Cisco PVC2300 - Small Business Internet Video... Instruction Manual

Cisco Small Business
PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with
Audio
ADMINISTRATION
GUIDE

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Minimum Requirements 2
Camera Lens Specifications 3
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5
Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes 5
Wireless Network Layout 6
Additional Security Tips 6
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 7
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras 9
Front Panel 9
Ready LED (Amber) 10
Network LED (Green) 10
Lens 10
Built-in Microphone 10
Back Panel 11
Antenna Connectors 11
Reset 12
Ethernet 12
Activity LED 13
PVC2300 PoE LED 13
Power 14
GPIO 14
Mic In 14
Spkr Out 14
Side Panel 14
Chapter 4: Connecting the Camera 15
Cisco Wired Network 16
Cisco Wireless Network 17

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Camera Installation Guidelines 18
Camera Hardware Installation 18
Adjusting The Lens 22
Audio Options 23
Chapter 5: Installing the Camera Software 24
Configuring the Basic Camera and Network Settings 24
Setting Up the Wireless Connection on the WVC2300 Camera 39
Wired and Wireless Modes 46
Moving the Camera to Another Network 46
Chapter 6: Upgrading the Camera Firmware 48
Chapter 7: Using the Web-Based Configuration Utility 51
Launching the Web-Based Configuration Utility 51
Home 52
Refresh 52
Setup 53
Connected User 53
Log Out 53
About 53
Help 54
Video Options Icons 55
Setup 57
Chapter 8: Configuring the PVC2300 and WVC2300 Cameras 58
Accessing the Setup Options 59
Setup > Basic Setup 59
Device Settings 60
Network Settings 62
Wireless Settings 62

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Setup > Advance Setup 68
HTTP/HTTPS 68
RTP/RTSP 69
UPnP 70
Bonjour 71
QoS 71
CoS 71
Setup > IP Filter 72
IP Filter Settings 72
Administration > Users 73
Administrator 73
Demo 74
User List 74
Administration > Maintenance 75
Restore Factory Defaults 75
Restart 75
Configuration 75
Administration > Firmware 76
Firmware Upgrade 76
Audio/Video > Video 77
MPEG-4 Settings 77
MJPEG Settings 78
Mobile Settings 78
Video Adjustments 78
Options 79
Day/Night Switch 80
Audio/Video > Audio 80
Audio Settings 81
Applications > Mail 83
Primary SMTP Server 83
Secondary SMTP 84

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E-mail Setup 85
E-mail Body 85
Applications > FTP 86
Primary FTP 86
Secondary FTP 87
Applications > Instant Messaging 88
Jabber 88
Applications > Motion Detection 89
Applications > Event 91
Event Schedule 92
New Schedule 92
Trigger Event 92
Event Attachment 94
Applications > DDNS 95
DDNS 95
Applications > I/O Ports 96
Input Ports 97
Output Ports State at Power On 97
Output Ports Manual Control 97
Applications > RS-485 98
Port Settings 99
Preset Position 99
Patrol Sequence 99
Applications > SMB/CIFS 102
Status > System 103
Status > Image 104
MPEG-4 104
MJPEG 104
Status > Network 105
Network 105
Wireless 106

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Status > Syslog & Log 106
Log Type 107
Syslog Server 107
Log List 107
Status > Video Log 108
Video Log 108
Chapter 9: Sample Configurations 109
Configuring Instant Recording 109
Defining Preset Positions for Patrol Sequence 110
Using Patrol Sequence 111
Configuring E-Mail Alerts 113
Scheduling an Event 115
Configuring Motion Detection Area and Sensitivity 116
Configuring Port Forwarding 117
Setting Security Precautions on the Cisco WVC2300 120
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 122
Questions and Answers 122
Windows Help 125
TCP/IP 125
Shared Resources 125
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places 125
Appendix B: WVC2300 Camera Bandwidth Test 126
Appendix C: Specifications 128
PVC2300 Specifications 128
WVC2300 Specifications 132
I/O Port Specifications 135

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Appendix D: Where to Go From Here 138

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cisco Small Business Internet Video Camera with
Audio. This administration guide covers two models.
•PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera with Audio and PoE (Power over
Ethernet)
•WVC2300 Wireless-G Business Internet Video Camera with Audio
For the purpose of this administration guide, whenever a feature applies to both
models, the word camera(s) will be referenced. If a specific model number is
mentioned, then the feature is specific to that model
The Cisco camera surveillance solutions are high quality solutions which can be
optimized for many different applications. The box-type form factor allows these
cameras to be used as-is or put inside an outdoor enclosure for interior or exterior
applications. The cameras use removable CS-mount lenses and can be
customized with Zoom, Wide-Angled, Vari-focal, Auto-Iris (DC type), or other type
of lenses as required for the specific application.
The PVC2300 provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality that facilitates
installation of the PVC2300 in places out of reach of a power outlet.
The cameras can be remotely controlled through an RS-485 interface and
mounted on any PT (pan/tilt) base that supports Pelco-D protocol. The camera
supports 2 input and 2 output connectors which can be used for connecting to an
alarm panel, siren, PIR, smoke detectors, light switch (on/off), door opener, etc.
The cameras incorporate a high quality progressive scan CCD sensor, delivering
good quality undistorted video. The sensor used in the cameras has low light
sensitivity capability. This means that video can be viewed when very low light
(near darkness) is present. Additionally, the cameras incorporate an IR Cut Filter
switcher which, when used with a separate IR lamp, allows for viewing of video in
total darkness.

Introduction
Minimum Requirements
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The cameras support dual CODECs—MPEG-4 and MJPEG. Both CODECs can be
used simultaneously. MPEG-4 gives efficient bandwidth consumption with good
quality compression and is optimal for real-time viewing of video. MJPEG gives
optimal video quality in lossy environments making it ideal for video storage to a
NAS device. Lossy compression is very effective in reducing digital file sizes,
resulting in smaller video file sizes with minor data loss.
The camera’s audio capabilities include 2-way audio, an embedded microphone,
external speaker and microphone ports, and voice compression.
With extensive feature support such as IP Multicast, RTSP, RTP, and 3GPP, video
can be viewed from multiple endpoints and client applications like 3G phones and
Quicktime clients on PCs or Wi-Fi phones.
Support for multiple network protocols like 802.1p priority, 802.1q VLANs, and
Dynamic DNS, make the solution ideal for multiple IP surveillance applications. The
cameras can also be managed securely using HTTPS.
NOTE Before installing a surveillance system, check with local government agencies to
determine if video surveillance and audio monitoring are permitted in your area.
Minimum Requirements
The following tables list the minimum requirements for your PC when monitoring
one camera or up to eight cameras.
Minimum System Requirements (for one camera):
CPU Pentium 4 class, 2 GHz
Memory 512 MB
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Hard Drive 500 MB of available space
Graphics Card AGP with a minimum 128 MB
Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) or Mozilla Firefox

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Camera Lens Specifications
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NOTE More than eight cameras can be monitored if you reduce the resolution and frame
rate settings for the video captures. The resolution and video quality can be
adjusted from the Audio/Video > Video window in the web-based utility. See
“Audio/Video > Video” section on page 77.
Camera Lens Specifications
The following lens can be used with the PVC2300 and WVC2300 IP cameras:
Minimum System Requirements (for up to eight cameras):
CPU Pentium 4 class, 3 GHz dual-core
Memory 1 GB
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Hard Drive 4 GB of available space
Graphics Card NVidia high performance or equivalent with a minimum 256 MB
Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) or Mozilla Firefox
Model Number Camera Lens Mount Further
Information
CIVS-IPC-VT38 Tamron 3-8 mm Varifocal Lens CS Go to
www.cisco.com
/go/surveillance
for accessory
data sheets and
more
information.
CIVS-IPC-VT31 Tamron 3-11 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VT55 Tamron 5-50 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VF38 Fujinon 3-8 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VF31 Fujinon 3-11 mm Varifocal Lens
CIVS-IPC-VF55 Fujinon 5-50 mm Varifocal Lens
CAMLMI Tamron 1/3-inch 3~8 mm Varifocal
2.7X Zoom Lens
CAMLWA Computar 1/3-inch 2.3 mm Wide
Angle Lens

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Camera Lens Specifications
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For more information about camera accessories, see the Cisco Small Business
Camera Accessories Installation and Administration Guide.

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Planning Your Wireless Network
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network
(LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect
to the network. Computers and other devices, such as peripherals, in a WLAN
share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for
wireless devices. This chapter includes the following sections:
•Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes, page 5
•Wireless Network Layout, page 6
•Additional Security Tips, page 6
•Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks, page 7
Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they
may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a
WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an access point. An
ad-hoc configuration is computers with wireless capabilities communicating
directly with each other. Choosing between these two modes depends on
whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a
wired network or not.
If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessed by a wired
network or need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network
computers, the wireless network should be set up in infrastructure mode. The
basis of infrastructure mode centers around an access point, which serves as the
main point of communications in a wireless network. A wireless router can also be
used because a wireless router incorporates the capabilities of an access point.
Access points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which
can roam within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points
can be arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be
set up to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well.

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Wireless Network Layout
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If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with
the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used.
Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and
receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for an
access point. The drawback of this mode is that wireless-equipped computers
are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of course,
communication between the wireless-equipped computers is limited by the
distance and interference directly between them.
Wireless Network Layout
The WVC2300 camera is compatible with 802.11g routers, such as model number
WRVS4400N, as well as 802.11g access points, including model number
WAP4410N. The camera can also communicate with network adapters, such as
the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter (model number WPC4400N) for your laptop
computers, Wireless-G PCI Adapter (model numbers WMP200) for your desktop
PCs, and Wireless-G USB Adapter (model number WUSB200) for your computers
that connect to the wireless network through USB modems.
With these, and many other Cisco products, your networking options are limitless.
Go to the Cisco website at www.cisco.com for more information about Cisco
products.
NOTE Your wireless range is variable and depends on your environment.
Additional Security Tips
•Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from exterior walls
and windows.
•Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are not
being used (at night, during vacations).
•Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters in length.
Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be
found in the dictionary.

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Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Cisco wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible.
The current generation of Cisco products provide several network security
features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep
the following suggestions in mind whenever you are setting up or using your
wireless network. Also, see “Setting Security Precautions on the Cisco
WVC2300” on page 120.
Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless
network, wireless networking products first listen for “beacon messages.” These
messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network’s information,
such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). Here are the steps you can
take to prevent intruders:
Change the administrator’s password regularly. With every wireless networking
device you use, keep in mind that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are
stored in its firmware. Your network administrator is the only person who can
change network settings. If a hacker learns the administrator’s password, he, too,
can change those settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information.
Change the administrator’s password regularly.
SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID:
•Do not broadcast it
•Make it unique
•Change it often
Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the
SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your
wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID.
Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set from the factory. (The
Cisco default SSID is “ciscosb”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check
these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not
something related to your company or the networking products you use.
Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your
wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in.
MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering allows you
to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This
makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address.

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WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a cure-all
for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP’s ability. Again, this can
only provide enough security to make a hacker’s job more difficult. There are
several ways that WEP can be maximized:
•Use the highest level of encryption possible
•Use “Shared Key” authentication
•Change your WEP key regularly
WPA/WPA2 Personal. WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security
standard stronger than WEP encryption. A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is
more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses
dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves,
you should enable the highest level.
WPA/WPA Enterprise. Enterprise refers to using RADIUS server for authentication,
while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. This type of
authentication requires some advanced expertise because it involves setting up a
RADIUS server for authentication and, in some cases, creation of certificates for
both the RADIUS server and the camera.
If you are using WPA/WPA2 Enterprise security, you will need to upload security
certificates to the camera. Certificates must be in the following format:
•Root certificate: DER encoded binary x.509 (CER/PEM)
•User certificate: Personal Information Exchange (PKCS#12(.PFX))
Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s
performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network,
encryption should be used.
These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you
are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Cisco has to offer.
!
CAUTION Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same
encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function
properly.

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Getting to Know the PVC2300 and WVC2300
Cameras
This chapter describes the external features of the Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300
Internet Video Cameras and includes the following sections:
•Front Panel, page 9
•Back Panel, page 11
•Side Panel, page 14
Front Panel
The LEDs, camera lens, and built-in microphone are located on the front panel of
the camera.

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Front Panel
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Ready LED (Amber)
The Ready LED has the following states:
•Off—Camera is powered off.
•On—Camera is powered on.
•Flashing—The Ready LED will flash during start up. This will take 15 to 20
seconds.
Network LED (Green)
The Network LED has the following states:
•Off—Network connection not detected.
•On—Network connection detected.
•Flashing—Sending/receiving data.
Lens
The camera includes a removable CS-mount lens.
•For specifications on the included lens, refer to Appendix C,
“Specifications.”
•For a list of recommended lenses to use with this camera, see “Camera
Lens Specifications” on page 3. Also, refer to the Cisco Small Business
Camera Accessories Installation and Administration Guide.
Built-in Microphone
There is a built-in microphone mounted on the front of the camera. The camera
also has a connection for an external microphone on the rear. Connecting an
external microphone will disable the built-in microphone.

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Back Panel
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Back Panel
The ports and reset button are located on the back panel of the camera.The
following shows the back panel of the PVC2300.
The following shows the back panel of the WVC2300.
Antenna Connectors
Antenna connectors are only found on the WVC2300 camera. The connectors are
used to attach the antennas to the device for wireless connectivity.

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Reset
The reset button can be accessed with a straightened paper clip or similar object.
The reset button has two functions:
•Restore Factory Defaults—To restore the factory default settings, press
the Reset button for more than 10 seconds. When you let go of the button,
the LEDs on the front of the camera will flash and then return to a normal
state when the camera is ready.
•Set Static IP Address—By default the camera is set to receive an IP
address from a DHCP server. If you do not have a DHCP server on your
network, you can set a static IP address by pressing the Reset button on the
camera for less than 10 seconds. A default IP address of 192.168.1.99 will
be assigned to the camera. This information also can set in the Setup
Wizard and in the web-based configuration utility for the camera.
Tips when using the default IP address:
•If the camera is connected directly to your computer, then your computer
needs to be on the same subnet as the default IP address in order to access
the configuration utility.
•If you are using a router, you may be on a different subnet such as
192.168.2.1.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port supports network speeds of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, and
can operate in half and full-duplex mode.
Auto-sensing technology enables the port to automatically detect the speed of the
device connected to it (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex
accordingly.
The Ethernet port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use
straight-through or crossover cables to connect to PCs, servers, or switches.
NOTE NOTE FOR PVC2300: The PVC2300 camera’s Ethernet port also supports the IEEE
802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard that enables DC power to be supplied
to the camera using wires in the connecting twisted-pair cable. Any 802.3af-
compliant device attached to the port can directly supply power to the camera