TP-Link NC220 User manual

NC220
Day/Night Cloud Camera, 300Mbps Wi-Fi
1910011260
REV1.0.0

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile
Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum
gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly
prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for
successful communication.
Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、
加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即
停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射
頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
安全諮詢及注意事項
●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。

●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
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Safety Information
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and
voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: Day/Night Cloud Camera, 300Mbps Wi-Fi
Model No.: NC220
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations
applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2009
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011
EN 62311: 2008
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2015
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 About this Guide.................................................................................... 1
1.1 Conventions ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2Overview of This Guide.................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 Introduction............................................................................................ 2
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Main Features ................................................................................................................ 2
2.3 Appearance Description................................................................................................. 3
2.3.1 Front Panel.......................................................................................................... 3
2.3.2 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Mount the Camera ......................................................................................................... 5
2.4.1 The Screw Size ................................................................................................... 5
2.4.2 Mount the Camera............................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Managing the Camera............................................................................ 7
3.1 Login............................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Live View ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Basic............................................................................................................................. 10
3.3.1 Basic →Status .................................................................................................11
3.3.2 Basic →Network ............................................................................................. 12
3.3.3 Basic →Wireless Connection ......................................................................... 13
3.3.4 Basic →Cloud Setting..................................................................................... 15
3.3.5 Basic →LED ................................................................................................... 16
3.4 Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Advanced →Status ......................................................................................... 17
3.4.2 Advanced →Network...................................................................................... 17
3.4.3 Advanced →Wireless Connection.................................................................. 21
3.4.4 Advanced →Wireless Extender...................................................................... 23
3.4.5 Advanced →Cloud Setting ............................................................................. 24
3.4.6 Advanced →DDNS......................................................................................... 24
3.4.7 Advanced →Video .......................................................................................... 25
3.4.8 Advanced →Motion Detection........................................................................ 27
3.4.9 Advanced →Sound Detection ........................................................................ 28
3.4.10 Advanced →Notification Delivery ................................................................... 29
3.4.11 Advanced →LED ............................................................................................ 32
3.5 System ......................................................................................................................... 32
3.5.1 Account.............................................................................................................. 33
3.5.2 Date/Time .......................................................................................................... 35
3.5.3 Management ..................................................................................................... 37
3.5.4 System Log ....................................................................................................... 39

NC220
Day/Night Cloud Camera, 300Mbps Wi-Fi
Chapter 1 About this Guide
This User Guide contains information for setup and management of NC220 Day/Night Cloud
Camera, 300Mbps Wi-Fi. Please read this guide carefully before operation.
1.1 Conventions
In this Guide the following conventions are used:
The camera or NC220 mentioned in this Guide stands for NC220 Day/Night Cloud Camera,
300Mbps Wi-Fi without any explanation.
Bold font indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu or menu item.
Symbol in this Guide：
Symbol Description

Note:
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
1.2 Overview of This Guide
Chapter Introduction
Chapter 1 About This Guide Introduces the guide structure and conventions
Chapter 2 Introduction Introduces the features, application and appearance of the
camera
Chapter 3 Managing the
Camera
Introduces how to quickly set up the camera using the built-in
web management page
Appendix A Specifications Introduces the specifications of the camera
Appendix B Troubleshooting Lists the answers or resolutions for some common problems
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Chapter 2 Introduction
Thanks for choosing the NC220 Day/Night Cloud Camera, 300Mbps Wi-Fi!
2.1 Overview
NC220 is a versatile solution for home & office monitoring to keep an eye on your home, kids or
workplace; whatever it is that you care for most.
NC220 has a complete system with a built-in CPU and web server that transmits high quality video
images, which can fully meet the need of your small office or home’s security and surveillance.
NC220 is an affordable and fully scalable surveillance camera. Because the camera can be added
to your existing local area network (LAN) with a stable high speed Wi-Fi connection, you will
potentially save a lot from unnecessary cabling. With wireless extender feature, it can also be
used as a Wi-Fi range extender to easily expand your Wi-Fi network.
NC220 can be accessed remotely, and controlled from any computer over your local network or
through the Internet via a web browser. NC220 is a complete and cost-effective home or office
security solution for it comes with remote monitoring and motion detection feature.
NC220 is a cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring device with free live streaming and remote viewing,
which makes it easy to stay connected with what you care most wherever you are. You can view
and manage your camera from anywhere over the Internet through the TP-LINK Cloud website or
through the tpCamera app for iOS and Android.
2.2 Main Features
•Monitor your home or office remotely with web-based management page
•iOS and Android app for remote viewing and management with TP-LINK Cloud
•TP-LINK Cloud (www.tplinkcloud.com) access for easy viewing and management
•Email or FTP notification triggered by motion detection
•Supports wireless 802.11b/g/n with speed up to 300Mbps
•Wireless connectivity compliant with WPS button
•Instantly eliminates the dead zones and expand your home’s wireless network
•Ethernet port for wired connectivity
•UPnP support for network setup & configuration
•4x digital zoom for close-up viewing
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2.3 Appearance Description
2.3.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
Light Sensor:The camera has a built-in internal photodetector. It is used to identify day or
night.
Microphone: The camera has a built-in internal microphone. This microphone is hidden in
the pinhole located on the front panel.
System LED:
Status Indication
Flashing Red The camera starts booting up.
Solid Red The camera has boot up, but is not connected to any network.
Flashing Green The camera is in firmware upgrade procedure.
Solid Green The camera is connected to a network or is transferring data.
System LED
Microphone
Light Sensor
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2.3.2 Rear Panel
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
WPS LED:
Status Indication
Flashing Green
The camera starts booting up.
The camera is connecting to a network by WPS function. This
process will last in the first 2 minutes.
Off The camera has boot up.
The camera failed to be added to a network by WPS function.
Solid Green The camera has been successfully added to a network by WPS
function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
ETHERNET Port: The ETHERNET port is used to connect the camera to a network via RJ45
cable.
Power Jack: The power jack is where you connect the AC adapter to the camera.
WPS/RESET Button: This button is used for both WPS and RESET function. To use the WPS
function, press it for 1 second; to use the RESET function, press and hold for more than 5
seconds.
ETHERNET Port
WPS LED
Power Jack
WPS/RESET
Button
Heat Emission Holes
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Used as RESET button:
With the camera powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button (more than 5
seconds) until both the System LED and WPS LED turn off. Then release the button and
wait the camera to reset to its factory default settings.
Used as WPS button:
If your router supports WPS, then you can press the WPS/RESET button for 1 second to
quickly establish a connection between the camera and router.
Heat Emission Holes: These holes are used for heat dissipation.
2.4 Mount the Camera
2.4.1 The Screw Size
2.4.2 Mount the Camera

Note:
If you use the camera wirelessly, mount the camera within the coverage of your wireless network.
1. Unscrew the camera head.
2. Remove the base cover.
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3. Drill two mounting holes and fix the
mounting base.
4. Put the base cover and camera head back.
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Chapter 3 Managing the Camera
The camera’s built-in web management page is designed to allow you to easily access and
configure your camera.
3.1 Login
1. Find the management IP address of the camera via one of the following methods:
Run the Setup Wizard. The IP address is displayed on the Select a camera screen.
Find the IP address on the DHCP setting page of the front device such as a router.
2. Open a Web browser, type in the management IP address in the address field, and press
Enter.
3. Enter the default username and password (admin/admin). Click Login to start the main
menu.

Note:
For the administrator, the default password is “admin”. We recommend that you change it in the
Account menu. (Go to “System → Account”)
If you log in to the camera as an administrator, you can perform all the settings provided by the
camera.
If you log in to the camera as a common user, you can only view the Live View. After logging as
administrator, you can add up to five user accounts in the Account menu. (Go to “System →
Account”)
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4. Click Download to download and install the required plugin.

Note:
If the installed plugin doesn't work, set your browser security settings to allow plugins. Here we
take the settings for IE browser as an example. Go to "Tools→Internet Options→Security". Click
"Internet→Custom Level", find the item "Download signed ActiveX controls" and check
Prompt. Click "Local Intranet→Custom Level", find the item "Download signed ActiveX
controls" and check Prompt.
5. After the plugin is successfully installed, refresh the webpage to display the monitor video.
3.2 Live View
The Live View screen shows you the live video feed from your camera. On this screen, you can
capture a picture, record a video, change the resolution and so on.
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Symbols Meaning Note
Click to
capture a still
image shot by the camera.
The image file will be saved to your local
computer
and its default name is
image-yyyy-mm-dd-hh-mm-ss. You can select a
save path and rename the image file.
Click to record the current
video.
The video file will be saved to your local computer
and its default name is
rec-yyyy-mm-dd-hh-mm-
ss. You can select a
save path and rename the video file.
The icon will turn yellow once the save
path is selected. If
you want to stop recording,
just click .
Click to vertically flip the
current image.
If the camera is installed upside down, Flip Image
and Mirror should both be checked.
Click to horizontally flip the
current image.
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Click to choose a camera
working mode.
You can set the camera working mode to Auto
(), Day ( ), or Night ( ).
Drag the slider to adjust
the size of the current
image.
The maximum zoom ratio is 4 times.
Mute off. You can hear the
current sound by the
camera.
Click and it will become .
Mute on. The current
sound by the camera is
turned off.
Click and it will become .
Drag the slider to adjust
the sound volume.
Y
ou can adjust the sound volume only with mute
off .
Click to enlarge the
current image
to full
screen display.
Press “ESC” key to return to the original screen
display.
Brightness: Drag the slider to adjust the brightness level of
camera. Large value will brighten the current displayed screen.
Contrast: Drag the slider to adjust the contrast level of the camera.
Large value will contrast the current displayed screen heavily.
Saturation: Drag the slider to adjust the saturation level of the
camera. Large value will saturate the current displayed screen to be more colorful.
Resolution: Select the desired video resolution between two formats: 640*480 and 320*240.
Higher setting offers better quality, but will require more bandwidth to stream.
Preset: Click the Preset button to restore to factory image settings.
3.3 Basic
Click the Basic menu to display the submenus including Status, Network, Wireless Connection,
Cloud Setting, and LED.
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3.3.1 Basic →Status
The Status page displays the current configuration information of the camera. You can find out
camera’s settings such as wireless connection settings here. All the information is read-only.
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3.3.2 Basic →Network
On this page, you can configure your camera’s IP address which is used to access and configure
the camera.
Dynamic IP: Select this option when a DHCP server is installed on the network to issue IP
address assignment. With this setting, the IP address of the camera is assigned automatically.
Static IP: Select this option when a static or fixed IP address is obtained for the camera. A
static IP address will ease your access to the camera in the future. Add your camera’s static
IP information to your router to avoid IP conflicts.
MAC Address: Displays the Ethernet MAC address of the camera. The MAC address is
read-only.
IP Address: Enter a fixed IP address for the camera in dotted-decimal notation.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation. The default value is
“255.255.255.0.”
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway in dotted-decimal notation.
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Primary DNS Server: Enter a DNS address in dotted-decimal notation.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter a DNS address in dotted-decimal notation.
Click Save to save and enable the settings.
3.3.3 Basic →Wireless Connection
The camera’s wireless function is enabled by default. This function helps to connect your camera
to a wireless network wirelessly. If you don’t want to use this function, just select the Disable
option.
Wireless Network Name: Displays the wireless network’s name. Make sure the camera and
your PC connect to the same wireless network, or your PC can't access the camera.
Signal: Displays the strength of the wireless signal.
Security: Displays the wireless network’s security mode.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the front device.
To connect your camera to a wireless network, follow the steps below:
1. Click Scan to scan the available wireless network and to refresh the Wireless Network List.
2. Select a wireless network from the wireless network list.
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