ActionTec 54 Mbps Wireless Multiport Print Server User manual

Actiontec
54 Mbps Wireless
Network Camera
User Guide

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1
Features......................................................................................................................... 1
Internet Features ........................................................................................................... 2
Security Features .......................................................................................................... 2
Wireless Features.......................................................................................................... 2
Physical Details .................................................................................................................. 3
Front Panel.................................................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ................................................................................................... 6
System Requirements........................................................................................................ 6
Installation ......................................................................................................................... 6
Setup ................................................................................................................................... 8
Setup Procedure............................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP ................................................................... 14
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Video Image ............................................................................................. 14
To Adjust the Video Image: ....................................................................................... 14
Controlling User Access to the Video Stream ............................................................... 16
To Enable This Feature:.............................................................................................. 16
Operation .................................................................................................................... 16
Making Video Available From the Internet.................................................................. 17
Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera Setup ................................................................. 17
Router/Gateway Setup ................................................................................................ 18
Viewing Via the Internet ............................................................................................ 19
Motion Detection/E-mail Alerts ..................................................................................... 20
To Use Motion Detection/E-mail Alert ...................................................................... 20
CHAPTER 4 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT .................................................................... 22
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to the Camera .............................................................................................. 22
Connecting Using Your Web Browser ....................................................................... 22
Welcome Screen............................................................................................................... 23
View Video Screen........................................................................................................... 24
Administration Menu...................................................................................................... 25
System Screen .................................................................................................................. 25
Network Screen................................................................................................................ 27
WEP Screen................................................................................................................ 30
WPA-PSK Screen....................................................................................................... 32
Image Screen.................................................................................................................... 32
User Screen ...................................................................................................................... 34
Add/Modify User Screen............................................................................................ 35
E-mail Screen................................................................................................................... 36
Status Screen.................................................................................................................... 38
Upgrade Firmware Screen .......................................................................................... 40
CHAPTER 5 VIEWING & RECORDING........................................................................... 41
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 41
Installation ....................................................................................................................... 41
System Tray Icon............................................................................................................. 42
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Main Screen ..................................................................................................................... 42
Adding Cameras to the Camera List ............................................................................. 44
Adding Cameras on the Internet ................................................................................. 45
Modifying an Existing Camera................................................................................... 46
Viewing Live Video ......................................................................................................... 47
Recording Video .............................................................................................................. 48
Recording Preferences................................................................................................ 48
Live Recordings.......................................................................................................... 49
Files ............................................................................................................................ 50
Scheduled Recordings ................................................................................................ 51
Viewing With Your Web Browser ................................................................................. 53
Viewing Over Your LAN ........................................................................................... 53
Viewing Via the Internet ............................................................................................ 55
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................. 57
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 57
Problems........................................................................................................................... 57
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 59
Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Network Camera ............................................................. 59
Regulatory Approvals ..................................................................................................... 60
CE Approvals ............................................................................................................. 60
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................... 61
Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved.
Document Version: 1.0
All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter covers the features, components, and capabilities of the
Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Network Camera.
Overview
The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Network Camera has an integrated microcomputer and a high
quality CMOS digital-Image-Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video
over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the Camera, an 802.11g Wireless LAN.
Using enhanced MPEG-4 technologies, the Camera is able to stream high quality video and
audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of MPEG-4 reduce network
bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.
A convenient and user-friendly application is provided with the Camera for both viewing and
recording video. If necessary, you can even view video using your Web browser on a variety of
software platforms.
Figure 1: Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Network Camera
Features
• Standalone Design. The Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU and video
encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or wireless LAN.
• Suitable for Home, Business, or Public Facilities. Whether for home, business or
public facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, the Camera has the features
you need.

• Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail), HTTP, and
other Internet related protocols, the Camera can be easily integrated into your existing
network.
• Easy Configuration. A Windows-based “Wizard” application is provided for initial
setup. Subsequent administration and management can be performed using a standard Web
browser. The administrator can configure and manage the Camera via the LAN or Internet.
• Viewing/Recording Utility. A user-friendly utility is provided for viewing live video.
For periods when you are absent or for scheduled recording, this utility also allows you to
record video to an ASF file on your computer. The recorded files are in a standard
Windows Media format, and thus usable by a wide variety of programs, if required.
• Motion Detection. This feature will send you an e-mail when motion is detected. The
Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of
large objects. This function only works indoors due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor.
If desired, a short video can be included as an attachment to the e-mail.
• Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is included with the video if
desired. You can use either the built-in microphone or an external microphone.
Internet Features
• User-definable HTTP port number. This allows Internet gateways to use “port
mapping” so the Camera and a Web server can share the same Internet IP address.
• DDNS Support. In order to view video over the Internet, users must know the Internet
IP address of the gateway used by the Camera. If the gateway has a dynamic IP address,
DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is required. Since many existing gateways do not support DDNS,
this function is incorporated into the Camera.
• NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the Camera to calibrate its
internal clock from an Internet time-server. This ensures the accuracy of the time stamp on
video from the Camera.
Security Features
• User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to known users.
Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video
stream. Up to 20 users can be entered.
• Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password protected, so
that only the Camera administrator can change it.
Wireless Features
• Standards Compliant. The wireless router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)
specifications for wireless LANs.
• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard
provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and
802.11g wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
• Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54 Mbps are supported.
• Wired and Wireless Network Support. The Camera supports both wired and wireless
transmission.
• Security WEP (64-, 128-bit) and WPA-PSK support on the wireless interface is
provided.
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Physical Details
Figure 2: Camera: Front and Back Views
Front Panel
Focus Ring Normally, it is not necessary to adjust the focus. The default focus
range is from 1 meter (3 feet) to infinity. If the image is not clear, try
adjusting the focus.
Microphone The built-in microphone is mounted on the front. There is also a
connection for an external microphone on the rear. Connecting an
external microphone will disable the built-in microphone.
Ready LED On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Blinking - The “Ready” LED will blink during start up. This will
take 15 to 20 seconds.
Active LED Off - Idle.
Blinking - The Camera is providing a live video stream to at least
one viewer.
LAN LED On - LAN port is connected to a hub or switch.
Off - LAN port is not connected.
Blinking - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port.
Wireless LED On - Wireless interface is active.
Off - Wireless interface is not available.
Blinking - Data is being transferred via the wireless interface.
Rear Panel
Antenna Attach the supplied antenna here. The antenna is adjustable; best
results are usually obtained with the antenna positioned vertically.
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Power Input Connect the supplied power adapter here.
MIC In If required, an external microphone can be attached here. Attaching
a microphone here will disable the built-in microphone on the front.
Microphones designed for use with computers are usually
compatible with this microphone input.
LAN port Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Camera to a
10/100BaseT hub or switch.
Note:
Attaching the LAN cable to the Camera disables the wireless
interface. Only one interface can be active at any time.
Reset Button This button has two functions:
• Restore Default IP Address - When pressed and released, the
Camera’s IP address will be automatically obtained from the
DHCP server.
• Restore Default IP Address, Administrator ID, and
Administrator password - When pressed and held for three
seconds, the IP Address, Administrator ID, and Administrator
Password settings will be set to their default values.
• IP Address: automatically obtained from the DHCP server
• Administrator ID: administrator
• Administrator Password: null (no password)
Note: After this procedure is completed, the Ready LED will blink
three times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully.
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Package Contents
The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer immediately.
1. Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Network Camera
2. Installation CD-ROM
3. Quick Installation Guide
4. Power Adapter
5. Base, Stand, and Swivel Connector
6. Extender Unit
7. Mounting Screws
8. Antenna
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
This chapter provides information about installing and configuring the
Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Network Camera.
System Requirements
• To use the LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is
required.
• To use the wireless interface on the Camera, other wireless devices must be compliant
with the IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g specifications. All wireless stations must use
compatible settings.
Installation
Figure 3: Camera Installation
1. Mount the Camera on the supplied base and stand.
Screw the supplied antenna to the mounting point on the rear of the Camera.
Join the base, stand, and swivel connector to the camera, as shown in the diagram above.
2. Connect the LAN cable.
Connect the Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch.