Foscam FI9818W User manual

User
User Manual Manual
Indoor HD Pan/Tilt Wireless IP Camera
Model:FI9818W Model:FI9821W Model:FI9821EP
Color:Black/White Color:Black/White Color:Black/White
Model:FI9826W Model:FI9831W
Color:Black/White Color:Black/White
V2.6

Table of Contents
1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Key Features................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet)........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Read Before Use.........................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Package Contents.......................................................................................................................................2
1.5 Physical Description................................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Access the IP Camera........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Access the Camera in LAN........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Access the Camera in WAN...................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Using the VLC player............................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 IP camera connection to the server....................................................................................................... 12
3 Surveillance Software GUI..................................................................................................................................12
3.1 login Window..............................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 14
3.3 Surveillance Window................................................................................................................................ 16
4 Advanced Camera Settings................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2 Status.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Basic Settings............................................................................................................................................ 26
4.4 Network.......................................................................................................................................................34
4.5 Video........................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.6 Alarm........................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.7 Record.........................................................................................................................................................53
4.8 PTZ.............................................................................................................................................................. 57
4.9 Firewall........................................................................................................................................................62
4.10 System......................................................................................................................................................62
5 Playback.................................................................................................................................................................66
6 Appendix................................................................................................................................................................ 68
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................................... 68
6.2 Default Parameters...................................................................................................................................75
6.3 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................76
6.4 CE & FCC...................................................................................................................................................78
6.5 Warranty..................................................................................................................................................... 79
7 Obtaining Technical Support...............................................................................................................................81

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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.
Among these cameras, FI9821EP 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. Moreover, FI9821EP support PoE to transmit power and data via single Ethernet cable.
With flexible move of 300-degree horizontally and 120-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 (except for FI9821EP ).
FOSCAM provides Smart Phone App for Android and iPhone users, please search and install Foscam
App named Foscam Viewer on App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android devices, then you can
view your camera anywhere, anytime on your smart mobile devices.
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 (only FI9821EP)
Megapixel HD video
Pan 300 degree, tilt 120 degree
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 (except for
FI9821EP)
IR night vision (Range: 8m)
Support image snapshot
Support dual-stream
Support SD Card storage up to 32GB

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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 PoE (Power over Ethernet)
FI9821EP is PoE-compliant, allows transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Shown
as the following picture: connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled Router/ switch via Ethernet
cable.
1.3 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.
1.4 Package Contents
● IP Camera × 1
● DC Power Adapter × 1
● WI-FI Antenna × 1（Except for FI9821EP）
● Mounting bracket × 1
● Ethernet Cable × 1
● CD×1
● Quick Installation Guide × 1
● Warranty Card × 1

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1.5 Physical Description
1.Speaker: Built-in speaker
2.LENS: Fixed focus lens (only FI9826W supports optical zoom).
3.Infrared LED: Infrared LEDs for night vision
4.Microphone: Built-in microphone
5.WI-FI Antenna: Wireless Antenna (FI9821EP has not WI-FI Antenna)
LAN: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port for wired connection
Power: DC 5V/2A Power supply
Network Light: The LED will blink slowly in wired connection, blink two times faster in wireless
connection
Power Light: If the power supply works fine, the light will be on
WPS: Push both WPS 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 very fast
SD card Slot: Supports up to 32GB SD card for storing the video

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Output: This jack is used to plug an external speaker
Input: This jack is used to plug an external microphone
Antenna: Used to connect external wireless antenna
Bottom View
There are some labels located of the camera; this is an important feature of original Foscam cameras. If
your camera does not have labels, it may be a clone. Cloned Foscam cameras can not use original
firmware and are not eligible for warranty or technical services.
1.Mounting Port: Port for mounting bracket
2.Reset Button: Push and hold for more than 5 seconds to set the camera to factory default
NOTE：
The different features between the models involved.
Differences
Model
Maxmium
Resolution
3x Optical
Zoom
SD Card
Slot
Micro SD
Card Slot
Antenna
P2P
FI9818W
1280*720
×
×
×
Fixed
×
FI9821W
1280*720
×
×
√
Detachable
×
FI9821EP
1280*720
×
√
×
×
√
FI9826W
1280*960
√
×
√
Detachable
×
FI9831W
1280*960
×
√
×
Detachable
×
1.Mounting Port
2.Reset Button

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1.6 Hardware Installation
Step 1: Screw the mount on the wall with the two screws Provided.
Step2: Loosen the thumb screws to adjust the mount to the desired position. Once the position is set,
tighten the screws securely.
2 Access the IP Camera
This chapter explains how to access the camera through browser and RTSP player.
2.1 Access the Camera in LAN
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.

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Double click the IP address of the camera; the camera login page should be open in your default
browser.
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(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.
NOTE：
When logging in for the first time, you will need to download and install the add-on.

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2.2 Access the Camera in WAN
2.2.1 Static IP Addresses
Users with static IP addresses do not need to set DDNS service settings for remote access. After you
have finished connecting the camera using the LAN IP address and port forwarding, you can access the
camera directly from Internet using the WAN IP address and port number.
How to Obtain the WAN IP address from a public website ？
To obtain your WAN IP address, enter the following URL in your browser: http://www.whatismyip.com.
Your current WAN IP will be shown on the webpage.
2.2.2 Remote Access
If you want to access your camera by web browser outside of your LAN, you need to configure following
configurations.
1. Choose “Settings” on the top of the camera web page, then go to the “Network > IP Configuration”
section on the left side of the screen, then uncheck the Obtain IP DHCP.
IP Address: Set this in the same subnet
as your computer , or keep it as default.
Subnet Mask: Keep it as default.
Gateway and DNS Server: Set it to the
IP address of your router.

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2. Enable UPnP and DDNS in the camera’s settings page. We recommend you to use the DDNS by
factory default.
3. You can see the port of your camera here. If you want to set Remote Access for several cameras on
the same network, you will need to change the HTTPS port for each camera.
4. If the UPnP of the router has been enable, you do not need to perform following steps. Otherwise,
you need to select one of the following methods to configure port forwarding on your router. For these
steps, we will be using the TP-LINK brand wireless router as an example.
If there is a UPnP function in your router：
Choose “Forwarding > UPnP”, make sure that the Current UPnP Status is Enabled.
Select Yes and click Save.
Click Enable DDNS and click Save.
The content in the Manufacture’s DDNS
column is the domain name of your camera.

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If there is no UPnP function in your router：
You need to manually add port(HTTPS port) forwarding, refer to the following steps. You need go to the
“Forwarding > Virtual Servers” panel for setup.
Click Add New.
Input the port and IP address of
your camera and click Save.
Here you have finished the
Port Forwarding setup.

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5. Now you can access your IP camera by https://domain name: HTTPS port via the Internet.
2.3 Using the VLC player
The camera supports RTSP streaming, here you can view the camera by VLC player.
RTSP URL rtsp:// [user name][:password]@IP:port number/videosream
The part in the square brackets can be omitted.
user name & password: The user name and password to access the camera. This part can be
omitted.
IP: WAN or LAN IP address.
Port NO. : If there is the RTSP port number on the Port page, you must only use RTSP port number.
otherwise, you must only use http port number.
Video stream: Three modes are supported: video Main, video Sub and audio. Video Sub is a better
choice in bad network condition. If you select audio, you can only hear sound without seeing picture.
For example:
IP: 192.168.1.11
Port number: 88
User name: admin
Password: 123
Enter either one of the following four URLs in the VLC
1．rtsp://admin:[email protected]68.1.11:88/videoMain
2．rtsp:// @192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
3．rtsp://:123@192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
4．rtsp://adm[email protected].11:88/videoMain
Open the VLC, and go to “Media”--”Open Network Stream” option, then enter the URL in VLC.

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Sometimes you may need to enter the user name and password for another time. Click OK and you can
see the real-time preview.

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If you cannot play the video in the VLC player, please check the port mapping. You can read Quick
Installation Guide about how to configure port forwarding.
NOTE:
If you modify the camera’s username or password, you had better reboot the camera to apply the new
username and password in authentication in the VLC.
2.4 IP camera connection to the server
Device supports ONVIF 2.2.1 protocol, You can easily access NVR with ONVIF or server with ONVIF.
3 Surveillance Software GUI
Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide if you install the camera for the first time. You can start to
learn about software operation after finish quick installation.

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3.1 login Window
Section1 Enter the Username and password
The default administrator username is “admin” with no password, please change the password the first
time you use and prevent unauthorized users login the camera.
Section2 Stream
The camera supports two stream modes: Main stream and sub stream. Select Main stream if you want
to access the camera from LAN and sub stream will be better if you want to access the camera from
Internet.
Note:
Select sub stream to ensure a more fluent video under narrow network bandwidth.
Section3 Select the language
You click on the language dropdown list to select language.
Section4 login the camera
Click “login” button.
NOTE：
When setting up your camera for the first time, it will request that you modify the default username
and/or password if both are still set to default. Input the new username and password, click "Modify" to
complete the modification. You will now use the new username and password to login to the camera in
the future.

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3.2 Setup Wizard
You will go to “Setup Wizard”automatically after your first-login, where you can set the basic
parameters of camera, such as camera name, camera time, wireless settings, IP configuration.
Device Name: You could give name for your camera.
System Time: Select the time zone you need to set the date, time,format and so on.

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Wireless networks: Click “Scan”, find the SSID of your wireless router, select and enter the
password.
IP: Set IP address of the camera. You could obtain an IP automatically or set the IP address according to
your needs.

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3.3 Surveillance Window
Section 1 FOSCAM Logo/ Live Video / Settings/Playback buttons
: FOSCAM LOGO
: Path to surveillance window. Click this button to go back to the surveillance window
: Path to Administrator Control Panel, Click it, to go to Administrator Control Panel and do
advanced settings.
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: Click this button to go back to the Playback panel to view the stored audio files
stored in the SD Card. ( FI9818W has not this section.)
Section 2 Multi-Device Window
The firmware inside the camera supports up to 9 cameras being monitored at the same time. You can
add other cameras in multi-device setting (read chapter 4.3.4).
Section 3 Mode/ Stream / Mirror/ Flip buttons
Mode
1) 50HZ ---------Indoor surveillance (Region: Europe, China)
2) 60HZ ---------Indoor surveillance (Region: USA, Canada)
3) Outdoor------Outdoor surveillance
Stream
The default stream supports multiple modes, For example: HD Mode/720P/30fps/2M meanings: Stream
type / Resolution / Maximum frame rate/ Bit rate. (Different models support different specific mode. )
1) Stream type : It is used to identify the stream type.
2) Resolution
The bigger the resolution, the better of the image quality is. If you are accessing the camera via internet
and want to get more fluent video streaming, please select resolution VGA.
3) Maximum frame rate

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The maximum frame rate is 30 fps. You should lower frame rate when the bandwidth is limited. Normally,
when the frame rate above 15, you can achieve fluently video. The maximum frame rate for each model
is different.
4) Bit rate
Generally speaking, the larger the bit rate is, the clearer video will become. But the bit rate configuration
should combine well with the network bandwidth. When the bandwidth is very narrow, and bit rate is
large, that will lead to video can not play well.
You can reset the stream type on Settings-> Video-> Video Settings panel.
After changing, please re-login the camera and you can see the modification.
Section 4 Zoom Control
Zoom in the camera’s lens.
Zoom out the camera’ lens.
You can adjust the speed of the lens’ zoom in Settings--PTZ--Pan & Tilt Speed--Zoom speed panel.