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

1
Cisco PVC2300 and WVC2300 Internet Video Cameras with Audio Administration Guide 1
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