Soho SOHO Wireless Internet Camera User manual

SOHO Wireless
Internet Camera
User’s Guide
Version 2.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE...........................................................4
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................5
FEATURES AND BENEFITS .........................................................6
UNPACKING THE PACKAGE .......................................................8
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT.............................................................9
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION..........................................................10
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................15
A TTACHING THE C AMERA TO THE S TAND ...............................15
CONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE ......................................16
ATTACHING THE POWER SUPPLY............................................16
3. SECURITY.........................................................................17
4. APPLICATION OF THE CAMERA.......................18
APPLICATIONS.........................................................................19
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS OF THE CAMERA.............................20

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5. USING THE CAMERA.................................................22
WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY...............................................22
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION......................................................24
VIEW VIDEO –ACTIVEXMODE ..............................................49
VIEW IMAGE –JAVA MODE.....................................................50
6. IPVIEW PRO....................................................................52
INSTALLATION.........................................................................52
GETTING STARTED ..................................................................56
USING IPVIEW PRO .................................................................59
CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM.....................................................64
7. APPENDIX.........................................................................78
AFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........................................78
BPING YOUR IP ADDRESS.....................................................81
CTROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................82
DTIME ZONE TABLE...............................................................86
EXPLUG CONTROL INSTALLATION.........................................88
FADJUST INTERNET CAMERA FOCUS .....................................92
GSPECIFICATION.....................................................................93
HGLOSSARY OF TERMS ..........................................................95

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use
your SOHO Internet Camera, includes:
zChapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information
on the camera.
zChapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the hardware
installation procedure for the camera.
zChapter 3, Security, explains the security feature of the
camera.
zChapter 4, Application of the Camera, provides the
illustrations of the camera’s applications.
zChapter 5, Using the Camera, guides you through the
configuration using the web browser.
zChapter 6, IPView Pro, helps you to install and use the
software.
zChapter 7, Appendix.
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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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Internet Camera, a camera
device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet network and also supported by the wireless transmission
based on the IEEE 802.11g standard. Compared to the
conventional PC Camera, the Wireless 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 Wireless 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 Wireless Internet Camera is your best
solution for remote monitor, high quality, and high performance
video images.

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Features and Benefits
Simple To Use
The Wireless Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in
CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame
grabber cards. The Wireless 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 Wireless Internet Camera with a valid
IP Address.
Support Variety of Platforms
The Wireless 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
www/Intranet applications.
Web Configuration
Applying a standard web browser, the administrator can configure
and manage the Wireless Internet Camera directly from its own
web page via the Intranet or Internet. Up to 64 users name and
password are permitted with privilege setting controlled by the
administrator.

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Remote Utility
The powerful IPView Pro application assigns the administrator
with a pre-defined user ID and password, allowing the
administrator to modify the Wireless 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 Wireless Internet
Camera can provide the ideal solution for live video images over
the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The Wireless
Internet Camera allows remote access from a web browser for
live image viewing and allows administrator to manage and
control the Wireless Internet Camera anywhere and any time in
the world. Apply the Wireless Internet Camera to monitor
various objects and places such as homes, offices, banks,
hospitals, child-care centers, amusement parks and other varieties
of industrial and public monitoring. The Wireless 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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Unpacking the Package
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. In addition
to this User’s Guide, be certain that you have:
One SOHO Wireless Internet Camera (with external antenna)
One Installation CD-ROM
One Quick Installation Guide
One AC power adapter suitable for your country’s electric
power
One Camera Stand
One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your
local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing
materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

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System Requirement
Networking
Local Area Network:
10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet.
Wireless Local Area Network:
IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN.
Accessing the Camera
For 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)
For 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