Foscam FI9816P User manual

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User
User Manual Manual
Model: FI9816P
Indoor HD Pan/Tilt Wireless IP Camera with P2P
（For Windows & Mac OS）
Black White

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.............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.5 SD Card................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Access the IP Camera...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation.................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Access the Camera in LAN.................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Access the Camera in WAN.................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Using the VLC player...........................................................................................................................................11
2.5 IP camera connection to the server..................................................................................................................14
3 Surveillance Software GUI.............................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Login Window....................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.3 Surveillance Window........................................................................................................................................... 19
4 Advanced Camera Settings........................................................................................................................................... 26
4.1 Status..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................................................................28
4.3 Network..................................................................................................................................................................36
4.4 Video...................................................................................................................................................................... 51
4.5 Alarm...................................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.6 Record................................................................................................................................................................... 58
4.7 PTZ.........................................................................................................................................................................62
4.8 Firewall...................................................................................................................................................................67
4.9 System................................................................................................................................................................... 68
5 Playback............................................................................................................................................................................72
6 Appendix........................................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................................................................................73
6.2 Default Parameters..............................................................................................................................................81
6.3 Specifications........................................................................................................................................................81
6.4 CE & FCC..............................................................................................................................................................82
7 Obtaining Technical Support......................................................................................................................................... 83

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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 Pan/Tilt Wireless IP Camera with P2P is an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color
CMOS sensor enabling viewing 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 from anywhere on your
local network or over the Internet.
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 on smart phone, or input
the UID on CMS software to do remote access.
With flexible 300-degree pan and 120-degree tilt, FOSCAM IP Camera gives users more comprehensive
control over a monitored site. The camera supports H.264 video compression technology, dramatically
reducing file size and saving network bandwidth.
The camera is based on the TCP/IP standard. There is a WEB server inside which could support Internet
Explore. Therefore the management and maintenance of your device is simplified by using the network to
access the website of your camera.
The camera is designed for indoor surveillance applications such as home, retail store and office. Controlling
the camera and managing images are simplified by using the provided web interface across the network
utilizing wired or wireless connectivity.
FOSCAM provides Smart Phone APP for Android and iPhone users, please search and install please search
and install Foscam App named Foscam on App Store and Google Play, then you can view your camera
anywhere, anytime on your smart mobile devices.

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Please note to change your default username and password once you have initially logged into your
Foscam camera. Changing your default user settings enables better protection against any types of
attacks against your camera.
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
Pan 300 degree, tilt 120 degree
Supports IE/Firefox/Google/Safari browser
Supports 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)
Supports image snapshot
Supports dual-stream
Supports SD Card storage up to 32GB
Supports IR-Cut auto switch
Embedded free FOSCAM DDNS(dynamic domain name service) Service
Supporting the Third Party Domain Name Service
Supports two-way audio
Multi-level users management with password protection
Motion detection alert via email or upload image to FTP
Providing free Android and iPhone APP for viewing live video
Providing free Central Management Software to manage and monitor multiple cameras
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. This also ensures the product is used properly
as intended.
1.3 Package Contents
● IP Camera × 1 ● DC Power Adapter × 1
● Wi-Fi Antenna × 1 ● Mounting bracket × 1
● Ethernet Cable × 1 ● CD×1
● Quick Installation Guide × 1 ● Security Warning Card × 1

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1.4 Physical Description
Front Panel
Figure 1.1
1.Speaker: Built-in speaker
2.LENS: Fixed focus lens.
3.Infrared LED: Infrared LEDs for night vision
4.Microphone: Built-in microphone
Rear Panel
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1.LAN: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port for wired connection
2.Power: DC 5V/2A Power supply
3.Network Light: The LED will blink slowly in wired connection, blink two times faster in wireless connection,
blink four times faster when WPS
4.Power Light: If the power supply works fine, the light will turn on
5.WPS: Push the WPS button on the camera and wireless router in 1 minutes, the camera will connect the
wireless router automatically, in WPS process, the Network Light will blink very fast
6. Micro SD card Slot: Supports up to 32GB Micro SD card for storing the video
7.Audio Output: This jack is used to plug an external speaker
8.Audio Input: This jack is used to plug an external microphone
9.Antenna: Used to connect external wireless antenna
Bottom View
Figure 1.3
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
1.5 SD Card
This camera supports Micro SD Card and the max size of SD card must be under 32G.
When you plug in the Micro SD card during the camera work process, please reboot the camera again, or else
the SD Card may be cannot work well.
Go to the SettingsStatusDevice Status page, you can see the SD card status.
2.Reset Button
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Figure 1.4
The default storage path of alarm record files is SD card, when the available size of SD card is less than 256M,
the old record files will be deleted automatically.
2 Access the IP Camera
2.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation
Figure 2.1
1. Mount the antenna and make it stand vertically.
2. Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) via network cable.
3. Connect the power adapter to the camera.
4. Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer.
5. 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.

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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.
This chapter explains how to access the camera through browser and RTSP player.
2.2 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.
Figure 2.2
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.
Figure 2.4
There are two ways of wireless connection: EZLink or WPS.
WPS (WI-FI Protected Set-up)
Before using WPS wireless connection, you need to:
Make sure that your wireless router has the WPS function, and has been properly connected to the
Internet.
WPS button on the wireless router is typically located on the front panel or rear panel.TP-LINK router's
WPS button is called QSS (Quick Security Setup).
Make sure that the ethernet cable and the camera is disconnected.
Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds. The Network light of the camera begins to twinkle at
high frequency. (every 0.4 seconds)

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Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds on your wireless router within 60 seconds. Then the
camera will automatically create a secure wireless connection to your router in about 60 seconds.
The IP Camera Tool will search the camera’s LAN IP. Make sure the PC and the camera share the same
subnet.
NOTE :
The security mode of router cannot be WEP, or else the WPS settings may be failed.
2.3 Access the Camera in WAN
2.3.1 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.
Figure 2.5
Access your IP Camera from the Internet
You can access the IP Camera from the Internet (remote access). Enter the WAN IP address and port number
in your standard browser. For example, you would enter http:// 183.37.28.254:85
NOTE:
Make sure port forwarding is successful. You can do port forwarding two ways.
1) Login to your router to enable the “UPNP” function. You can then login to the camera as administrator,
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Successful” on the Device Status page.
2) Do port (HTTP port and Media port) forwarding manually.
If your router has a Virtual Server, it can do port forwarding. Add the camera’s LAN IP and port which you had
set earlier to your router’s port forwarding settings.
NOTE:
If you plug the camera into a router, it will have a dynamic IP address and you need to set DDNS service
settings to view it remotely.
2.3.2 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.
Figure 2.6
2. Enable UPnP and DDNS in the camera’s settings page. We recommend you to use the DDNS by factory
default.
Figure 2.7
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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Figure 2.8
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.
Figure 2.9
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.
Figure 2.10
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 Enable DDNS and click Save.
The content in the Manufacture’s DDNS
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Figure 2.11
Figure 2.12
Figure 2.13
5. Now you can access your IP camera by https://domain name: HTTPS port via the Internet.
2.4 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:port number/videosream
The part in the square brackets may 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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user name & password:
The user name and password to access the camera. This part can be omitted.
IP:
WAN or LAN IP address.
Port number:
RTSP port number.
Videostream:
Here support three mode: videoMain, videoSub and audio. When the network speed is bad, here you had
better select videoSub. If you select audio, you can only hear the sound but cannot see the video.
For example:
IP: 192.168.1.11
RTSP Port number: 554
User name: admin
Password: 123
Here I can enter one of the following URLs in the VLC.
1) rtsp://admin:[email protected].11:554/videoMain
2) rtsp:// @192.168.1.11:554/videoMain
3) rtsp://:123@192.168.1.11:554/videoMain
4) rtsp://adm[email protected]1:554/videoMain
Open the VLC, and go to MediaOpen Network Stream option, then enter the URL into VLC.
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Figure 2.15
Sometimes you may need to enter the user name and password again. Click OK and you can see the
real-time preview.
Figure 2.16

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Figure 2.17
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.
2.5 IP camera connection to the server
Device supports ONVIF 2.2.1 protocol,You can easily access the NVR with ONVIF or server with ONVIF.
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
Figure 3.1
Section1 Enter the User name 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 drop-down list to switch.
Section4 Login the camera
Click Login button and you will see the surveillance windows.(If login the camera for the first time, the page that
modify the username and password will appears.)
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
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Figure 3.2
Enter the New Username, New password and Confirm the password.
Click Modify button, you will see the login page again.
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, wireless settings, IP configuration.
Figure 3.3
Device Name: You could give name for your camera.

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Figure 3.4
System Time: Select the time zone you need to set the date, time,format and so on.
Figure 3.5
Wireless networks: Click “Scan”, find the SSID of your wireless router, select and enter the password.

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Figure 3.6
IP: Set IP address of the camera. You could choose to obtain an IP automatically or set the IP address
according to your needs.
Figure 3.7