User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Basic Setup
- Chapter 3 Viewing Live Video
- Chapter 4 Advanced Viewing Setup
- Chapter 5 Web-based Management
- Introduction
- Connecting to Video Server
- Welcome Screen
- Administration Menu
- System Screen
- Network Screen
- Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only)
- DDNS Screen
- IP Filter Screen
- I/O Port Screen
- RS485 Screen
- Streamings
- Video & Audio Screen
- Video Access Screen
- User Database Screen
- Motion Detection Screen
- Audio Detection Screen
- E-Mail Screen
- FTP Screen
- HTTP Screen
- SMB/CIFS Client Screen
- Event Trigger Screen
- Maintenance Screen
- Status Screen
- Log Screen
- Chapter 6 WindowsViewing/Recording Utility
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Network Camera HTTP CGI
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Video Server.
System Requirements
To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is
required.
Installation - Video Server
1. Assemble the Video Server
For Wireless model, screw the supplied antennae to the mounting points on the rear.
2. Connect the LAN Cable
Connect the Video Server to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch, using a standard LAN cable.
For Wireless model, this will disable the Wireless Interface.
The Wireless and LAN interfaces cannot be used
simultaneously. Using the LAN interface is recommended for
initial configuration. After the Wireless settings are correct,
the Wireless interface can be used.
The first time you connect to the camera, you should connect
the LAN cable and configure the Network Camera with
appropriate settings. Then you can unplug the LAN cable and
power off the camera. The Network Camera will be in wireless
interface when you power on the camera again.
3. Connect the Camera
Connect the video output of the camera to the video in of the Video Server, using a
standard video cable with BNC connectors.
4. Power Up
Connect the supplied 12Vpower adapter to the Video Server and power up. Use only the
power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
5. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which
takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON.
• The Network LED should be ON.
For more information, refer to Physical Details - Video Server in Chapter 1.
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