Grand Wi-Fi / IP CAMERA PLUS User manual

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Grand IP/ Wi-Fi Camera Plus
QUICK GUIDE
1. Hardware Overview
Grand IP Camera Plus
Grand Wi-Fi Camera Plus
Night Version (optional)
Supports 6-LED infrared for night vision.
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2. Connecting to a Network
Connect the Grand Wi-Fi / IP Camera Plus to an Ethernet hub or switch by using a standard
cable. You can also connect directly to a computer by using the cross-over provided.
3. Network Installation
Confirm that the camera is already connected to the network.
Step 1: Execute the “Setup.exe” to install the “IPCamFinder” software in the CD driver.
Execute the “IPCam Setup” on the desktop, and the following screen is displayed.
Step 2: Click the “Find IP Cam” button, and your camera’s MAC, default IP Address, Net
Mask and Gateway will be listed.

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Step 3: Click on the “MAC”, and the “IP Address”, “Net Mask” and “Gateway” will be
displayed below.
NOTE: The IP Address, Net Mask and Gateway must be corresponding with your network
settings for you to access the camera. You can follow the steps below to get your network
information.
-Click “Start” →“All Programs” →“Accessories” →“Command Prompt”. A MS-DOS
window will appear. Type “ipconfig” and them press “Enter” to get your network
information.
-Assign IP Address, Netmask (Subnet Mask) and Gateway (Default Gateway) for
the Grand Wi-Fi/ IP Camera Plus. (You must use the same Net Mask (ex.
255.255.255.0) and Gateway (192.168.2.254). You can use any IP address
between 192.168.2.1-254, but make sure that the IP Address has never been used
or is used by another IP addressable device.)
Step 4: Directly modify the “IP Address”, “Net Mask” and “Gateway”, and click “Setting” to
save.
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Step 5: Click the “Find IP Cam” button again, and the new network information will be listed.
Step 6: Select the “MAC” and click the “Show IP Cam” button to connect the Grand Wi-Fi/ IP
Camera Plus.
Step 7: When the login screen appears, enter the user name and password (default user
name: root, default password: admin), and click the “OK” button to login your camera.
PS. Please consult the “User Manual.doc” in Driver CD for more detail.

User’s Manual
ISSUE：02/25/09
GRAND Wi-Fi / IP CAMERA PLUS
Video & Audio Transmission/ Low Lux Display/ Bundle DivX (model 2)
INDEX
1. Package Contents……………………....…………………….. 1
2. Introduction…………………………..……….……………... 1
3. System Requirement….……………..……..………………… 2
4. Product Features…….…………..……………….…………... 2
5. Hardware Overview……………..……………….…………... 3
5.1 Grand IP Camera Plus……...………………………..…. 3
5.2 Grand Wi-Fi Camera Plus…………….…………….…… 3
6. Hardware Installation……….…..……………..……..……… 4
6.1 Assembling the Stand…….....………………………..…. 4
6.2 Connecting to a Network..…….………………………… 4
6.3 Internet Browser Settings….….………………………… 5
7. Network Installation…….………..…………………….….… 6
8. Using the Configuration Menu..………………..……..…….. 9
8.1 Image Control……………..…………………………..…. 9
8.2 Basic Setup……………....…….………………………… 10
8.3 Advance Setup…….……..…….………………………… 13
8.4 Snapshot Function………………….……………………. 19
8.5 Image Recording…...………….………………………… 19
8.6 Zoom In (Out) Function……….………………………… 20
9. Connecting Multiple Cameras to a Router…………………... 21
10. Using UPnP to Connect the Camera………………………... 22
11. View the Camera from iPhone…..…………………………. 23
12. Troubleshooting………..………..…………………………. 24

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1. Package Contents
This package contains the following items：
Grand IP/ Wi-Fi Camera Plus
Quick Guide
RJ-45 Cable
Power Adapter (DC 5V, 2A)
Mounting bracket
Mounting Screws
CD-ROM with user manual/ software (IP Detect)/ Surveillance software (model 2)
2. Introduction
The Grand Wi-Fi / IP Camera Plus is a full featured network camera. You can use internet
explorer to remotely view and listen in your property or your children when away from home. By
using your internet explorer, you can even control the Grand Wi-Fi / IP Camera Plus to modify its
digital zoom (15level) to bring objects of interest into close view.
Choose the Grand Wi-Fi / IP Camera Plus to enhance safety and security at your home or office.
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3. System Requirements
Router ( with DDNS or PPPoE function ) is required
10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base TX Fast Ethernet
Pentium 800 MHz or Equivalent or above.
64M RAM or above
VGA card with 8MB memory or above
Microsoft DirectX 9
4. Product Features
1/4” Low Lux CMOS VGA Sensor (Omni Vision)
Built-in microphone for remotely listen in.
Supports 15 level digital zoom in function.
Supports IE recording function (AVI format).
High Resolution Image Processor. (640 x 480、320 x 240、176 x 144 )
Supports up to 30 frames per second in QCIF or QVGA mode.
Supports IP Address Hidden Function.
Supports Motion Detected Mail Function.
Supports Multi-Language: English/ Spanish/ Portuguese/ Dutch/ German/ Italian/ Russian/
French/ Japanese/ Traditional Chinese.
Supports Multiple Network Protocol: NTP/ SMTP/ FTP/ DHCP/ PPPOE/ DDNS/ UPnP.
Compatible with Windows 2000/ ME/ XP/ Vista & Linux OS.
PS. 1.The IE Recording function is not available in Windows Vista.
2.TheRemote Listen In, IE Recording, Digital Zoom In (Out) and UPnP functions are
not available in Linux OS.
Supports iPhone Web Browser (supports remote view, snapshot and setting function).
Supports 6-LED infrared for night vision (optional).
Bundled Surveillance Software with the following functions (only for model 2)
Supports 4/ 9/ 16 cameras preview and record in DivX format (v6.5.1).
Video File Management: Video file database and playback control.
Storage Recyclable: When running out of disk space, files with the earliest date will be overwrite
automatically.
Motion Detection: Detect any movement in the mask area and invoke the alarm as soon as
movement is detected.
Multi-Languages OSD: English/ French/ German/ Italian/ Dutch/ Spanish/ Russian/ Japanese/
Traditional Chinese.
Compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista.

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5. Hardware Overview
5.1 Grand IP Camera Plus
5.2 Grand Wi-Fi Camera Plus
Default Button: Reset all settings to the original (factory) setting.
(Default IP Address: 192.168.1.100, Default User Name: root, Default Password: admin)
Reset Button: Press the button to restart the camera.
Built-in Microphone: For remotely listen in.
System LED: Steady green indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
DC Input: Connects to the power adapter. (DC 5V, 2A)
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector: For connects to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet cabling.
Wireless/ RJ-45 Switch: Select your network connection Wireless/ RJ-45.
10/ 100 T-Base LED: Steady green indicates the camera is connecting to 100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet.
LINK LED: Steady green indicates the camera is connecting to the LAN.
FULL/ COLLISION LED: Steady green indicates the camera is connecting to the LAN. The
will begin to flash to indicate that the camera is transmitting.
Night Version (optional): Supports 6-LED infrared for night vision.
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6. Hardware Installation
6.1 Assembling the Stand
Use the three screws and plugs provided to fix the stand bracket to a wall.
The stand can be adjusted to allow the camera a full 360°of rotation and a pan and tilt action.
6.2 Connecting to a Network
Connect the Grand Wi-Fi / IP Camera Plus to an Ethernet hub or switch by using a standard
cable. You can also connect directly to a computer by using the cross-over cable provided.

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6.3 Internet Browser Settings
NOTE: Your browser must be enabled the ActiveX for connect to the Grand IP/ Wi-Fi
Camera Plus first time.
Step 1: Start the internet browser.
Step 2: Click the “Tools” at the top of the screen, and select “Internet Options…”.
Step 3: Select the “Security” tab, and click the “Custom Level”. Set to “Enable” or “Prompt” on the
“Download unsigned ActiveX controls” and “Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as
safe” items.
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7. Network Installation
Step 1: Execute “Setup.exe” to install the “IPCamFinder” software in the CD driver. Execute the
“IPCam Setup” on the desktop, and the following screen is displayed:
Step 2: Click the “Find IP Cam” button, and your camera’s MAC, default IP Address, Net Mask and
Gateway will be listed.

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Step 3: Click on the “MAC”, and the “IP Address”, “Net Mask” and “Gateway” will be displayed
below.
NOTE: The IP Address, Net Mask and Gateway must be corresponding with your network settings
for you to access the camera. You can follow the steps below to get your network information.
-Click “Start” →“All Programs” →“Accessories” →“Command Prompt”. A MS-DOS
window will appear. Type “ipconfig” and them press “Enter” to get your network
information.
-Assign IP Address, Netmask (Subnet Mask) and Gateway (Default Gateway) for the Grand
Wi-Fi/ IP Camera Plus. (You must use the same Net Mask (ex. 255.255.255.0) and Gateway
(192.168.2.254). You can use any IP address between 192.168.2.1-254, but make sure that
the IP Address has never been used or is used by another IP addressable device.)
Step 4: Directly modify the “IP Address”, “Net Mask” and “Gateway”, and click “Setting” to save.
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Step 5: Click the “Find IP Cam” button again, and the new network information will be listed.
Step 6: Select the “MAC” and click the “Show IP Cam” button to connect the Grand Wi-Fi/ IP
Camera Plus.
Step 7: When the login screen appears, enter the user name and password (default user name: root,
default password: admin), and click the “OK” button to login your camera.

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8. Using the Configuration Menu
After login the camera, the “Select Languages” window will appear. Select your language and open up
the main page.
8.1 Image Control
8.1.1 Index: Display a demo image (static image).
8.1.2 ActiveX: Click the “ActiveX” to display image (live video) from any menu.
8.1.3 Image Control
Video Resolution: Select the video resolution among QCIF (176x144)/ QVGA (320x240)/ VGA
(640x480).
Light Source: Set the light source to Fixed (for light environment) or Omnibus (for dim
environment).
Frame Rate/ Quality: Frame Rate/ Quality selection (If the frame rate more than network
bandwidth, the video will be lag or damage).
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Auto Exposure: Enable/ disable the auto exposure function.
Auto White Balance: Enable/ disable the auto white balance function.
Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the image.
Contrast: Adjust the contrast of the image.
Saturation: Adjust the saturation of the image.
Light Frequency: Select your frequency (50Hz/ 60Hz).
Hue: Adjust the hue of the image.
Mirror: Horizontally rotate the video.
VFlip: Vertically rotate the video.
Sharpness: Sharpness selection.
Default Setup: Select “Enable” and click “Apply” to restore factory default settings.
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.
8.2 Basic Setup
8.2.1 LAN Setup
Camera Name: Display the camera name, you can rename directly in the field.
MAC Address: Display the MAC address of camera.
Get Address by PPPoE: If your camera via PPPoE dial up to internet, select the function and
complete the settings of PPPoE (refer to 8.3.2).
Get Address by DHCP: If you have a DHCP-enabled router, please select the function, then the
router will automatically assigns an IP address to the camera.
Specify an Address: If the camera is connected to a network without a DHCP server, type the
fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask Address, Gateway IP Address and Domain Mane Server for the
camera.
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings after setting.

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8.2.2 WLAN Setup (only for Grand Wi-Fi Camera Plus)
Wireless mode:
-Ad Hoc: Connect directly to a computer in a peer-to-peer environment.
-Infrastructure: By using an AP (Access Point) or a wireless router to connecting the
WLAN.
Rate: Select the wireless rate Fixed Rate/ Full Rate.
SSID: SSID is a name to identify a wireless network. You can enter SSID name manually.
Encryption Type: Select the Encryption Type.
Key: To connect to an encrypted wireless device, the password you enter here must match the
password of the device exactly.
MAC Address: Display the MAC address of camera.
Get Address by PPPoE: If your camera via PPPoE dial up to internet, select the function and
complete the settings of PPPoE (refer to 8.3.2).
Get Address by DHCP: If you have a DHCP-enabled router, please select the function, then the
router will automatically assigns an IP address to the camera.
Specify an Address: If the camera is connected to a network without a DHCP server, type the
fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask Address, Gateway IP Address and Domain Mane Server for the
camera.
NOTE:
1. Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.
2. If you want to use the wireless network connection, you must change the Wireless/
RJ-45 switch (on the right side of the Grand Wi-Fi Camera Plus) to the wireless mode
after setting the WLAN Setup.
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8.2.3 Network Status: Display the current information of network.
8.2.4 System Log: List the information of connection logged (IP Address, MAC Address and Login
Time). Click the “Reload” to load the latest information.

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8.3 Advance Setup
8.3.1 Admin Setup
Product Name: Display the camera’s name.
Version: Display the firmware version of camera.
Administrator Password:
-Password Change: Enter the new administrator password to access the camera.
-Password Confirm: Confirm the new password, enter it again.
MAC Address: Display the MAC address of camera.
Reset Device: Select “Yes” and click the “Apply” to restart the camera.
Factory Default: Select “Yes” and click the “Apply” to restore factory default settings.
Port Setting: You can change the port number if using multiple cameras (Port Number 1:
Defaulted as 80, Port Number 2: Defaulted as 8888).
NOTE: You must also set up your router to open the ports of cameras for remote
access the cameras via internet (refer to your router’s user manual for how to open up
ports).
Ping Service: Select “No” to hide the IP address. (prevent the ping command)
Video with password: Select “Enable”, and you can login the camera without password.
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Firmware Update: Search the latest firmware and update automatically.
Step 1: Click on the LINK button to open the Firmware Upload page.
Step 2: Click on the Browser button, and there will pop up a dialogue box for you to choose the
firmware.
Step 3: After choosing the firmware, click the Upload button for uploading the file. When the
process is done, there will pop up a message to tell you that the update is completed and ask you
for rebooting the camera.
Notice: You should NOT power off or remove the cable from the camera before the process is
completed. For that will damage your camera and make some hardware errors on it.

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8.3.2 PPPoE:
The Grand Wi-Fi/ IP Camera Plus can directly connect to the ADSL. It should be setup on the LAN
environment to setup the PPPoE information before connecting to the ADSL modem.
PPPoE: Enable/ disable the PPPoE function.
User Name: Enter the PPPoE account provided by the ISP
Password: Enter the password provided by the ISP.
PPPoE Management: If the ADSL modem and the camera are connected and after the
information of PPPoE are set, the current PPPoE status will be displayed.
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.
8.3.3 Dynamic DNS: If you are using a DDNS connection, enable the DDNS function and enter
domain name, User Name and Password.
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.
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8.3.4 FTP: Upload the motion-detected images to FTP server.
Enable: Enable/ disable the FTP function.
Server URL: Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server.
User: Enter the user name of the FTP server.
Password: Enter the password of the FTP server.
Remote Path: Enter the folder path to store the images on the FTP server.
Interval Sec: Set the interval time to upload the image.
Enable file name: If you select “Disable”, the latest image will replace the original image.
File name: Set the file name of the image.
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.
8.3.5 E-Mail: Capture and e-mail the image.
Enable: Enable/ disable the E-mail function.
Mail Server: Enter the domain name or IP address of the Mail server (POP3).
Sender’s Address: Enter the e-mail address of the sender.
Recipient’s Address: Enter the e-mail address of the recipient.
Subject: Enter the subject of the mail.
User ID: Enter the user name of the Mail server.
Password: Enter the password of the Mail server
Interval In Minute: Set the interval time to mail the image.
Motion send Mail: Send the mail with image while sensing approaching subjects (refer to page
17 for set the motion detection sensitivity).
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.

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8.3.6 NTP
Enable Time Zone: Enable/ disable the Time Zone function.
Time Zone: Local time zone selection. (the Time Zone function must be enabled)
Enable Time Server: Enable/ disable the NTP server function.
Time Server IP: Enter the domain name or IP address of the NTP server.
Set Time: Enable/ disable the manually set time function.
Date: Display the current time, you can set the time manually.
PS: If you use the NTP server function, please disable the Set Time (manual) function.
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.
8.3.7Account Manager: Set up the users and administrators for the camera (provides 3
layers: administrator/ User/ Guest).
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8.3.8 UPnP: The Grand Wi-Fi/ IP Camera supports UPnP function. If your operating
system is UPnP enabled, the device will easier to configure. (If your operating system is
Windows 98/ 2000, UPnP is unavailable.)
Enable UPnP: Enable/ disable the UPnP function.
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.
8.3.9Audio
Enable Audio: Enable/ disable the Audio function.
Boost: Enter the domain name or IP address of the NTP server.
MIC Volume: Enter the value of microphone volume.
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.
8.3.10 Motion
Sensitivity: Set the motion detection sensitivity (High/ Normal/ Low).
NOTE: Click “Apply” to confirm your settings.

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8.4 Snapshot Function
8.4.1 Snapshot E-mail: Click the “Snapshot E-mail” to send an e-mail with the current image.
NOTE: Confirm the Mail Server has been set (refer to 8.3.5).
8.4.2 Snapshot Window: To open a browser window and display the current image. You can Right
Click on the screen and save the image.
8.5 Image Recording
Step 1: Click “Start”, and the “REC SETTING” window will appear. Enter the folder path, and click
the “Start to Record” button to start recording (AVI format).
REC SETTING
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Step 2: The “REC” will appear on right-up position of the image when recording, you can click
“Stop” to stop recording.
Step 3: The recording files (AVI format) can be played by Windows Media Player program. These
files are named as yyyy_mm_dd_hh_mm_ss_ms.avi.
NOTE: Do not adjust the image settings (ex. resolution, quality, brightness or contrast)
while recording, otherwise the recording file may be error.
8.6 Zoom In (Out) Function
Click the Zoom In/ Out button to digital zoom the image. (up to 15 level)

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9. Connecting Multiple Cameras to a Router
Step 1: Assign a local IP Address and Http Ports for your cameras (confirm the cameras settings
corresponding to your network settings; you must use the same gateway and Subnet Mask).
Step 2: Set up the router to open the ports of cameras for remote access the cameras via internet (refer
to your router’s user manual for how to open up ports).
Step 3: Accessing your cameras.
- Access on local network
Enter “http:// 192.168.1.100” to access the camera 1; enter “http:// 192.168.1.101” to access the
camera 2.
- Access from the internet
Enter “http:// 61.30.13.40:80” to access the camera 1; enter “http:// 61.30.13.40:81” to access the
camera 2.
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10. Using UPnP to Connect to the Camera
NOTE: If your operating system is Windows 98/ 2000, UPnPis not available.
Step 1: Confirm the UPnP function of camera has been enabled (refer to 8.3.8).
Step 2: Follow the steps below to enable UPnP for Windows ME/ XP.
-Click “Start” → “Setting” → “Control Panel” → “Administrative Tools” → “Services”.
-In the “Services” window, double-click the service “SSDP Discovery Service”.
-Select “Automatic” in the “Startup type” item, and click “Start” to start the service. Click
“OK” to quit.
-Repeat the steps above to start the “Universal Plug and Play” service.
Step 3: Open the “My Network Places” on the desktop, click the “UPnP IP Camera-100” to connect
directly the camera. (The last digits “100”, represent the fourth octet of your camera’s IP address)

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11. View the Camera from iPhone
Step 1: Assign your IP Camera an IP address and make your IP Camera accessible through the
Internet.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the network via 3G or Wi-Fi (refer to your user’s manual of iPhone
for detail about network setting).
Step 3: Touch the Web browser icon for opening the browser. Enter the URL that you assign to your
IP Camera (we use IP in this case). Then the IP Camera will ask you user name and password for
authentication.
Step 4: After login into the IP Camera, you might select the language you want to use. And you might
also rotate your iPhone for a wider view.
Vertical View
Rotate
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12. Troubleshooting
Situation Check Point
The focus is bad
1. Adjust the camera’s image quality through the
configuration menu (refer to page 9).
2. Adjust by turning clockwise or counter-clockwise the
focus manually.
Noisy Image
1. If the camera works in dim environment, the images might
be noisy. You need more lighting, or set the light source to
Omnibus mode (refer to page 9).
No images available
through Web browser
1. Confirm the ActiveX has been enabled (refer to page 5).
2. Confirm the version of your Internet Explorer. If the
version number lower than 5, you need to upgrade it.
Can’t connect externally
(can work locally)
1. This might be caused by the firewall protection. Check the
internet firewall with your system administrator.
2. Refer to page 20 for more information about connecting
multiple cameras to a router.
Forgot the login user
name and password
1. Press continuously the default button on the top of
the camera about 5 seconds to restore the factory
default settings.
Default User Name: root
Default Password: admin
Default IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Wireless network not
working (only for Grand
Wi-Fi Camera Plus)
1. Confirm the WLAN Setup has been set correctly
refer to page 11).
2. Confirm the Wireless/ RJ-45 switch (on the right side
of camera) has been switched to Wireless mode.
3. Ensure that you wireless router supports 802.11b/g.
4. Adjust the wireless antennas for better signal
reception.

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Dynamic DNS Online Help
Chapter 1 Router(with DDNS function)+IP Camera
We suggest you use the Router to setup the DDNS function
The system map likes the following
ADSL+Router(with DDNS function) + IP Camera
1. Connect to your router and setup the DDNS function

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2. Setup your firewall or gateway, and assign a Local Virtual
IP:192.168.1.100 and open a port 8888 for the IP Cam, the
following figure is just a example.
3. In this Page “Administrator Setup”, assign a port number in the
Port Number2 field for the IP Cam (ex. 8888)
4. In the Remote Computer, please open the Internet Explorer
and input the IP address: http://abc.dyndns.org:8888

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5. If there are more than one IP Cameras: likes the following
map

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Chapter 2 IP Camera(with DDNS Function)
1. Please connect to http://www.dyndns.org/
2. If you own one account, please login or you need to sign up
a new one.
3. Connect to the Page” My Services...” and click Add Zone
Services
4. Add Dynamic DNS Host
5. Select a DNS server. We suggest “dyndns.org”
6. Input a Hostname ex: abc
7. If you own s Dynamic IP Address, you can ignore the “IP
Address Item”
8. you can ignore those Items “IP Address”, ”Enable Wildcard”, “Mail
Exchanger”, ”Backup MX”
9. Add Host

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10. Setup IP Camera Dynamic DNS Page
(Important: the server must be “members.dyndns.org”)
11. Click Apply and wait about 5 minute to update the IPAddress Automatically
12. Connect to http://abc.dyndns.org
13. If you can’t connect to the IP Camera, Please reboot the IP Camera and
wait about 5 minute to update the IPAddress Automatically.
14. Try the Command “Ping ” to get the new IP Address
15. If the IP address cannot be updated, Please reboot the IP Camera, or
check the ID, password, Server (members.dyndns.org), and Domain name.