NetComm MyLANcam NS370W User manual

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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................4
About This Guide.....................................................................................................................................4
Features and Benefits .............................................................................................................................5
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................6
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................7
Physical Description................................................................................................................................8
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................. 10
Attaching the Camera to the Stand ....................................................................................................... 10
Connecting the Ethernet cable .............................................................................................................. 10
Attaching the Power Supply.................................................................................................................. 10
Security ........................................................................................................................................................11
Using the Internet Camera .......................................................................................................................... 12
Usage Examples.................................................................................................................................... 12
Web Configuration Utility ............................................................................................................................ 14
Accessing the Camera with the Web Configuration Utility .................................................................... 14
System Administration ................................................................................................................................ 15
System Administration > Management............................................................................................... 15
System .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Video..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Wireless (NS370W only)........................................................................................................................ 17
Network ................................................................................................................................................ 17
User ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
System Administration > Configuration.............................................................................................. 19
System .................................................................................................................................................. 19
System Administration > Tools...........................................................................................................32
FTP Test.................................................................................................................................................32
E-mail Test ............................................................................................................................................32
Reset.....................................................................................................................................................33
Factory Reset ........................................................................................................................................33
Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................33
Backup ..................................................................................................................................................33
System Administration > Help ............................................................................................................35
About ....................................................................................................................................................35
View Video – ActiveX Mode..........................................................................................................................36
View Image – Java Mode ..............................................................................................................................37
Using IPView Pro with the Internet Camera .................................................................................................38
Installation............................................................................................................................................38
Getting Started .....................................................................................................................................42
Item Feature..........................................................................................................................................43

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Using IPView Pro..........................................................................................................................................44
Adding a Camera...................................................................................................................................44
Removing a Camera ..............................................................................................................................45
Viewing a Camera..................................................................................................................................46
Recording Video....................................................................................................................................47
Configuring the System ...............................................................................................................................48
Camera Configuration ...........................................................................................................................49
Mailing Configuration ...........................................................................................................................52
Proxy Server..........................................................................................................................................53
Recording Configuration .......................................................................................................................54
Others ...................................................................................................................................................56
Log List..................................................................................................................................................56
Account .................................................................................................................................................57
About ....................................................................................................................................................57
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................58
Internet Camera Features......................................................................................................................58
Internet Camera Installation .................................................................................................................58
Appendix B: PING Your IP Address...............................................................................................................60
Appendix C: Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................................................... 61
Appendix D: Time Zone Table ......................................................................................................................63
Appendix E: Adjust Internet Camera Focus ..................................................................................................64
Appendix F: Specification ............................................................................................................................65
Video specification................................................................................................................................65
Image (Video Setting) ...........................................................................................................................65
Hardware Interface ...............................................................................................................................65
Software................................................................................................................................................65
Operating environment .........................................................................................................................65
Appendix G: Glossary of Terms....................................................................................................................66
Appendix H: Cable Information....................................................................................................................72
Appendix I: Registration and Warranty Information....................................................................................74

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the NS370/NS370W Internet Camera, a camera device that can be
connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Compared to the conventional PC
Camera, the Internet Camera features a built-in CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a
cost-effective solution to transmit real-time high-quality video images and sounds for monitoring.
The Internet Camera can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC/Notebook
over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. The simple installation procedures and web-based
interface allow you to integrate it into your network easily. With comprehensive applications
supported, the Internet Camera is your best solution for remote monitor, high quality, and high
performance video images.The NS370W also features wireless transmission based on the IEEE
802.11g standard.
About This Guide
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your Internet Camera and
includes:
• Introduction, provides the general information on the camera.
• Hardware Installation, describes the hardware installation procedure for the camera.
• Security, explains the security feature of the camera.
• Application of the Camera, provides the illustrations of the camera’s applications.
• Using the Camera, guides you through the configuration using the web browser.
• IPView Pro, helps you to install and use the software.
Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual are FOR YOUR REFERENCE
ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If you are not sure
about the respective information, please ask your network administrator or MIS staff for help.

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Features and Benefits
Simple To Use
The Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU requiring no special hardware
or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The Internet Camera supports both ActiveX
mode (for Internet Explorer users) and Java mode (for Internet Explorer and Netscape
Navigator users). Therefore, all that is required is a web browser software such as Internet
Explorer 5.0 or above or Netscape 6.0 or above. Just plug and view the picture from your
Internet Camera with a valid IP Address.
Support Variety of Platforms
The Internet Camera supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other
Internet related protocols, and can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment
such as Windows, Unix, and Mac. It can be integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet
applications.
Web Configuration
Applying a standard web browser, the administrator can configure and manage the Internet
Camera directly from its own web page via the Intranet or Internet. Up to 64 user names
and passwords are permitted with privilege settings controlled by the administrator.
Remote Utility
The powerful IPView Pro application assigns the administrator with a pre-defined user ID
and password, allowing the administrator to modify the Internet Camera settings from the
remote site via Intranet or Internet. When new firmware is available, you can also upgrade
remotely over the network for added convenience. Users are also allowed to monitor the
image, and take snapshots.
Broad Range of Applications
With today’s high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera can provide the ideal solution
for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The Internet
Camera allows remote access from a web browser for live image viewing and allows the
administrator to manage and control the Internet Camera anywhere and any time in the
world. Apply the Internet Camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes,
offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centres, amusement parks and varieties of industrial and
public monitoring. The Internet Camera can also be used for intruder detection; in addition,
it can capture still images for archiving and many more applications.

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Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. Your package should contain:
• One NS370 or NS370W Internet Camera
(both models shown)
•One Installation CD-ROM
•One User Guide
•One Package Contents Note
•One AC power adapter
•One Camera Stand
•One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
If any item is damaged or missing, please contact NetComm immediately. Also, keep the box and
packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

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System Requirements
For Networking
Local Area Network:
•10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet.
Wireless Local Area Network for NS370W only):
•IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN.
For Accessing the Camera
Web Browser Users
•Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP
•CPU: Intel Pentium II, 266 MHz or above
•Memory Size: 32MB (64MB recommended)
•Resolution: 800x600 or above
•Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above (ActiveX & JAVA Mode – Image View
for Windows OS and JAVA Mode – Image View for other OS); Netscape 6.0 or above
(JAVA Mode – Image View)
IPView Pro Application Users
•Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP.
•CPU: Intel Pentium III, 450 MHz or above
•Memory Size: 128 MB (256 MB recommended)
•Resolution: 800x600 or above

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Physical Description
This section describes the externally visible features of the Internet Camera.
Front Panel
1. Power LED
The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet Camera’s lens while
facing the Internet Camera.
A steady BLUE light confirms that the Internet Camera is powered on.
2. Link LED
The Link LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet Camera’s lens while facing
the Internet Camera. It is located right of the Power LED
A steady ORANGE light confirms that the camera has good connection to LAN
connectivity.
The LED will begin to flash to indicate that the Internet Camera is receiving/sending
data from/to the network.

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Rear Panel
1. Network Cable Connector
The Internet Camera’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-
T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5
twisted-pair cable). The port supports the N-Way protocol and “Auto-MDIX” function,
allowing the Internet Camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed
of the network.
2. External Antenna (for NS370W only)
The rotatable external antenna allows you to adjust its position to obtain the maximum
signal.
3. Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once, and Power LED begins to
flash.
Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for three
seconds or when Power LED begins to light up. Release the reset button and the Power
LED will begin to flash, indicating the Internet Camera is changing to factory reset.
When factory reset is completed, the Internet Camera will be set to default on channel
11 and SSID is set as “NULL String” (This default setting will let the Internet Camera
connect to ANY access point on the infrastructure network). The IP address will also
return to the default setting as 192.168.0.20.
4. DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the Internet Camera’s rear panel, and is
labelled DC5V with a single jack socket to supply power to the Internet Camera. Power
will be generated when the power supply is connected to a wall outlet.
Top/Bottom Panel
Screw Hole
Located on the top/bottom panel of the camera, the screw hole is used to connect the camera
stand onto the camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand into the screw hole
of the camera.

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Hardware Installation
Connecting the Ethernet cable
Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable
connector located on the Internet Camera’s rear
panel, and then attach it to the network.
Attaching the Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC power
input connector located on Internet Camera’s rear
panel, and then connect it to your local power
supply.
Attaching the Camera to the Stand
The Internet Camera comes with a camera stand
(optional) with a swivel ball screw head that can be
attached to the Internet Camera’s bottom screw hole.
Attach the camera stand to the Internet Camera and
station it for your application. There are three holes
located in the base of the camera stand allowing the
Internet Camera to be mounted on the ceiling or any
wall securely.
TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied from the LED indicators
label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminated.