Foscam FI9853EP User manual

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User
User Manual Manual
HD IP Camera
Model: FI9853EP
V1.6

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Table of Contents
1 Overviews........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Key Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet).................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Read Before Use....................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Packing Contents................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Physical Description.............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.6 Hardware Installation.............................................................................................................................................4
1.7 SD Card Management...........................................................................................................................................5
2 Accessing the Network Camera......................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Access the Camera in LAN.................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Access the Camera in WAN.................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Using the VLC player.......................................................................................................................................... 10
3 Surveillance Software GUI.............................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Login Window....................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Surveillance Window........................................................................................................................................... 17
4 Advanced Camera Settings........................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1 Device Status........................................................................................................................................................22
4.2 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Network..................................................................................................................................................................32
4.4 Video...................................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.5 Alarm...................................................................................................................................................................... 48
4.6 Record................................................................................................................................................................... 51
4.7 Firewall...................................................................................................................................................................54
4.8 System................................................................................................................................................................... 55
5 Playback............................................................................................................................................................................59
6 Appendix........................................................................................................................................................................... 61
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................................................................................61
6.2 Default Parameters..............................................................................................................................................68
6.3 Specification..........................................................................................................................................................69
6.4 CE & FCC..............................................................................................................................................................70
6.5 Warranty................................................................................................................................................................ 71
7 Obtaining Technical Support......................................................................................................................................... 73

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1 Overviews
The camera is integrated IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor enabling viewing resolution 1280*720. It
combines a high quality digital video camera, with a powerful web server, to bring clear video to your desktop
from anywhere on your local network or over the Internet.
They support the industry-standard H.264 compression technology, drastically reducing file sizes and
conserving valuable network bandwidth.
The IPCAM is based on the TCP/IP standard. There is a WEB server inside which could support Internet
Explorer. Therefore the management and maintenance of your device is simplified by using the network to
achieve the remote configuration and start-up.
The camera is designed for outdoor and indoor surveillance applications such as courtyards, supermarket, and
school. Controlling the IPCAM and managing images are simplified by using the provided web interface across
the network.
FOSCAM provides Phone Apps for Android and iPhone users, please search Foscam App named Foscam
Viewer on App Store or Google Play, then you can view your camera directly as a computer.
1.1 Key Features
Standard H.264 video compression algorithm to satisfy the transmission of high definition video in narrow
bandwidth network
1.0 Mega-Pixel
Supports IE/Firefox/Google/Safari browser or any other standard browsers
Supports WEP, PA and WPA2 Encryption
IR night vision , Range:20m
Supports image snapshot
Supports dual-stream
Supports IR-Cut and the filter change automatically
Embedded FOSCAM DDNS(dynamic domain name service) Service
Supports remote viewing & record from anywhere anytime
Multi-level users management with password protection
Motion detection alert via email or upload image to FTP
Supporting Third Party Domain name
Providing Phone APPs for Android and iPhone users
Supports multiple network protocols: HTTP /HTTPS/ RTSP/ TCP /IP /UDP /FTP /DHCP /DDNS / UPNP/
ONVIF
Providing Central Management Software to manage or monitor multi-camera

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1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet)
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable.
Such 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 Network Camera is installed, please carefully read and follow the instructions in the Quick
Installation Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is
used properly as intended.
1.4 Packing Contents
● IPCAM×1
● CD×1
● DC Power Supply×1
● Quick Installation Guide ×1
● Network Cable×1
● Warranty Card×1

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1.5 Physical Description
1.5.1 Front Panel
1 Infrared Lamp Array
2 LENS: CMOS sensor with fixed focus lens
3 Induction IC
1.5.2 Interface
1 Power Interface
Connect the external power adapter, request for 12V/1A power.
2 LAN
10/100M adaptive Ethernet interface. Through this interface, IPCAM can be connected with various network
devices, such as hub, router, etc.

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3 Reset button
Press and hold on the reset button for 5 seconds. Releasing the reset button, the password will back to the
factory default administrator password. The default administrator user is admin with no password.
1.5.3 Bottom View
There are two labels located at the bottom 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.
1.6 Hardware Installation
1. Loosen the three screws on the base of the camera, remove the camera base.
2. According to the monitored area, install the base of the camera on the ceiling or wall with expansion screws.
3. Assembly the sphere, cover and decorative ring of the order, according to the monitored area to turn the
angle of the sphere. Finally, fix the decorative ring and the base with screws.

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1.7 SD Card Management
The record files of the IPC can be stored in the SD Card.
You need open the IP Camera, then plug the SD card into SD card slot inside the IP Camera.
When you plug in the SD card during the camera work process, please reboot the camera again, or else the
SD Card may be cannot work well.
How to access the Foscam FI9853EP MicroSD Card Slot.
1.Remove the top housing and base from the Foscam FI9853EP dome camera as shown below.
2.Unscrew the top and bottom of the dome to open the camera and access the Micro SD Card slot.

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3.Insert Micro SD Card in the location shown below.
Note:
When you re-install the camera, please ensure the tightness with the camera.
2 Accessing the Network Camera
This chapter explains how to access the network camera through web browsers and RTSP players.
2.1 Access the Camera in LAN
This camera support HTTP and HTTPS protocols, so here will allow you to use HTTP and HTTPS port No.
(1) Http:// LAN IP + Http Port No.
Double click the IP Camera Tool icon 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; your default browser will open to the camera login page.
(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.
Go to Settings - Network - Port panel , you can see and change the 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 Access the Camera in WAN
2.2.1 Static IP Addresses
Users who have static IP addresses do not need to set DDNS service settings for remote access. When you
have finished connecting the camera using the LAN IP address and port forwarding, you can access the
camera directly from the 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.The
webpage at this address will show you the current WAN IP.

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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.
2. Enable UPnP and DDNS in the camera’s settings page. We recommend you to use the DDNS by factory
default.
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.
Select Yes and click Save.

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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.
If there is no UPnP function in your router：
You need to manually add port forwarding, refer to the following steps. You need go to the “Forwarding >
Virtual Servers” panel for setup.
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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5. Now you can access your IP camera by https://domain name: HTTPS port via the Internet.
2.3 Using the VLC player
This camera supports RTSP streaming, here you can view the camera using VLC player.
RTSP URL rtsp:// [user name][:password]@IP:HTTP port number/videosream
The part in the square brackets may be omitted.
user name & password:
The user name and password to access the camera. This part can be omitted.
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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IP: WAN or LAN IP address.
Videostream:Here support three modes: videoMain, videoSub and audio. When the network speed is bad,
here you had better select videoSub.
For example:
IP: 192.168.1.11
HTTP Port number: 88
User name: admin
Password: 123
Here I can enter one of the following URLs in the VLC.
1．rtsp://admin:[email protected].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]1:88/videoMain
Open the VLC, and go to Media(Open Network Stream option, then enter the URL into VLC.

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Sometimes you may need to enter the user name and password again. 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, or else the new
username and password cannot take effect when you enter the authentication in the VLC.
3 Surveillance Software GUI
Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide if you install the camera at first time. After finishing quick
installation, you can take time to learn the operation of the software.

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3.1 Login Window
Section1 Enter the Username and password
The default administrator username is admin with no password, please reset the password at first using and
prevent unauthorized users login the camera (read chapter 3.2.4 about how to change).
Section2 Stream
The camera supports two stream modes: Main stream and sub stream. If you want to access the camera form
LAN, here you can select Main stream. If you want to access the camera from Internet, here we recommend
sub stream.
NOTE:When the network bandwidth is badly you’d better select Sub Stream and the video will be more
fluency.
Section3 Select the language
You can select the language you need via click on the language dropdown list to switch.
Section4 Login the camera
Click Login button and you will see the surveillance windows.
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
After logging in for the first time, you will go to “Setup Wizard”automatically. Here you can set the basic
parameters of camera, such as camera name, camera time, 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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IP: Set IP address of the camera. You could choose to obtain an IP automatically or set the IP address
according to your needs.

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3.3 Surveillance Window
Figure 3.8
Section1 FOSCAM Logo/ LiveVideo / Settings buttons
: FOSCAM LOGO
: Path to surveillance window. Click this button and back to the surveillance window
: Path to Administrator Control Panel, Click it, and it will lead to Administrator Control Panel and
do advanced settings.
: Click this button and back to the Playback panel to view the record files stored in the SD Card.
Section2 Multi-Device Window
The firmware inside the camera supports up to maximum of 9 cameras being monitoring at the same time. You
can add other cameras in multi-camera panel.
Section3 Mode/ Stream / Mirror/ Flip buttons
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Mode
1) 50Hz ---------Indoor surveillance (Region: Europe, China)
2) 60Hz ---------Indoor surveillance (Region: USA, Canada)
3) Outdoor Mode------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) 720P/ VGA
There are two resolutions, the bigger one is 720P, and the smaller one (VGA) is 640x480 pixels. 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
When the video format is 50Hz, the maximum frame rate is 25 fps. When the video format is 60Hz, 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.
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 cannot 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.
Section4 IR LED Lights
Click IR LED Lights and there are two modes to adjust the infrared led: Auto and Off . The default mode is
Auto.
Auto: Select it and the camera will adjust the infra led (on or off) automatically.
Manual: Select it and turn off the infra led manually.
Section5 Image quality settings
In this page, you can tune Hue, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness to get higher quality.