EnGenius EDS5115 User manual

EDS5115
User’s Manual

Table of Content
1. Product Overview................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2. Read Before Using ........................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.3. Key Features.................................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.4. Package Contents......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5. Physical Description ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1. Hardware Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2. Wall Mount ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
2.3. IP Camera Connection................................................................................................................................................................................18
2.3.1. Connecting via Ethernet Cable................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.2. Connecting via Wi-Fi Setup........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
3. Accessing the Camera after Installation............................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.1. Managing using PC or Laptop .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.1. EnViewer Finder ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.1.1.1. EnViewer Finder: Network ................................................................................................................................................................28
3.1.1.2. EnViewer Finder: DDNS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.1.1.3. EnViewer Finder: Config .................................................................................................................................................................... 37
3.1.1.4. EnViewer Finder: Upgrade................................................................................................................................................................. 40
3.1.1.5. EnViewer Finder: Reset...................................................................................................................................................................... 41

3.1.1.6. EnViewer Finder: Reboot................................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.1.2. Web Browser.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
3.2. Manage using Tablet or Mobile Phones .................................................................................................................................................... 46
4. First Time Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.1.1. Setting the Interface Language .................................................................................................................................................................. 53
4.1.2. Changing the Camera Name ...................................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.1.3. Setting the Camera Time ........................................................................................................................................................................... 56
4.1.4. Setting the Storage Folder ......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.1.5. Adding a User Account............................................................................................................................................................................... 58
4.1.6. Wireless Setting ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
5. User Interface..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
5.1. Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
5.2. Live View Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
5.3. Main Menus ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
5.4. System........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
5.4.1. Status.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
5.4.2. Service Port ................................................................................................................................................................................................77
5.4.3. Time ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
5.4.4. PC Storage Path.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
5.4.5. Firmware ....................................................................................................................................................................................................80
5.4.6. Backup........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 83
5.4.7. Reboot/Reset to Default ............................................................................................................................................................................88
5.4.8. Language .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89

5.5. Network .....................................................................................................................................................................................................90
5.5.1. IP Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
5.5.2. EnGenius Cloud Service ............................................................................................................................................................................. 95
5.5.3. UPnP.........................................................................................................................................................................................................100
5.6. Wireless....................................................................................................................................................................................................101
5.6.1. Basic .........................................................................................................................................................................................................102
5.6.2. WPS ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................105
5.6.3. AP Profile..................................................................................................................................................................................................107
5.6.3.1. Add ...................................................................................................................................................................................................108
5.6.3.2. Edit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................111
5.6.3.3. Move Up / Down ..............................................................................................................................................................................112
5.6.3.4. Delete...............................................................................................................................................................................................113
5.6.3.5. Connect ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 114
5.7. Media .......................................................................................................................................................................................................115
5.7.1. Video........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 116
5.7.2. Camera .....................................................................................................................................................................................................118
5.7.2.1. Light Setting .....................................................................................................................................................................................120
5.7.2.2. Flicker Control ..................................................................................................................................................................................124
5.7.2.3. Mirror...............................................................................................................................................................................................125
5.7.2.4. Day/Night Mode............................................................................................................................................................................... 127
5.7.3. Advanced..................................................................................................................................................................................................128
5.7.4. Privacy Mask ............................................................................................................................................................................................130
5.7.5. Digital Input / Output...............................................................................................................................................................................131

5.8. Event Server .............................................................................................................................................................................................131
5.8.1. Network Storage ......................................................................................................................................................................................133
5.8.1.1. NFS (Network File System)...............................................................................................................................................................134
5.8.1.2. SAMBA..............................................................................................................................................................................................135
5.8.2. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 137
5.8.3. E-mail Alerts .............................................................................................................................................................................................138
5.9. Event Management..................................................................................................................................................................................140
5.9.1. Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................................................................ 141
5.9.1.1. Wizard –Schedule Recording ..................................................................................................................................................................142
5.9.1.2. Wizard –Event ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 147
5.9.2. Event Control............................................................................................................................................................................................ 156
5.9.3. Schedule Recording.................................................................................................................................................................................. 162
5.10. User Management ...................................................................................................................................................................................164
5.10.1. Add User................................................................................................................................................................................................... 166
5.10.2. Edit User ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 167
5.10.3. Delete User...............................................................................................................................................................................................169
6. Camera Connecting to EnGenius Router .........................................................................................................................................................171
6.1. Enable Router Storage Function .............................................................................................................................................................. 174
6.2. Camera Profile.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 179
6.2.1. Add Profile................................................................................................................................................................................................ 179
6.2.2. Edit Profile................................................................................................................................................................................................ 182
6.2.3. Delete Profile ...........................................................................................................................................................................................183
6.2.4. Synchronize ..............................................................................................................................................................................................184

6.3. Fine Tune Camera Configuration set by the Router.................................................................................................................................185
6.3.1. Camera Storage Setting............................................................................................................................................................................186
6.3.2. Camera Event Setting...............................................................................................................................................................................188
6.3.3. Camera Motion Detection Setting ...........................................................................................................................................................190
6.4. Access the Media files on the Router ......................................................................................................................................................191
6.4.1. Using web browser...................................................................................................................................................................................191
6.4.2. Using Windows File Explorer ...................................................................................................................................................................195
7. Camera Connecting to Other Router ...............................................................................................................................................................198
8. Application Guide.............................................................................................................................................................................................200
8.1. Example: Remote Surveillance and Motion Detection............................................................................................................................202
8.1.1. Step 1: Choose Event Control...................................................................................................................................................................203
8.1.2. Step 2: Configure Motion Detection ........................................................................................................................................................204
8.1.3. Step 3: Configure Event Action ................................................................................................................................................................ 207
9. Trouble Shooting ..............................................................................................................................................................................................209
9.1. Viewing Your Video.................................................................................................................................................................................. 209
9.2. Networking...............................................................................................................................................................................................210
9.3. Security and Privacy.................................................................................................................................................................................211
9.4. Cloud Video Services................................................................................................................................................................................212
10. Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 213

1.Product Overview
The EDS5115 is a 1-Megapixel Day & Night Wi-Fi Bullet Network Camera which adds surveillance capability to a variety of network
environments. With a built-in removable mechanical IR-cut filter, it helps users keep an eye on what matters and get notified by what just
happened on demand allowing 24/7 monitoring remotely.
It features LED Infrared Night Vision with automatic activation system. Megapixel HD with High speed H.264 encoding ensures high quality
image recording without losing any details. Infrared Night Vision feature can assist to deliver 24/7 non-stop monitoring. With the support of
patented EnGenius Cloud service, users can monitor their surveillance networks remotely in real time any time anywhere on any computer or
on iOS or Android based mobile devices using EnGenius APPs.
1.1. Introduction
This document will guide you through detail steps for EDS5115 installation and both basic and advanced configurations. Familiarizing with
the product features can help you to fully utilize the camera for various application scenarios. Please note that the product feature may
improve over time, be sure to check out the latest firmware and user’s manual for most updated changes on EnGenius web site.
Thank you for choosing EnGenius products.

1.2. Read Before Using
For users’ convenience, the camera is configured with DHCP enabled by default which allows the camera to get an IP address for itself
automatically. This applies to majority of the surveillance network settings. However, if you are connecting the product in an office (or any
public setting), you may need to consult the IT department in charged for IP setting detail to avoid IP address conflict.
Like all electronic devices, do not install the product in hazardous environment where humidity or temperature is high to avoid danger.
This camera is designed for indoor/outdoor (with IP66 waterproof) usage; when the camera is wall-mount installed, please secure the camera
and wires in place to prevent it from dangling.

1.3. Key Features
Megapixel HD Resolution to Deliver Quality Streaming on A Variety of Mobile Devices and PCs
LED Infrared Night Vision up to 32 Feet (10 Meters) with Automatic Activation System
Wireless N Network Compliant with Optimum Wi-Fi Performance
Supports Simultaneous Dual-Stream Recording with High Speed H.264 Encoding
Multiple Storage Options—Samba/FTP Client to Save to an External Storage
Supports Push Message and Play Back on Smart Devices triggered by Motion
Digital Input / Output (DI/DO) for connection to an alarm or PIR sensor
EnGenius Cloud Services Supported (Apps and Web-based Services)

1.4. Package Contents
The package should contain all of following items shown below.