Sercomm RC8120 User manual

Compact Wireless Network Camera
RC8120 User’s Guide

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1
Overview ............................................................................................................................1
Physical Details - Network Camera.................................................................................4
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ...................................................................................................7
System Requirements........................................................................................................7
Installation - Network Camera.........................................................................................8
Setup using the Windows Wizard....................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO................................................................................14
Overview ..........................................................................................................................14
Requirements...................................................................................................................14
Connecting to a Camera on your LAN..........................................................................14
Connecting to a Camera via the Internet......................................................................16
Viewing Live Video .........................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP...................................................................20
Introduction.....................................................................................................................20
Adjusting the Video Image.............................................................................................20
Controlling User Access to the Video Stream...............................................................22
Making Video available from the Internet....................................................................23
Viewing Live Video via the Internet..............................................................................26
Motion Detection Alerts..................................................................................................27
CHAPTER 5 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT ....................................................................28
Introduction.....................................................................................................................28
Connecting to Network Camera.....................................................................................28
Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................29
Administration Menu......................................................................................................30
System Screen..................................................................................................................31
Network Screen................................................................................................................33
Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only) ........................................................................37
DDNS Screen ...................................................................................................................40
IP Filter ............................................................................................................................42
Streamings........................................................................................................................43
Video & Audio Screen.....................................................................................................45
Video Access Screen........................................................................................................47
User Database Screen......................................................................................................49
Motion Detection Screen.................................................................................................50
Audio Detection Screen...................................................................................................51
E-Mail Screen ..................................................................................................................52
FTP Screen.......................................................................................................................54
HTTP Screen ...................................................................................................................55
SMB/CIFS Client Screen................................................................................................56
Event Trigger Screen ......................................................................................................57
Maintenance Screen........................................................................................................59
Status Screen....................................................................................................................61
Log Screen........................................................................................................................63
CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS VIEWING/RECORDING UTILITY........................................64
Overview ..........................................................................................................................64
System Requirements......................................................................................................64

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Installation .......................................................................................................................64
System Tray Icon.............................................................................................................65
LiveView Screen..............................................................................................................66
Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................67
LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing.............................................................69
View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording....................................................71
Setup Program - for Streams Configuration.................................................................73
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................76
Overview ..........................................................................................................................76
Problems...........................................................................................................................76
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................78
Network Camera .............................................................................................................78
Regulatory Approvals.....................................................................................................78
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................79
APPENDIX B NETWORK CAMERA HTTP CGI.............................................................80
User-level CGI commands (user level privilege)...........................................................80
Admin-level CGI commands (administrator level privilege).......................................95
Appendices.....................................................................................................................111
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components
and capabilities.
Overview
The Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality Mega Pixel Omni
Vision CMOS Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired
LAN, the Internet, and for the Network Camera, an 802.11N Wireless LAN.
Using enhanced H.264 technologies, the Network Camera is able to stream high quality video
and audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of H.264 reduce network
bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.
A convenient and user-friendly Windows program is provided for both viewing and recording
video. If necessary, you can even view video using your Web Browser, on a variety of software
platforms.
Figure 1: Network Camera
Features
• Standalone Design. The Network Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU and
Video encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless
LAN.
• Triple Video Support. The Network Camera can support H.264, MPEG4 and MJEPG
video for different image compression.
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• Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The video encoder and HTTP/HTTPS server
built into the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the camera
using your Web browser or the provided Windows utility to view live video.
• Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home, Business or
Public Facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, the Network Camera has the
features you need.
• Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail), HTTP and
other Internet related protocols, the Network Camera can be easily integrated into your
existing network.
• Easy Configuration. A Windows-based Wizard is provided for initial setup.
Subsequent administration and management can be performed using a standard web
browser. The administrator can configure and manage the Network Camera via the LAN
or Internet.
• Viewing/Recording Utility. A user-friendly Windows utility is provided for viewing
live video. For periods when you are absent, or for scheduled recording, this application
also allows you to export video to your PC. The recorded files are in a standard Windows
Media format, and thus usable by a wide variety of programs if required.
• Motion Detection. This feature can detect motion in the field of view. The Network
Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of
large objects. This function only works indoors due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor.
When motion is detection, an E-mail alert can be sent, or some other action may be
triggered.
• Flexible Scheduling. You can limit access to the video stream to specified times using
a flexible scheduling system. The Motion Detection feature can also have its own schedule,
so it is active only when required.
• Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the Network Camera can send its log data
to your Syslog Server.
• Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is encoded with the video if
desired. You can use the built-in microphone.
Internet Features
• User-definable HTTP/HTTPS port number. This allows Internet Gateways to use
"port mapping" so the Network Camera and a Web Server can share the same Internet IP
address.
• DDNS Support. In order to view video over the Internet, users must know the Internet
IP address of the gateway used by the Network Camera. But if the Gateway has a dynamic
IP address, DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is required. Since many existing Gateways do not
support DDNS, this function is incorporated into the Network Camera.
• NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the Network Camera to
calibrate its internal clock from an Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the time stamp
on Video from the Network Camera will be correct.
Security Features
• User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to known users.
Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video
stream.
• Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password protected, so
that it only can be changed by the Network Camera Administrator.

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Wireless Features (Wireless Model Only)
• Supports 11n Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for backward
compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless
stations can be used simultaneously.
• Wired and Wireless Network Support. The Network Camera supports either wired or
wireless transmission.
• WEP Support. Full WEP support (64/128 Bit) on the Wireless interface is provided.
• WPA/WPA2 Support. The WPA Personal/WPA2 Personal standard is also supported,
allowing advanced encryption of wireless data.
• WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any
device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the
Wireless Access Point, or entering a PIN code if there's no button.

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Physical Details - Network Camera
Front - Network Camera
Figure 2: Front Panel
Privacy Button On (Green) - The privacy button is activated.
Off - The privacy button is not in use.
Lens No physical adjustment is required or possible for the lens, but you
should ensure that the lens cover remain clean. The image quality is
degraded if the lens cover is dirty or smudged.
Microphone The built-in microphone is mounted on the front.
Reset Button This button is recessed; you need a pin or paper clip can be used to
depress it. It can be activated at any time the camera is in the
"ready" mode.
• Reset to manufacturer default valued and reboot. When
pressed and held over 10 seconds, the settings of Network
Camera will be set to their default values.
Note:
After this procedure is completed, the Power LED will blink three
times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully.
Power LED
(Green) On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Blinking - The Power LED will blink during start up. This will take
15 to 20 seconds.
Active LED
(Green) Off - No user is viewing the camera.
Blinking - User(s) is viewing the camera.

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Network LED
(Green, Amber) On (Green) - Wireless or LAN connection is available.
Off - Wireless or LAN is not connected or camera is not
sending/receiving data.
Blinking (Green) - Data is being transmitted or received via the
LAN or Wireless connection.
On (Amber) - If the LED is on, the WPS is not processing
successfully.
Blinking (Amber) - WPS function is being processed.
Rear - Network Camera
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Antenna Attach the supplied antenna here. The antenna is adjustable; best
results are usually obtained with the antenna positioned vertically.
Speaker out If required, an external speaker can be plugged in here.
Power Input Connect the supplied 12V power adapter here. Do not use other
power adapters; doing so may damage the camera.
LAN port Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Network Camera to a
10/100BaseT hub or switch.
Note:
• Plugging in the LAN cable will disable the Wireless interface.
Only 1 interface can be active at any time.
• The LAN cable should only be connected or disconnected when
the camera is powered OFF. Attaching or detaching the LAN
cable while the camera is powered on does NOT switch the
interface between wired and wireless.
WPS Button
(Wireless Model
Only)
Push the WPS button on the device and on your other wireless
device to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryption-
secured wireless connection automatically.
• WPS PBC Mode. When pressed and released (less then 3
seconds), the Network Camera will be in the WPS PBC mode
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• WPS Pin Code Mode. When pressed and held for over 3
seconds, the Network Camera will be in the WPS Pin Code
mode.
Package Contents
The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer immediately.
1. Network Camera
2. Camera Stand
3. Antenna (Wireless Model Only)
4. Power adapter
5. Installation CD-ROM
6. Quick Installation Guide

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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Network
Camera.
System Requirements
• To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable
is required.
• To use the Wireless interface on the wireless model, other Wireless devices must be
compliant with the IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE 802.11n specifications. All
Wireless stations must use compatible settings.
The default Wireless settings are:
Mode: Infrastructure
SSID: ANY
Wireless Security: Disabled
Domain: USA
Channel No.: Auto
Figure 4: Installing Diagram
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Installation - Network Camera
1. Assemble the Camera
On the Wireless Model, screw the supplied antenna to the mounting point on the rear.
2. Connect the LAN Cable
Connect the Network Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch, using a standard LAN
cable.
For the Wireless Model, this will disable the Wireless Interface.
The Wireless and LAN interfaces cannot be used
simultaneously. Using the LAN interface is recommended for
initial configuration. After the Wireless settings are correct,
the Wireless interface can be used.
The first time you connect to the camera, you should connect
the LAN cable and configure the Network Camera with
appropriate settings. Then you can unplug the LAN cable and
power off the camera. The Network Camera will be in wireless
interface when you power on the camera again.
3. Power Up
Connect the supplied 12Vpower adapter to the Network Camera and power up. Use only
the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
4. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which
takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON.
• The Network LED should be ON.
For more information, refer to Physical Details - Network Camera in Chapter 1.

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Setup using the Windows Wizard
Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This
program can locate the Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You
can then configure the Network Camera with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN.
Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter
5 - Web-based Management.
Setup Procedure
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start
automatically, run NetworkCamera.exe in the root folder.
• You will see the Welcome screen shown below.
• Click the Setup Camera button to start the setup Wizard
Figure 5: Welcome Screen
2. The next screen, shown below, will list all the Network Cameras on your LAN.
Figure 6: Camera List Screen

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• Select the desired Camera from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected
Camera will be displayed in the table on the right.
• Click Next to continue.
3. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password, as
shown below.
• If using the default values, enter administrator for the name, and leave the
password blank.
• Otherwise, enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password set on the
Maintenance screen.
Figure 7: Password Dialog
4. This screen allows you to enter a suitable Description, and set the correct Time Zone,
Date, and Time. Make any desired changes, then click Next to continue.
Figure 8: Camera Settings
5. On the following IP Address Settings screen, shown below, choose Fixed IP Address,
Dynamic IP Address or PPPoE.

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Figure 9: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection
• Fixed IP Address is recommended, and can always be used.
• Dynamic IP Address can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server.
• PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) is the most common login method, widely used with
DSL modems.
Click Next to continue.
6. If you chose Fixed IP Address, the following TCP/IP Settings screen will be displayed.
Figure 10: TCP/IP Settings
• Enter an unused IP Address from within the address range used on your LAN.
• The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields must match the values used by PCs on
your LAN.
• The Primary DNS address is required in order to use the E-mail alert or Dynamic
DNS features. Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) address recommended by your
ISP.
• The Secondary DNS is optional. If provided, it will be used if the Primary DNS is
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Click Next to continue.
7. If you chose PPPoE, the following PPPoE Settings screen will be displayed.
Figure 11: PPPoE Settings Screen
• Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.
• Enter the Password for the user name above.
Click Next.
8. The next screen, shown below, displays all details of the Network Camera.
• Click Next if the settings are correct
• Click Back to modify any incorrect values.
Figure 12: Save Settings
9. Click OK to confirm that you want to save the new settings. If you want to cancel your
changes, click Cancel.

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Figure 13: Confirm Screen
10. After clicking OK, you will see the screen below.
Figure 14: Final Screen
Clicking the Install Utility button will install the Viewing/Recording utility described in
Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility.
11. Click Exit to end the Wizard.
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Chapter 3
Viewing Live Video
This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video.
Overview
After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, all LAN users can view live video using
Internet Explorer on Windows.
This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer.
But many other powerful features and options are available:
• To view multiple cameras simultaneously, or record video (either interactively or by
schedule), you should install the Windows Viewing/Recording utility. Refer to Chapter 6 -
Windows Viewing/Recording Utility for details on installing and using this program.
• The camera administrator can also adjust the Video Stream, and restrict access to the video
stream to known users by requiring viewers to supply a username and password. See
Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.
• To make Live Video from the camera available via the Internet, your Internet Gateway or
Router must be configured correctly. See Making Video available from the Internet in
Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.
Requirements
To view the live video stream generated by the Network Camera, you need to meet the
following requirements:
• Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista/Windows 7.
• Internet Explorer 6 or later, Firefox 3.0 or later.
Connecting to a Camera on your LAN
To establish a connection from your PC to the Network Camera:
1. Use the Windows utility to get the IP address of the Network Camera.
2. Start Internet Explorer.
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Network Camera.
4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.
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Figure 15: Home Screen
5. Click View Video.
6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a
username and password.
Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator.
7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX
component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.
You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the
Video stream in Internet Explorer.
Click the "Yes" button to install the ActiveX component.
Figure 16: ActiveX OCX Prompt
8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the
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Connecting to a Camera via the Internet
You can NOT connect to a camera via the Internet unless the camera
Administrator has configured both the camera and the Internet Gateway/Router
used by the camera.
See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for
details of the required configuration.
Also, you need a broadband Internet connection to view video effectively. Dial-up connections
are NOT supported.
To establish a connection from your PC to the Network Camera via the Internet:
1. Obtain the following information from the Administrator of the camera you wish to
connect to:
• Internet IP Address or Domain Name of the camera.
• Port number for HTTP connections.
• Login (username, password) if required.
2. Start Internet Explorer.
3. In the Address box, enter the following:
HTTP://Internet_Address:port_number
Where Internet_Address is the Internet IP address or Domain Name of the camera,
and port_number is the port number used for HTTP (Web) connections to the camera.
Examples using an IP address:
HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024
Where the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTP port number is 1024.
Example using a Domain Name:
HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024
Where the Domain name (using DDNS in this example) is mycamera.dyndns.tv and
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4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.
Figure 17: Home Screen
5. Click View Video.
6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a
username and password.
Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator.
7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX
component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.
You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the
Video stream in Internet Explorer.
Click the "Yes" button to install the ActiveX component.
Figure 18: ActiveX OCX Prompt
8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the
video stream is buffered.