Solwise NCS801A User manual

Wireless/Ethernet
Network Camera
User’s Guide

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1
Overview ............................................................................................................................1
Physical Details..................................................................................................................3
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ...................................................................................................6
System Requirements........................................................................................................6
Installation .........................................................................................................................6
Setup...................................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP...................................................................14
Introduction.....................................................................................................................14
Adjusting the Video Image.............................................................................................14
Controlling User Access to the Video Stream...............................................................17
Making Video available from the Internet....................................................................18
Motion Detection/E-mail Alerts .....................................................................................21
CHAPTER 4 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT ....................................................................23
Introduction.....................................................................................................................23
Connecting to Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera.....................................................23
Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................24
View Video Screen...........................................................................................................25
Administration Menu......................................................................................................26
System Screen..................................................................................................................26
Network Screen................................................................................................................28
Image Screen....................................................................................................................32
User Screen ......................................................................................................................34
E-mail Screen...................................................................................................................36
Status Screen....................................................................................................................38
CHAPTER 5 VIEWING & RECORDING...........................................................................41
Overview ..........................................................................................................................41
Installation .......................................................................................................................41
System Tray Icon.............................................................................................................42
Main Screen.....................................................................................................................42
Adding Cameras to the Camera List.............................................................................44
Viewing Live Video .........................................................................................................47
Recording Video..............................................................................................................48
Viewing with your Web Browser...................................................................................53
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................57
Overview ..........................................................................................................................57
Problems...........................................................................................................................57
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APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................59
Ethernet Network Camera .............................................................................................59
Wireless Network Camera..............................................................................................59
Regulatory Approvals.....................................................................................................60
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................61
P/N: 9560GV0001
Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved.
Document Version: 1.6
All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides details of the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera's
features, components and capabilities.
Overview
The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality
CMOS digital-Image-Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your
wired LAN, the Internet, and for the Wireless Network Camera, an 802.11g Wireless LAN.
Using enhanced MPEG-4 technologies, the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera is able to
stream high quality video and audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of
MPEG-4 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: Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera
Features
• Standalone Design.The Wireless/Ethernet 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.
• Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home, Business or
Public Facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, the Wireless/Ethernet
Network Camera has the features you need.
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• Multi-Protocol Support.Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail), HTTP and
other Internet related protocols, the Wireless/Ethernet 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 Wireless/Ethernet 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 record video to an ASF file on 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 will send you an E-mail when motion is detected. The
Wireless/Ethernet 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. If desired, a short video can be included as an attachment
to the E-mail.
• Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is included with the video if
desired. You can use either the built-in microphone or an external microphone.
Internet Features
• User-definable HTTP port number. This allows Internet Gateways to use “port
mapping” so the Wireless/Ethernet 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 Wireless/Ethernet 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
Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera.
• NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the Wireless/Ethernet Network
Camera to calibrate its internal clock from an Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the
time stamp on Video from the Wireless/Ethernet 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. Up to 20 users can be entered.
• Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password protected, so
that it only be changed by the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera Administrator.
Wireless Features (Wireless Network Camera only)
• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)
specifications for Wireless LANs.
• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard
provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and
802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
• Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported.
• Wired and Wireless Network Support. The Wireless Network Camera supports both
wired and wireless transmission.
• WEP Support. Full WEP support (64/128 Bit) on the Wireless interface is provided.
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Physical Details
Figure 2: Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera
Front Panel
Focus Ring Normally, it is not necessary to adjust the focus. The default focus
range is from 1 meter (3 feet) to infinity. If the image is not clear, try
adjusting the focus.
Microphone The built-in microphone is mounted on the front. There is also a
connection for an external microphone on the rear. Connecting an
external microphone will disable the built-in microphone.
Ready LED On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Blinking - The Ready LED will blink during start up. This will take
15 to 20 seconds.
Active LED Off - Idle.
Blinking - Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera is providing a live
video stream to at least one viewer.
LAN LED On - LAN port is connected to a hub or switch.
Off - LAN port is not connected.
Blinking - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port.
Wireless LED (Wireless Network Camera only)
On - Wireless interface is active.
Off - Wireless interface is not available.
Blinking - Data is being transferred via the Wireless interface.
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Rear Panel
Antenna Attach the supplied antenna here. The antenna is adjustable; best
results are usually obtained with the antenna positioned vertically.
Power Input Connect the supplied power adapter here.
MIC In If required, an external microphone can be attached here. Attaching
a microphone here will disable the built-in microphone on the front.
Microphones designed to be used with PCs are usually compatible
with this microphone input.
LAN port Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Wireless/Ethernet
Network Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch.
Note:
On the Wireless Network Camera, attaching the LAN cable will
disable the Wireless interface. Only 1 interface can be active at any
time.
Reset Button This button has two (2) functions:
• Restore Default IP Address. When pressed and released, the
Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera will reset its IP address to
the default value of 192.168.0.99.
• Restore Default IP Address, Administrator ID, and
Administrator password. When pressed and held or 3
seconds, the IP address, Administrator ID, and Administrator
Password settings will be set to their default values.
• IP address: 192.168.0.99
• Administrator ID: administrator
• Administrator Password: null (no password)
Note:
After this procedure is completed, the Ready LED will blink three
times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully.
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Package Contents
The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer immediately.
1. The Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera
2. Installation CD-ROM
3. Quick Installation Guide
4. Power adapter
5. Base, Stand and Swivel Connector
6. Extender Unit
7. Mounting Screws
8. Antenna (Wireless Network Camera only)
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the
Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera.
System Requirements
• To use the LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is
required.
• To use the Wireless interface on the Wireless Network Camera, other Wireless devices
must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. All Wireless
stations must use compatible settings.
Installation
Figure 3: Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera Installation
1. Mount the Camera on the supplied Base and Stand.
For the Wireless network camera, screw the supplied antenna to the mounting point on the
rear.
Join the Base, stand and swivel connector to the camera, as shown in the diagram above.
2. Connect the LAN Cable
Connect the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch.
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For the Wireless Network Camera, this disables the Wireless
Interface, because only one interface can be active. The LAN
interface is recommended for initial configuration.
The default Wireless settings for the Wireless Network Camera
are:
Mode: Infrastructure
ESSID: ANY
WEP: Disabled
3. Adjust the Antenna
On the Wireless Network Camera, screw the antenna to the rear mounting point, and set
the antenna to the upright position to improve wireless reception.
4. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera and power
up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware
damage.
4. Check the LEDs
• The Ready LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which
takes 15 to 20 seconds.
After startup is completed, the Ready LED should remain ON.
• The Active LED should be OFF.
It will flash when anyone is viewing live video.
• Either the LAN LED OR the Wireless LED should be ON.
For more information, refer to Front Panel in Chapter 1.
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Setup
Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This
program can locate the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for
your network. You can then configure the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera with appropriate
TCP/IP settings for your LAN.
Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter
3 - Web-based Administration.
Setup Procedure
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start
automatically, run Netcam_Setup.exe in the root folder.
• You will see the Welcome screen shown below.
• Click the Setup button to start the setup Wizard
Figure 4: Welcome Screen
2. The next screen, shown below, will list all the Wireless/Ethernet Network Cameras on
your LAN.
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Figure 5: Camera List Screen
• 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. If the Administrator ID and Password have been set, you will be prompted to enter them,
as shown below.
• If using the default values, enter administrator for the name, and leave the
password blank.
• Otherwise, enter the Administrator ID and Password set on the User screen.
Figure 6: Password Dialog
The Administrator ID and password can be set on the "User"
screen of the Web interface. The Web interface can be
accessed via the "Web UI" button on the final screen of the
Wizard.
4. On the following TCP/IP screen, shown below, choose Fixed IP or Dynamic IP.
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Figure 7: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection
• Fixed IP is recommended, and can always be used.
• Dynamic IP can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server.
Click Next to continue.
5. If you chose Fixed IP Address, the following TCP/IP Settings screen will be displayed.
Figure 8: 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
unavailable.
Click Next to continue.
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6. For Wireless cameras, the following Wireless Settings screen is displayed next.
Figure 9: Wireless Settings
• Mode - If you have an Access Point, select Infrastructure. Otherwise, select Ad-hoc.
• Authentication Type - Select the value used on your LAN.
• ESSID - Enter the value used by your other Wireless devices.
• Domain - Select the domain to match your location.
• Channel - For Ad-hoc mode, select the channel used by your other Wireless devices.
(For Infrastructure mode, the Access Point determines the channel used.)
7. Click Next to continue to the WEP Key Settings screen, shown below.
Figure 10: WEP Key Settings
• WEP Encryption - Select the option used on your Wireless LAN.
• Keys - If using WEP, the default key must match the key used on your other Wireless
stations. The other keys are optional.
You can enter the key value directly, or generate a key by entering a string into the
Passphrase field, and clicking the Generate button.
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Click Next to continue to the following screen.
8. 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 11: Camera Settings
9. The next screen, shown below, displays all details of the Wireless/Ethernet Network
Camera.
• Click Save if the settings are correct
• Click Back to modify any incorrect values.
Figure 12: Save Settings
10. After clicking Save, you will see the screen below.
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Figure 13: Final Screen
If desired, you can click the Web UI button to connect to the camera using your Web
Browser.
11. Click Exit to end the Wizard.
Setup is now complete.
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Chapter 3
Advanced Viewing Setup
This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for
viewing video via the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. This Chapter is for
Administrators only.
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Introduction
After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera
can immediately be used by all users on your LAN.
Refer to Chapter 5 - Viewing & Recording for details on viewing and recording live video.
This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video:
• Adjusting the video image
• Controlling user access to the live video stream
• Making video available from the Internet
• Using the Motion Detection/E-mail feature
Adjusting the Video Image
If necessary, the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera Administrator can adjust the Video
image. Settings are provided for:
• Image size - Select the desired size. The larger sizes require greater bandwidth.
• Image quality - This determines the degree of compression applied to the Video stream.
Higher quality requires greater bandwidth.
• Power Line frequency - Select 50Hz or 60Hz power line frequency, as used in your
region. The correct setting will improve the picture quality under florescent lighting.
• Exposure - Adjust the brightness of the image, if the Auto-Exposure does not give
satisfactory results.
• Color Adjustment - Red, Green, Blue intensity can be adjusted.
• Time Stamp - If enabled, the time will be displayed on the Video image.
• Text Overlay - If enabled, up to 20 characters can be superimposed on the Video image.
This is useful for identifying the camera.
• Audio - If desired, audio can be included in the video stream.
To Adjust the Video Image:
1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. (See
Chapter 4 - Web-based Management for details.)
2. On the Administration menu, select Image. You will see a screen like the example below.
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Figure 14: Image Screen
3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes.
Video Settings
Resolution Select the desired video resolution. The default resolution is set to
320*240.
Image Quality Select the desired image quality. The default Image Quality is set to
Normal.
Note: Higher image quality requires more bandwidth.
Power line
frequency Select the power line frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) used in your region,
to improve the picture quality under florescent lighting.
Adjustment
Brightness Select Automatic or Manual.
The default is set to Automatic in which the camera will
automatically adjust the brightness based on the current
environment.
Select Manual, if you want to adjust the brightness manually. You
can then enter the desired value.
Red, Green, Blue Adjust these color settings to the preferred values. Note: When
Automatic is selected, this setting will not take effect.
Default
Button Clicking this will set all the Adjustment fields to their default values.
You must click "Apply" to save these changes.
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Options
Time Stamp Enable the check box if you want the time to be displayed on the
Video image.
Text Display If you want text to be displayed on the Video image, enable this
feature by checking the checkbox. You can enter text up to 20
characters. This feature is often used to identify camera when
multiple camera are installed.
Audio If you want audio to be included with the video, enable this option.
Some bandwidth will be allocated to the audio stream. In some
situations, this may affect the quality of the video.
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Controlling User Access to the Video Stream
By default, all users can connect to the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera and view live
Video.
If desired, you can limit access to known users, by requiring each user to login to the
Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera with their individual username and password.
To Enable this feature:
1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Wireless/Ethernet Network Camera. (See
Chapter 4 - Web-based Management for details.)
2. On the Administration menu, select User.
3. Select the setting Allow access by Only users in database, as shown below.
Figure 15: User Screen
4. To add users to the database, click the Add button, and enter the name and password for
each user.
Operation
• When each user connects, they will be prompted for their username and password. They
must enter the name and password defined on the User screen above.
• If using the Windows Viewing/Recording utility, the username and password can be
entered into the program, so that users do not need to provide the login data each time.
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