Foscam FI9828P User manual

V1.5
User
User Manual Manual
（For Windows & Mac OS）
HD Wireless PTZ Dome IP Camera
Model:FI9828P

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Table of Contents
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...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Access the Camera in LAN.................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Access the Camera in WAN................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Using the VLC player.......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 IP camera connection to the server.................................................................................................................. 12
3 Surveillance Software GUI.............................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Login Window....................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.3 Surveillance Window........................................................................................................................................... 16
4 Advanced Camera Settings........................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Status..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................................................................25
4.3 Network..................................................................................................................................................................35
4.4 Video...................................................................................................................................................................... 52
4.5 Alarm...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.6 Record................................................................................................................................................................... 64
4.7 PTZ.........................................................................................................................................................................66
4.8 Firewall...................................................................................................................................................................70
4.9 System................................................................................................................................................................... 71
5 Phone Apps...................................................................................................................................................................... 75
6 Appendix........................................................................................................................................................................... 76
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................................................................................. 76
6.2 Default Parameters..............................................................................................................................................84
6.3 Specifications........................................................................................................................................................84
6.4 CE & FCC..............................................................................................................................................................86
6.5 Warranty................................................................................................................................................................ 86
7 Obtaining Technical Support......................................................................................................................................... 89

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1 Overview
FOSCAM FI9828W and FI9828P are an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor enabling
viewing resolution 1280*960. 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.
FI9828P supports 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 on smart phone, or input the UID on CMS software to realize remote access.
FI9828W and FI9828P 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 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 utilizing wireless connectivity.
FOSCAM provides Phone Apps for Android and iPhone users, please search “Foscam Viewer” and install it
through APP Store, 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
1.3 Mega-Pixel
P2P feature for easy access (FI9828P)
Supports IE/Firefox/Google/Safari browser or any other standard browsers
Supports WEP,WPA and WPA2 Encryption
Wi-Fi compliant with wireless standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n
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

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Supports multiple network protocols: HTTP /HTTPS /RTSP / TCP/IP / UDP/ FTP/ DHCP/ DDNS/ UPNP
/ONVIF
Providing Central Management Software to manage or monitor multi-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 ● CD×1
● Ethernet Cable × 1 ● Warranty Card × 1
● Quick Installation Guide × 1
1.4 Physical Description
Front Panel
Lens

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Infrared LED: 21 IR LEDs, night visibility up to 20 meters
LENS: CMOS sensor with zoom lens
Back View
WIFI Antenna: Wireless Antenna
Interface View
Infrared Led
Infrared Led
Antenna

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1) I/O alarm terminal block
This network camera provides a I/O alarm terminal block which is used to connect to external input / output
device. The pin(there are four number in the terminal block from NO. 1 to NO. 4) definitions are descripted
below:
This camera supports I/O alarm, you can go to Settings – Alarm – I/O page to configure it.
2) Audio output interface
The jack is used to plug external speakers.
3) Power Interface
Connect the external power adapter, request for 12V/2A power.
1– input
2- input
3- output
4- output

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4)
Audio
input
interface
The jack is used to plug external microphone.
5) LAN
10/100M adaptive Ethernet interface. Through this interface, IPCAM can be connected with various network
devices, such as hub, router, etc.
6) 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.
Bottom View
There are up to three labels located on the body of the camera; this is an important feature of original Foscam
cameras. If your camera does not have labels as shown in the figure, it may be a clone one. Cloned Foscam
cameras can not use original firmware and are not eligible for warranty or technical services.
NOTE：Only FI9818P has QR NO.

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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.
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 and https port NO.
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 ?
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webpage at this address will show you the current WAN IP.
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,
choose Network, and then choose UPnP to enable UPnP. Make sure that the status of UPnP reads “UPnP
Successful” on the Device Status page.
2. Do port (HTTP 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.

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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.
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.
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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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(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.

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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.
IP: WAN or LAN IP address.
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
HTTP Port number: 88
User name: admin
Password: 123
Here I can enter one of the following URLs in the VLC.
1) rtsp://admin:12[email protected]8.1.11:88/videoMain
2) rtsp:// @192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
3) rtsp://:123@192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
4) rtsp://admin@192.168.1.11:88/videoMain
Open the VLC, and go to MediaOpen Network Stream option, then enter the URL into VLC.
Here you have finished the
Port Forwarding setup.

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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.
2.4 IP camera connection to the server
Device supports ONVIF2.2.1 protocol,You can easily access the NVR with ONVIF or server with ONVIF.

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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.
3.1 Login Window
Section 1 Enter the User name and password
The default administrator username is admin with a blank password, please reset the password at first using
and prevent unauthorized users login the camera (read chapter 3.2.4 about how to change).
Section 2 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.
Section 3 Select the language
You can select the language you need via click on the language dropdown list to switch.
Section 4 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.)
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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, 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 choose to 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/ LiveVideo / Settings/Playback buttons
: FOSCAM LOGO
: Path to surveillance window. Click this button and back to the surveillance window

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: Path to Administrator Control Panel, Click it, and it will lead to Administrator Control Panel and
do advanced settings.
Section 2 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-device setting (read chapter 4.2.5).
Section 3 Mode/ Stream / Mirror/ Flip buttons
Mode
1) 50HZ -------- Indoor surveillance (Region: Europe, China)
2) 60HZ -------- Indoor surveillance (Region: USA, Canada)
3) Outdoor Mode ------ Outdoor surveillance
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.
“Zoom in”or“Zoom out”
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you can adjust the focus distance to the target object size, access to high-definition screen.
“focus”
You can manually adjust the focus by clicking on the button or .
Section 4 Pan/Tilt Control
1----- Up control button, 2----- Down control button,
3----- Left control button, 4----- Right control button,
5----- Up-Left control button 6------ Up-Right control button
7----- Down-Left control button 8----- Down-Right control button
Click this button and go to center
Section 5 Cruise / Preset settings
Cruise Settings
The default cruise tracks have two types: Vertical and Horizontal.
Vertical: The camera will rotate from up to down.
Horizontal: The camera will rotate from left to right.
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