Foscam FI9851P User manual

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User
User Manual Manual
HD Wireless IP Camera with P2P
Model: FI9851P

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Table of Contents
1 Overviews........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Key Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Read Before Use....................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Packing Contents................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Physical Description.............................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Accessing the Network Camera......................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation.................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Access the Camera in LAN.................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Access the Camera in WAN................................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Using the VLC player.............................................................................................................................................9
3 Surveillance Software GUI.............................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Login Window....................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 Surveillance Window........................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Advanced Camera Settings........................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Device Status........................................................................................................................................................20
4.2 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................................................................22
4.3 Network..................................................................................................................................................................30
4.4 Video...................................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.5 Alarm...................................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.6 Record................................................................................................................................................................... 51
4.7 Firewall...................................................................................................................................................................52
4.8 System................................................................................................................................................................... 53
5 Appendix........................................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.1 Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................................................................................. 56
5.2 Default Parameters..............................................................................................................................................63
5.3 Specification..........................................................................................................................................................64
5.4 CE & FCC..............................................................................................................................................................65
5.5 Warranty................................................................................................................................................................ 66
6 Obtaining Technical Support......................................................................................................................................... 68

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1 Overviews
FI9851P 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 utilizing wireless connectivity.
FOSCAM provides Phone Apps for Android and iPhone users, please search and install Foscam App named
Foscam 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:10m
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 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.
1.3 Packing Contents
● IPCAM×1 ● CD×1
● DC Power Supply×1 ● Quick Installation Guide ×1
● Network Cable×1 ● Warranty Card×1
1.4 Physical Description
1.4.1 Front Panel
1 Infrared Lamp Array
2 LENS: CMOS sensor with fixed focus lens
3 Induction IC

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1.4.2 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.
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.
1.4.3 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.

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2 Accessing the Network Camera
2.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation
1. Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) via ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the camera.
3. Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer.
4. 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.
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.
2.2 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.

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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.
NOTE：
When logging in for the first time, you will need to download and install the add-on.
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

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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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.