connection Details tails Click here e View status of this connection Change settings af this Windows did not detect probleme with this connection connection IF vou cannot connect click Repair Other Places JP Control Panel a Network Places My Documents x My Computer Details Local Area Connection Figure 3 13 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 26 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Adwanced Help d 2 search Folders E Address Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet t Local Area Connection Status Network Tasks Local rea Connection Connected Firewalled Realtek RTL8139 810x Fa Network Connection Details ss Create a new canneckian f Setupa home or small office network Property Change Window et th Subnet Mask an Address ins 18 0 00 23 01 Firewall settings address 0 50 disable this neateway of the camera with Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 De
45. the power light will also turn on Note Make sure your router has POE function The camera will be powered through the power adapter prior if you have plugged the network cable and power adapter to your camera 2 SOFTWARE OPERATION 2 1 IP Camera Tool When the Device has been mounted properly you can double click the icon IP Camera Tool and a dialog box as Figure 2 1 will pop up Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 5 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual ET Camera RR Http 102 168 0 92 Http 192 168 0 66 8078 Http 192 168 0 200 8085 Http 192 168 0 96 Http 192 168 0 Http 192 168 0 97 Figure 2 1 The software searches for the IPcam automatically over the LAN There are 3 cases 1 If no Camera found in LAN After about 1 minute of searching the Result Field will show not found IP Server and the program shuts off automatically 2 If IP Cameras have been found within LAN All the IP Cameras will be listed and the total number is displayed in the result field as shown in Figure 2 1 3 Cameras installed within LAN do not share the same subnet with the monitoring PC A prompt is displayed with a Subnet doesn t match dbclick to change message Click the left mouse button to choose the prompt and click the right mouse choose Network Conf
46. tion is controlled by activeX it is not available in Firefox or Google Chrome Back In Firefox or Google browser you must click Live Video or Device Status to go back NOTE Record and multi device function are controlled by activeX controller therefore Firefox or Google Chrome will not allow these functions 3 How to configure settings in For Administrator 3 1 Alias Settings Default alias is anonymous You set a name for your camera here such as lpcam Click Submit to save your change Figure 3 1 Alias Figure 3 1 Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 19 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual 3 2 Date amp Time Settings Choose the clock timezone of your country You can choose Sync with NTP Server Figure 3 2a or Sync with PC Time Figure 3 2b If your country is implementing the Daylight Saving Time here you can set it for your camera Figure 3 2 Device Clock Time Device Clock Timezone Svice with NTP Server Ntp Server sync with PC Time Daylight Saving Time 3 Figure 3 2a Device Clock Time Wednesday 11 2011 64508 PM Device Clock Timezone Sync with NTP Server Sync with PC Time Daylight Saving Time J Figure 3 2b Device Clock Time Wednesdav Mav 11 2011 7 53 48 PM Device Clock Timezone GMT 08 00 Beijing Singapore Taipe Sync with NTP Server Sync with PC Time 2 The time is Wednesday May 11 2011 6 53 48
47. und from the IPCAM built in microphone Closeaudio Click Close audio to turn off audio NOTE You must have installed VLC before using this function If you have not download and install the plugin from Figure 2 20b and install it Figure 2 20b During the installation you must select Mozilla plugin as in Figure 2 20c 17 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM FI8918E User Manual VLC media player 1 1 9 Setup Choose Components Choose which Features of VLC media player 1 1 4 you want to install Check khe components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click bo continue Or select the optional Media Player required components you wish to Start Menu Shortcut install Discs Playback x al Description Space required 79 0 Position your mouse over component to see its description VLC media player Cara Figure 2 20c 2 6 For Administrator For IE browser Click For Administrator You will see the Device Status It contains device ID firmware version of the camera and other status of the camera Real time IP Camera Monitoring System Device Info Device states Device ID 000000000001 Jsers Settings Device Firmware Version 11 22 2 38 Device Embeded Web UI Version 2 4 18 17 1 Alias Anonymous JPnP Settings Alarm Status None DDNS Status No Action fail Service Settings UPnP Status No
48. utton will restore the factory default settings for username and password You must power on the camera before reset Default administrator username admin Default administrator password No password 4 1 2 Subnet doesn t match dbclick to change If IP Camera Tool shows the error Subnet doesn t match dbclick to change select Obtain IP from DHCP server Figure 2 4 If this error still exists after obtain IP from DHCP server check your local area connection of your computer and verify the subnet and gateway of the camera which should be the same subnet of your computer Figure 2 5 4 1 3 No Pictures Problems The video streaming is transmitted by the ActiveX controller If ActiveX controller isn t installed correctly you will see no video image There are two ways to resolve this problem 1 Re install IP Camera Tool and activeX control recommended Figure 2 10 Figure 2 12 2 Download ActiveX controller and set the security setting of IE IE browser 5 Proper Security Custom Level ActiveX control and Plug ins The first three options should be set to be Enable The ActiveX programs read by the computer will be stored As follows Enable Download unsigned ActiveX controls Enable Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe Enable Run ActiveX controls and plug ins Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co Limited 40 Tel 86 755 2674 5668 Fax 86 755 2674 5168 WWW FOSCAM COM
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