Edimax IC-3115W User manual

IC-3115W
User Manual
07-2012 / v1.1

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Contents
Chapter I: Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents.................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Installing the Network Camera ............................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter II: Accessing the EdiView Finder Utility............................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Edimax Ediview Installation Package ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Installing the Ediview Finder Utility Software.......................................................................................................10
2.3 Running EdiView Finder for the First Time ........................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Locating Network Cameras on the Network.........................................................................................................18
Chapter III: Configuring the Surveillance Software......................................................................................................... 21
3.1 Configuring the EdiView Finder Utility.................................................................................................................. 21
3.2 Configuring the Web-Based Management Interface............................................................................................ 25
3.2.1 Installing the Web-Based Management Interface.........................................................................................25
3.2.2 Basic Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.2.3 Video .............................................................................................................................................................. 40
3.2.4 Events.............................................................................................................................................................42
3.2.5 System............................................................................................................................................................48
3.2.6 Status ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
3.3 Configuring myedimax.com ..................................................................................................................................53
3.3.1 Launching myedimax.com ............................................................................................................................. 53
3.3.2 Configuring the Network Camera from myedimax.com................................................................................ 55
3.3.3 Using myedimax.com.....................................................................................................................................56
3.4 Configuring the Desktop 16-Channel Viewer........................................................................................................57
3.4.1 Installing the 16-Channel Viewer................................................................................................................... 57
3.4.2 Using the 16-Channel Viewer......................................................................................................................... 61
3.4.3 Configuring the 16-Channel Viewer...............................................................................................................64
3.4.4 General Options ............................................................................................................................................. 72
3.4.5 Changing the Display Layout..........................................................................................................................79
3.4.6 Full-Screen Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 82

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3.4.7 Scan ................................................................................................................................................................83
3.4.8 Zoom-in/Zoom-out......................................................................................................................................... 84
3.4.9 PTZ..................................................................................................................................................................85
3.4.10 Snapshot....................................................................................................................................................... 86
3.4.11 Recording ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
3.4.12 Video Playback ............................................................................................................................................. 88
3.5 Configuring the Android Surveillance Software....................................................................................................89
3.5.1 Installing the Android Surveillance Software.................................................................................................89
3.5.2 Adding Network Cameras .............................................................................................................................. 91
3.5.3 Android Surveillance Software Configuration Options.................................................................................. 96
3.6 Using the Android Surveillance Software ...........................................................................................................100
3.6.1 Software Overview.......................................................................................................................................100
3.6.2 Viewing the Camera List...............................................................................................................................101
3.6.3 Mapping a Camera....................................................................................................................................... 105
3.6.4 Refreshing the Camera List .......................................................................................................................... 107
3.7 Configuring the iOS Surveillance Software .........................................................................................................108
3.7.1 Installing the iOS Surveillance Software ......................................................................................................108
3.7.2 Adding Network Cameras ............................................................................................................................ 109
3.7.3 iOS Surveillance Software Configuration Options........................................................................................112
3.8 Using the iOS Surveillance Software...................................................................................................................116
3.8.1 Software Overview.......................................................................................................................................116
3.8.2 Viewing the Camera List...............................................................................................................................117
3.8.3 Viewing Camera Events................................................................................................................................ 118
3.8.4 Mapping a Camera....................................................................................................................................... 119
Appendix A.................................................................................................................................................................... 121
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................121
Appendix B .................................................................................................................................................................... 122

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Chapter I: Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Please check the contents of your new Network IP Camera when you unpack the
package. If any item is missing, please contact your dealer of purchase for help.
Network camera (1 pcs)
Power adapter (1 pcs)
Ethernet cable (1 pcs)
Mounting kit (1 pcs)
CD with utility software and user manual (1 pcs)
Quick installation guide (1 pcs)
Cloud ID card (1 pcs)

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1.2 Hardware Overview
Front
Item
Description
Power/Cloud LED
When the camera is first turned on, the LED will
flash while the camera connects to the cloud.
When the LED remains on without flashing, the
camera has successfully connected to the cloud.
Network LED
This LED flashes when there is wired or wireless
network activity.
Camera Lens
Camera receives images through this 1.7mm
wide lens.
Antenna
Camera receives and transmits wireless signals
through this 2dBi antenna.
Camera
Lens
Antenna
Power
LED
Network
LED

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Back
Item
Description
Mount Connector
Attaches to the enclosed mounting kit, which
allows the camera to stand or to hang from a
wall or ceiling.
WPS/Reset button
Hold down the button for 2 seconds to start WPS
connection mode, or hold it down for 10 seconds
to reset the camera to factory default settings.
Power Adapter Port
Connects to the 5V power adapter
Ethernet LAN Port
Connects to an Ethernet LAN port
Mount
Connector
WPS/Reset
button
Power
Adapter
Port
Ethernet
LAN Port

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1.3 Installing the Network Camera
Please follow the following instructions to setup your new network camera.
1. Remove the camera and its accessories from the packaging.
2. Review the contents and compare with the component list. If any
components are missing, please contact your supplier.
3. Connect the network cameras LAN port to a router or switchs LAN port with
an Ethernet cable.
4. Connect the mounting kit to the mounting connector on the back of the
camera. The camera can then stand on a flat surface, or be attached to a wall
or ceiling..
5. Plug the adapter into an electrical socket and connect the power cable to the
power jack located at the rear of the network camera.

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6. After installation, the Power/Cloud LED will flash for 10 to 15 seconds while
the camera connects to the cloud. When the LED stops flashing, the camera
has successfully connected to the cloud.

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Chapter II: Accessing the EdiView Finder Utility
2.1 Edimax Ediview Installation Package
The network camera package includes a CD-ROM that contains the utilities and
reference manuals to assist in installing, locating and using the network camera.
When the CD-ROM is inserted into your computer, the following screen
appears:
The following options are available on the CDROM:
Setup Utility: Installs the EdiView Finder utility (Windows only)
Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide (QIG): Opens a quick installation
guide ebook
User Manual: Open a user manual ebook
16-Channel Viewer: Installs the 16-channel camera viewer application
(Windows only)
Exit: Exit the installation CDROM

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2.2 Installing the Ediview Finder Utility Software
1. Click the Setup Utilityicon to start the installation wizard.
2. Click Nextto start the installation process.

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3. To set the application installation folder:
Click Nextto use the default value, or
Click Browseto select a different location on your file system.
4. To set the application startup options:
Select Create a desktop iconto add an application icon to the desktop
Select Create a Quick Launch iconto add an application icon to the quick
launch bar.

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5. The application is ready to install. Review the installation settings in the
information window. Click Installto continue or Backto return to the
previous step.
6. The progress of the installation is displayed in the following window. This
step may take several minutes to complete.

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7. EdiView Finder is installed. Click Launch EdiView Finder Utilityif you want
to use the application after the installation is finished. Click Finishto close
the installation window.
2.3 Running EdiView Finder for the First Time
Note: Please set your wireless router or access point to use WPA2-AES
encryption. Using different encryption settings may impact camera performance
and security. Please refer to your router or access point user manual for more
details.
Note: Please make sure your camera is connected and turned on.
1. Run EdiView Finder and double click on a listed network camera, or
alternatively select a network camera and click the configure icon.

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2. The utility automatically detects the cloud connection.
3. When the utility prompts to configure wireless settings, Yesto set up a
wireless connection.
Configure Icon

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4. Pick the SSID for the wireless router and enter the password.
Alternatively, run WPS mode to connect to the wireless router. Please first make
sure your router supports WPS. Click Startto begin WPS mode.

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5. Unplug the network cameras Ethernet cable and click Next.
6. When the network camera has successfully connected to your wireless router,
the utility shows Connection detected.Click Nextto continue.

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7. Enter a camera name, and enter a password (twice, for confirmation) for the
camera. If no password is entered, the default 1234 is used.
8. If the setup has been successful, a dialogue box is shown with a URL for
remotely viewing the camera over the cloud.

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2.4 Locating Network Cameras on the Network
The network camera comes with a software utility, called EdiView Finder, which
locates and sets up network camera(s) on a LAN and defines a cameras name
and password.
Note: To install the network camera location application, please see Installing
EdiView Finder Utility Software (page 10)
Note: If the EdiView Finder utility cannot locate a network camera on the LAN,
the PCs network settings may need to be reconfigured. See Appendix B.
Viewing a List of Network Cameras
After EdiView Finder is launched, all cameras found on the LAN are displayed.
To connect to a specific camera, double-click on the camera listing.
Obtaining Network Camera Connection Information

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Connection information for a network camera is displayed in each listing under
IP Address.
Other camera related information, such as the camera name, model, and MAC
address, is also displayed here.
Previewing a Network Camera Image
To preview an image on a network camera:
1. Click the rectangular icon next to the cameras information. Please note that
this will only work if the icon is blue, which indicates the camera is correctly
connected.
2. Enter the password for the camera. The default password is 1234.
Preview Window Icon