Foscam FI9818W V2 User manual

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TableofContents
1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Key Features .................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Read Before Use...........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Package Contents .........................................................................................................................2
1.4 Physical Description ......................................................................................................................2
2 Access the IP Camera.............................................................................................................................3
2.1 Access the Camera in LAN............................................................................................................3
2.2 Access the Camera in WAN...........................................................................................................7
2.3 Using the VLC player...................................................................................................................12
2.4 IP camera connection to the server.............................................................................................14
3 Surveillance Software GUI.....................................................................................................................15
3.1 Login Window..............................................................................................................................15
3.2 Surveillance Window ...................................................................................................................16
4 Advanced Camera Settings...................................................................................................................22
4.1 Status...........................................................................................................................................22
4.2 Basic Settings..............................................................................................................................25
4.3 Network........................................................................................................................................33
4.4 Video............................................................................................................................................54
4.5 Alarm............................................................................................................................................57
4.6 Record.........................................................................................................................................60
4.7 PTZ..............................................................................................................................................62
4.8 Firewall ........................................................................................................................................66
4.9 System.........................................................................................................................................67
5 APPENDIX.............................................................................................................................................69
5.1 Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................................................69
5.2 Default Parameters......................................................................................................................75
5.3 Specifications...............................................................................................................................75
5.4 CE & FCC....................................................................................................................................76
5.5 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................77
6 OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................80

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1 Overview
FOSCAM FI9818W V2 is an integrated wireless 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.
With flexible 300-degree pan and 120-degree tilt, FI9818W V2 gives users more comprehensive control over a
monitored site. The FI9818W V2 supports 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 Explore.
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 indoor surveillance applications such as retail stores, offices or banks. Controlling the
IPCAM and managing images are simplified by using the provided web interface across the network utilizing
wireless connectivity.
FOSCAM provides Smart Phone APP for Android and iPhone users, please search and install Foscam Viewer on
on APP Store or Google Play for iOS or 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
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
IR night vision (Range: 8m)
Support image snapshot
Support dual-stream
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
Providing free Android and iPhone APP for viewing live video Providing free Central Management Software

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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. 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 ●Warranty Card × 1
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

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LAN: RJ-45/10-100 Base T
Power: DC 5V/2A Power supply
Power Light: If the power adapter works well, the light will turn on.
Network Light: The LED will blink when power and network cable are plugged in
Audio Input: This jack is used to plug an external microphone
Audio Output: This jack is used to plug an external speaker
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
3.Product Label: There are MAC address, DDNS URL, default username and password on the label
4.WI-FI Module Label: There is WI-FI MAC address and serial number of the WI-FI module on the label
5.SN Label: There is serial number of the camera on the label
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
This camera supports HTTP and HTTPS protocols, you can access the camera by 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.
1.Mounting Port
2.Reset Button
3.Product Label
4.WI-FI Module Label
5.SN Label

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Figure 2.1
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 http and https port no.
Figure 2.2
HTTPS(Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer) is a safe way to access your camera, the data
transferred on the Internet will be encrypted. Since we can not apply license for every LAN or DDNS URL, the
webpage may pop up a warning like the following picture, you just need to click “Continue to this website (not
recommended).”
Figure 2.3
Open Internet Explorer if it is not already opened. Click on Tools, then click Internet Options.
Next, click the Security tab, then click the Trusted sites button.Finally ,click the Confirm button。

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Figure 2.4
For Firefox, you can add the trusted as the following way:
Tools --Options -- Advanced -- View Certificates -- Servers
Figure 2.5

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Click View Certificates, and go to Servers option.
Figure 2.6
Go to Add Exception panel.
Figure 2.7

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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.
Figure 2.8
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.

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Login to your router to enable the “UPNP” function. You can then login to the camera as administrator, choose
Network, and then choose UPnP to enable UPnP. Make sure that the status of UPnP reads “UPnP Successful” on
the Status page.
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.
2.2.2 Dynamic IP Addresses
DDNS is a service that allows your IP Camera, especially when assigned with a dynamic IP address, to have a
fixed host and domain name. This means that even though your WAN IP address is constantly changing, you will
have a fixed hostname you can use to access your cameras at all times. You can access the camera directly from
the Internet using the hostname and port number.
What is the HTTPPort NO.?
Default HTTP Port is 88
All cameras have the default HTTP port of 88. For example, if the LAN IP link of the camera is
http://192.168.8.102:88, this means that the camera’s HTTP port is 88. You can change port 88 to another port if
you’d like such as 2000 or 8090, which will not be conflict with other existing ports like 25, 21,10000.Here you
can set the port no. between 1 and 65535.
Change the default http no.88 to another one.
How to assign a different HTTP Port No. and fixed the LAN IP of the camera by
the IP Camera Tool？
Step 1: Open the IP Camera Tool, select the camera you would like to change the port of, right click on the IP
address, and click on ”Network Configuration”, this brings up the network configuration box as shown in Figure
2.9 and 2.10.