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
PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
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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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PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
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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PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
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
10 PHYLINK Covert Network Camera Quick Install Guide
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
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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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iPhone