Edimax IC-3115W User manual

IC-3115W
User Manual
06-2012 / v1.0

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Contents
Copyright...........................................................................................................................................................................1
Contents............................................................................................................................................................................2
Chapter I: Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Features of your New Network Camera ................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Package Contents....................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New Network Camera......................................................................................... 6
1.5 Installing the Network Camera ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Installing the Network Camera with WPS............................................................................................................... 9
Chapter II: Accessing the Camera’s Web Interface........................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Installing EdiView Finder.......................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Connecting to the Camera’s Web User Interface and Installing the ActiveX Plugin (IE only) ..............................11
2.3 Live Video Monitoring...........................................................................................................................................16
Chapter III: Setting Up the Network Camera..................................................................................................................19
3.1 Basic Network Settings..........................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Wireless.................................................................................................................................................................23
3.3 Dynamic DNS.........................................................................................................................................................28
3.4 Date & Time ..........................................................................................................................................................30
3.5 Users .....................................................................................................................................................................32
3.6 UPnP......................................................................................................................................................................35
3.7 Bonjour..................................................................................................................................................................36
Chapter IV: Video Configuration.....................................................................................................................................37
4.1 Video Settings .......................................................................................................................................................37
4.2 Image.....................................................................................................................................................................38
Chapter V: Event Configuration ......................................................................................................................................40
5.1 Motion Detection Setup........................................................................................................................................40
5.1.1 Detection Region............................................................................................................................................41
5.1.2 FTP..................................................................................................................................................................44
5.1.3 SMTP ..............................................................................................................................................................46

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Chapter VI: System Configuration...................................................................................................................................49
6.1 Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................................................49
6.2 Advanced Settings.................................................................................................................................................50
Chapter VII: System Status..............................................................................................................................................52
7.1 System Information...............................................................................................................................................52
7.2 System Log ............................................................................................................................................................54
Chapter VIII: Advanced Operations ................................................................................................................................56
8.1 Applying for a DynDNS Account............................................................................................................................56
8.2 Applying for a Free no-ip.com Account ................................................................................................................61
Chapter IX: Windows Surveillance Utility .......................................................................................................................64
9.1 Installing the Network Camera Administration Software.....................................................................................64
9.2 Using the Network Camera Surveillance Software...............................................................................................68
9.3 Configuring the Network Camera Surveillance Software .....................................................................................71
9.3.1 Camera Configuration....................................................................................................................................71
9.3.2 General Settings.............................................................................................................................................80
9.4 Changing the Display Layout.................................................................................................................................87
9.5 Full-Screen Mode ..................................................................................................................................................90
9.6 Scan.......................................................................................................................................................................91
9.7 Zoom-In/Zoom-Out...............................................................................................................................................92
9.8 PTZ.........................................................................................................................................................................93
9.9 Snapshot................................................................................................................................................................94
9.10 Recording ............................................................................................................................................................95
9.11 Video Playback ....................................................................................................................................................96
Chapter X: Accessing the Network Camera remotely.....................................................................................................97
10.1 Configuring the iOS Surveillance Software .........................................................................................................97
10.2 Configuring the Android Surveillance Software ..............................................................................................113
10.3 Configuring myedimax.com ..............................................................................................................................135
10.4 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................139
Appendix A....................................................................................................................................................................140

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Chapter I: Introduction
1.1 Features of your New Network Camera
Congratulations on purchasing this miniaturized network camera! Its tiny size
maximizes portability and facilitates installation; you can easily install the
camera almost anywhere you need video surveillance. If no Ethernet cable is
available at the location you wish to install this Network camera, you can use
the built-in wireless network capabilities to connect to your network, and save
the cost of cabling.
Other highlights of this network camera include:
Compact size and lightweight design, and can be installed anywhere.
Mounting hole located behind camera, compatible with most camera tripods.
Wireless network connectivity with data security (encryption), ensuring
secure wireless data transfer.
Fixed-focus lens, works in most environments.
1.2 Safety Instructions
Please obey the safety instructions listed below when you’re using this network
camera, or you could cause harm to this camera and / or yourself! Also,
warranty will be voided if you violate these safety instructions
This network camera is sophisticated electronic device; do not drop it from
high places.
Do not place this network camera in hot / humid places, or in direct sunlight.
This network camera is not a toy; keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not insert any parts or accessories of this network camera into your body.
If you want to use this camera in a location where it may be exposed to dirt
or water, a secure and water-proof camera housing is required.
Do not forcefully pull any cords connected to this camera.

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The camera will become hot after long periods of use. Refrain from touch the
camera with your bare hands, and do not cover this camera with paper or
cloth.
If the network camera falls into water while powered, do not attempt to
retrieve it yourself! Find a qualified electric technician for help.
1.3 Package Contents
Please check the contents of your new network camera when you unpack the
package. If any items are 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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1.4 Familiarizing Yourself with your New Network Camera
[Front]
Item
Description
1 - Lens
Network camera’s lens. Please keep the lens clean
and do not touch it directly with your finger.
2 –Power/Cloud LED
When the camera is first powered on, the camera
will initialize itself, and the Power/Cloud LED will
light up for approximately 30 seconds. After
initialization is complete, the LED will flash for 10 to
15 seconds while camera attempts to connect to
the cloud.
When the LED stops flashing and stays on, the
camera has successfully connected to the cloud.
3 –LAN/Wi-Fi/WPS
LED
This LED will light up when the network camera is
connected to Ethernet network, and it will flash
rapidly when transferring data (It will flash slowly
when using WPS).
(The LEDs can be switched off even when the
network camera is powered on)
4 - Antenna
Wireless antenna. Please keep the antenna
perpendicular to the ground for best signal
reception.
Power / Cloud LED
LAN/Wi-Fi/WPS LED
Lens
Antenna

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[Back]
Item
Description
1 - Tripod connector
This mounting hole is compatible with most camera
tripod ors camera stands, so you can fix the camera
at a secure place.
2 - LAN
Connects to your local area network.
3 - Power
Connects to the 5V DC power adapter.
4 - WPS / Reset
Press this button for 2 seconds to begin WPS
connection.
If the network camera is not functioning properly,
you can press and hold this button for more than
10 seconds to clear all settings, including the
administrator password.
LAN port
Tripod Connector
WPS / Reset Power

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1.5 Installing the Network Camera
Please follow the following instructions to set up your new network camera.
1. Secure the network camera to the tripod or camera stand using the mounting
hole.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port. For first-time installation you’ll
generally need an Ethernet cable to perform configuration. However, if this
network camera is configured to connect wirelessly, for example you will
connect using WPS, you can skip this step.
3. Plug the DC power adapter to a power outlet in the wall.
4. Connect the DC power cable to the network camera’s DC power connector.
Connect Ethernet net cable
Connect DC power cable to DC Jack

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If everything works as intended, you should see the POWER LED light up (and
the Ethernet LED, if an Ethernet cable is inserted). If not, please recheck
every step and try again, or ask your dealer of purchase for help.
Please note if you configured the network camera to switch LED lights off, the
two LED lights won’t light up.
1.6 Installing the Network Camera with WPS
This network camera can establish a wireless connection with a wireless access
point by means of its hardware Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.
To activate a WPS connection, press the WPS / Reset button on the network
camera for two seconds, the LAN/Wi-Fi/WPS LED will start flashing regularly.
Press the WPS button on the root wireless access point within 120 seconds. The
network camera and the wireless AP will automatically establish a secure WPS
connection.
When the connection is successfully established, the LAN/Wi-Fi/WPS LED will
light up and may flash irregularly, to indicate a connection has been made and
data is being transmitted.
WPS / Reset

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Chapter II: Accessing the Camera’s Web Interface
2.1 Installing EdiView Finder
Please first install the EdiView Finder utility, which allows you to locate all
network cameras on the local network.
Insert the user manual CD-ROM supplied with the network camera into your CD
drive. The CD should automatically begin the installation. If it does not, please
double-click the installation icon for the admin software in the ‘Utility’folder.
After installation is complete, run EdiView Finder.
EdiView Finder will list all Ediamax network cameras found on the local network,
with their IP addresses and MAC addresses.
You can click the icon to refresh the list of network cameras on the local
network, or select a network camera and click the Icon to configure it. To
preview the image of the network camera, please click the rectangular block to
the right of the camera listing, and enter the camera’s password (default: 1234).

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Note: Preview is only available when the rectangular block is colored blue.
2.2 Connecting to the Camera’s Web User Interface and Installing the ActiveX Plugin (IE
only)
For first-time installation, you can connect to the network camera by entering
its IP address into the address bar of Internet Explorer. The camera’s IP address
can be found by running EdiView Finder. Should EdiView Finder fail to find the
camera, you may also attempt to connect using the camera’s default IP address,
192.168.2.3. However, to do so you must first change your computer’s IP
address to one beginning with 192.168.2.x. Please see Appendix A for more
details.
The use login screen will appear when you get connected:

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The network camera’s administrator username is ‘admin’(lower case) and the
password is ‘1234’by default. Click ‘OK’or press the ‘ENTER’key on your
keyboard when you finish entering the username and password.
When you connect to the network camera for the first time, you may see the
following message:
This message prompts you to install the ActiveX plugin before you can see the
video from Network camera. Click the ‘Download ActiveX’link to install the
ActiveX plugin:

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Click ‘Run’to start installation. After a few seconds, you’ll see this message:
For IE9: The message will appear at the bottom of Internet Explorer:
Click ‘Run’to begin installation. You may see a UAC (User Account Control)
message after you click the ‘Run’button:

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Click ‘Yes’to continue. Installation will begin:
Click ‘Next’and ‘Install’when you’re prompted to install ActiveX control. When
you see this message, installation is complete:

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Click ‘Finish’to close the window. Now, go back to web browser window and
login again, you should be able to see camera’s image:

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2.3 Live Video Monitoring
To view the live video from the network camera, please log onto the network
camera’s web interface as described in the last chapter, and you can see the live
video view:
When you’re in the other setup pages of the network camera, you can click the
‘Live View’link located at the upper-right corner of the network camera’s web
interface at any time to return to this page:
There are also some functions you can use in the camera’s live view page:

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The descriptions of these items are listed below:
Item
Description
Snapshot
Take a snapshot (save a picture) of the
current live view. You’ll be prompted to
select a folder in your computer to save
the snapshot in.
Record
Start recording video. You’ll be prompted
to select a folder in your computer. Click
the icon once to begin recording, the icon
will turn blue. Click it again to stop
recording.
Fit to window
Click this button and the live view area will
adjust according to the size of your web
browser.
Full Screen
Click this button and the live view will
expand and fit the size of your computer
monitor. Press the ‘Esc’key on your
keyboard to exit full screen.
Digital Zoom
Click this button and a new window will
pop up:
Check the ‘Enable’box to enable digital
zoom (enlarge video so you can see
objects in detail). Drag the slide bar from
100% (no enlargement) to 400% to enlarge
the image. The level of enlargement will be
displayed in the ‘Zoom Factor’field.

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When you’re enlarging an image (i.e. Zoom
Factor > 100%), a green rectangle will
appear in the image area:
Drag the green rectangle to move the
position of the enlarged area in the image.

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Chapter III: Setting Up the Network Camera
To set up the network camera, please log onto the network camera’s web
interface and click the ‘Setup’link in the upper-right corner:
The setup menu will appear:
There are five setup categories: Basic, Video, Events, System, and Status, which
are located at the left of the web interface. When you click on the link of a
category, it will expand and show a sub-menu.
Please refer to following chapters for detailed instructions.