Monoprice IC212W User manual

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................5
2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION AND QUICK INSTALLATION/USAGE ...............................7
2.1. MAJOR HARDWARE COMPONENTS......................................................................................7
2.2. QUICK INSTALLATION AND USAGE.......................................................................................8
2.3. WIRELESS CONNECTION (FOR IP CAM(W)ONLY)..............................................................12
3. WEB CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................................14
3.1. INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................15
3.2. VIDEO DISPLAY ...................................................................................................................16
3.3. NETWORK............................................................................................................................17
3.4. WIFISECURITY (FOR IP CAM(W))......................................................................................19
3.5. ADVANCED NETWORK ........................................................................................................22
3.6. VIDEO SETTINGS.................................................................................................................23
3.7. 3GPP/RTSP SETTINGS .....................................................................................................23
3.8. NIGHT MODE CONTROL......................................................................................................26
3.9. EMAIL/FTP ALARM.............................................................................................................27
3.10. NAS SETTINGS...................................................................................................................29
3.11. SCHEDULING .......................................................................................................................31
3.12. LED DISPLAY CONTROL ....................................................................................................31
3.13. DATE/TIME ..........................................................................................................................34
3.14. ADMIN..................................................................................................................................35
3.15. UPGRADE ............................................................................................................................36
3.16. REBOOT...............................................................................................................................38
3.17. SAFE MODE.........................................................................................................................39
3.18. SET TOFACTORY DEFAULT ...............................................................................................40
4. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................41
4.1. FEATURES ...........................................................................................................................41
4.2. SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................42
5. PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................44
APPENDIX A. LIST OF TESTED NAT/ROUTER DEVICES........................................................45
APPENDIX B. MAXIMUM ALLOWED VIDEO USERS.................................................................46
APPENDIX C. PERFORMANCE INFORMATION.........................................................................47
APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................48
APPENDIX E. 3GPP/ISMA OPERATION .......................................................................................50
APPENDIX F. THIRD PARTY AND EMBEDDED WEB PAGE INTEGRATION ......................51

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List of Figures and Tables
Figure 2-1: Major components in the front panel
Figure 2-2: Major components in the back panel
Figure 2-3: IP CAM connection diagram.
Figure 2-4: Connect Ethernet cable to a switch/router.
Figure 2-5: The installation CD disk
Figure 2-6: The ID/Password card
Figure 2-7: Running window of CamView program
Figure 2-8: Pop-up play-video password window
Figure 2-9: Unplug the Ethernet cable to enable the WiFi function
Figure 3-1: Open the web configuration page from CamView software
Figure 3-2: IP CAM Web configuration login page
Figure 3-3: IP CAM Information page
Figure 3-4: Video display page
Figure 3-5: Network settings page for DHCP function
Figure 3-6: Network settings page for fixed IP address
Figure 3-7: WiFi security disabled page
Figure 3-8: WiFi security enabled page
Figure 3-9: WiFi testing page
Figure 3-10: Advanced network settings page
Figure 3-11: Video settings page
Figure 3-12: 3GPP/RTSP enabled page
Figure 3-13: Night mode control page
Figure 3-14: Email/FTP Alarm page
Figure 3-15: NAS Storage settings page
Figure 3-16: Schedule Management page
Figure 3-17: Led Control settings page
Figure 3-18: System date/time settings page
Figure 3-19: Admin settings page
Figure 3-20: Firmware upgrade settings page
Figure 3-21: Firmware upgrade status page
Figure 3-22: System reboot settings page
Figure 3-23: System reboot under-going page
Figure 3-24: Safe mode information page
Figure 3-25: Stick the reset button to set to the factory default
Figure 5-1: IP Camera body
Figure 5-2: Power Adaptor

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Figure 5-3: Bracket
Figure 5-4: Antenna
Figure 5-5: Quick installation guide
Figure 5-6: Ethernet cable
Figure 5-7: Installation CD
Figure 5-8: ID/Password Card
Table A-1: List of tested Wireless AP/router devices
Table A-2: List of tested Wired NAT/router devices

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1. Introduction
The Day & Night IP Network Camera is designed with ease-of-use firmly in mind.
The camera can be easily added to a local area network, where it can be accessed
within the LAN or anywhere with internet and/or phone access using the included
CamView software. There is no need for complicated DNS names, firewall settings, or
anything else. Just plug it in and it works.
With 3GPP/ISMA support, you can view the video from the IP camera on any 3G
mobile phone, any time, any place you have phone access. The special mobile phone
software is designed to access the camera without the need for a fixed IP address.
The video settings, including frame rate, resolution, and bandwidth, can be different
for use with PC or mobile phone monitoring and viewing.
For indoor surveillance and remote monitoring, the Day & Night IP Network
Camera provides the best image quality and performance in its class. The Day &
Night IP Network Camera also provides the best bandwidth efficiency, offering
640x480 resolution, 30 fps frame rate, and real MPEG4 image compression ability.
The built-in microphone enables remote users to not only view, but also listen, to the
monitored area.
Equipped with a very low-light sensitive sensor and infrared LEDs, the Day &
Night IP Network Camera can "see" in any lighting condition, seamlessly switching
between day and night modes depending on the detected light level.
The camera features a variety of storage options, including the use of Network
Attached Storage devices. The software includes scheduling functions, which can
activate camera recording based on a fixed time or triggered by motion detection.
With a built-in web functionality, you can modify the camera can be managed from
any PC or Mac using a standard web browser.
The Day & Night IP Network Camera provides both wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g and
wired Ethernet network interfaces for flexible installation options. It supports the WEP
and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security modes to provide the best security for
wireless networks.
The Day & Night IP Network Camera includes a motion detection function. Users
can easily setup this option and receive the alert notifications with a snapshot image
through email and/or ftp whenever motion events are detected.
The Day & Night IP Network Camera is ideal for a variety of personal and
professional applications.

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The differences
It is easy to monitor the video produced by the IP Camera from anywhere in the
world using the included CamView software. You do not need to remember or
configure complicated network settings, such as the IP address or domain name,
DDNS name, port mapping, firewall, etc. of the NAT/router devices. All you need is to
have the Camera ID and Password, plus the CamView software installed on a PC or
mobile device. The IP Camera is a true Plug & Play device.
So, the differences between the IP Camera from Monoprice and other similar
devices are as follows:
Public IP address needed? No
Dynamic DNS needed? No
Port mapping in router? No
Virtual server in router? No
UPnP support in router? No
What's needed? ID and Password

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2. Hardware Description and Quick Installation/Usage
The IP CAM is designed to be very easy to install and use. First, let's look at the
major components of the IP CAM.
2.1. Major Hardware Components
The major components on the front panel of the IP CAM products are the built-in
microphone, lens, IR LEDs, and status LEDs:
1. Microphone – for receiving audio/voice. Effective distance is about 16 feet (5
meters).
2. Lens – the focus of the lens is fixed, so you do not need to spend time to adjust
the focus. The effective focus range is from about 12" (30 cm) to infinity.
3. IR LEDs – there are a total of 11 IR LEDs, which can provide night vision out to
about 10m distance.
4. Light detector – the light detector determines the illumination level, allowing the IR
LEDs to be automatically activated in low-light conditions.
5. Status indication LED (red) – this LED indicates the Internet connection status.
When the Internet connection is working properly, the red LED will be steadily on.
If there is any Internet connection problem, the red LED will blink repeatedly.
6. Ethernet indication LED (blue) – this LED indicates whether the Ethernet link is ok
and packet traffic is being properly sent/received. When the Ethernet cable is
properly connected, the blue LED is steadily on. When Ethernet data packets are
being sent/received, the blue LED will blink.
Figure 2-1: Major components, front view
The major components on the back panel of the IP CAM products are the bracket
screw jack, power jack, Ethernet jack, and reset button:
1. Bracket screw jack – this screw jack is where the mounting bracket attaches to the
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ceiling.
2. Power jack – this DC connector is where the external power adapter attaches to
the IP CAM. The IP CAM requires a power level of 5 VDC/1.0A. Do not use any
power source other than the supplied power adapter or an exact equivalent.
3. Ethernet jack – this standard RJ-45 jack is for making a wired Ethernet connection.
When the Ethernet link is ok, the blue Ethernet indication LED on the front side will
be steadily on (when no activity is present) or blinking (when data packets are
being transferred).
4. Reset button – pressing this button resets the IP CAM to the default factory
settings. The button is slightly recessed, so you will need a small object, such as a
pen tip or toothpick, to press and hold the reset button for at least 4 seconds to
activate the reset function. Please refer to section 3.18 for more details.
5. Antenna jack (for IP Cam(w)only) – this RP-SMA screw jack is where the wireless
antenna attaches to the camera. The antenna must be properly attached for
802.11b/g wireless connectivity. However, if using only a wired connection the
antenna can be left unattached.
Figure 2-2: Major components, back view
2.2. Quick Installation and Usage
There are only three things that you need to do to view the video from the IP CAM.
1. Connect the IP CAM to the home/office network.
2. Install the CamView software on the notebook/PC.
3. Key in the ID/password of the IP CAM (from the included ID/Password card) into
the CamView software, and then you can access the camera and view video.
First, connect the IP CAM to the home/office network
First connect the IP CAM accessories to the IP CAM body correctly, including the
antenna, bracket, power adapter, and Ethernet cable, as shown in Figure 2-3.
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network switch or router, as shown in Figure 2-4. By default the IP CAM is configured
to use the DHCP function and most home/office networks include a DHCP server.
Therefore the IP CAM should connect to the internet immediately. The Internet status
LED will be constant red when the IP CAM is properly connected to the Internet. If the
LED is blinking, please refer to section 3.3-3.5 to try other network settings.
Figure 2-3: IP CAM connection diagram.
Figure 2-4: Connect Ethernet cable to a switch/router.
Second, install the CamView software on a PC/notebook
Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive in your notebook or personal

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computer running Microsoft Windows OS. Run the CamViewInstaller-xxx.exe
installation program on the disk. The program will pop-up some windows asking about
various installation options. Click the "next” button to proceed with the installation.
After installation is complete, there will be a CamView icon on the desktop of your
computer, double-click this icon to run the CamView software.
Figure 2-5: The installation CD disk
Third, use the CamView program to see the video
When the CamView software starts the screen will look similar to the screen
shown in Figure 2-7 below. If the computer running the CamView software is on the
same local area network as the IP CAM, the CAM ID will be displayed in the
Auto-Search list. For example, if the CAM ID is 001-001-029, then the Auto Search list
will show the ID 001001029. If the CAM ID does not show, double-click the
"Auto-Search" button to scan the network for all connected cameras. To view the
video from the IP CAM, simply double-click the CAM ID in the Auto-Search list. A
pop-up window will ask for the password, as shown in Figure 2-8. Enter the password
found on the ID/Password Card (Figure 2-6) and click OK.
Figure 2-6: The ID/Password card

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Notes:
1. You can modify the password using the web configuration pages. Please refer to
section 3.14 for more information.
2. You can also add the IP CAM into the CameraList in the CamView software for a
more convenient video display. Please refer to the user manual of the CamView
software for more information.
Figure 2-7: Main window of the CamView software
Figure 2-8: Pop-up window requesting the password

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Viewing video in a remote location
After the IP CAM has been installed and you can see the video from the CamView
software in the local network, it is very easy to see the video from a remote location.
All you need to do is add a camera item in the "CameraList” folder of the CamView
software, then key in the IP CAM ID and Password (from the ID/Password card).
Double-click the camera item to immediately begin viewing video from the IP CAM.
No additional NAT/router settings modifications are needed.
2.3. Wireless Connection (for IP Cam(w)only)
The IP CAM can also be connected to the network through an 802.11b/g wireless
connection. There are only three steps needed to set up the wireless connection:
1. Set the WiFi security settings on the IP CAM's web configuration page.
2. Test the WiFi settings to ensure they are correct.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable.
First, set the WiFi security settings on the web configuration page.
Make sure there is a WiFi router or AP on your network. Write down the WiFi
security parameters used for this WiFi AP/router, including the SSID, the security
mode, encryption protocols, and the "key” values. The supported WiFi security mode
of the IP CAM is WEP (64 bits and 128 bits) and WPA-PSK (TKIP and AES). In most
home/office WiFi environments, this is quite sufficient.
The easiest way to configure the WiFi settings on the IP CAM is through the
CamView software. Right-click the searched IP CAM in the "Auto Search” list and
click the "Web Configure” option to open the login window of the IP CAM. Fill in all the
WiFi security parameters you have written down. The WiFi configuration is complete
now.
Please refer to section 3.4 for more detailed description, if necessary.
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Second, test the WiFi settings to ensure they are correct
You can now test the above WiFi settings. Click the "WiFi test” on the "WiFi
Security” settings web page. The testing result will be displayed in less than 60
seconds. If the test failed, check and re-enter the WiFi security parameters, then test
again.
Third, unplug the Ethernet cable
If the WiFi test is successful, you can enable the WiFi connection simply by
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cable unplugged condition and start the WiFi connection. After the WiFi is connected,
the IP CAM will connect to the Internet immediately.
Notes:
1. Remember that the WiFi connection will use a different IP address, therefore you
will need to do the "Auto Search” function in the CamView software again to find
the IP CAM after the WiFi has connected.
2. If you want to switch back to the wired Ethernet connection, just plug the Ethernet
cable into the IP CAM again. You do not need to disable the WiFi function on the
web pages.
Figure 2-9: Unplug the Ethernet cable to enable the WiFi function

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3. Web Configuration
You can login to the web configuration page by typing the IP address of the IP
CAM into a web browser. Alternatively, you can right-click the searched IP CAM in the
"Auto Search” list of the CamView software and select the "Web Configure” option to
open the login window of the IP CAM.
Figure 3-1: Open the web configuration page from CamView software
The default login User name is "admin”. Leave the Password field empty.
Figure 3-2: IP CAM Web configuration login page

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3.1. Information
The first page in the web configuration menu of the IP CAM is the information
page. You can see the model name/firmware version, IP CAM ID, registration status,
network type, and current video settings (bandwidth and resolution) on this page (see
Figure 3-3).
The IP CAM can be viewed remotely by the CamView software only when the IP
CAM is registered. If this IP CAM is not registered, please check the Ethernet wiring of
your network environment. The "Network type” field displays the network connection
type (wired or wireless) and method (DHCP, PPPoE, or static IP) the IP CAM is using.
The "Video users” field displays the number of connected video viewing users.
Figure 3-3: IP CAM Information page

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3.2. Video Display
This display page allows you to view the video display of the IP camera, as shown
in Figure 3-4. For the first time use of this display on a computer, an Active-X
component will be automatically downloaded into the browser. This could take some
time, depending on the internet speed. The component is downloaded from a public
domain, so the computer must be connected to the Internet. If you want to modify the
video display screen size, please refer to section 3.6 for more details.
Figure 3-4: Video display page

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3.3. Network
The Network page allows you to modify the network settings of the wired Ethernet
connection. The default settings use DHCP to obtain an IP address automatically. In
most home and office network environments, there is a DHCP server running. In this
situation, by using these default settings, the IP CAM can work immediately.
If the Ethernet cable is unplugged, the IP CAM will lose connection. But as soon
as the Ethernet cable is plugged in again, the IP CAM will obtain a new IP address
immediately.
If the network environment does not support the DHCP function you will need to
configure the network settings of the IP CAM manually. Fill in all the fields including
"IP address”, "Subnet mask”, "Default gateway”, and "DNS server”, to establish a
network connection. All these settings must be correct for your network environment
or the IP CAM will not work. The default setting is "Obtain an IP address
automatically”.
Figure 3-5: Network settings page for DHCP function

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Figure 3-6: Network settings page for fixed IP address

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3.4. WiFi Security (for IP cam(w)only)
You can connect the IP CAM to the network wirelessly, provided you have a
wireless router or AP. Simply click the "Enable WiFi function” button to enable the
wireless functionality.
Figure 3-7: WiFi security disabled page
In order to use the wireless network, you need to fill in the following fields:
1. SSID – this is the ID of the wireless router or AP in your wireless network
environment.
2. Security mode – this is the security mode used by the wireless router or AP. You
need to choose one of the three modes – None, WEP, or WPA-PSK:
WEP: Wireless Encryption Protocol.
WPA: WiFi Protected Access.
PSK: Pre-Shared Key.
TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol.
AES: Advanced Encryption Standard.
3. WEP mode – when the WEP mode is chosen, you need to also choose between
the 64-bit (5 char), 64-bit (10 hex), 128-bit (13 char), and 128-bit (26 hex)
encryption modes, and then fill in the WEP key correctly.
4. WPA-PSK mode - when the WPA-PSK mode is chosen, you need to also choose
between the TKIP and AES encryption modes, and then fill in the WPA-PSK key
correctly. WPA2-PSK is also supported, but WPA/ WPA2 Enterprise is not.

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All the fields on this page must be filled in correctly with the same settings used by
the wireless router or AP.
Figure 3-8: WiFi security enabled page
You can also click the "WiFi test” button to check if the IP CAM can connect to the
wireless network using these settings. After a successful "WiFi test" unplug the
Ethernet cable to enable the wireless connection.
You can click the "WiFi scan” button to scan for all the available access points
nearby.
If you want to use a fixed IP address with a WiFi connection, click the "IP address”
button and enter in your preferred IP address.
After changing settings click the "Save & Apply” button to make the changes take
effect. You do not need to restart the IP CAM for the WiFi to work, just unplug the
Ethernet cable.
The default setting is "Disable WiFi Function”.