AVN812 MEGAPIXEL WIRELESS NETWORK CAMERA SERIES

ADVANCED NETWORK SETUP

Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.

n812_network_V1.2

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http://download.dvrtw.com.tw/GPL/076D_Series/arm-linux-2.6.tar.gz

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS WITH WIRELESS ROUTER........................................................... 5
1.1 Assemble & Install Camera ....................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................................. 6 1.3 Connect Camera to Wireless Network (LAN)............................................................................................ 6
1.3.1 Connect to wireless routers with one press .....................................................................................................7 1.3.2 Connect to wireless routers by ad-hoc.............................................................................................................7 1.3.3 Connect to wireless routers by using RJ-45 network cables ...........................................................................9

1.4 Connect Camera to the Internet (WAN) .................................................................................................. 10

1.4.1 Configure on Laptop / Computer....................................................................................................................10 1.4.2 Configure on iPhone / iPad ............................................................................................................................13

1.5 Change Default Account ......................................................................................................................... 16

1.5.1 From Web Browser ........................................................................................................................................16 1.5.2 From iPhone / iPad ........................................................................................................................................16

2. BEFORE YOU START TO USE ........................................................................................................ 17

2.1 Video Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 17

APPENDIX 1 CHANGE IP ADDRESS OF YOUR LAPTOP / COMPUTER .......................................... 18 APPENDIX 2 NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS WITH ROUTER / MODEM.......................................... 21
A2.1 Router + Modem ................................................................................................................................... 21 A2.2 Wireless Router + Modem .................................................................................................................... 23 A2.3 Modem / Hub + Modem ........................................................................................................................ 28

APPENDIX 3 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES ................................................................. 31

A3.1 Prerequisites ......................................................................................................................................... 31 A3.2 Where to download ............................................................................................................................... 31

APPENDIX 4 ENABLE PUSH VIDEO................................................................................................... 32

A4.1 Whats Push Video................................................................................................................................ 32 A4.2 Prerequisites ......................................................................................................................................... 32 A4.3 Enable Push Video ............................................................................................................................... 32
A5.3.1 From iPhone / iPad ......................................................................................................................................32 A4.3.2 From Android Mobile Device........................................................................................................................33

APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING .............................................................................. 34 APPENDIX 6 ADDING WIRELESS PROFILE MANUALLY .................................................................. 35 APPENDIX 7 Q&A ................................................................................................................................ 36

1. NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS WITH WIRELESS ROUTER

You may configure the network connection of this network camera with your laptop / computer, or with your iPhone or iPad based on your network environment. This chapter is focused on configuring your camera to Internet with a wireless router. If your network environment doesnt have a wireless network, please refer to APPENDIX 2 NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS WITH ROUTER / MODEM at page 21 to configure the camera to Internet.

1.1 Assemble & Install Camera

Step1: Fasten the base of the bracket (the round one) to where the camera is installed. Note: The distance between your camera and the location you want to monitor should be 3 ~ 4 meters, for the built-in human detection function to work properly. Step2: Assemble the bracket and the camera, and adjust the viewing angle of the camera. Step3: Connect the supplied power adapter to the cameras power jack (DC 5V / 2A) on the rear panel and the power outlet. Step4: Fasten the antenna for wireless network connection. Step5: Continue to proceed network configurations as instructed in the following sections. Note: If you find Wi-Fi connection is weak, replacing the supplied antenna could be an alternative to improve wireless signal. Please be advised that the antenna you choose should meet the required specifications: (1) IEEE802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz Wireless Network. (2) Antenna with reverse-SMA male connector.

1.2 Prerequisites
If your network environment is as illustrated below,

make sure:
You know the password to join the network. Youre sure your wireless router is connected to Internet. Your laptop / computer supports wireless network connections, or you have iPhone / iPad. (Optional) You know where the wireless router is installed, and if it supports quick wireless connection setup with one press.

If youre using:
Router + modem, please refer to A2.1 Router + Modem at page 21. Wireless router + modem, but you want to connect this camera to a wireless router via a network cable, please refer to A2.2 Wireless Router + Modem at page 23 Modem or modem + hub, please refer to A2.3 Modem / Hub + Modem at page 26.

For your account safety, its recommended to change the default account setting. For details, please refer to 1.5 Change Default Account at page 16.

1.3 Connect Camera to Wireless Network (LAN)

Three methods are available to connect this camera to your wireless network: By using quick wireless connection setup with one press when your wireless router also supports this function.
For details, please refer to 1.3.1 Connect to wireless routers with one press at page 7.

By using Ad-hoc when your laptop / computer supports wireless network connections and you know the password to join the wireless network you want.
For details, please refer to 1.3.2 Connect to wireless routers by ad-hoc at page 7.

By using a RJ-45 network cable when your wireless router doesnt support quick wireless connection setup with one press and your laptop / computer doesnt support wireless network connections.
For details, please refer to 1.3.3 Connect to wireless routers by using RJ-45 network cables at page 8.

1.3.1 Connect to wireless routers with one press

Note: The quick wireless connection setup function could be a virtual button on the wireless configuration page, or a physical button on the wireless router depending on the routers brand. Note: If you hear Failed, check if the wireless authentication of your router is WPA or WPA2. complete the setup and connection in another way. If no,

please change the authentication method to WPA or WPA2, or check 1.3.2 or 1.3.3 to

1.3.2 Connect to wireless routers by ad-hoc

Before starting the setup, make sure: Your laptop / computer supports wireless network connections. The IP address of your laptop is changed to 192.168.2.xx, where xx could be 1 ~ 255 except 10. Note: For details, please refer to APPENDIX 1 CHANGE IP ADDRESS OF YOUR LAPTOP / COMPUTER at page 18. The camera is powered on. Follow the steps below to wirelessly connect this camera to your wireless router: a) Scan and join the wireless network with the SSID IP-CAMERA from your laptop. Note: The wireless network, IP-CAMERA, is generated from the camera itself. If you cant find it, wait for a while and try again. No password is needed to join the network. b) Open Internet Explorer, and enter http://192.168.2.10:88 to access and log into the camera. Note: The default user name and password for login are both admin.

c) Skip the wizard. If youre prompted to install the add-on, H264 Streaming Viewer, please install it. d) Select Config. and go to Network Wireless.
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e) Click Scan to search all available wireless access points / networks (SSID), and double-click the one your camera is intended to configure for. Note: This method is available only when the signal strength of the wireless access point / network your camera is intended to configure for is not too weak, and its set to open for searching. If this method is not working, please manually add the wireless profile as described in APPENDIX 6 ADDING WIRELESS PROFILE MANUALLY at page 35.

f) The setting for the selected wireless access point / network will be shown except for the Key column. Enter the password to access the selected wireless access point / network in Key, and click Save. The selected wireless access point / network will be added to Profile Name List and activated.

g) Close Internet Explorer, and disconnect the wireless network on your laptop. h) Check the LAN status indicator ( ) on the camera, and see if its always on. - If yes, the camera is connected to the wireless network successfully. - If no, please check if you enter the right password to join the wireless network, and try again. Or, you may refer to 1.3.3 and try again. Note: Please also remember to restore the IP setting of your laptop.

1.3.3 Connect to wireless routers by using RJ-45 network cables

Before starting the setup, make sure: You know where the wireless router is located. Find the RJ-45 network cable supplied with the package, or you can prepare a new one. The IP address of your laptop / computer is changed to 192.168.1.xx, where xx could be 1 ~ 255 except 10. Your Windows operating system is Windows 7, Vista or XP. You know the password to join the wireless network you want. The camera is powered on. Follow the steps below to wirelessly connect this camera to your wireless router: a) Locate the wireless router youre currently using. b) Connect the network cable to the camera and your laptop.

c) Check the LAN status indicator ( ) on the camera, and see if its always on. - If yes, the camera is connected to the router successfully. - If no, replace the network cable with a new one, and try again. d) Open Internet Explorer, and enter http://192.168.1.10:88 to access and log into the camera. Note: The default user name and password for login are both admin.

e) Skip the wizard. If youre prompted to install the add-on, H264 Streaming Viewer, please install it. f) Select Config., and go to Network Wireless. g) Click Scan to search all available wireless access points / routers (SSID), and double-click the one your camera is intended to configure for. Note: This method is available only when the signal strength of the wireless access point / router your camera is intended to configure for is not too weak, and its set to open for searching. If this method is not working, please manually add the wireless profile as described in APPENDIX 6 ADDING WIRELESS PROFILE MANUALLY at page 35.

h) The setting for the selected wireless access point / network will be shown except for the Key column. Enter the password to access the selected wireless access point / router in Key, and click Save. The selected wireless access point / network will be added to Profile Name List and activated.

j) Disconnect the camera and your laptop, and close Internet Explorer. k) Check the LAN status indicator ( ) on the camera, and see if its always on.
- If yes, the camera is connected to the wireless network successfully. - If no, check if you enter the right password to join the wireless network, and try again.

Note: Please also remember to restore the IP setting of your laptop.

1.4 Connect Camera to the Internet (WAN)

You may use your laptop / computer, or your iPhone / iPad to complete the network configuration of the camera.

1.4.1 Configure on Laptop / Computer

Before configuring this camera on your laptop / computer, make sure: The Windows operating system of your laptop / computer is Windows 7, Vista or XP. Youve connected the camera to a wireless network as instructed in 1.3 Connect Camera to Wireless Network (LAN).

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 (Recommended) Your wireless router supports UPnP, and this function is enabled. Note: If your wireless router doesnt support UPnP, you need to additionally access your router for port forwarding. For details, please refer to APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34. You have downloaded IPScan.exe in your laptop / computer. Note: Please download IPScan.exe from www.surveillance-download.com/user/n812.swf. Connect a camera to the Internet Step1: Connect your laptop / computer to the same wireless network as the camera connected. Step2: Open IPScan.exe ( ) to search your camera, and:
Note down the IP address and port number after search, such as 192.168.30.155 and 88 in our example. Select the IP address, and click Configure to note down the gateway IP address. Its the address of your wireless router, and you might need it later for port forwarding. Change the port youre using for this camera to other value (such as 8080) in Web Port if you know the default port number 88 is blocked by your Internet service provider or phone carrier. Then, enter the user name (admin) and password (admin) to confirm. The number of 80 is not recommended to use since some Internet service providers and phone carriers might block the use of 80.

Step3: Open Internet Explorer on your laptop / computer, and enter the IP address and port number you just found in the URL column to access this camera. The format is http://ipaddress:portnum, such as http://192.168.30.155:88 in our example. In the login page, enter the user name, password, and security code to access. Note: Please skip the wizard. Step4: Go to Config. Wireless, and in the setting page, switch from DHCP to Static. Change Server IP, Gateway, and Port as needed.
Server IP is the IP address youre currently using for this camera. Gateway is the IP address you note down in Step2. Port is the port number youre currently using for this camera. The default value is 88. If you change it in Step2, please change the value here accordingly.

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Step5: Go to Config. DDNS, and enable the DDNS service.

If your router supports UPnP, please proceed Step6. If your router doesnt support UPnP, note down the host name, such as MAC00199425784f.ddns.eagleeyes.tw, and click Save. Then, access your wireless router for port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34.

Step6: Go to UPnP, and enable the UPnP service. Then, enable Port Mapping, and click Save to start port mapping automatically. When the configurations are saved successfully, youll see a message indicating the IP address and port number assigned to your camera. Note down the IP address and port number, save, and log out the camera.

You can use the host name you noted down in Step5 to access your camera, such as MAC000199425784f.ddns.eagleeyes.tw, or the IP address shown in Step6 to access your camera. And the default port number is 88. Step7: Go to Check your connection below to examine your connection. Check your connection Step1: Check if the LAN ( ) and Internet ( ) status indicators on the camera are always on.
If theyre both always on (no blinking), go to Step2. If the Internet status indicator ( ) blinks after 5 seconds*, please continue with configuring port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34.
*The blinking frequency is 5 seconds on 0.5 second off 0.5 second on 0.5 second off 5 seconds on.

Step2: Connect your laptop / computer to Internet with the wireless network other than this camera is connected, or switch the network mode of your smart phone from wireless to 3G. Step3: Open Internet Explorer on your laptop / computer, or the built-in web browser on your smart phone, and enter the IP address or host name you just noted down, and the port number in the URL address box of the web browser, and see if you can enter the login page of the camera successfully. The format is http://ipaddress:portnum or http://hostname:portnum.
If yes, your network setup is completed. If no, go to Step4.

Step4: If you can access with your laptop / computer, but you are failed with your smart phone, the port youre using for the camera might be blocked. Please return to Step2 of Connect a camera to the Internet to change the port number to another value. Step5: Complete the setup, and examine your connection again as instructed in Check your connection.

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1.4.2 Configure on iPhone / iPad

Before configuring this camera on iPhone / iPad, make sure: You have installed our mobile program, EagleEyes-Lite or EagleEyes-Plus, on your iPhone or iPad. For details, please refer to APPENDIX 3 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES at page 31. (Recommended) Your wireless router supports UPnP, and this function is enabled. Note: If your wireless router doesnt support UPnP, you need to additionally access your router for port forwarding. For details, please refer to APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34. Make sure your connection is as illustrated

Connect your iPhone / iPad to the wireless router with the camera connected, and go to Settings Wi-Fi. Select > near the selected wireless network to enter the details. The IP address shown in Router is the IP address used by your wireless router. In the following example, the IP address of your router is 192.168.2.1.

Note: This address will be needed when you want to access your router for port forwarding later. Connect a camera to the Internet Step1: Connect your iPhone to the same wireless network (SSID) as the camera connected. Step2: Open EagleEyes on your iPhone or iPad. In the address book, click + to add a new device. Then, select Local Network Search to search your network camera. Youll see an IP address assigned by your router. Note: If you cant find the camera, make sure your LAN status indicator ( ) is always on, and search again after 3 minutes.

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Step3: Select the IP address you want to configure to show the IP address setting page. Then, switch to the tab Static. The default port number is 88. You may change it to any value (such as 8080) if the port number of 88 is blocked. Then, note down the IP address and port number you see here. You might need them for port forwarding later. Note: Its not recommended to use the port number of 80 since some phone carriers might block this port for network access. Step4: Select Apply to confirm all your changes. Then, wait till you see Done or Fail in Status. Regardless which message you see, proceed as instructed below:
For Done, youll return to the new device page. on the top right side. For Fail, select Youll later be prompted to select DDNS or Local IP. Select DDNS and return to the new device page.

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Step5: In the new device page, give a meaningful name for this connection in Title, and click Save. Step6: Go to Check your connection below to examine your connection.

Check your connection Step1: Check if the LAN ( ) and Internet ( ) status indicators on the camera are always on.
If theyre both always on (no blinking), go to Step2. If the Internet status indicator ( ) blinks after 5 seconds*, please continue with configuring port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34.
*The blinking frequency is 5 seconds on 0.5 second off 0.5 second on 0.5 second off 5 seconds on.

Step2: Switch the network mode to 3G mode on iPhone or iPad. Step3: Start EagleEyes, and select the connection you just added to see if you can access the camera successfully.
If yes, your network setup is successful. If no, go to Step4.

Step4: The port youre using for this camera might be blocked by your phone carrier. Please start from Step1 of Connect a camera to the Internet, and change the port number to another value. Step5: Complete the setup, and examine your connection again as instructed in Check your connection. Note: If you still cant access the camera by the 3G network, please visit http://www.eagleeyescctv.com/supp_QnA.aspx for more details.

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1.5 Change Default Account

To ensure your account safety, please access the camera after network configuration to change the default user name and password with new one you prefer.

1.5.1 From Web Browser

Log into the camera, and select Config. General Account. Select the default account admin, and click Edit to change the default password.

1.5.2 From iPhone / iPad

Log into the camera, and click on the top right corner to enter the system configuration page.

Select Advance Setup Account. Then, select the default account admin, and click Edit to modify the default password, or

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2. BEFORE YOU START TO USE

After you finish network configurations, some camera configurations in Config. are recommended to complete for the camera to work properly. Below assumes youre using Internet Explorer to access the camera. Note: For iPhone users, please access the camera, and select view to enter the configuration page. on the top right corner of the live

2.1 Video Adjustment

When youve accessed the camera successfully for the first time, its recommended to adjust the video images if needed.
To adjust the clearness of the video, rotate the camera lens manually as shown in Figure 1. To slightly adjust the color of the video, in the live page of your web browser, click Config on the top right side of the browser to open the configuration page.

Then, click Camera Color to adjust the brightness / contrast / hue / saturation of the video images, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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APPENDIX 1 CHANGE IP ADDRESS OF YOUR LAPTOP / COMPUTER

For LAN connection with this network camera, you need to change the IP address of your laptop / computer to 192.168.1.xxx (1~255, except 10) first. Note: Before changing the IP address, make sure you note down the original IP address setting of your laptop / computer. You need to restore the IP address setting when you complete the network configuration of this camera. For Windows XP users: a) Select start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections (If youre in Category View).

b) In LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click on Local Area Connection, and select Properties.

Note: If your local area connection is not enabled, please also enable it. c) In the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and select Properties. d) In the General tab, select Use the following IP address, and set the IP address to 192.168.1.XXX (XXX can be any value from 1~255 except 10). Note: Its recommended to note down the current settings first and then change as instructed. Its helpful when you need to restore the computer network settings for connecting to Internet later. e) Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Then, click Close to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

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For Windows Vista users: a) Select (start) Control Panel Network and Internet to enter the Network and Sharing Center. Then, click Manage network connections (If youre in Category View).

b) Right-click on Local Area Connection, and select Properties.

Note: If your local area connection is not enabled, please also enable it. c) In the Networking tab, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and select Properties. d) In the General tab, select Use the following IP address, and set the IP address as described below. Note: Its recommended to note down the current settings first and then change as instructed. Its helpful when you need to restore the computer network settings for connecting to Internet later.

e) Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box. Then, click Close to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. For Windows 7 users: a) Select (start) Control Panel Network and Internet to enter the Network and Sharing Center. Then, click Change adapter settings.

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b) Right-click on Local Area Connection, and select Properties.

Note: If your local area connection is not enabled, please also enable it. c) In the Networking tab, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and select Properties. d) In the General tab, select Use the following IP address, and set the IP address as described below. Note: Its recommended to note down the current settings first and then change as instructed. Its helpful when you need to restore the computer network settings for connecting to Internet later.

e) Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box. Then, click Close to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

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APPENDIX 2 NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS WITH ROUTER / MODEM

If your network environment is (Router + Modem, Wireless Router + Modem, or Modem (or hub + Modem) as illustrated below, please follow the instructions below to configure the network setting of the camera.

Before starting the setup, make sure: The camera is powered on and connected to your (wireless) router with a RJ-45 network cable.

LAN status indicator is always on.

A2.1 Router + Modem

Before configuring the camera from your laptop / computer, make sure: You have a laptop or computer with the Windows 7, Vista or XP operating system. (Recommended) Your router supports UPnP, and this function is enabled. Note: If your router doesnt support UPnP, you need to additionally access your router for port forwarding. For details, please refer to APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34. You have downloaded IPScan.exe in your laptop / computer. Note: Please download IPScan.exe from www.surveillance-download.com/user/n812.swf. Step1: Connect your laptop / computer to the router.

Step2: Open IPScan.exe ( ) to search your camera. You will find two IP addresses:
192.168.2.10 - Please ignore this IP address. 192.168.30.155 - This is the address assigned by your wireless router, and the address may vary depending on router youre using. Note down the IP address you see, such as 192.168.30.155 in our example below, and also the port number.

Then, select the IP address assigned by your router (such as 192.168.30.155), and click Configure to note down the gateway IP address. Its the IP address of your router, and you might need it later for port forwarding. Note: You may change the port number of 88 to other value if you know 88 is blocked by your Internet service provider or mobile carrier. For the port number change to take effect, please also enter the user name (admin) and password admin to confirm.
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Step3: Open Internet Explorer on your laptop / computer, and enter the IP address and port number you just set in the URL column to access this camera, such as http://192.168.30.155:88 in our example. In the login page, enter the user name, password, and security code to access. Note: Please skip the wizard. Step4: Go to Config. Wireless, and in the setting page, switch from DHCP to Static. Change Server IP, Gateway, and Port as needed.
Server IP is the IP address youre currently using for this camera. Gateway is the IP address you note down in Step2. Port is the port number youre currently using for this camera. The default value is 88. If you change it in Step2, please change the value here accordingly.

Step5: Go to Config. DDNS, and enable the DDNS service.

If your router supports UPnP, please proceed Step6. If your router doesnt support UPnP, click Save, and access your router for port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34.

Step6: Go to UPnP, and enable the UPnP service. Then, enable Port Mapping, and click Save to start port mapping. When the configurations are saved successfully, youll see a message indicating the IP address and port number assigned to your device. Note down the IP address and port number, and log out the camera.

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You can use the host name you noted down in Step5 to access your camera, such as MAC000e531d6ff1.ddns.eagleeyes.tw, or the IP address shown in Step6 to access your camera. And the default port number is 88. Step7: Check the Internet status indicator ( ):
If its always on (no blinking), the network setup is successful.

If it blinks after 5 seconds*, please continue with configuring port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE
PORT FORWARDING at page 34.
*The blinking frequency is 5 seconds on 0.5 second off 0.5 second on 0.5 second off 5 seconds on.

Check your connection Step1: Check if the LAN ( ) and Internet ( ) status indicators on the camera are always on. Step2: Connect your laptop / computer to Internet by using other network, and open Internet Explorer. Or, switch the network mode of your smart phone to 3G, and open the built-in web browser. Step3: Enter the IP address or host name you just noted down and the port number in the URL address box of the web browser, and see if you can access the login page of the camera successfully. The format is http://ipaddress:portnum or http://hostname:portnum.
If yes, your network setup is successful. If no, go to Step4.

Step4: The port youre using for this camera might be blocked by your Internet service provider or phone carrier. Please start from Step2 of the section A2.1, and change the port number to another value. Step5: Complete the setup, and examine your connection again as instructed in Check your connection. Note: If you still cant access the camera, please visit http://www.eagleeyescctv.com/supp_QnA.aspx for more details.

A2.2 Wireless Router + Modem

You may use your laptop / computer, or your iPhone / iPad to complete the network configuration of the camera. Configure on Laptop / Computer Before configuring the camera from your laptop / computer, make sure: You have a laptop or computer with the Windows 7, Vista or XP operating system. (Recommended) Your wireless router supports UPnP, and this function is enabled. Note: If your wireless router doesnt support UPnP, you need to additionally access your router for port forwarding. For details, please refer to APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34. You have downloaded IPScan.exe in your laptop / computer. Note: Please download IPScan.exe from www.surveillance-download.com/user/n812.swf. Step1: Connect your laptop / computer to the wireless router.

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Step2: Open IPScan.exe ( ) to search your camera. You will find two IP addresses:
192.168.2.10 - Please ignore this IP address. 192.168.30.155 - This is the address assigned by your wireless router, and the address may vary depending on router youre using. Note down the IP address you see, such as 192.168.30.155 in our example below, and also the port number.

Then, select the IP address assigned by your wireless router (such as 192.168.30.155), and click Configure to note down the gateway IP address. Its the IP address of your wireless router, and you might need it later for port forwarding. Note: You may change the port number of 88 to another value if you know 88 is blocked by your Internet service provider or mobile carrier. For the port number change to take effect, please also enter the user name (admin) and password admin to confirm.

Step3: Open Internet Explorer on your laptop / computer, and enter the IP address and port number you just set in the URL column to access this camera, such as http://192.168.30.155:88 in our example. In the login page, enter the user name, password, and security code to access. Note: Please skip the wizard. Step4: Go to Config. Wireless, and in the setting page, switch from DHCP to Static. Change Server IP, Gateway, and Port as needed.
Server IP is the IP address youre currently using for this camera. Gateway is the IP address you note down in Step2. Port is the port number youre currently using for this camera. The default value is 88. If you change it in Step2, please change the value here accordingly.

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Step5: Go to Config. DDNS, and enable the DDNS service.

If your router supports UPnP, please proceed Step6. If your router doesnt support UPnP, click Save, and access your router for port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34.

Step6: Go to UPnP, and enable the UPnP service. Then, enable Port Mapping, and click Save to start port mapping. When the configurations are saved successfully, youll see a message indicating the IP address and port number assigned to your device. Note down the IP address and port number, and log out the camera.

You can use the host name you noted down in Step5 to access your camera, such as MAC000e531d6ff1.ddns.eagleeyes.tw, or the IP address shown in Step6 to access your camera. And the default port number is 88. Step7: Check the Internet status indicator ( ):
If its always on (no blinking), the network setup is successful.

If it blinks after 5 seconds*, please continue with configuring port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE
PORT FORWARDING at page 34.
*The blinking frequency is 5 seconds on 0.5 second off 0.5 second on 0.5 second off 5 seconds on.

Check your connection Step1: Check if the LAN ( ) and Internet ( ) status indicators on the camera are always on. Step2: Connect your laptop / computer to Internet by using other network, and open Internet Explorer. Or, switch the network mode of your smart phone to 3G, and open the built-in web browser. Step3: Enter the IP address or host name you just noted down and the port number in the URL address box of the web browser, and see if you can access the login page of the camera successfully. The format is http://ipaddress:portnum or http://hostname:portnum.
If yes, your network setup is successful. If no, go to Step4.

Step4: The port youre using for this camera might be blocked by your Internet service provider or phone carrier. Please start from Step2 of Configure on Laptop / Computer, and change the port number to another value. Step5: Complete the setup, and examine your connection again as instructed in Check your connection. Note: If you still cant access the camera, please visit http://www.eagleeyescctv.com/supp_QnA.aspx for more details.

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Configure on iPhone / iPad

Step1: Connect your iPhone to the wireless router as the camera connected. Step2: Open EagleEyes on your iPhone or iPad. In the address book, click + to add new device. Then, select Local Network Search to search your network camera. Youll see two IP addresses as shown below. Ignore 192.168.2.10, and select the other IP address, such as 192.168.2.105 in our example, to enter the setting page. Note: The other IP address, such 192.168.2.105 in our example, is the address assigned by your wireless router, and may vary depending on the router youre using.

Note: If you cant find the camera, make sure your LAN status indicator ( ) is always on, and search again after 3 minutes. Step3: Select the IP address you want to configure to show the IP address setting page. The default port number is 88. You may change it to any value (such as 8080) if the port number of 88 is blocked. Then, note down the IP address and port number you see here. You might need them for port forwarding later.

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Step4: Select Apply to confirm all your changes. Then, wait till you see Done or Fail in Status. Regardless which message you see, proceed as instructed below:
For Done, youll return to the new device page. on the top right side. For Fail, select Youll later be prompted to select DDNS or Local IP. Select DDNS and return to the new device page.

Step5: In the new device page, give a meaningful name for this connection in Title, and click Save. Step6: Go to Check your connection below to examine your connection.

Check your connection Step1: Check if the LAN ( ) and Internet ( ) status indicator is always on.
If theyre both always on (no blinking), go to Step2. If the Internet status indicator ( ) blinks after 5 seconds*, please continue with configuring port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34.
*The blinking frequency is 5 seconds on 0.5 second off 0.5 second on 0.5 second off 5 seconds on.

Step2: Switch the network mode to 3G mode on iPhone or iPad. Step3: Start EagleEyes, and select the connection you just added to see if you can access the camera successfully.
If yes, your network setup is successful. If no, go to Step4.

Step4: The port youre using for this camera might be blocked by your phone carrier. Please start from Step1 of the section Configure on iPhone / iPad, and change the port number to another value. Step5: Complete the setup, and examine your connection again as instructed in Check your connection. Note: If you still cant access the camera by the 3G network, please visit http://www.eagleeyescctv.com/supp_QnA.aspx for more details.

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A2.3 Modem / Hub + Modem

Before configuring the camera from your laptop / computer, make sure: Your Windows operating system is Windows 7, Vista or XP. You have changed the IP address of your laptop / computer to 192.168.1.xxx, where xxx could be 0~255 except 10. Note: To know how to change the IP address of your laptop / computer, please refer to APPENDIX 1 CHANGE IP ADDRESS OF YOUR LAPTOP / COMPUTER at page 18.

Step1: Disconnect your laptop / computer from the hub or modem, and connect it to this camera with a network cable. Step2: Open Internet Explorer on your laptop / computer, and enter http://192.168.1.10:88 in the URL column to access this camera. In the login page, enter the user name, password, and security code to access. Note: The default user name and password for remote access are both admin. Step3: The wizard starts to analyze your network environment. When its completed, select One Step Wizard to enter the quick camera setting page.

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Item Account Date and Time Network

Description Change your default account password if needed. This change can also be made in Config. General Account. Check and select the current date and time. Configure your network setting based on the network type youre using. For details, please refer to Step4 & Step5.

Step4: In Network, configure the network setting of your camera based on the network type youre using. Therere three types: Static IP, PPPOE and DHCP. For Static IP: a) Enter the information of Server IP, Gateway and Net Mask obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). b) Enter the port number. The valid number ranges from 1 to 9999. The default value is 88. c) Click Save to save your network configurations, and log out. d) Disconnect your camera and your computer, and connect them to Internet separately. Then, enter the IP address you just note down in the URL address box of the web browser, and see if you can access the camera successfully. For PPPOE: a) Enter the user name and password obtained from your ISP, and click Save. b) Continue the DDNS setting as instructed in Step5. For DHCP: a) Before selecting this option, you need to finish the DHCP router settings first. b) Get a router and connect it to the Internet via your computer (with Static IP or PPPoE setting). There are different setting methods for different routers. Please refer to their respective user manuals. c) Continue the DDNS setting as instructed in Step5.

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Step5: (Optional) Click DDNS (

) to continue setting for PPPOE and DHCP.

a) Enable DDNS. b) Select default in System Name. c) In Hostname, keep the default value, i.e. the MAC address of this camera. Then, note down the whole address of the camera, for example, MAC000e531d6ff1.ddns.eagleeyes.tw. d) (Optional) Enter your email address to receive messages from the DDNS server. Note: Please at least use the default address to access your network camera remotely once. This is to ensure our DDNS server has your camera registered. Then, you may change the host name to a more meaningful name. e) Click Save to return to the network setting page. Then, click Next. Step6: Disconnect your camera and your laptop / computer, and connect them to your hub or modem separately for Internet access Note: Please also remember to restore the IP setting of your laptop for Internet access to work properly. Check your connection Step1: Check if the LAN ( ) and Internet ( ) status indicator is always on.
If theyre both always on (no blinking), go to Step2. If the Internet status indicator ( ) blinks after 5 seconds*, please continue with configuring port forwarding as instructed in APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING at page 34.
*The blinking frequency is 5 seconds on 0.5 second off 0.5 second on 0.5 second off 5 seconds on.

Step2: Switch the network mode to 3G mode on iPhone or iPad. Step3: Start EagleEyes, and select the connection you just added to see if you can access the camera successfully.
If yes, your network setup is successful. If no, go to Step4.

Step4: The port youre using for this camera might be blocked by your phone carrier. Please start from Step1 of the section Configure on iPhone / iPad, and change the port number to another value. Step5: Complete the setup, and examine your connection again as instructed in Check your connection.

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APPENDIX 3 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES

EagleEyes is a mobile phone program used with our surveillance system for remote surveillance. It has several advantages: Its free (Except EagleEyes Plus for iPhone). Its compatible with several popular mobile platforms, such as iPhone, iPad and Android. Its easy to download, install and configure. For more details about configuring and operating this program, please visit our official website www.eagleeyescctv.com.

A3.1 Prerequisites
Before installing EagleEyes to your mobile phone for remote surveillance, make sure you have checked the following: Your mobile platform is iPhone, iPad & Android. Mobile Internet services are subscribed and available to use for your mobile phone. Note: You might be charged for Internet access via wireless or 3G networks. For the Internet access rate details, please check with your local network operator or service provider. You have noted down the IP address, port number, user name and password used to access your network camera from Internet.

A3.2 Where to download

Connect to www.eagleeyescctv.com from your mobile phone, and sign in. Note: Please DO NOT try to download EagleEyes from your computer. Then, select Software and the mobile platform of your phone to download EagleEyes to your phone. For Android & iPad, select the download link from the website to start downloading. For iPhone, two versions of EagleEyes are available: -- EagleEyes Plus (US$4.99), and -- EagleEyes Lite (Free). Select the version you want, and youll be directed to App Store to download the application. Note: You can also find EagleEyes on App Store from your iPhone. Go to App Store, and select Search. Enter the keyword eagleeyes to find and download the version you want.

When the download is completed, EagleEyes will be installed automatically to the location where all applications are saved in your phone by default, or where you specify. Note: For more details about configuring and operating this program, please visit our official website www.eagleeyescctv.com.

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APPENDIX 4 ENABLE PUSH VIDEO A4.1 Whats Push Video

Push Video is an active notification system, different from traditional FTP & Email notification methods. Its more active and stable, but also easier to be affected by your network bandwidth. When Push Video is enabled and any human detection event occurs, youll be able to receive notifications on your iPhone / iPad / Android mobile device within 5 seconds. You may also configure the camera to send notifications for other alarm events when your camera has an external alarm device connected. For details, please refer to 4.6.2 Push Video in Operation Guide from www.surveillance-download.com/user/n812.swf.

A4.2 Prerequisites
Before configure Push Video, make sure you have checked the following: You have an iPhone / iPad / Android mobile device with our self-developed program, EagleEyes, installed. For details, please refer to A3.2 Where to download at page 31. You have configured the IP address of your camera in the EagleEyes address book, and its accessible from your iPhone / iPad / Android mobile device.

A4.3 Enable Push Video

A5.3.1 From iPhone / iPad
Step1: In the iPhone / iPad main menu, select Settings Notifications. -- Make sure Notifications is set to ON. -- Select EagleEyes, and make sure its settings are set to ON.

Step2: Open EagleEyes, and switch the Push Video button to ON. Youll receive the message indicating that Push Notification (Push Video) is on. Step3: Return to the main menu of your iPhone / iPad. Youll receive event notifications when theres a human detection event. Select View to immediately play the recorded clip.

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A4.3.2 From Android Mobile Device

In the address book, switch Guard from OFF to ON.

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APPENDIX 5 CONFIGURE PORT FORWARDING

You need to additionally access your router for port forwarding when your router doesnt support UPnP. Each router has different setting page. Here were taking D-Link wireless router as an example. Step1: Access your router for port forwarding.
If youre configuring the camera with laptop / computer or iPhone / iPad over wireless network, open your web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer or Safari, and enter the IP address of your router. If youre configuring the camera with laptop / computer over LAN, disconnect the camera and connect to your router. Then, open your browser, e.g. Internet Explorer, and enter the IP address of your router.

Step2: In the router setting interface, go to the port forwarding (or virtual server) rule configuration page. Note: The naming of port forwarding or virtual server may vary based on different router brands. To know where it is, please refer to the user manual of your router. Then, enter the IP address and port number you set for the camera, and enable this rule. Take D-Link router as an example: Go to ADVANCED PORT FORWARDING.

IP Address: Ports to Open:

The IP address of the camera assigned by your router. The port number you set for the camera.

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APPENDIX 6 ADDING WIRELESS PROFILE MANUALLY

You can also add the wireless profile manually in the system configuration page from the web browser. Step1: Click Add to create a profile manually.

Step2: In Profile Detail, enter all the necessary information for access the wireless network, and click Save. The selected wireless access point / router will be added to Profile Name List. Note: The setting items shown below may vary based on each option selected.

Item Profile Name SSID Network Type Infra Ad-hoc Authentication

Description Give a meaningful name for this Wireless profile. This is the name of the wireless access point / router your camera wants to configure for. Select it when the camera will access the wireless network via an access point or router. Select it when the camera will connect to other wireless devices, such as your computer or laptop, with a wireless connection. Check which authentication method is used for the wireless access point / router and select the correct one: Open, Shared, WPAPSK or WPA2PSK. Check which encryption type is used for the wireless access point / router and select the correct one: WEP, TKIP or AES. Select NONE to disable key authentication for wireless network access. In 64-bit WEP, 4 keys are available; in 128-bit WEP, only 1 key is available. Check which key is used for the wireless access point / router and select the correct one. Enter the key used to access the wireless access point / router. When WEP is selected
For 64 bit, the length of the key allows up to 10 alphanumeric characters or 5 ASCII characters. For 128 bit, the length of the key allows up to 26 alphanumeric characters or 13 ASCII characters.

Encryption Type

Default Key

Key

When TKIP or AES is selected

The length of the key allows 8 ~ 63 alphanumeric characters.

Channel

Check which channel is used for the wireless access point / router and select the correct one.

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APPENDIX 7 Q&A
For more details about EagleEyes Q&A, please visit our official website: www.eagleeyescctv.com/supp_QnA.aspx. Question Answer Yes, and this support must work with the router which also supports quick wireless connection setup. Users do not need to manually search and enter the password to join the wireless network. All setup and connection can be done with just one press. To use this function, your router must be compatible with WPA or WPA2 security. And the naming of this function may vary based on the brand of each router. For details, please check the user manual of your wireless router.

Does this camera support quick wireless connection setup with just one press?

I can connect to this camera in my house or office where its installed with wireless network. But when I leave my house or office, I cant connect to it from my mobile phone (with 3G network), or other computer (connected to Internet). Why?

You didnt configure this camera to Internet, but only in LAN. Please follow the steps in this manual to complete network configurations, or its recommended for you to check with your local installer or reseller for this service because its usually hard for a person who doesnt have network knowledge to set network configurations.

Image fluency could be affected by the local network upload bandwidth, router efficiency, client network download bandwidth, complexity of live view, and more. My live images are not fluent. Why? Available for remote access from Internet Explorer and iPad only: To have the best image fluency, select QVGA; to have the best image quality, select SXVGA; to have normal image fluency and quality, select VGA. Push Video is an active notification system, different from traditional FTP & Email notification methods. Whats Push Video? When Push Video is enabled and any human detection event occurs, youll be able to receive notifications on your iPhone / iPad / Android mobile device within 5 seconds. For more details about Push Video, please refer to APPENDIX 4 ENABLE PUSH VIDEO at page 32. The detection range of the built-in human detection sensor seems too short and the sensor is not sensitive enough. Did I do anything wrong on installation? The human detection sensor might be influenced by the temperature of ambient environment and human beings, and the applicable working temperature is up to 30C. To get more accurate and precise detection, you may connect external alarm devices, such as magnetic contacts. Therere some tips for installation. For details, please go to www.eagleeyescctv.com/supp_QnA.aspx. Please try adjusting the power line frequency to 60 Hz or 50 Hz for the camera. The live video keeps flickering. Why? For iPhone users, access the camera, and select on the top right corner to enter IPCAM Configuration page. Then, go to Advance Setup Camera to change setting. For access from Internet Explorer, log into the camera, and select Config. Camera Camera.

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