Foscam C1 Lite User manual

User
User Manual Manual
Indoor HD IP Camera
Model: C1
V1.3

Table of Contents
Security Warning........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Key Features................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Read Before Use.........................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Package Contents.......................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Physical Description................................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Access the IP Camera........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Wired Connection........................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Wireless Connection...................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Access the Camera in WAN.................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Using the VLC player............................................................................................................................... 15
2.5 IP camera connection to the server....................................................................................................... 17
3 Surveillance Software GUI..................................................................................................................................17
3.1 login Window..............................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 19
3.3 Surveillance Window................................................................................................................................ 21
4 Advanced Camera Settings................................................................................................................................ 26
4.1 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.2 Status.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3 Basic Settings............................................................................................................................................ 29
4.4 Network.......................................................................................................................................................38
4.5 Video........................................................................................................................................................... 48
4.6 Alarm........................................................................................................................................................... 51
4.7 Record.........................................................................................................................................................55
4.8 Firewall........................................................................................................................................................59
4.9 System........................................................................................................................................................ 59
5 Playback.................................................................................................................................................................63
6 Appendix................................................................................................................................................................ 65
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................................... 65
6.2 Default Parameters...................................................................................................................................72
6.3 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................73
6.4 CE & FCC...................................................................................................................................................74
7 Obtaining Technical Support...............................................................................................................................75

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Security Warning
Safeguarding Your Privacy
Foscam cameras require good security practices to safeguard your privacy. You can help protect your
camera by changing the default username and/or password. Input a username and/or password that is
at least 8 – 10 characters or longer. Try to use a combination of lower-case and upper-case letters as
well as numbers and special characters. The more complex the username and password, the harder it
will be to guess by an unauthorized user.
You should update your camera regularly at http://www.foscam.us/firmware.html. Make sure your
camera has the latest firmware installed for your specific camera model. The latest firmware for Foscam
cameras utilizes protection against various types of online hacking, cracking, and unauthorized access.
Doing so will make your device more secure, may add features, and will contain bug fixes to make your
device work faster.
1 Overview
FOSCAM Indoor HD IP Camera is an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor which
enable to view in High Definition resolution. It combines a high quality digital video camera, with a
powerful web server, to bring clear video to your desktop and mobile devices no matter where by your
local network or over the Internet.
These cameras support P2P function. Thanks to the P2P easy access technology, you don’t need to do
complicated Port Forwarding and DDNS settings, you just need to scan the QR code on the bottom of
the camera to connect it to smart phone, or input the UID on CMS software to realize remote access.
With flexible move of 360-degree horizontally and 180-degree vertically, FOSCAM IP Camera provides
users with more comprehensive controls over a monitored site. The camera supports H.264 video
compression technology, dramatically reduces file size and saves network bandwidth.
The camera is based on the TCP/IP standard. A built-in WEB server inside which could support Internet
Explorer simplifies the management and maintenance of your device is simplified by accessing the
website of your camera through network.
The camera is designed for indoor surveillance with wide applications such as at home, in retail store
and in office. Controlling the camera and managing images are simplified by using the provided web
interface across the network in either wired or wireless way.
FOSCAM provides Smart Phone APP for Android and iPhone users, please search and install Foscam
App named Foscam on App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android devices, then you can view your
camera anywhere, anytime on your smart mobile devices.

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1.1 Key Features
Standard H.264 video compression algorithm to satisfy the transmission of high definition video in
narrow bandwidth network
P2P feature for easy access
Megapixel HD video
Support IE/Firefox/Google/Safari browser
Support WEP,WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Encryption
Wireless connection is compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n WI-FI, up to 150Mbps
IR night vision (Range: 8m)
Support image snapshot
Support dual-stream
Support SD Card storage up to 32GB
Support IR-Cut auto switch
Embedded free FOSCAM DDNS(dynamic domain name service) Service
Supporting the Third Party Domain Name Service
Support two-way audio
Support ONVIF protocols
Multi-level users management with password protection
Motion detection alert via email or upload image to FTP
Provide free Android and iPhone APP for viewing live video provide free Central Management
Software to manage and monitor multiple cameras
Support record schedule
1.2 Read Before Use
Please first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below.
Before the IP Camera is installed, please carefully read and follow the instructions in the Quick
Installation Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. It also ensures the product is
used properly as intended.
1.3 Package Contents
● IP Camera × 1
● AC Adapter × 1
● Quick Installation Guide × 1
● Power Line × 1
● CD×1
● Security Warning Card × 1
1.4 Physical Description

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Front panel Rear panel
Front panel:
PIR:The PIR ( Passive Infrared ) is electronic devices which are used in some security alarm
systems to detect motion of an infrared emitting source, usually a human body.
LENS: Fixed focus lens.
Infrared LED: Infrared LEDs for night vision.
Microphone: Built-in microphone.
Micro SD Card slot: Supports up to 32GB SD card for storing the video.
Rear panel:
Power Light: If the power supply works fine, the light will be on.
LAN: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port for wired connection
SoftAP: Press the SoftAP button for more than 2 seconds. The Network light indicator begins to
twinkle every 0.1 seconds.
WPS/Reset
WPS: Push both WPS/Reset button on the camera and wireless router within 1 minute, the
camera will connect to the wireless router automatically, in WPS process, the Network light will
blink every 0.4 seconds;
Reset: Push and hold the WPS/Reset button for more than 10 seconds to set the camera to
factory default, the Power light will blink every 0.4 seconds;
Power: DC 5V/1A Power supply.
The flashing status of the Power light and Network light are shown in the following table.
Light
Flashing Status
Description
Power light
off
The power don't work properly.
on
The power supply works fine.
Flashing every 0.4 seconds
Reset to take effect
Network light
off
No Wireless connection
Constant Flash
Wired connection
Slow Flash every 1.0 second
Wi-Fi connected
Flashing every 0.4 seconds
WPS is connecting
Flashing every 0.2 seconds
EZLink takes effect

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Flashing every 0.1 seconds
SoftAP is started
1.5 Hardware Installation
1. Rotate the base of the camera (gray section highlighted below) so tabs a and b overlap, then
remove the base.
2. According to the monitored area, install the base of the camera on the ceiling or wall with expansion
screws.
3. Ensure tabs a and b align, and push the camera body to make it flush with the base. Rotate the
camera body, so that a and b do not overlap, the installation is complete.
2 Access the IP Camera
2.1 Wired Connection
1. Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) via network cable.

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2. Connect the power adapter to the camera.
3. Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer.
4. Go to the folder “IP Camera Search Tool” and find the folder “For Windows OS”or “For Mac OS”.
Copy and paste the IP camera tool file to your computer, or drag it onto your Desktop.
Shortcut icon for Windows OS Shortcut icon for Mac OS
Notes:
If your computer ( Windows OS ) supports autorun function, you can find the corresponding file in
the opened control panel.
If your computer doesn’t have CD drive, you can download the IP camera tool from our website for
free.
The camera supports HTTP and HTTPS protocols, you can access the camera in two ways.
(1) http:// LAN IP + HTTP Port NO.
The default HTTP port NO. is 88. Double click the IP Camera Tool icon to run, and it should find the
camera’s IP address automatically after you plug in the network cable.
Double click the IP address of the camera; the camera login page should be open in your default
browser.
(2) https:// LAN IP + HTTPS Port NO.
The default HTTPS port NO. is 443. You can use the URL to access the camera: https:// LAN IP +
HTTPS port NO.
Go to Settings - Network - Port panel, you can see and change the HTTP and HTTPS port NO.

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NOTE：
When logging in for the first time, you will need to download and install the add-on.
2.2 Wireless Connection
There are some ways of wireless connection: EZLink connection, soft AP connection and WPS
connection.
EZLink connection: Use the mobile phones or other mobile devices to download APP, then
connect the camera and the wireless router by the APP. The procedure of the EZLink connection,
please refer to the Quick Installation Guide.
Soft AP connection: Use the mobile device which can search for the wireless network, Then use
the web browser to visit http://192.168.1.1:88 by the mobile device. Follow the Setup Wizard to
finish the settings.
WPS connection: WI-FI Protected Set-up, Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router
and your camera within 60 seconds. So that your camera and wireless router connect successfully.
2.2.1 Soft AP Connection
To ensure that the ethernet cable and the camera is disconnected before you begin.
1. Start camera: power on, the indicator light of camera will light on.
2. Press the Soft AP button for 3-5 seconds. The Network light begins to twinkle at very high
frequency(every 0.1 seconds).
3. Use a terminal which could search the WLAN (desktop, laptop, mobile phone, or pad. This part takes
laptop as an example.) to search for the AP named "C1_******" for connection.(****** indicate the last six
letters of camera’s MAC ID. )

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IP Camera The WLAN page in the terminal device
4. After finishing Soft AP connection, use the web browser of the terminal to visit http://192.168.1.1:88.
5. Log in the camera ( Default username is admin with no password ). When log in for the first time, you
need to change the username and password.
6. After logging in for the first time, it will go to "Setup Wizard” automatically. Please set the basic
Soft AP Button
Input the New username,
New password and
Confirm the password.

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parameters of the camera, such as camera name, camera time, wireless settings (The camera connect
to your wireless router: Wireless Network List - enter the password of your wireless router ), IP
configuration.