Avtech AVN222 User manual

222_222V_system_V1.0
AVN222 / 222V
High Resolution Dome
Network Camera Series
USER MANUAL
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.

Firmware: 1075-1017-1033-1007-D204
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the
European law on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which means
our manufacture processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous
substances cited in the directive.
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must be collected separately at the product end-of-life. This applies to your product and
any peripherals marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted
municipal waste. Contact your local dealer for procedures for recycling this equipment.
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this manual is subject to change without notice.
Grounding
This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord).
The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any
interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the instrument is likely to make the instrument
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Water & Moisture
Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the product.
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Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, QuickTime, Windows Mobile &
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THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING
MPEG4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
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GPL Licensing
This product contains codes which are developed by Third-Party-Companies and which
are subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or the GNU Lesser Public License
(“LGPL”).
The GPL Code used in this product is released without warranty and is subject to the
copyright of the corresponding author.
Further source codes which are subject to the GPL-licenses are available upon request.
We are pleased to provide our modifications to the Linux Kernel, as well as a few new
commands, and some tools to get you into the code. The codes are provided on the FTP
site, and please download them from the following site or you can refer to your distributor:
http://download.dvrtw.com.tw/GPL/076D_Series/arm-linux-2.6.tar.gz

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Features....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Content....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Cable Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. BEFORE USING YOUR NETWORK CAMERA .................................................................................. 2
3. ACCESSING THE CAMERA VIA VIDEO VIEWER ............................................................................. 3
3.1 Installing Video Viewer .............................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Accessing the camera ............................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Control panel overview.............................................................................................................................. 3
3.3.1 Simplified Version (Default)..............................................................................................................................3
3.3.2 Full Function Version........................................................................................................................................4
3.3.3 Main Button Overview ......................................................................................................................................4
3.4 Frequently-used functions.........................................................................................................................5
3.4.1 Record..............................................................................................................................................................5
3.4.2 Playback...........................................................................................................................................................5
3.4.3 Firmware Upgrade ...........................................................................................................................................6
3.4.4 E-Map...............................................................................................................................................................6
3.3.5 Smart Zoom....................................................................................................................................................10
4. CAMERA CONFIGURATIONS VIA YOUR WEB BROWSER ............................................................11
4.1 Accessing the camera ............................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Control panel overview............................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.1 Live View Panel..............................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2 System Configuration Panel...........................................................................................................................13
4.3 Network ................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3.1 Network ..........................................................................................................................................................14
4.3.2 QoS ................................................................................................................................................................14
4.3.3 DDNS .............................................................................................................................................................14
4.3.4 SNTP..............................................................................................................................................................14
4.3.5 FTP.................................................................................................................................................................15
4.3.6 MAIL ...............................................................................................................................................................15
4.3.7 SMS................................................................................................................................................................16
4.3.8 Filter ...............................................................................................................................................................16
4.3.9 UPnP / Bonjour...............................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Camera ................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.1 System ...........................................................................................................................................................18
4.4.2 Color...............................................................................................................................................................18
4.4.3 Time................................................................................................................................................................18
4.4.4 Advance..........................................................................................................................................................19
4.5 General ................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.5.1 General...........................................................................................................................................................20
4.5.2 Server Log......................................................................................................................................................20
4.5.3 Online.............................................................................................................................................................21
4.5.4 Account...........................................................................................................................................................21
4.5.5 Trigger ............................................................................................................................................................22
4.5.6 Video ..............................................................................................................................................................23
4.5.7 Google Maps..................................................................................................................................................23
4.5.8 Upgrade..........................................................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 25
APPENDIX 2 API ID APPLICATION FOR SMS MESSAGING.............................................................. 26
APPENDIX 3 BIT RATE TABLE FOR REFERENCE ............................................................................ 28

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Product Features
 Powerful Remote Surveillance on Multiple Mobile Platforms
-- For mobile device platforms, iPad®, iPod®, iPhone®, BlackBerry®, Nokia® Symbian,
Windows® Mobile & Android™ (with their built-in web browsers or EagleEyes)
-- For web browsers, Internet Explorer®, Mozilla Firefox®, Safari®,
Google Chrome™ and Opera
-- For operating systems, Windows & Mac
-- For multiple device control, our CMS software, Video Viewer, is provided for free
 Smart Zoom: zoom in on the object that triggered the motion event
 Low-latency video streaming with H.264 compression format
 Free CMS software with E-Map for multiple devices control & surveillance
 Motion detection and event notification functions
 (AVN222V Only) ONVIF standard supported to simplify system integration
1.2 Package Content
□Network camera □RJ45 cable extender adapter
□Installation Guide □Three screw pads
□CD-ROM disc (including user manuals & CMS software “Video Viewer”)
1.3 Dimensions
Ø124.3
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1.4 Cable Overview
CABLE DESCRIPTION
RJ45 network cable Connect it to the supplied RJ45 cable extender adapter for cable extension, and prepare
another RJ45 network cable with suitable length for your connection.
Reset wires Remove the insulating coating of these two wires, and twist them together to reset default. This
will reset all parameters, including the IP address to factory default settings.
Note: Disconnect power before twisting these two wires together, and connect to
power again for reset default.
Power cable Connect to DC12V power supply.
Note: The power adapter is optional.

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2. BEFORE USING YOUR NETWORK CAMERA
This network camera can be accessed via our supplied CMS software “Video Viewer”, the web
browser (such as “Microsoft Internet Explorer” or “Mozilla Firefox”), and smart phones with our
self-developed program “EagleEyes” installed depending on different using situations.
Note: For details about accessing network cameras via smart phones, please refer to
http://www.eagleeyescctv.com.
Before using the network camera, make sure:
1) You have installed the supplied CMS software, “Video Viewer”, or a web browser.
2) You have configured the network settings, and the network connection is fine.
 To check or configure up to 16 surveillance devices simultaneously with the record function, please use
“Video Viewer”.
For details about using Video Viewer, please refer to “3. ACCESSING THE CAMERA VIA VIDEO
VIEWER” at page 3.
Note: You may also download its complete user manual from the link below for reference:
www.surveillance-download.com/user/CMS.pdf.
 To check or configure this network camera only, it’s recommended to use the web browser, such as
“Microsoft Internet Explorer” or “Mozilla Firefox”.
For details about using the web browser, please refer to “4. CAMERA CONFIGURATIONS VIA YOUR
WEB BROWSER” at page 11.

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3. ACCESSING THE CAMERA VIA VIDEO VIEWER
3.1 Installing Video Viewer
Step1:Place the supplied CD into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The program will be
automatically run.
Step2:Click “Program” in the “Video Viewer” section to install Video Viewer, or click “Download
The Latest Version” under “Program” to download the latest version of Video Viewer
from the Internet (if your PC is connected to Internet).
Step3:Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. When the installation is
completed, a shortcut icon “ ” will be placed on your PC desktop.
3.2 Accessing the camera
Step1:Double-click “ ” on your PC desktop to open Video Viewer. By defaults, the “Address
Book” panel will be displayed on the right side of the control panel.
Step2:Click “ ” to select the IP address of the camera you intend to connect, and double-click
it.
Step3:The live view is displayed in the Video Viewer.
3.3 Control panel overview
Two control panels are available and can be switched depending on your using habit.
3.3.1 Simplified Version (Default)

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3.3.2 Full Function Version
3.3.3 Main Button Overview
Button
Simplified Full Function Function Description
Address Book Click to show the predefined IP address(es). You can add, remove or
search the IP address to log in the DVR remotely.
Remote
Config Click to go to the detailed system configuration.
Record
Setting
Click to go to the detailed record setting. For
details, please refer to “3.4.1 Record” at page 5.
Miscellaneous
Control
Custom
Setting
Click to choose the language of this program, or
set the password when activating this program.
The changes will take effect when this program
is closed and executed again.
Log Click to view all event and recording logs, search the desired log(s) by
date, or playback the recording of the selected log.
/ / Record /
Record Stop
Click to start / stop the manual recording.
The record button will be disabled when the reserved disk capacity set in
“Record Setting” is larger than the current disk capacity. For details,
please refer to “3.4.1 Record” at page 5.
Snapshot Click to take a snapshot of the current view. The snapshot will be saved
in the path you specified in “Record Setting”.
Information Click to show the current network connection details.
PTZ Control Click to enter the PTZ control panel for the smart zoom function. For
details, please refer to “3.3.5 Smart Zoom’ at page 10.

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3.4 Frequently-used functions
3.4.1 Record
To record remotely, click “ ” or “ ” →“ ” to go to the “Record Setting” page.
In the “Record Setting” page, you can set the following items:
‧Record type
‧Pre- / post-event record
‧Record time setting
‧Record path
Note: The record function will be disabled when the reserved disk capacity in “Reserved(MB)” is larger than
the current disk capacity in “Free(MB)”.
When “Manual” is checked, click “ ” or “ ” on the main control panel to start the manual recording
immediately, and the recordings will be saved in the location specified in “Record Path”.
When “Motion” and / or “Alarm” are checked, the recording function will be enabled for any motion or alarm event,
and the recordings will be saved in the location specified in “Record Path”.
3.4.2 Playback
To play a recording, click “ ” or “ ”, and select the “Record” tab. A list of all the recordings will be shown by
defaults, and you can also sort out the logs you want to speed up the search time.

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3.4.3 Firmware Upgrade
This function is used when users need to upgrade the network camera for function scalability.
Note: Before using this function, make sure you have the correct upgrade files provided by your installer or
distributor.
Step1: Click “ ”, and select the IP address of your network camera in the address book.
Step2: Click “ ” to show the upgrade page, “Update Server”.
Step3: Click “Add” to browse to the upgrade files.
Step4: Click “Upgrade Firmware” to start firmware upgrade.
Note: It takes a few minutes to finish the upgrade process. Do not disconnect the power during firmware
upgrade, or the upgrade may be failed. The camera will reboot after the upgrade.
Step5: Select the IP address of the camera and click “ ” again to check if the firmware is upgraded.
3.4.4 E-Map
Video Viewer is also a Central Management System (CMS) software, which allows network device control &
management for up to 16 devices simultaneously.
Note: Before using this function, make sure Video Viewer is connected to all the devices (up to 16) you want
to monitor.
E-Map is ONLY available when the control panel is switch to the full function version.
How to Add an E-Map Group
STEP1: In the simplified version, click “ ” to switch the control panel to the full function version, and click “ ”
to enter the E-Map page as follows.
Note: To know where the buttons are, please refer to “3.3.1 Simplified Version (Default)” at page 3, and
“3.3.2 Full Function Version” at page 4.

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STEP2: Right-click to show the shortcut menu on the top-left panel, and select the E-Map group you want to add.
There are three E-Map groups you can add: Google E-MAP, Single E-MAP, and Building E-MAP.

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STEP3: When the E-Map group is created, you will see the tree on the top-left panel, showing all the devices
you’ve added to this group.
Icon Description
The connected device is camera. When it’s selected, it will become red.
The connected device is DVR. When it’s selected, it will become red.
For any motion or alarm event, it will appear on the screen to catch your attention.
To know what’s happening quickly, double-click the device icon on the E-Map to show the live view.

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How to Edit / Remove an Existing E-Map Group
 For Google E-Map Group
Right-click on the group name to show the shortcut menu list, and select
“Edit E-MAP” or “Remove E-MAP” as needed.
You can also add a single E-Map group (Add Single E-MAP) or Building
E-Map group (Add Building E-MAP) into the existing Google E-Map
group.
 For Single E-Map Group
Right-click on the group name to show the shortcut menu list, and select
“Edit E-MAP” or “Remove E-MAP” as needed.

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 For Building E-Map Group
Right-click on the group name to show the shortcut menu list, and select
“Edit Building E-MAP” or “Remove E-MAP” as needed.
3.3.5 Smart Zoom
Click or to display the PTZ control panel as follows.
Button
Function Simplified Full Function
Description
Click to activate the smart zoom function.
Smart Zoom
There are three statuses when this function is activated:
Idle: This function is currently paused and will be resumed after the
specified time you set in “4.4.4 Advance” at page 19.
Standby: This function is on and ready to work once an object comes
into the surveillance area.
Active: This function starts to zoom in / out on the object coming into
the surveillance area.
Note: The smart zoom status is displayed on the screen only when
“OSD: Smart Zoom” is selected in “System”. For details,
please refer to “4.4.1 System” at page 18.
Smart Zoom 10
Click to enable consecutive Smart Zoom for 10 minutes and disable
the idle mode. Consecutive Smart Zoom will be off after 10 minutes,
and auto Smart Zoom will be on instead.
Zoom In / Out / / Click to zoom in / out on the image.
Max Zoom In / Out / / Click to zoom in on the image to the largest / zoom out on the image
to its original size.

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4. CAMERA CONFIGURATIONS VIA YOUR WEB BROWSER
Users can also access the network camera via a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari.
Note: It’s recommended to consult with your installer before changing system
configurations.
Note: You need to be the supervisor to enter the system configuration page. If not,
please re-log into the camera with the supervisor user level.
However, the web browser is only available for single device access. If users want to access more
than two devices through one interface, it’s recommended to use our supplied software, Video
Viewer. For details, please refer to “3. ACCESSING THE CAMERA VIA VIDEO VIEWER” at page 3.
Before using the network camera, make sure you have configured the network settings and have the
IP address, user name and password used for accessing the camera in hand. If not, please refer to
the installation guide.
4.1 Accessing the camera
Step1: Open your web browser, and key in http://ipaddress:portnum in the URL address box.
For example, for IP address 60.121.46.236 and port No. 888, please key
in ”http://60.121.46.236:888” into the URL address box, and press “Enter”.
Step2: In the login page, key in the user name and password, and enter the security code from the
image below. Then, click “LOGIN”.
Step3: The wizard is then starting analyzing your network environment, and shows your network
environment.
‧ To continue setting the password, date & time, and network, click “Next” and follow the step-by-step
instructions.
‧ To skip the wizard and directly access the camera live view, click “Close”.
‧ To directly access the camera live view without starting the wizard for the login next time, check “Do not start
wizard at login”.
Step3: When the login is successful, you’ll see the live view.

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4.2 Control panel overview
4.2.1 Live View Panel
Function Icon User Level Description
Media Type -- Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User /
Guest
Select the web transmission format from the drop-down
list:
H.264 / MPEG-4 / Motion JPEG / QuickTime
For users using Mozilla Firefox, only “QuickTime” is
selectable.
QuickTime is Apple Inc.’s multimedia software. You
need to have QuickTime installed in you operating
system before selecting “QuickTime”. When it is
selected, you will be promoted to enter the user name
and password to access the camera.
Video Quality -- Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User
Click & drag the slider to select the video quality:
Basic / Normal / High / Best.
Video Resolution Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User
Select the video resolution from the drop list: 4CIF / CIF.
Snapshot Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User
Click to take a snapshot for the current view, and a new
browser window will be opened to display the captured
image.
Full Screen Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User Click to display the image in full screen.
Flip Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User
Click to rotate the image 1800counterclockwise when
necessary.
Zoom-in / out / Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User Click to zoom in / out the current image.
Smart Zoom Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User
Click to activate the smart zoom function.
For details, please refer to “3.3.5 Smart Zoom” at page
10.
Smart Zoom 10
Minutes Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User
Click to enable consecutive Smart Zoom for 10 minutes
and disable the idle mode. Consecutive Smart Zoom
will be off after 10 minutes, and auto Smart Zoom will be
on instead.
Max. Zoom-in / out / Supervisor / Power
User / Normal User
Click to zoom in the image to the largest / zoom out the
image to its original size.

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4.2.2 System Configuration Panel
Click “Configuration” to enter the configuration page.
Note: You need to be the supervisor to enter the system configuration page. If not, please
re-log into the camera with the supervisor user level.
The functions are categorized into three menus: Network, Camera and General.
 For details about “Network”, please refer to “4.3 Network” at page 14.
 For details about “Camera”, please refer to “4.4 Camera’ at page 18.
 For details about “General”, please refer to “4.5 General” at page 20.
Main Menu Sub-Menu Reference
Network Network Configure network settings.
QoS Limit the data flow for live streaming.
DDNS Enter DDNS information when the network type is PPPOE or DHCP.
SNTP Synchronize your camera time with the networked computer systems.
FTP Enter the FTP information for event notifications when “FTP” is
chosen in “General” →“Trigger”.
Mail Enter Email information for event notifications when “Email” is chosen
in “General” →“Trigger”.
SMS Enter text messaging information for SMS notifications when “SMS” is
chosen in “General” →“Trigger”.
Filter Choose to permit or block the IP address(es) which can access this
camera.
UPnP
*Suitable for Windows-based operating system.
1. Allow this camera to be detected among devices within the same
network area for easy and quick usage.
2. Configure port mapping.
Bonjour
*Suitable for Apple Mac-based operating system.
Allow this camera to be detected among devices within the same
network area for easy and quick usage.
Camera System Click to set the camera OSD display.
Color Adjust the color performance.
Time Set daylight saving time and the current time.
Advance
Adjust the camera parameters if necessary.
General General 1. Select the language of the web browser.
2. Check the MAC address of the camera.
Server Log
Check the system event logs.
Online
1. Check current online user(s).
2. Set anonymous login
3. Set image code verification at login
Account
1. Create a new user account with different access privilege.
2. Modify or delete an existing user account.
Trigger
1. Enable / disable motion detection.
2. Set the motion detection area.
3. Select the event notification method.
Video Select video file size and image quality.
Google Maps Allow you to know where the network camera is.
Upgrade
Check the current firmware version and upgrade.

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4.3 Network
4.3.1 Network
You can set the network configuration of the network camera depending on your network type.
For details, please refer to your installation guide.
4.3.2 QoS
QoS, Quality of Service, is the ability to control the data flow for real-time streaming. This
function is important if your network bandwidth is insufficient and you have other devices to
share the network bandwidth.
Check “QoS Enable”, and set the max. upload rate from 256 to 10240 kbps.
4.3.3 DDNS
Select “On” when the selected network type in “Network” is “PPPOE” or “DHCP”. For details,
please refer to the installation guide.
4.3.4 SNTP
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronize your camera time with the
networked computer systems.
Function Description
GMT Once users choose the time zone, the network camera will adjust the local area time
of the system automatically.
NTP Server Simply use the default SNTP server (For example, tock.stdtime.gov.tw) or change to
another server with which users are familiar.
Server Time Click and the network camera will synchronize the time with the network time.

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4.3.5 FTP
Enter the detailed FTP information and click “Save” to confirm. The information you set here will
be applied when “FTP” is selected in “General” →"Trigger".
4.3.6 MAIL
Enter the detailed e-mail information and click “Save” to confirm. The information you set here
will be applied when “Email” is selected in “General” →"Trigger".
Function Description
SMTP Server Enter the SMTP server address provided from your e-mail system supplier.
Port Enter the port number provided from your e-mail system supplier. If this column is left blank, the
e-mail server will use port 25 to send e-mails.
Mail From Enter the entire mail address to ensure e-mails will not be blocked by SMTP.
SSL Encryption Select “Yes” if your e-mail server is using SSL encryption to protect your e-mail content from
unauthorized access.
Verify Password Some mail servers are required to verify the password. Please enter the “user name” and
“password”.
E-Mail Address List Add the e-mail address(s) of the assigned recipient(s).
Test When all information is entered, click “Test Mail” to try if the recipe.

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4.3.7 SMS
Note: Before using this function, you need to apply an API ID from the mobile
messaging company, Clickatell, and you will be charged starting from the 11th
message. For details, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 API ID APPLICATION FOR SMS
MESSAGING’ at page 26.
Enter the detailed information needed for text messaging, and click “Save” to confirm. The
information you set here will be applied when “SMS” is selected in “General” →"Trigger".
Function Description
System The text messaging service provider is Clickatell.
User name / Password Enter the account user name and password you created in Clickatell.
API ID Enter the API ID you applied from Clickatell.
Recipient Click “Add” to enter the phone number, including the country code, to receive the text
message. Five sets of phone numbers are allowed.
Transfer Interval Set the interval time in minutes between two-message sending.
The options are 0, 15, 30 & 60.
Reset Counter Click to restart the text messaging, and the SMS will be sent after the specified time interval
since you click this button.
Message Enter the text content (up to 70 characters) you want to send with the text message.
Test SMS To know whether your SMS setting is correct, click this button to immediately send a SMS to
your phone.
Note: This testing is not free and you will be charged for SMS sending base on your
local rate.
4.3.8 Filter
Choose to permit or block the IP address(es) which can access this camera, and click “Save” to
confirm.

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Function Description
 Filter Configuration
Error Count Set the maximum count for login failure. When the maximum count is reached, the IP address
trying to access the network camera will be locked.
Error Lock Time Set the lock time in minutes when the maximum count of error login for an IP address is reached.
Echo Request Select “Non-Block” to allow other users to use the ping command to detect the IP address of your
network camera, or “Block” to deny the ping command request.
 IP/MAC Filter Configuration
IP/MAC Filter Choose to enable or disable the filter function.
IP/MAC Filter Policy If “Enable” is selected, choose whether you want to permit (Allow) or block (Deny) the IP address
list below.
 IP/MAC Filter Rules
Rule ‧ To add an item to the IP address list, key in the IP address in “Rule”, and click “Add”.
‧ To remove an existing item in the IP address list, click the item you want to remove, and click
“Delete”.
4.3.9 UPnP / Bonjour
“UPnP” stands for “Universal Plug and Play”, which allows devices to connect seamlessly in the
home and corporate environments and simplify installation of computer components, and is
only suitable for Microsoft Windows-based operating system.
“Bonjour” functions the same as “UPnP”, but it’s only suitable for Apple Mac-based operating
system.
 UPnP
 Bonjour
Check “Enable” to allow the network camera to be detected among devices within the same
network area, and set the identification name of the camera in “Friendly name”.
When this function is activated, the other PC within the same domain as this camera will be
able to search this camera in:
 “Network Neighbor” with the identification name set in “Friendly name” for Windows-based PC, or
 “” (finder) or “Bookmark” with the identification name set in “Device Name” for Mac-based PC.
Double-click it to quickly open the web browser for camera access.
Port Mapping (Available only in UPnP)
When your device is connected to Internet via a router and you need to additionally access the
router to configure port mapping, this function can eliminate the need to additionally access the
router for port forwarding.
Note: Before using this function, make sure the UPnP function of your router is also
enabled.