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Table of Contents
Before You Use This Product......................................................................3
Package Contents....................................................................................4
Installation.............................................................................................6
Hardware installation..........................................................................6
Software installation...........................................................................7
Initial Access to the IT50W Network Camera..........................................8
Check Network Settings ................................................................8
Add Password to prevent Unauthorized Access..................................8
How to Use .......................................................................................9
Authentication..............................................................................9
Installing plug-in..............................................................................10
Primary user’s capability ...................................................................11
Main Screen with Camera View.....................................................11
Digital Zoom..............................................................................12
Snapshot...................................................................................12
Client settings............................................................................13
Administrator’s capability ..................................................................16
Fine-tuning for Best Performance..................................................16
Opening accounts for new users ...................................................18
Change homepage layout ............................................................19
Build a multimedia web attraction site ...........................................25
Build a security application ..........................................................28
Software revision upgrade ...........................................................29
Definitions in Configuration.....................................................................30
System parameters..........................................................................31
Security settings..............................................................................32
Network settings..............................................................................33
General.....................................................................................33
HTTP ........................................................................................33
Streaming .................................................................................33
WLAN Configuration....................................................................34
Mail & FTP.......................................................................................36
SMTP........................................................................................36
FTP ..........................................................................................36
DDNS and UPnP settings...................................................................38

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Video codec parameters....................................................................38
Motion detection..............................................................................41
Application settings..........................................................................42
Weekly schedule.........................................................................42
Send out the snapshot while motion detection ................................42
Sequential operation...................................................................42
Homepage layout settings............................................................44
Viewing system log ..........................................................................45
Viewing system parameters...............................................................45
Factory default ................................................................................45
Appendix..............................................................................................46
A. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................46
Status LED ................................................................................46
Reset and restore .......................................................................46
B. Frequently asked questions ...........................................................47
C. URL commands of the IT50W Network Camera.................................50
Capture update Snapshot of JPEG image........................................50
Query status of the digital input ...................................................50
Drive the digital output ...............................................................50
Restore factory default settings ....................................................51
Restart system...........................................................................51
Page URL ..................................................................................52
System resource URL..................................................................52
General format of command URL ..................................................53
System configuration URL............................................................53
Security configuration URL...........................................................53
Network configuration URL...........................................................54
DDNS & UPnP configuration URL...................................................55
Mail & FTP configuration URL........................................................56
Video configuration URL...............................................................57
Image quality configuration URL ...................................................59
Application configuration URL .......................................................59
Homepage layout configuration URL..............................................60
C. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)...............................................61
D. Liability ......................................................................................62
E. Technical specifications .................................................................63

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Before You Use This Product
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The IT50W
Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be
part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the
operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the
list in the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick
installation guide” before the IT50W Network Camera is installed, then carefully read
and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages due to
faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as
intended.
The IT50W Network Camera is a network device and its use should be
straightforward for those who have basic network knowledge. The
“Troubleshooting” chapter in the Appendix provides remedies to the most common
errors in set up and configuration. You should consult this chapter first if you run into
a system error.
The IT50W Network Camera is designed for various applications including video
sharing, general security/surveillance, etc. The “How to Use” chapter suggests
ways to best utilize the IT50W Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For
the creative and professional developers, the "URL Commands of The IT50W
Network Camera " chapter serves to be a helpful reference to customize existing
homepages or integrating with the current web server.
For paragraphs preceded by the reader should use caution to understand
completely the warnings. Ignoring the warnings may result in serious hazards or
injuries.

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Package Contents
IT50W Network Camera
Antenna
Power adapter
Camera stand
Software CD

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Installation
In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the IT50W Network Camera,
and "Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the IT50W Network Camera
and grant user access to the camera.
Hardware installation
Please verify that your product package contains all the
accessories listed in the foregoing Package Contents.
Depending on the user’s application, an Ethernet cable
may be needed. The Ethernet cable should meet the specs
of UTP Category 5 and not exceed 100 meters in length.
Upon powering up, the device runs through a self-test procedure and the front LEDs will
blink between blue and red a few times. If self-test passes, the LED will be blue and the
IT50W Network Camera will standby for getting IP address. After getting IP Address, the
LED will blink blue every second. If self-test fails the red LED will blink several times.
Refer to Appendix A for troubleshooting.
The IT50W Network Camera will first detect Ethernet. If it does not connect to Ethernet,
the IT50W Network Camera will try WLAN. During the searching and connecting process
to the wireless access point or station, the red LED of the IT50W Network Camera will
flash every second. Until the IT50W Network Camera connects to the other wireless
device, the red LED will become lighted. Operating in either network mode, the blue
LED will flash every second as heartbeat to indicate alive.
To install in Ethernet
Make sure the Ethernet is firmly connected to a switch hub. After attaching the Ethernet
cable plug in the power adapter. If the LED turns out to be steady blue after self-test, go
Connect the power adapter jack to the IT50W
Network Camera before plugging in to the power socket.
This will reduce the risk of accidental electric shock.

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to next paragraph “Software installation”. If the Ethernet is not available, the IT50W
Network Camera will switch to wireless LAN mode.
To install in wireless LAN
If the Ethernet is not available while power on, the IT50W Network Camera will search for
any access point with the SSID “default”. Once any access point is found, the LED will
turn blue to wait for installation. If the network environment cannot meet the default
settings, install the IT50W Network Camera in Ethernet to proceed with wireless LAN
configuration.
Software installation
At the end of the hardware installation, users can use IP Installer program included in the
product CD Rom to find the location of the IT50W Network Camera. There may be many
IT50W Network Cameras in the local network. Users can differentiate the IT50W Network
Cameras with the serial number. The serial number is printed on the labels on the carton
and the back of the IT50W Network Camera body.
Once installation is complete, the Administrator should proceed to the next
section "Initial access to the IT50W Network Camera" for necessary checks
and configurations.

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Initial Access to the IT50W Network Camera
Check Network Settings
The IT50W Network Camera can be connected either before or immediately after
software installation onto the Local Area Network. The Administrator should complete
the network settings on the configuration page, including the correct subnet mask and
IP address of gateway and DNS. Ask your network administrator or Internet service
provider for the detail information. By default the IT50W Network Camera requires the
Administrator to run installation every time it reboots. If the network settings are to
remain unchanged, disable the Install option. Refer to “Network settings” on the
System Configuration page for details. If any setting is entered incorrectly and cannot
proceed to setting up the IT50W Network Camera, restore the factory settings
following the steps in the “Troubleshooting” chapter of the Appendix.
Add Password to prevent Unauthorized Access
The default Administrator’s password is blank and the IT50W Network Camera initially
will not ask for any password. The Administrator should immediately implement a new
password as a matter of prudent security practice. Once the Administrator’s password
is saved, the IT50W Network Camera will ask for the user’s name and password before
each access. The Administrator can set up a maximum of twenty (20) user accounts.
Each user can access the IT50W Network Camera except to perform system
configuration. Some critical functions are exclusive for the Administrator, such as
system configuration, user administration, and software upgrades. The user name for
the Administrator is permanently assigned as “root”. Once the password is changed,
the browser will display an authentication window to ask for the new password. Once
the password is set, there is no provision to recover the Administrator’s
password. The only option is to restore to the original factory default
settings.

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How to Use
Authentication
After opening the Web browser and typing in the URL of the IT50W Network Camera, a
dialogue window pops up to request a username and password. Upon successful
authentication, the following figure is displayed.
The foreground is the login window and the background shows the message if
authentication fails. The user may check the option box to save the password for future
convenience. This option is not available to the Administrator for obvious reason.

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Installing plug-in
For the initial access to the IT50W Network Camera in Windows, the web browser may
prompt for permission to install a new plug-in for the IT50W Network Camera.
Permission request depends on the Internet security settings of the user’s PC or
notebook. If the highest security level is set, the computer may prohibit any installation
and execution attempt. This plug-in has been registered for certificate and is used to
display the video in the browser. Users may click on to proceed. If the web
browser does not allow the user to continue to install, check the Internet security
option and lower the security levels or contact your IT or networking supervisor for
help.

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Primary user’s capability
Main Screen with Camera View
The main page layout has two parts:
Configuration functions: The camera can be configured using these user interfaces.
Camera View: What the camera sees.
Click on the configuration link to the left of the image window to enter the configuration
page.

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Digital Zoom
Click on the magnifier icon under the camera view then the digital zoom control panel
will be shown. Uncheck “Disable digital zoom” and use the slider control to change the
zoom factors.
Snapshot
Click on “Snapshot”, web browser will pop up a new window to show the snapshot.
Users can point at the snapshot and click the right button of mouse to save it.

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Client settings
At the initial access to the “Connection type” page in Windows, the web browser will ask
for a new plug-in installation, the plug-in being the IT50W Network Camera. This
plug-in has been registered for certification and can be used to change the parameters
at the client’s site. The user may click on to install the plug-in. If the web
browser does not allow the user to complete the installation, check the Internet
security to lower the security level or contact your IT or networking supervisor.

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There are two settings for the client side. One is “Media Option” for users to
determine if audio should be muted. The other is “Protocol Option” which allows
choices on connection protocol between client and server. There are three protocols
choices to optimize your usage - UDP, TCP and HTTP.
The UDP protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, some
packets may be lost due to network burst traffic and images may be obscured.
The TCP protocol allows for less packet loss and produces a more accurate video
display. The downside with this protocol is that the real-time effect is worse than that
with the UDP protocol.
The HTTP protocol must be selected if the network is protected by a firewall and it only
allows HTTP Port (80) to be opened. In this mode, audio will not be sent and only video
is operational. If no special need is required, UDP protocol is recommended. Generally
speaking, the client’s choice will be in the order of UDP →TCP →HTTP. After the
IT50W Network Camera is connected successfully, “Protocol Option” will indicate the
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used for the next connection. If the network environment is changed, or the user wants
to let the web browser to detect again, manually select the UDP protocol, save, and
return HOME to re-connect.
<url> http://<IT50WNetwork Camera>/protocol.html
<IT50W Network Camera> is the domain name or the original IP address of the IT50W
Network Camera.

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Administrator’s capability
Fine-tuning for Best Performance
Best performance generally equates to the fastest image refresh rate with the best
video quality, and at the lowest network bandwidth as possible. The three factors,
“Maximum frame rate”, “Fix bit rate”, and “Fix quality” on the Video Configuration page,
are correlative to allow for achieving the best performance possible.
For Best Real-time Video Images
To achieve good real-time visual effect, the network bandwidth should be large enough
to allow a transmission rate of greater than 20 image frames per second. If the
broadband network is over 1 Mbps, set the “Fix bit rate” to 1000Kbps or 1200Kbps, and
set “Fix quality” at the highest quality. The maximum frame rate is 30. If your network
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and set the maximum frame rate to 30 fps. If the images vary dramatically in your
environment, you may want to slow the maximum frame rate down to 20 fps in order
to lower the rate of data transmission. This allows for better video quality and the
human eyes cannot readily detect the differences between those of 20, 25, or 30
frames per second. If your network bandwidth is below 384 Kbps, set the “Fix bit rate”
according to your bandwidth and try to get the best performance by fine-tuning with
the “Maximum frame rate”. In a slow network, greater frame rate results in blur images.
Another work-around is to choose “Half” in the “Size” option for better images, or
“Halfx2” for a larger image view. Video quality performance will vary somewhat due to
the number of users viewing on the network; even when the parameters have initially
been finely tuned. Performance will also suffer due to poor connectivity because of
the network’s burst constraint.
Only Quality Images Will Do
To have the best video quality, you should set “Fix quality” at “Detailed” or “Excellent”
and adjust the “Maximum frame rate” to match your network’s bandwidth. If your
network is slow and you receive “broken” pictures, go to the TCP protocol in
“Connection type” and choose a more appropriate mode of transmission. The images
may suffer a time delay due to a slower connection. The delay will also increase with
added number of users.
Somewhere Between Real-time and Clear Images
If you have a broadband network, set “Fix quality” at ”Normal” or better, rather than
setting “Fix bit rate”. You can also fix the bandwidth according to your actual network
speed and adjust the frame rate. Start from 30 fps down for best results but not below
15 fps. If the image qualities are not improved, select a lower bandwidth setting.

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Opening accounts for new users
Protect IT50W Network Camera by passwords
The IT50W Network Camera is shipped without any password by default. That means
everyone can access the IT50W Network Camera including the configuration as long as
the IP address is known. It is necessary to assign a password if the IT50W Network
Camera is intended to be accessed by others. Type a new password twice in (1) to
enable protection. This password is used to identify the administrator. Then add an
account with user name and password for your friends in (2). IT50W Network Camera
can provide twenty accounts for your valuable customers or friends. Each account
identifies the access right rather than the real visitor. That allows multiple visitors share
the same account of different level. An option to access DI/DO is provided for each
account. Some users may need to prohibit from controlling your attached devices. You
may delete some users from (3).

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More flexible options for viewers (4)
The first option allows anyone uses “demo” as the user name to view without password.
The Administrator can also decide if more viewers are allowed to watch the video if the
viewers exceed the limit. The overloaded viewers will have snapshot mode instead.
Change homepage layout
How to change the subject text of homepage
1. Click on “Configuration” on homepage,
2. Change the text in “Host name”,
3. Click on “Save” button.

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How to change the font color
1. Click on “Configuration” on homepage,
2. Click on “Homepage layout” at the left column,
3. Find “Font color” and pull down the list to choose any color you like,
4. Click on “Save” button.
* The font color is better to contrast with the background.
How to change the background
1. Click on “Configuration” on homepage,
2. Click on “Homepage layout” at the left column,
If you want to display simple color without any image,
3. Find “Background graph” and choose “blank”,
4. Find “Background color” and pull down the list to choose any color you like,
5. Click on “Save” button.
* The background color is better to contrast with the font.