Phylink PLC-128 Series User manual

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VERSION 1.1
PLC-128 series

Contents
1. Verify the package contents
Verify the package contents against the list below.
PLC-128PW / PLC-128W / PLC-128P Main Unit
Camera Unit ( include 8 meter RJ11 cable)
Mounting Accessories
External Antenna (PLC-128P has no this item)
Manual and Software on CD-ROM
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
4 pin I/O connector terminal block
Power Adapter
Quick Install Guide
PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
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Verify the package contents
1. Verify the package contents ................................................................ 2
2. Hardware Overview .................................................................................3
3. Hardware Installation ............................................................................. 5
4. Quick installation for iOS device .......................................................10
5. Quick installation for Android device ..............................................16
6. Camera installation on PC ................................................................... 21
7. Installation via Web Browser .............................................................. 28
This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the PLC-128 series on
your network. Follow these instructions, you can quickly complete the camera
installation on , iOSAndroid and PC (or Mac) .
Phylink’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates.
Please visit www.phylink.com for more details.
For more information, please read the User Manual on the CD included with this
package.

2. Hardware Overview
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Hardware Overview
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CAM
Line In/MIC
DC12V
LAN Reset
I/O
1. Main Unit
2. Status indicator LED
3. External Antenna
4. RJ12 Connector for
Sensor Unit
5. Audio Line In/MIC
6. Micro SD Card slot
7. SMA connector
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12. Sensor Unit
13. RJ11 Cable
14. RJ12 Plug
15. Cover
16. Straight mounting bracket
17. Angled mounting bracket
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8. Ethernet RJ45 connector
9. General I/O Terminal
10. Power Connector
11. Reset/WPS Button

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Hardware Overview
PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
PLC-128 series include various mounting brackets for quick and easy installation.
The sensor unit can be mounted flat or angled on any surface, using the angled
mounting bracket. The camera can also be mounted covertly behind a thin wall,
cupboard, door and etc. With miniature size design it enables easy integration into
any hidden place.
Mounting Accessories
Local storage for storing recorded image and video.
Micro SD Card slot
Connects to the included DC 12V power adapter.
Power Connector
Reset/WPS Button
Press this button for 5 seconds to reset the camera. All settings will be restored to
factory default.
Status indicator LED
Short press this button to setup a wireless connection automatically (WPS function).
After is powered on, the indicator LED shows yellow light and quickly offMain Unit
which means the system is being started. When the indicator LED shows yellow
again, it means the system has started successfully.
The indicator LED flashes during data transfer and shows red light for WPS connection
status.
General I/O Terminal
Used to connect the external wired alarm devices like PIR sensor, gas detector, siren, etc.
Note: PLC-128P has no WPS function.
The sensor unit and main unit are connected by an 8 meter cable, providing flexibility
to place the sensor unit in one place and the main unit elsewhere.
Sensor Unit and RJ11 Cable
IMPORTANT!
The sensor unit is not approved for outdoor use. The product may only be installed
in indoor environments.

3. Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
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Flat on any surface
PLC-128 series is a small-sized, high-performance network camera perfect for covert
installations or where a discreet and compact surveillance solution is required.
Almost impossible to be discovered, which keeps it protected from vandalism.
PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
3.1 Sensor Unit Installation
The PLC-128 series can be mounted in three different ways:
Angled on any surface, using the angled fastening bracket
Covertly behind a thin material, for example a thin wall, cupboard, door and etc.
1. Put the to the wall or ceiling, using screws and plugs appropriate forSensor Unit
the wall/ceiling material.
2. Snap on the cover.
3. Proceed to install the , seeMain Unit 3.2 Main Unit Installation.
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Flat Surface Installation

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Hardware Installation
1. Put the angled mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling, using screws and plugs
appropriate for the wall/ceiling material. Ensure that the bracket is pointing
towards the area to be monitored.
2. Assemble the plate with the screw and align it so the arrows are vertical or horizontal.
3. Put the to the plate with the two screws.Sensor Unit
4. Snap on the cover.
5. Proceed to install the , seeMain Unit 3.2 Main Unit Installation.
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Angled Surface Installation

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Hardware Installation
1. Drill a hole with 3mm diameter in the wall or ceiling. If the material is thicker than
1mm it may be necessary to expand the hole.
2. Pull off the protection on the adhesive and attach the straight mounting bracket
to the wall.
3. Insert the into the bracket, and fix with the stop screw. Ensure that theSensor Unit
cone of the is flush with the wall.Sensor Unit
4 Proceed to install the , seeMain Unit 3.2 Main Unit Installation.
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Covert Installation

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Hardware Installation
3.2 Main Unit Installation
The Sensor Unit and Main Unit are connected by an 8 meter cable, providing flexibility
to place the Sensor Unit in one place and the Main Unit elsewhere.
Insert the RJ11 Plug into the RJ11 Jack on Main Unit.
IMPORTANT!
The RJ11 Plug must be insert
into RJ11 Jack before the
Main Unit is powered on.
Connect the sensor unit to the main unit
Connect the Main Unit to your router or switch using the network cable.
Using the included power adaptor, plug one end into the Power Connector and plug
the other end into a power outlet.
DC12V
LAN Reset
I/O
Main Unit Panel
DC Power Cable
Network Cable
Router
Note: The DHCP sever and UPnP must be enabled on your router (which is default
setting on most router) to assign a local IP address to the network camera.
If needed, please refer to your router's user manual on how to enable DHCP server
and UPnP.
Connect Network and Power

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Hardware Installation
The PLC-128PW can be either connected with Power Adaptor and network cable, or
optionally with a CAT-5 network cable that is connected to an 802.3af compatible
PoE Switch or PoE Injector. Under this condition, the network cable will transmit both
power and data over a single cable and you don’t need to connect the power adapter.
IMPORTANT!
Please note that for initial setup, you need to connect the camera directly to your
router or switch with a network cable. You can NOT connect wirelessly to the
camera without first setting it up via a network cable. After initial setup only the
power cable is required for the Wi-Fi connection.
Connection Using a PoE Switch or PoE Injector
If using a Wi-Fi connection, the provided external antenna must be mounted to the
SMA connector on the . Please keep the antenna vertical for better signalMain Unit
strength.
The Micro SD Card must be insert to the slot before the Main Unit is powered on.
Note: The camera only supports FAT32, if the SD card is NTFS or Non FAT32 format,
you need to format it in FAT32 on PC.
Mount the Micro SD Card
Mount the antenna

4. Quick installation for iOS device
4.1 Camera installation on iOS device
Quick installation for iOS device
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There are three ways to add a camera on an iOS device.
Option 1
Search the camera in Local Area Network
Add Camera
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Cancel
Name
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Save
Camera
UID
Account admin
PasswordPassword
Enter the " ". ( The default password is "admin". )Password
Assign a " " to the camera to help identify this camera if more than oneName
camera is in use. ( The default name is "Camera". )
Press " " button and your camera will show up under “Camera List”.Save
If your camera is in the same Local Area Network with your smartphone, the
App can search the cameras automatically. If the camera UID shows up on list
then press the UID for the camera you are setting up.
Search "PHYCAM" App from App Store, download and install it.
Start the App and then the " " screen will appear.Add Camera
iPhone
Event Playback Add Camera Info
Camera
Add Camera
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Camera Found! (2)
Camera Found! (2)
Add QRCode
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Option 2
Scan the camera UID using smart phone
Enter " ". (The default password is "admin".)Password
Assign a " " to the camera to help identify this camera if more than oneName
camera is in use.
Press " " button and your camera will show up under“ ”.Save Camera List
Manually type UID
Option 3
Enter " ". (The default password is "admin".)Password
Assign a "Name" to the camera to help identify this camera if more than one
camera is in use.
Press " " button and your camera will show up under“ ”.Save Camera List
If you camera is not in the same Local Area Network with your Smart phone,
the App can NOT search cameras for Local Network.
Press " " button to scan the camera UID from the UID sticker on the .QRCode Main Unit
Press " " button and manually type "UID" according to the UID sticker on theAdd
.Main Unit
Event Playback Add Camera Info
Camera
Add Camera
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Camera Found! (2)
Camera Found! (2)
Add QRCode
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Place a barcode inside the
viewfinder rectangle to scan it.
Cancel Light
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Press on the Camera name from “ ” for "Live View" using a wired connection.Camera List
Press the "Back" button to go back to the “ ”.Camera List
Press to View saved pictures.
Press to take a snapshot.
Press to start listening or stop listening.
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Live View
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Back
Camera
Online / LAN
768x432 / FPS: 16 / BPS: 154 Kbps
Press to start speaking or stop speaking.
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4.2 Wireless Setup on iOS device
Quick installation for iOS device
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PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
There are two ways to setup wireless connection on iOS device.
Option 1
Quick setup with smart phone
Go to > .Advanced Setting Network Setup
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Camera
Camera List
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Edit
Connected
Camera
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Connected
Camera
iPhone
Edit Camera
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Back
Name Camera
Account admin
Password
Reconnect Connected
Security Code
Advanced Setting
Advanced Setting
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Back
Motion Detection
Video Quality
Alarm Recording
Microphone
Speaker Not available
Network Setup
Alarm Actions
Login Account
iPhone iPhone
Press on from the and go to the .Camera List Edit Camera

Quick installation for iOS device
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Network Setup
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Back
WiFi Networks
Data & Time
WiFi Networks
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Back
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
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Enter Password
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Cancel Join
Password
After a successful wireless setup, you can remove the network cable and the camera should
work through the wireless network after a short delay.
Press , then the App will search for available wireless networks,WiFi Networks
select your network among this list.
Type your Wi-Fi password and press the “ ” button to complete the Wi-Fi setup.Join
iPhone iPhone
iPhone

Option 2
Quick setup with WPS function
The camera will automatically create a wireless connection to your router.
While connecting, the will always on and your camera will reboot.Status indicator LED
Step 2
Press the on your router within 60 seconds.WPS button
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Quick installation for iOS device
WPS function also called (Quick Secure Setup) on some brands of router.QSS
Note: On some routers, you may need to login to the web interface and then click
on an onscreen button to activate the WPS feature. If you are not sure where the
WPS button is on your router, please refer to your router’s User Manual.
Step 1
After the is powered on, short press the and theMain Unit Reset/WPS button
Status indicator LED will blink red light.
You may create a Wi-Fi connection using the on the Main Unit.Reset/WPS Button
PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
For more advanced setting, (such as Record, Task Management,
Motion Detection, Alarm Action, Video Quality and more) please
read the User Manual on the installation CD included with this
package or download from the PHYLINK support website.

5. Quick installation for Android device
5.1 Camera installation on Android device
Quick installation for Android device
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Option 1
Enable Wi-Fi on Android device, press on “ ” button and the camera UID will shows upSearch
on "Search camera from LAN" screen. Then press the UID for the camera you are setting up.
Search the camera in Local Area Network
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Click here to add camera
Search camera from LAN
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Refresh
If your camera is in the same Local Area Network with your smart phone,
the App can search the cameras automatically.
Assign a to the camera to help""Name
identify this camera if more than one
camera is in use.
( The default name is "Camera". )
Enter the " ".Password
( The default Password is "admin". )
Search "PHYCAM" App from Google Play, download and install it.
Start the App and then the following screen will appear.
Press " " button and then the cameraOK
will show up under the “Camera List”.
Press to add a new camera.
There are three ways to add a camera
on the Android device.
Add Camera
Device Setting
UID:
Search
Scan
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Account: admin
Password:
Name: Camera
OK Cancel
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Option 2
Scan the camera UID using smart phone
Enter " ". (default password is "admin".)Password
Assign a " " to the camera to help identify this camera if more than oneName
camera is in use.
Press " " button and your camera will show up under“ ”.Save Camera List
Manually type UID
Option 3
If you camera is not in the same Local Area Network with your Smart phone,
the App can NOT search cameras for Local Network.
Enter " ". (default password is "admin".)Password
Assign a " " to the camera to help identify this camera if more than one cameraName
is in use.
Press " " button and your camera will show up under “ ”.OK Camera List
Add Camera
Device Setting
UID:
Search
Scan
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Place a barcode inside the viewfinder rectangle to scan it.
Barcode Scanner
Press " " button toScan scan the camera UID from the UID sticker on the .Main Unit
Press " " button and manually type " " according to the UID sticker on theAdd UID
.Main Unit

Press the Back button of Android to go back to the “ ”.Camera List
Press to view saved pictures.
Press to take a snapshort of live view.
Press to start listening or stop listening.
Press on the Camera name from “ ” for " " using a wired connection.Camera List Live View
Press to start speaking or stop speaking.
Live View
Camera
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Camera
Click here to add camera
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5.2 Wireless Setup on Android device
There are two ways to setup wireless connection on Android device.
Quick installation for Android device
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press and hold camera name until the menu shown below pops up.
And then press " ".Edit Camera
Option 1
Quick setup with smart phone
Press on the text box to view list of
available networks. Select your network from
the list and type in your Wi-Fi password (also
known as wireless key), and press " " toOK
complete setup. After successful wireless setup,
remove the network cable and the camera
should work through the wireless network after
a short delay.
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Online
Camera
Click here to add camera
Network Setup
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Wi-Fi Setting
Advanced Setting
Modify Security Code
Advanced Setting
Wi-Fi Setting
SSID None
Disconnect
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Note: The“Advanced Setting” at the bottom of Edit Camera page. Maybe you need
to scroll down the screen to find it.
Go to > and then press .Advanced Setting Network Setup Wi-Fi Setting

The camera will automatically create a wireless connection to your router.
While connecting, the will always on and your camera will reboot.Status indicator LED
Step 2
Press the on your router within 60 seconds.WPS button
Quick installation for iOS device
WPS function also called (Quick Secure Setup) on some brands of router.QSS
Note: On some routers, you may need to login to the web interface and then click
on an onscreen button to activate the WPS feature. If you are not sure where the
WPS button is on your router, please refer to your router’s User Manual.
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Option 2
Quick setup with WPS function
Option 2
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Step 1
After the is powered on, short press the and theMain Unit Reset/WPS button
Status indicator LED will blink red light.
You may create a Wi-Fi connection using the on the Main Unit.Reset/WPS Button
For more advanced setting, (such as Record, Task Management,
Motion Detection, Alarm Action, Video Quality and more) please
read the User Manual on the installation CD included with this
package or download from the PHYLINK support website.