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Outdoor Wireless IP Camera

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natural_image Exterior view of a silver FISCLAM security camera with visible signal lights and antenna (no text or symbols on body)

Table of Contents

Security Warning....2

1 Overviews....2

1.1 Key Features....3
1.2 Read Before Use....3
1.3 Packing Contents....4
1.4 Physical Description....4

2 Surveillance Software GUI....5

2.1 Login Window....6
2.2 Surveillance Window....8

3 Advanced Camera Settings.... 13

3.1 Device Status....13
3.2 Alias Settings.... 15
3.3 Date & Time Settings....15
3.4 User Settings.... 16
3.5 Multi-Device Settings....17

3.6 Basic Network Settings.... 23

3.7 Wireless Settings.... 26

3.8 ADSL 30

3.9 UPnP Settings.... 31

3.10 DDNS Service Settings....32

3.11 Mail Service Settings.... 37

3.12 FTP Service Settings....39

3.13 Alarm Service Settings....41

3.14 Upgrade Device Firmware....47

3.15 Backup & Restore Settings....49

3.16 Restore Factory Settings....49

3.17 Reboot Device....50

3.18 Log....50

3.19 Back....51

4 APPENDIX....51

4.1 Frequently Asked Questions....51
4.2 Default Parameters....55
4.3 Specifications....56
4.4 Statement....57

5 OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT....58

Security Warning

  1. Foscam cameras and NVRs require good security practices to safeguard your privacy. You should reg change your camera or NVR password which is 8-10 numbers, letters, symbols combination.
  2. You should update your camera or NVR regularly. Make sure your camera or NVR has the latest first installed for your specific model and better experience.

1 Overviews

FI8906W is an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor. It combines a h quality digital video camera, with a powerful web server, to bring clear video to your desktop anywhere on your local network or over the Internet.

The IPCAM supports IR-CUT, when light conditions turns poor, the IR cut filter will be automatically removed to accept IR illumination. Meanwhile, the camera switches itself automatically from color to black and white, assuring optimal image quality at all times.

The IPCAM is based on the TCP/IP standard. There is a WEB server inside which could Internet Explore. Therefore the management and maintenance of your device is simplified by using the network to achieve the remote configuration, start-up and to upgrade the firmware

This camera is designed for outdoor surveillance applications such as gardens, courtyards of parks. Controlling the IPCAM and managing images are simplified by using the provided web interface across the network utilizing wireless connectivity.

FOSCAM provides Phone APPs for Android and iPhone users, please search "Foscam ip viewer" and install it through APP Store, then you can view your camera directly as a cor

1.1 Key Features

  • Powerful high-speed video protocol processor
    • High Definition Color CMOS Sensor
  • 300K Pixels
    • IR night vision (Range: 30m)
  • Optimized MJPEG video compression for transmission
  • Multi-level users' management and passwords definition
  • Embedded Web Server for users to visit by IE
  • Wi-Fi compliant with wireless standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • Supports IR_CUT and the filter change automatically
    • Supports Dynamic IP (DDNS) and UPnP LAN and Internet (ADSL, Cable Modem)
  • Embedded FOSCAM DDNS (dynamic domain name service) Service
  • Motion detection activates alarm
    • Supports image snapshot
    • Supports multiple network protocols: HTTP/TCP/IP/UDP/STMP/DDNS/SNTP/DHCP/FTP
    • Supports WPS(Wi-Fi Protected Set-up)
    • Supports WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption
    • Supports Daylight Saving Time
    • Supports Gmail as sender on mail service settings
  • Providing Phone APPs for Android and iPhone users
  • Providing Central Management Software to manage or monitor multi-cameras

1.2 Read Before Use

Please first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Content listed below. Before the Network Camera is installed, please carefully read and follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.

1.3 Packing Contents

• IPCAM×1• CD×1
• Wi-Fi Antenna×1 (only available for wireless model)• Quick Installation Guide×1
• DC Power Supply×1• Warranty Card×1
• Mounting bracket×1(option)
• Network Cable×1

1.4 Physical Description

Front Panel

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Figure 1.1

1 WIFI Antenna: Wireless Antenna
2 LENS: CMOS sensor with fixed focus lens
3 Infrared LED: 60 IR LEDs

Back View

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text_image RJ45 Port DC 5V Power Jack Reset Figure 1.2

LAN: RJ-45/10-100 Base T

Power: DC 5V/2A Power supply

RESET BUTTON:

1) Press and hold down the RESET BUTTON for 10 seconds. Release the power button a camera will be reset back to the factory default parameter.
2) Press and hold down the RESET BUTTON about 4 seconds, then press the WPS button the router, then you can use the WPS function. (For more details: please read Wireless S in the User Manual)

Bottom View

There are some labels located of the camera; this is an important feature of original Foscam cameras. If your camera does not have labels, it may be a clone. Cloned Foscam camera not use original firmware and are not eligible for warranty or technical services.

2 Surveillance Software GUI

Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide if you install the camera at first time. After fin quick installation, you can take time to learn the operation of the software.

2.1 Login Window

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text_image Language English 1 User Password 2 OK

Figure 2.1

Section1 Select Language

FOSCAM camera supports up to multi-languages, such as English, Spanish, Deutsch and so. You can select the language you need via pull down the dropdown toolbar and click on the language to switch.

Section2 User / Password

The default administrator username is admin with a blank password, please reset the passv at first using and prevent unauthorized users login the camera.

NOTE:

When you log in for the first time, it will request that you modify the default username ar password. Input the New username, New password and Confirm the password, click "Conf to complete the modification. You will now use the new username and password to log in camera in the future.

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text_image New username New password Confirm the password Confirm

Figure 2.2
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text_image FOSCAM www.foscam.com 3 ActiveX Mode 4 Server Push Mode 5 Mobile Phone 6 Note: Please note that there are three login methods: for IE browser, please choose ActiveX mode; for Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome, please choose Server Push mode; for mobile phone, please choose the third mode. 7

Figure 2.3

There is an access link to Foscam website homepage, if you need tech support you can Foscam directly.

Section4 ActiveX Mode

If your PC is windows based OS, such as Windows XP, Windows7, Windows Vista and you using IE-based browsers like IE6, IE7, IE8, please choose IE ActiveX Mode login mode.

Section5 Server Push Mode

If you are using non-IE based browser, like Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome please choose Server Push Mode.

Section6 Mobile Phone

If you are using the Mobile to access the camera, here you need to select Mobile Phone mode.

Section7 Note

Note that when you login the camera, please select the corresponding login mode.

2.2 Surveillance Window

Select the ActiveX mode and you will enter the surveillance window.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera 1 apple 2 OSD disabled Add OSD on record enable Resolution 640*480 Mode 50 HZ Fps Max Brightness - 6 + Contrast - 3 + Default All Flip Mirror 4 Device Management Figure 2.4 7

Section1 Device Name

Default device name is Anonymous. You can define a name for your camera as you like go to chapter 3.1 and read how to set it)

Section2 Multi-Device Window

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The firmware inside the camera supports up to maximum of 9 cameras being monitoring a same time. You can add other cameras in multi-device setting (read chapter 3.5).

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera apple OSD disabled Add OSD on record enable Resolution 640*480 Mode 50 HZ Fps Max Brightness - 6 + Contrast - 3 + Default All Flip Mirror Device Management

. Figure 2.5

Section3 Image Parameters Settings

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text_image OSD disabled Add OSD on record disable Resolution 640*480 Mode 50 Hz Fps Max Brightness - 11 + Contrast - 5 + Default All Flip Mirror

OSD

OSD is used to add timestamp on the video. There are five text colors to choose from: I yellow, white, blue.

Add OSD on record

Select this option if you want to add a timestamp to recordings.

Resolution

1) 320x240----QVGA
2) 640x480----VGA

There are two resolutions, the bigger one (VGA) is 640x480 pixels, and the smaller one (C) is 320x240 pixels. The bigger the resolution, the better of the image quality is, but the low frame rate is. If you are accessing the camera via internet and want to get more fluent v streaming, please select resolution QVGA 320x240.

Mode

1) 50HZ ----Indoor surveillance (Region: Europe, China)
2) 60HZ ----Indoor surveillance (Region: USA, Canada)
3) Outdoor----Outdoor surveillance (Region: All over the world)

There are three options within the menu of Mode: 50HZ, 60HZ and Outdoor. It depends on frequency of the electricity and surveillance model (indoors & outdoor). Please choose outdoor mode, when the camera was installed outside.

Fps

1) Max---- Maximum frame rate
2) 20fps, 15fps, 10fps, 5fps,4fps,3fps,2fps,1fps, 5fps, 1fps ,1/2fps,1/3fps,1/4fps,1/5fps----customized frame rate

You can choose option within the menu of Fps to adjust the frame rate. It is often used network when you want to lower the frame rate, so that you can save more bandwidth.

Brightness

Default parameter is 6, you can adjust the brightness of the image by clicking plus or mir button.

Contrast

Default parameter is 4, you can adjust the contrast of the image by clicking plus or minus

Flip & Mirror

You can flip the image by enabling Flip button, or mirror the image by enabling Mirror button.

Section4 IR Lights Buttons

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: Click this icon, all the IR lights will turn on.

: Click this icon to turn off IR lights.

Section5 Device Management

Device Management ----Path to Administrator Control Panel, Click it, and it will lead to Administrator Control Panel.

Section6 Record & Snapshot & Full Screen Buttons

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1----Record Button Click it and it pop-up a path-setting window, you can select the storage path and the record file name. At the same time the record icon changes to ,, Click it and stop recording.

2----Snapshot Click it to make snapshot and it pop-up a window which picture you snapsh right click in the window and save the picture to anywhere you want.

3----Full Screen Click it to make full-screen, or you can double click the surveillance screen to make full-screen.

Section7 Play/Stop Buttons

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1----Play Click it to play the video of the camera

2----Stop Click it to stop the video of the camera

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NOTE:

Record and multi-device function are controlled by ActiveX controller, therefore Firefox or Google Chrome, Safari browsers will not allow these functions.

For Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, you should select the Server Push Mode and you can the following screen:

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Flip Mirror Resolution 640*480 Mode 50 HZ Brightness - 6 + Contrast - 3 + Refresh camera params Refresh video Snapshot Device Management

Figure 2.6

3 Advanced Camera Settings

Click the bar "Device Management", goes to Administrator Control Panel to make advanced camera settings.

3.1 Device Status

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Device ID 000DC5D489EB Device Firmware Version 11.35.2.49 Device Embedded Web UI Version 2 4.20.4 Alias TEST Alarm Status None DDNS Status Foscam Succeed http://camera.myfoscam.org UPnP Status.UPnP Succeed MSN Status No Action

Figure 3.1

1----Device ID MAC ID of the camera by wired connection
2----Device Firmware Version System Firmware version of the camera
3----Device Web UI Version Web UI firmware version of the camera
4----Alias Name of the camera
5----Alarm Status The status of Alarm Service Setting
6----DDNS Status The status of DDNS Setting
7----UPnP Status The status of UPnP Setting

Another Way:

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Double click the icon "IP Camera.exe", select the camera IP, right click and select the Basic Properties, you can also see the Firmware Version and MAC Address, such as following screen:

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text_image IP Camera Tool Anonymous Http://192.162.0-168-0004 Basic Properties Network Configuration Upgrade Firmware Refresh Camera List Flush Arp Buffer About IP Camera Tool

Figure 3.2

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text_image IP Camera Tool apple http://102.168.11.252-8181 apple Basic Properties Device ID 000DCSD489EB System Firmware Version 11.35.2.49 Web UI Version 2.4.20.4 OK

Figure 3.3

3.2 Alias Settings

Default alias is Anonymous. You can define a name for your camera here such as apple. Submit to save your changes. The alias name supports special characters.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service S Mail Service Se MSN Settings FTP Service Set Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Alias Settings Alias apple Submit Refresh Click the option here to modify the device name Enter the device name as you like. Use different names to identify multi-cameras

Figure 3.4

3.3 Date & Time Settings

Choose the time zone of your country. You can choose Sync with NTP Server or Sync with PC Time. If your country implements the Daylight Saving Time, that option can also be selected.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Date & Time Settings Device Clock Time Device Clock Timezone Sync with NTP Server NTP Server Sync with PC Time Daylight Saving Time 2012年9月6日 星期四 1:46:36 (GMT) Greenwich mean time, London, Lisbon, Casablan time.nist.gov Submit Refresh Go to Data &Time Settings Select the time zone

Figure 3.5

3.4 User Settings

Here you can create users and set permission levels, visitor, operator or administrator. Click Submit to save these settings. The camera will reboot.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Users Settings User Password Group admin Administrator user Operator visitor Visitor You can set different permission levels, but at least one administrator Submit Refresh Set Alarm Record Path C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\O Browse...

Figure 3.6

Here you can also set one important file locations for the camera, the Alarm Record Path. Simply click Browse and choose the path to the required folder.

The Alarm Record Path location is used to store automatically recorded files when the camera is activated by motion. (See set motion alarm. Figure 3.39) The default path for Alarm Record Path is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents.

NOTE: In Windows7 or Vista, if you cannot set the paths.:

Windows7 or Vista's security level is higher than Windows XP/2000. For "set record path" function, user should add the Device IP address to the Internet Explorer's 'Trusted sites' first step is: IE browser→Tool→Internet Proper→Security→Trusted sites→Sites→Add

3.5 Multi-Device Settings

If you want to view multi-surveillance screens on one window, you need to login one camset it as the main device, and do Multi-Device Settings, add other cameras to the first on camera. Before you do multi-cams settings, you need to assign different port such as 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 to the cameras if there is 8 cams installed.

The firmware within the camera can support a maximum of 9 devices monitoring all at the time.

3.5.1 Add cameras in LAN

In Multi-Device Settings page, you can see all devices searched in LAN. The 1st Device is default one. You can add more cameras in the list in LAN for monitoring. The camera's supports up to 9 IP Cameras online simultaneously. Click The 2nd Device and click the item the Device List in LAN, the Alias, Host and Http Port will be filled in the boxes below automatically. Enter the correct username and password then click Add. Add more cameras the same way. After all cameras have been added, choose Submit.

Multi-Device Settings
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text_image Device List in LAN Foscamdemo8918(192.168.11.206) Foscamdemo FI8910W(192.168.11.211) FoscarndemoFI8916W(192.168.11.208) Anonymous(192.168.11.169) Refresh The 1st Device This Device The 2nd Device None Alias FoscamdemoFI8916W Host 192.168.11.208 HTTP Port 8916 User admin Password Add Remove 3 Click Add to take effect 2 Enter the User name and password of the 2nd camera The 3rd Device None The 4th Device None The 5th Device None The 6th Device None The 7th Device None

Figure 3.7a

Multi-Device Settings
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text_image Device List in LAN FoscamdemoFI8916W(192.168.11.208) Foscamdemo8918(192.168.11.206) Foscamdemo FI8909W(192.168.11.212) Anonymous(192.168.11.169) Refresh The 1st Device This Device The 2nd Device FoscamdemoFI8916W(192.168.11.208) Foscamdemo FI8910W(192.168.11.211) Foscamdemo8918(192.168.11.206) None None None None None The 5th Device None The 6th Device None The 7th Device None The 8th Device None The 9th Device None Attention: If you want to access the device from internet, be sure the host and port that you set can be accessed from internet. Submit Refresh Click Submit after add all cameras

Figure 3.7b

Back to Surveillance Windows, and click Four Windows option, you will see four cameras

added.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera apple OSD disabled Add OSD on record enable Resolution 640*480 Mode 50 HZ Fps Max Brightness - 6 + Contrast - 3 + Default All Flip Mirror Device Management

Figure 3.8

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera apple OSD disabled Add OSD on record disable Resolution 640*480 Mode 50 Hz Fps Max Brightness - 6 + Contrast - 4 + Default All Flip Mirror Device Management

Figure 3.9

3.5.2 Add cameras in WAN

If you want to view all cameras via the internet(remote computer), you will need to add the using DDNS domain name. Firstly, make sure all of the cameras you added can be accessed through the internet. (Read How to configure DDNS settings in chapter 3.10)

Login to the first camera using a DDNS domain name and port.

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text_image http://camera.myfoscam.org.86 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Google Search Share More Favorites Suggested Sites Computer Device(TEST) Use DDNS domain name and port to login FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Device Status Device ID 000DC5D480EB Device Firmware Version 11.35.2.49 Device Embedded Web UI Version 2.4.20.4 Alias TEST Alarm Status None DDNS Status Foscam Succeed http://camera.myfoscam.org UPnP Status UPnP Succeed MSN Status No Action Make sure each camera you need add could login with DDNS name and port

Figure 3.10

If you have several cameras, you can use the same DDNS domain name; you only need different port number for each camera.

Click Multi-Device Settings. Choose The 2nd Device. Fill in the 2nd camera's name, DDNS domain name, port number. Enter user name and password and then choose Add. (Figure

NOTE: Here the Host must be entered as the second camera's DDNS domain name, not its LAN IP.

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text_image Multi-Device Settings Device List in LAN Foscamdemo FI8909W(192.168.11.212) Foscamdemo FI8904W(192.168.11.214) Anonymous(192.168.11.169) Foscamdemo FI8910W(192.168.11.211) Refresh The 1st Device This Device The 2nd Device Alias sarah Host ipcam.dyndns.org HTTP Port 8090 User admin Password •••• Add Remove The 3rd Device None 4 The 4th Device None The 5th Device None The 6th Device None The 7th Device None

Figure 3.11

1---- The 2nd camera's name
2---- Fill in the 2nd camera's DDNS host not LAN IP
3 ---- Enter the 2nd camera's user name and password
4---- Click Add button and to take effect

Add the other cameras in the same way. Click Submit to save.

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text_image Multi-Device Settings Device List in LAN FoscamdemoFI8916W(192.168.11.208) Anonymous(192.168.11.169) Foscamdemo8918(192.168.11.206) Foscamdemo FI8904W(192.168.11.214) Refresh The 1st Device This Device The 2nd Device sarah(ipcam.dyndns.org) The 3rd Device apple(ipcam.myfoscam.org) The 4th Device linla(test1.myfoscam.org) The 5th Device None The 6th Device None The 7th Device None The 8th Device None The 9th Device None Attention: If you want to access the device from internet, be sure the host and port that you set can be accessed from internet. Submit Refresh Click submit after finishing all settings

Figure 3.12

Return to video window. You will see all of the cameras accessible through the internet. When you are away from home, you can use the first camera's DDNS domain name and view all the cameras via internet.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera apple OSD disabled Add OSD on record enable Resolution 640*480 Mode 50 Hz Fps Max Brightness - 6 + Contrast - 3 + Default All Flip Mirror Device Management

Figure 3.13

3.6 Basic Network Settings

If you want to set a static IP for the camera, select Basic Network Settings. Keep the camera in the same subnet of your router or computer.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Basic Network Settings Obtain IP from DHCP Server IP Address 192.168.0.109 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.0.1 DNS Server 192.168.0.1 HTTP Port 85 Submit Refresh

Figure 3.14

Changing settings here is the same as using the Equipment Search Tool.

It is recommended that you use the subnet mask, gateway and DNS server from your local attached PC. If you don't know the subnet mask, gateway and DNS server, you can check computer's local area connection as follows:

Control Panel → Network Connections → Local Area Connections → Choose Support→Details.

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text_image Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back Search Folders Address Network Connections LAN or High-Speed Internet Local Area Connection Status General Support Connection status Address Type: Assigned by DHCP IP Address: 192.168.0.50 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Details... Click here Windows did not detect problems with this connection. If you cannot connect, click Repair. Repair Close Network Tasks Create a new connection Set up a home or small office network Change Windows Firewall settings Disable this network device Repair this connection Rename this connection View status of this connection Change settings of this connection Other Places Control Panel My Network Places My Documents My Computer Details Local Area Connection

Figure 3.15
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text_image Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back Search Folders Address Network Connections LAN or High-Speed Internet Local Area Connection Connected, Firewalled Realtek RTL8139/810x Fa Network Tasks Create a new connection Set up a home or small office network Change Windows Firewall settings Disable this network device Repair this connection Rename this connection View status of this connection Change settings of this connection Other Places Control Panel My Network Places My Documents My Computer Details Local Area Connection Local Area Connection Status Network Connection Details Network Connection Details: Property Value Physical Address 00-E0-D0-00-23-01 IP Address 192.168.0.50 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.0.1 DHCP Server 192.168.0.1 Lease Obtained 2010-7-23 17:20:44 Lease Expires 2010-7-23 19:20:44 DNS Servers 202.96.134.33 WINS Server Close Close

Figure 3.16

If you don't know the DNS server, you can use the same settings as the Default Gateway

Another way to change the camera's LAN IP and HTTP Port no.

Open the Equipment Search Tool, select the camera you want to change the port no, right on the IP address link, and goes to Option "Network Configuration", it pops up another dial showed as the following screen

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text_image Equipment Search Tool Camera Name IP Address Device ID Type Anonymous Basic Properties Network Configuration Select the camera you want to change the LAN IP or port no, right click Upgrade Firmware Refresh Device List Flush Arp Buffer About Equipment Search Tool

Figure 3.17

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text_image Equipment Search Tool Camera Name Anonymous Anonymous Network Configuration Obtain IP from DHCP server IP Address 192 .168 . 1 .105 Subnet Mask 255 .255 .255 . 0 Gateway 192 .168 . 1 . 1 DNS Server 192 .168 . 8 . 8 Http Port 80 User admin Password OK Cancel Note: After changing the configuration device will automatically restart. Price ID Type 000BBAA IPC

Figure 3.18

IP Address: Fill in the IP address assigned and make sure it is in the same subnet as yo computer or router. (I.e. the first three sections are the same)

Subnet Mask: The default subnet mask of the equipment in our LAN is: 255.255.255.0. You can find the subnet mask in the basic information of your router or the locally-attached of your

Gateway: Make sure it is in the same subnet with PC's IP address. The gateway is your router's LAN IP.

DNS Server: IP address of your ISP network provider. You can find the DNS server in your router or check the locally-attached address of your computer. Your PC contains your PC's address, gateway and DNS server. Normally, there are two DNS servers. Here you can also

the DNS server the same with gateway.

Http Port: The default Lan port is 80. You can set another port number, such as port 8005, 8100. etc.

User&Password: Default administrator user name is admin with no password.

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NOTE:

If the prompt “Subnet doesn’t match, dbclick to change!” appears, please enable DHCP se camera’s IP address and gateway once again.

3.7 Wireless Settings

Wireless Lan Settings support three modes: Infra(Do wireless lan settings manually) and WF (Wi-FI Protected Set-up) and Adhoc..

If your router does not support WPS function, please go to chapter 3.7.1 and make wireless connection settings manually.

If your router supports WPS function, please go to chapter 3.7.2 and make wireless connection settings quickly.

If there is no wireless router, please go to chapter 3.7.3 and Connect the IPCAM directly to a host in a peer_to_peer environment.

3.7.1 Infrastructure Mode

Step 01) Please choose "Device Management" and goes to the option Wireless LAN Settings, click "Wireless LAN Settings". Then enable "Using Wireless LAN".

Click the Scan button and the camera will detect all WIFI devices around the area. It shows display your router in the list. (Figure 3.19)

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text_image Wireless LAN Settings Wireless Network List Lucy[14e6e462d576] infra dlink[f07d685630dc] infra test1[54e6fc35f13a] infra WEP cisco[00259cb1df9a] infra WEP Scan Click Scan Button to search WIFI device Using Wireless LAN SSID Network Type Infra Encryption None Submit Refresh

Figure 3.19

Step 02) Click the SSID of your router in the list, the corresponding information (SSID & Encryption) will be filled in the following boxes automatically.

You will only need to fill in the share key. Make sure that SSID, Encryption and share key filled in for the camera are exactly the same for your router

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Figure 3.20

Step 03) Please click on the Submit button after all settings have been entered, the camera will reboot. After the camera has completed the reboot process, wait 10 seconds and disconnected network cable.

The LAN IP address will disappear on the window of Equipment Search Tool when the ca

gets restarted. Just wait for around 1 minute, the camera will get wireless connection, and LAN IP of the camera will be showed again on the window of the Equipment Search Too have done wireless connection of the camera successfully. If the camera has a dynamic IF the wireless settings, the IP will be changed.

Note

If fail to make WiFi connection, please refer to seller or us for help.

3.7.2 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Set-up)

Step 01) Press and hold the RESET button for four seconds.

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Reset Button

Step 02) Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds. The WPS button is usually on the back or side of your router. On some routers, you may need to log in to the we and click on an on-screen button to activate the WPS feature. If you are not sure where buttons is on your router, please refer to your router's User Manual.

The camera will automatically create a secure wireless connection to your router. If you have plugged in the network cable, please plug it out. While connecting, the green network light RJ45 will blink and the wireless settings will take effect. The Equipment Search Tool will set the camera's LAN IP. Make sure the PC and the camera share the same subnet.

Note

1 During the WPS Settings, you must press the Reset button only for four seconds, or el camera may be reset back to factory default settings if you press and hold on the reset above 10 seconds.
2 The security mode of router cannot be WEP, or else the WPS settings may be failed.

3.7.3 Adhoc Mode

Under this mode, the IPCAM will directly connect to a host in a peer_to_peer environment. Make sure the PC has plugged in the wireless network card.

Step 01) Enable wireless and choose Adhoc mode.

Fill in a SSID to identify the IPCAM and then set the security mode, you can choose no others. Click Apply.

FOSCAM FI8906W - Adhoc Mode - 1

text_image Wireless LAN Settings Wireless Network List Scan Using Wireless LAN ✓ SSID test Network Type Adhoc Encryption None Submit Refresh

Figure 3.21

Step 02) Plug out the network cable and the camera will restart..

Open the wireless network card of PC and search the wireless network around the area. find the SSID you filled for the camera (Figure 3.21).

FOSCAM FI8906W - Adhoc Mode - 2

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Figure 3.22

Step 03) Disabled the wired connection of the PC. Select the SSID you filled at Figure3.21

your camera and enter the same key with your camera. Make sure PC and Camera share same subnet.

Open the Equipment Search Tool, you can search the camera LAN IP again.

3.8 ADSL

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Figure 3.23

If you are connecting the camera directly to a ADSL modem, you can do ADSL settings with ADSL account &password provided by the ISP, then make the camera connected to the next

FOSCAM FI8906W - ADSL - 2

text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back ADSL Settings Using ADSL Dialup ADSL User SZ2544106874421 ADSL Password ************ Submit Refresh Enter the ADSL user and password

Figure 3.24

3.9 UPnP Settings

Choose Using UPnP to MAP Port and then click Submit.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings UPnP Settings Using UPnP to Map Port Submit Refresh

Figure 3.25

The default UPnP status is closed. You can select the checkbox and open UPnP, then the camera's software will be configured for port forwarding. Back to the "Device Status" panel, can see the UPnP status:

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There may be issues with your routers security settings, and sometimes may error. We recommend you configure port forwarding manually on your router (Figure 3.30).

3.10 DDNS Service Settings

FOSCAM camera has embedded a unique DDNS domain name when producing, and you directly use the domain name, you can also use the third party domain name.

FOSCAM domain name

Here take camera.myfoscam.org for example. Go to option of DDNS Service Settings on the administrator panel, you can see the domain name.

Please enable the FOSCAM DDNS name first.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back DDNS Service Settings Manufacturer's DDNS Enable Manufacturer's Domain camera myfoscam Validity Queries Enable FOSCAM DDNS name Third Party DDNS DDNS Service None Submit Refresh

Figure 3.26

Enable: Open or close the FOSCAM domain name. The default status of FOSCAM domain name is open.

Validity Queries: Check the validity of embedded domain name.

Now you can use http:// Domain name + HTTP Port to access the camera via internet.

Take hostname camera.myfoscam.org and HTTP Port no. 88 for example, the accessing link of the camera via internet would be http://camera.myfoscam.org:88

Note: If you want to use the manufacturer's domain name, please select None as the Third Party DDNS and enable the Manufacturer's domain name, then click submit.

Third Party Domain Name Settings

User can also use third part DDNS, such as www.no-ip.com.,www.dyndns.com

Here take www.no-ip.com for example:

Step 1, Go to the website www.no-ip.com to create a free hostname

Firstly: Login on www.no-ip.com and click No-IP Free to register.

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Please register an account step by step according to instructions on www.no-ip.com

After registration, please login your email which used to register. You will receive an email website, please click the link to activate your ACCOUNT as indicated in email.

Secondly: Login the link with the registered username and password to create your domain name.

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Figure 3.28

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Figure 3.29

Please create the domain name step by step according to instructions on www.no-ip.com

Step 2, DO DDNS Service Settings within the Camera

Please set DDNS Service Settings within the camera by hostname, a user name and password you've got from www.no-ip.com

Take hostname ycxgwp.no-ip.info, user name foscam, password foscam2012 for example.

Firstly, goes to option of DDNS Service Settings on the administrator panel.

Secondly, disable the Manufacturer's domain name and select No-Ip as a server in the Third Party DDNS.

Thirdly, fill foscam as DDNS user, fill password foscam2012 as DDNS password, fill ycxgwp.no-ip.info as DDNS domain and server URL, Then click save to make effect. The camera will restart and to take the DDNS settings effective.

Fourthly, after the restart, login the camera, and go to option of Device Status on the administrator panel, and check if the DDNS status is successful.

If failed, please double check if you have input the correct hostname, user name, and password, and try to redo the settings.

Note

The Third Party DDNS and the Manufacturer's Domain Name cannot work at the same time. If you have set Third Party DDNS and meanwhile you enabled the Foscam Domain Name, Third Party DDNS will take effect.

② Do port forwarding within the router

Example: The camera's LAN IP address is http://192.168.1.35:88,

Firstly, login the router, goes to the menu of Port Forwarding or Port Trigger (or named Virtue Server on some brands of router). Take Linksys brand router as an example, Login the router, and goes to Applications & Gaming->Single Port Forwarding.

Secondly, Create a new column by LAN IP address & HTTP Port No. of the camera within router showed as below.

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text_image LINKSYS® by Cisco Firmware Version: v1.0.01 Applications & Gaming Wireless-N Home Router WRT120N Setup Wireless Security Access Restrictions Applications & Gaming Administration Status Single Port Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Port Range Triggering DMZ Qo5 Single Port Forwarding Application Name None None None Camera Assign a name as you like here External Port Internal Port Protocol To IP Address Enabled --- --- --- 192.168.1 --- --- --- --- 192.168.1 --- --- --- --- 192.168.1 --- --- --- --- 192.168.1 --- 88 88 Both 192.168.1 35 --- Both 192.168.1 --- Both 192.168.1 --- Both 192.168.1 --- Both 192.168.1 --- ... Fill the LAN IP of the camera here, just input the last section 35. Build the port no. 88 of the camera on the column of External and Internal Port

Figure 3.30

③ Use domain name to access the camera via internet

After the port forwarding is finished, you can use the domain name+ http no. to access the camera via internet. Take hostname ycxgwp.no-ip.info and http no. 88for example, the accessing link of the camera via internet would be http://ycxgwp.no-ip.info:88

3.11 Mail Service Settings

If you want the camera to send emails when motion has been detected, Mail Service Settin will need to be configured.

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text_image Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Send Service Settings Sender cuiyao93@gmail.com Receiver 1 yaoyao@163.com Receiver 2 Receiver 3 Receiver 4 SMTP Server smtp.gmail.com SMTP Port 25 Transport Layer Security STARTTLS Gmail only supports TLS at port 465 and supports STARTTLS at port 25/587. Need Authentication ✓ SMTP User cuiyao93@gmail.com SMTP Password ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Test Please set first, and then test. Report Internet IP by Mail ✓ Submit Refresh

Figure 3.31

1---- Sender Mailbox for sender must support SMTP
2---- Receiver Mailbox for receiver need not support SMTP, you can set 4 receivers
3---- SMTP Server/ Port Enter SMTP server for sender. SMTP port is usually set as 25.

Some SMTP servers have their own port, such as 587 or 465 and Transport Layer Securi usually is None. If you use Gmail, Transport Layer Security must be set to TLS or STAR' and SMTP Port must be set to 465 or 25 or 587, which port you choose should be dec which Transport Layer Security you select.

4---- SMTP user ID account of the sender email address

5----Submit Click Submit to take effect

6----Test Click Test to see if SMTP has been successfully configured.

NOTE: Click Submit first before choosing Test.

Click Test to see if SMTP has been successfully configured.

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Figure 3.32

If the test fails with one of the following errors after clicking Test, verify that the information you entered is correct and again select Test.

1) Cannot connect to the server
2) Network Error. Please try later
3) Server Error
4) Incorrect user or password
5) The sender is denied by the server. Maybe the server need to authenticate the user, check it and try again
6) The receiver is denied by the server. Maybe because of the anti-spam privacy of the
7) The message is denied by the server. Maybe because of the anti-spam privacy of th
8) The server does not support the authentication mode used by the device

Report Internet IP by Mail—If selected, you will receive emails which contains internet IP information such as When the camera is powered or the Internet IP has changed. (For ex IPCAM's urls is http://119.123.207.96:8068). Make sure the port is mapped to the router correctly.

3.12 FTP Service Settings

If you want to upload images to your FTP server, you can set FTP Service Settings.

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text_image FTP Service Settings FTP Server 192.168.0.50 FTP Port 21 FTP User sarah FTP Password ••••• FTP Upload Folder / FTP Mode PORT Test Please set first, and then test. Upload Image Now ✓ Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Enable Set Filename ✓ Filename sarah Submit Refresh

Figure 3.33
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text_image FTP Service Settings FTP Server ftp.mgenseal.com FTP Port 21 FTP User deotest@mgenseal.com FTP Password ••••• FTP Upload Folder / FTP Mode PORT Test Please set first, and then test. Upload Image Now ✓ Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Enable Set Filename ✓ Filename sarah Submit Refresh

Figure 3.34

FTP server: If your FTP server is located on the LAN, you can set as Figure 3.33. If you have an FTP server which you can access on the internet, you can set as Figure FTP Port: Usually the port is 21.

FTP Upload Folder: Make sure that the folder you plan to store images exists as the came can't create the folder itself. Also, the folder must be read/writable.

FTP Mode: The camera supports standard (POST) mode and passive (PASV) mode

Upload Image Now: This option will upload images continuously when you enable the checkbox

Enable Set Filename: When you enable this option the uploaded image will be named according to the filename you enter. The next image will overwrite the filename of the preview image. Hence there will only be one image, the last uploaded.

Filename: See the above option.

Note: You cannot change the name of the alarm image.

Upload Interval refers to the time between the current image and the next image being uploaded.

Click Submit to save these settings. Click Test, the following screen displays if successful.

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Figure 3.35

The following errors may occur:

1) Can not connect to the server. Check if the FTP Server is correct.
2) Network Error. Please try later.
3) Server Error.
4) Incorrect user or password. Check the username and password.
5) Cannot access the folder. Verify the folder exists and your account is authorized
6) Error in PASV mode. Verify the server supports PASV mode.
7) Error in PORT mode. PASV mode should be selected if the device is behind a NAT.
8) Cannot upload file. Verify your account is authorized

If an error occurs check the parameters you entered are correct. The filename format of the image is similar to 00606E8C1930(sarah)_0_20100728114350_25.jpg

Check if your FTP server supports this file name format.

3.13 Alarm Service Settings

IP Camera supports Motion Detection Alarmed, when the motion has been detected, it will send email alerts or upload images or record.

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text_image Alarm Service Settings Motion Detection Alarmed ✓ Motion Detection Sensitivity 10 ✓ Sensitivity: 1-10,10=the highest sensitivity Motion Compensation ✓ Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Scheduler Beep on Alarm ✓ Record on Alarm ✓ Alarm Record Filepop ✓ Submit Refresh

Figure 3.36

1---- If you want to set Motion Detection Alarmed, select the checkbox
2---- The larger the number, the higher the motion sensitivity will be
3---- Select this option to reduce false alarms when light changes

If motion is detected after you enable Motion Detection Armed, the Alarm Status will turn 1 Motion Detect Alarm.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Device Status Device ID 000DC5D5FE9B Device Firmware Version 11.35.2.48 Device Embedded Web UI Version 2.4 20.3 Alias apple Alarm Status Motion Detect Alarm DDNS Status Foscam Succeed http://camera.myfoscam.org:8181 UPnP Status No Action MSN Status Succeed Here you can see the alarm status

Figure 3.37

There are four alarm indicators:

1) Camera will send emails when motion is activated.

If you want to receive images when motion is detected, you must set Mail Service Settings first.

Then set motion alarm as follows:

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text_image Alarm Service Settings Motion Detection Alarmed Motion Detection Sensitivity 10 Sensitivity: 1-10,10=the highest sensitivity Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Scheduler Beep on Alarm Record on Alarm Submit Refresh

Figure 3.38

2) Upload images via FTP server when motion trigger.

To upload images to an FTP server when motion is detected, you must set FTP Service Settings first and then set motion alarm as pictured below

Alarm Service Settings

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text_image Motion Detection Alarmed Motion Detection Sensitivity 10 Sensitivity: 1-10,10=the highest sensitivity Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Select this option Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Scheduler Beep on Alarm Record on Alarm Set an interval for images to upload Submit Refresh

Figure 3.39

3) You can hear the beep sound when the alarm has been detected.

Alarm Service Settings

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text_image Motion Detection Alarmed Motion Detection Sensitivity 10 Sensitivity: 1-10,10=the highest sensitivity Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Scheduler Beep on Alarm Record on Alarm Submit Refresh Select this option

Figure 3.40

4) The camera will record automatically for one minute after motion is detected. You can find the recording file in the folder which you set previously.

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text_image Alarm Service Settings Motion Detection Alarmed Motion Detection Sensitivity 10 Sensitivity: 1-10,10=the highest sensitivity Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Scheduler Beep on Alarm Record on Alarm Select the checkbox Alarm Record Filepop Submit R When you enable motion alarm, the camera will record automatically and after the recording file to the fallbox

Figure 3.41

When you enable motion alarm, the camera will record automatically and store the recording file to the folder you configured. This icon is used to control whether the folder opens or not.

Alarm Scheduler:

Here are two ways to set the alarm.

1) Alarm at any time when motion is detected.

Don't select Scheduler. Click Submit and the camera will alarm at any time when motion detected.

Alarm Service Settings

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text_image Motion Detection Alarmed Motion Detection Sensitivity 10 Sensitivity: 1-10,10=the highest sensitivity Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Scheduler Beep on Alarm Record on Alarm Alarm Record Filepop Submit Refresh

Figure 3.42

Another Way: select Scheduler, and click "set All", you will see all time boxes turn blue a following picture. Click Submit and the camera will alarm at any time when motion is detected.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Basic Network Settings Scheduler Beep on Alarm Record on Alarm Alarm Record Filepop Mail Service Settings set All clear All Set 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Clear 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Day 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Upgrade Device Firmware Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Submit Refresh

Figure 3.43

2) Specify an alarm schedule.

If you want the camera to alarm during set times select Scheduler and set time range. If you want to select one serial area, you can click any number between 00 and 23 on row, the corresponding column will be selected and it will turn blue. For example, click the number "06" on the first row, you can see the column turn blue. That means the camera alarm when motion is detected between 6 and 7 o'clock every day. Click the number "06" on second row, you can cancel the corresponding column you set. And it will turn grey.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Alias Settings Multi-Device Settings Scheduler Wireless LAN Settings Beep on Alarm Record on Alarm Alarm Record Filepop DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings Set 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Clear 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Alarm Service Settings Day 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Submit Refresh

Figure 3.44

If you want to select discrete area, you click the left button on the box of time range. It blue. If you want to delete it, just click the left button and it will turn grey.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Motion Compensation Send Mail on Alarm Upload Image on Alarm Multi-Device Settings Upload Interval (Seconds) 30 Basic Network Settings Scheduler Beep on Alarm Record on Alarm Alarm Record Filepop mail Service Settings set All clear All Set 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Clear 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Day 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Submit Refresh

Figure 3.45

3.14 Upgrade Device Firmware

When you upgrade the camera, please upgrade system firmware first and then upgrade the UI.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Upgrade Device Firmware Upgrade Device Embedded Web UI Upgrade system firmware Upgrade Web UI

Figure 3.46

Click Browse, choose the correct bin file and then click Submit to upgrade.

Don't shut down the power during upgrade until the Equipment Search Tool finds the came again.

Upgrade Firmware by Equipment Search Tool

Double click the Equipment Search Tool shot icon, select the Camera IP that you want to upgrade the firmware. Then select Upgrade Firmware and enter the username and password choose the firmware file, and upgrade.

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text_image Equipment Search Tool Camera Name IP Address Device ID Type Anonymous Http://192.168.1.105:2000 00626E55AB1E IPC Basic Properties Network Configuration Upgrade Firmware Generate Check Code Recover Default Refresh Device List Flush Arp Buffer About Equipment Search Tool

Figure 3.47

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text_image Equipment Search Tool Camera Name Anonymous Upgrade Firmware User admin Password Upgrade System Firmware Upgrade Web UI OK Note: After firmware upgrade the device will automatically restart. Device ID Type 00626E55AB1E IPC

Figure 3.48

CAUTION: If your camera works well with the current firmware, we recommend not upgradir. Please don't upgrade the firmware unnecessarily. Your camera may be damaged if misconfigured during an upgrade.

NOTE:

1) Please ensure you have download the correct firmware package for your camera before upgrading. Read the upgrade documentation (readme.txt file) in the upgrade package before upgrade.
2) Upon downloading the firmware check the sizes of the .bin files. They must match the s the readme.txt file. If not, please download the firmware again until the sizes are the same

camera will not function correctly if a corrupt .bin file is used.

3) Normally, only Device WEB UI need to be upgrade, please do not try to upgrade the Firmware.

4) Never shut down the power of the camera during upgrade until the IP camera restart is connected.

3.15 Backup & Restore Settings

Click Submit to save all the parameters you have set. These parameters will be stored in file for future use. The bin file can be reloaded to restore the parameters that were set.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings Backup & Restore Settings Backup Submit Restore Browse... Submit Click Submit to store parameters Load the parameters bin file

Figure 3.49

3.16 Restore Factory Settings

All parameters will return to factory settings if selected.

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text_image FOSCAM Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera Device Status Alias Settings Date & Time Settings Users Settings Multi-Device Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless LAN Settings ADSL Settings UPnP Settings DDNS Service Settings Mail Service Settings MSN Settings FTP Service Settings Alarm Service Settings Upgrade Device Firmware Backup & Restore Settings Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Log Back Backup & Restore Settings Backup Submit Restore Browse... Submit Message from webpage Are you sure to restore factory settings 确定 取消 1+ 2+

Figure 3.50

3.17 Reboot Device

Click Reboot Device to reboot the camera. This is similar to unplugging the power to the camera.

3.18 Log

The log record shows who accessed the camera and when. (Figure 3.54).

FOSCAM

Outdoor Waterproof IP Camera

Device Status

Alias Settings

Date & Time Settings

Users Settings

Multi-Device Settings

Basic Network Settings

Wireless LAN Settings

ADSL Settings

UPnP Settings

DDNS Service Settings

Mail Service Settings

MSN Settings

FTP Service Settings

Alarm Service Settings

Upgrade Device Firmware

This will take you back to the surveillance window.

4 APPENDIX

4.1 Frequently Asked Questions

NOTE: Always verify network connections are working by checking the status of the indicator on the network server, hub and network card.

4.1.1 I have forgotten the administrator username and/or password

To reset the administrator username and password, press and hold down the RESET BUT for 10 seconds. Upon releasing the reset button, the username and password will return to factory default administrator username and password. Please power on the camera before re Default administrator username: admin

Default administrator password: No password

4.1.2 Subnet doesn't match, dbclick to change

If the Equipment Search Tool shows the error "Subnet doesn't match, dbclick to change!", Obtain IP from DHCP server.

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text_image Equipment Search Tool Anonymous Network Configuration Camera Name Anonymous Obtain IP from DHCP server IP Address 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 Subnet Mask 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 Gateway 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 DNS Server 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 Http Port 80 User admin Password OK Cancel Note: After changing the configuration device will automatically restart. Device ID Type 00000BBAA IPC

If this error still exists after obtaining an IP from the DHCP server, check the local area connection of your computer and verify the subnet and gateway of the camera which shou the same subnet of your computer.

4.1.3 No Pictures Problems

Video streaming is managed by the ActiveX controller. If the ActiveX controller isn't installed correctly you will see no video image. There are two ways to resolve this problem:

1) Reinstall "Equipment Search Tool" and ActiveX contrebemmended).
2) Download ActiveX controller and set the security setting of IE: IE → browser Internet Proper → Security → Custom Level → ActiveX control and Plug-ins. The first three options of front should be set to be “Enable”, The ActiveX programs read by the computer will be stored. follows:

Enable: Download unsigned ActiveX controls

Enable: Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe

Enable: Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins
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text_image Internet Options General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced Select a zone to view or change security settings. Internet Local Intranet Trusted sites Rest Internet This zone is for Internet websites, except those listed in trusted and restricted zones. Security level for this zone Allowed levels for this zone: Medium to High Medium-high - Appropriate for most websites - Prompts before downloading potenio content - Unsigned ActiveX controls will not be Custom level... Reset all zones OK Ca Security Settings - Internet Zone Settings Disable Enable Download signed ActiveX controls (not secure) Disable Enable (not secure) Prompt (recommended) Download unsigned ActiveX controls (not secure) Disable (recommended) Enable (not secure) Prompt Initimize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for a Disable (recommended) Enable (not secure) Prompt Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins Administrator approved *Takes effect after you restart Internet Explorer Reset custom settings Reset to: Medium-high (default) Reset... OK Cancel

Figure 5.1

If you allow the ActiveX to run, but still can not see living video and a red cross in the the video. Please select another port number. Don't use port 80, use port 85, 8005.etc.

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text_image IP Camera Tool apple Gicp Anonymous Anonymous Obtain IP from DHCP server IP Address 192 .168 .11 .100 Subnet Mask 255 .255 .255 . 0 Gateway 192 .168 .11 . 1 DNS Server 202 .96 .134 .33 Http Port 8090 User admin Password OK Cancel Change another port number

Figure 4.2

NOTE: Make sure that your firewall or anti-virus software does not block the camera or Ac. If you cannot see live video, try shutting down the firewall or anti-virus software and try a

4.1.4 Can't access IP camera on internet

Possible reasons why camera is not accessible on the internet:

1) ActiveX controller is not installed correctly
2) The port which the camera uses is blocked by a Firewall or Anti-virus software. Try changing to another port number. (Figure 5.2)
3) Port forwarding is not successful (Figure 3.30)

Double check these settings and make sure they are correct.

4.1.5 Equipment Search Tool could not find camera's IP

Verify that the network cable is securely fastened to the camera.

Make sure that DHCP is enabled on your router, do not enable MAC address filter.

Make sure that the firewall or anti-virus software does not block the camera. You can add camera as a trusted site on your firewall or anti-virus software.

5.1.6 UPnP always failed

UPnP only contains port forwarding in our recent software. Sometimes, it may be fail to do forwarding automatically because of the firewall or anti-virus software. It may also be due to router's security settings. We recommend manually configuring port forwarding the camera can be viewed on the internet.

4.1.7 Couldn't find the shortcut on the desktop after install Equipment

Search Tool

If you use Windows7 or Vista and the shortcut is missing after installing the Equipment Service Tool, check the path of IP Camera program.

For example, if it was pointing to C:\Windows\System32\IPCamera.exe.

Please fix this by pointing the shortcut to the correct path

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\IPCamera.exe. After this you should be able to use the shortcut without any problems.

4.1.8 I can't change the record path

When you use Windows7 or Vista, you may be not able to change the record path because the security settings of computer. Please add the camera as a trusted site to resolve this. The steps are

IE browser→Tool→Internet Properties→Security→Trusted sites→Sites→Add

4.1.9 I can't find multi-device settings and record icon

Record and multi-device functionality are controlled by the ActiveX controller.

These functions are not available in Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari.

4.1.10 Camera cannot connect using wireless

If your camera cannot connect wirelessly after you set the wireless settings, unplug / plug power cable. (for more details: Wireless LAN settings in Chapter3.7)

Usually, camera can't connect wireless mainly because of incorrect settings.

Verify that the SSID is correct; use the same encryption for router and camera. Share key not contain special characters, only word and number will be better. Disable MAC address filtering.

4.1.11 Can't see other cameras listed in multi-device when using remote

access

If you want to view all the cameras via the WAN, verify that each camera added in the multi-device settings can be accessed by using the DDNS name and port number. Use the DDNS domain name not the camera's LAN IP. (For more details see: How to add camera WAN)

4.1.12 Only see black screen or undefined characters when using remote

login

If you could access the login page remotely, this indicates that your DDNS settings are cc you are unable to see live video but only some undefined characters, this may be due to internet speed issues or the camera using Wi-Fi.

4.2 Default Parameters

Default network Parameters

IP address: obtain dynamically

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: obtain dynamically

DHCP: Disabled

DDNS: Embedded FOSCAM domain name

Username and password

Default administrator username: admin

Default administrator password: No password

4.3 Specifications

ITEMSFI8906W
Image SensorImage SensorColor CMOS Sensor
Display Resolution640 x 480 Pixels(300k Pixels)
Lensf: 4mm, F:2.4
Mini. Illumination0 Lux(With IR Illuminator)
LensLens TypeGlass Lens
Angle of ViewHorizontal:50°Diagonal :55°
IR_CUTFilter will switch automatically
VideoImage CompressionMJPEG
Image Frame Rate15fps(VGA),30fps(QVGA)
Light Frequency50Hz, 60Hz or Outdoor
Video ParametersBrightness, Contrast
CommunicationEthernetOne 10/100Mbps RJ-45
Supported ProtocolHTTP,FTP,TCP/IP,UDP,SMTP,DHCP,PPPoE,DDNS,UPnP
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Wireless SecurityWEP & WPA & WPA2 Encryption
Infrared Light60 IR LEDs, Night visibility up to 30 meters
Dimension140(L) x75(W) x80(H)
Net Weight770g
PowerPower SupplyDC 5V/2.0A (EU,US,AU adapter or other types optional)
Power Consumption<8 Watts
EnvironmentOperatingTemperature-20°C ~ 60°C(-4°F ~ 140°F)
Operating Humidity20% ~ 85% non-condensing
Storage Temperature-20°C ~ 60°(-4°F ~ 140°F)
Storage Humidity0% ~ 90% non-condensing
PC RequirementsCPU2.0GHZ or above
Memory Size256MB or above
Display Card64M or above
Supported OSWindows, MAC,Android, iOS
BrowserIE8 and above version ; Firefox; Chrome; Safari.
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHS

warranty

Limited 2-year warranty

4.4 Statement

You are advised to be cautious in daily life, keep personal account information carefully, do not share p account easily. Change passwords of your account and equipment periodically, and upgrade equipment firmware to strengthen security consciousness.

Our company makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, that this product is suitable for any particular public use or use. You need to abide by the relevant laws and regulations of the use restrictions when using Fosci cameras. Our company takes no responsibility of illegal activities by using our products.

Our company takes no responsibility of the loss by force majeure, such as failure or faults of telecoms, the Internet network, computer viruses, malicious attacks of hackers, information damage or loss, and fault-computer system.

Foscam company does not need to take any responsibility of the special, incidental or corresponding loss, the products of our company or any software provide by our company, including but not limited to operational loss, profit or purpose. The company only takes the responsibility applicable to national and local legal requirements.

Our company takes no responsibility of the loss caused by the following at ant time:

1) loss of purchases;
2) loss of intangible property damage, such as data, programs;
3) loss of compensation claimed by third-party customers.

Delete images, format the memory card or other data storage devices does not completely remove the image data. You can restore deleted files from discarded the storage device by commercial software, but will potentially lead to personal image data used maliciously by others. The privacy of the data security to user responsibility, the company takes no responsibility.

Parts mentioned in this statement should not be understood by the configuration description of the product purchased by the customer, the product configuration must accord to the specific models purchased by the customer.

Without the prior written permission of Foscam company, all the contents of relevant operating instructions manual affiliated to the product must not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or stored in a retrieval or translated into other languages.

Our company will reserve the right to improve and modify the product and corresponding manuals. The company reserves the right of final interpretation on our products.

5 OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

While we hope your experience with the IPCAM network camera is enjoyable and easy to you may experience some issues or have questions that this User's Guide has not answer. If you have problem with FOSCAM IP camera, please first contact FOSCAM reseller for sc the problems. If our reseller cannot provide service, pls contact our service department: tech@foscam.com .

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CE Certicate Website: http://www.foscam.com/company/ce-certificate.html

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Model : FI8906W

Category : Surveillance Camera