TRENDnet TV-IP400 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE...................................................3
INTRODUCTION............................................................4
FEATURES AND BENEFITS..................................................5
UNPACKING THE PACKAGE................................................7
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .....................................................8
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................9
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................12
A TTACHING THE M ETAL P LATE .......................................12
CONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE ...............................13
ATTACHING THE POWER SUPPLY.....................................13
SECURITY......................................................................14
APPLICATION..............................................................15
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS OF THE CAMERA..............................16
USING THE CAMERA ...............................................17
WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY .......................................17
ADMINISTRATION ............................................................19
VIEWING VIDEO...............................................................51
IPVIEW PRO..................................................................55
INSTALLATION.................................................................55
GETTING STARTED...........................................................59
USING IPVIEW PRO .........................................................62

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CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM .............................................68
APPENDIX .....................................................................82
A. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...............................82
B. PING YOUR IP ADDRESS............................................85
C. TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................86
D. TIME ZONE TABLE ......................................................90
E. XPLUG CONTROL INSTALLATION.................................92
F. ADJUST INTERNET CAMERA FOCUS.............................95
G. SPECIFICATION............................................................96
H. GLOSSARY OF TERMS..................................................98

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use
your TV-IP400/TV-IP400W Pan/Tilt (Wireless) 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 TV-IP400/TV-IP400W Pan/Tilt
(Wireless) Internet Camera, a standalone system that can be
connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet. TV-IP400W
also supports in addition wireless transmission that based on the
IEEE 802.11g standard. Compared to the conventional PC
camera, the Pan/Tilt Internet (Wireless) Camera features a built-in
CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a cost-effective
solution to transmit the real-time high-quality video images for
monitoring. The camera can be managed remotely, so that you
can use a web browser to access and control it from any
notebook/desktop PC over the Intranet or Internet. The simple
installation procedures and web-based interface allow you to
integrate it into your network easily. With comprehensive
applications supported, the 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 TV-IP400/TV-IP400W Pan/Tilt Internet (Wireless) Camera
is a standalone system with built-in CPU, no special hardware
(such as a PC frame capture card) or software required. The
camera supports DirectX 9.0; therefore, the only requirement you
need is the web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or
above. Once you have a valid IP Address, just connect it and you
can view the picture from your camera. In addition, the camera’s
pan/tilt function allows you to adjust the camera for optimal
viewing angle. You can tilt the camera right or left (up to
170/170 degrees), forward or backward (up to 45/90 degrees)
using the Web Configuration Utility.
Support Variety of Platforms
Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other
Internet related protocols. The camera can be utilized in a mixed
operating system environment, such as Windows. It can be
integrated easily into other Internet/Intranet applications.
Web Configuration
Using a standard web browser, the administrator can configure
and manage the 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 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 camera can provide
the ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet and
Internet for remote monitoring. The camera allows remote access
from a web browser for live image viewing, and allows the
administrator to manage and control the camera anywhere and
anytime in the world. Apply the 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 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.
One TV-IP400/TV-IP400W
One Detachable Antenna (TV-IP400W only)
One Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
One Driver & Utility CD-ROM with User’s Guide
One External Power Adapter (5V DC, 2.5A)
One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
One Metal Plate
If any packaging content is damaged or missing, please contact
your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing
materials fur future shipment is necessary.

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System Requirement
Networking
Local Area Network:
10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Wireless Local Area Network (TV-IP400W only):
IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN
Accessing the Camera
For Web Browser Users
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/
2000/XP
CPU: 300 MHz or above
Memory Size: 32MB (64MB recommended)
Resolution: 800x600 or above
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
For IPView Pro Application Users
OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP.
CPU: 1GHz or above
Memory Size: 256MB
Resolution: 800x600 or above
NOTE: When you connect multiple cameras and monitor their images
synchronously. it is recommended to use a high performance system such as
a Pentium 4 2.4GHz PC.

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Physical Description
This section provides the information of camera and explains the
function of each component.
Front Pane, Top/Bottom Panel
There are two LED indicators on the front panel of the camera:
Power LED and Link LED.
1. Detachable Antenna
The detachable external antenna allows you to adjust its position
to obtain the maximum signal.