NetComm NS370W manual Introduction, About This Guide

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the NS370/NS370W Internet Camera, a camera device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Compared to the conventional PC Camera, the Internet Camera features a built-in CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a cost-effective solution to transmit real-time high-quality video images and sounds for monitoring. The Internet Camera can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. The simple installation procedures and web-based interface allow you to integrate it into your network easily. With comprehensive applications supported, the Internet Camera is your best solution for remote monitor, high quality, and high performance video images.The NS370W also features wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard.

About This Guide

This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your Internet Camera and includes:

•Introduction, provides the general information on the camera.

•Hardware Installation, describes the hardware installation procedure for the camera.

•Security, explains the security feature of the camera.

•Application of the Camera, provides the illustrations of the camera’s applications.

•Using the Camera, guides you through the conﬁguration using the web browser.

•IPView Pro, helps you to install and use the software.

Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If you are not sure about the respective information, please ask your network administrator or MIS staff for help.

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Contents Page Contents NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1 Introduction About This GuideFeatures and Benefits Package Contents System Requirements For Accessing the CameraFor Networking Power LED Physical DescriptionFront Panel Link LEDRear Panel Top/Bottom PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Ethernet cableAttaching the Power Supply Label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminatedSecurity That you set the Admin ID and Admin Password when you useDefined Usage Examples Using the Internet CameraHome Applications Soho Applications Web Configuration Utility Accessing the Camera with the Web Configuration UtilityOrder to access the camera For example, you can change the IP address of your PC toSystem Administration Management System AdministrationMenu bar will make you return to the Welcome window System VideoDevice Status Ethernet StatusWireless NS370W only Wireless StatusNetwork Network StatusUser Active UsersSystem Administration Configuration System SettingOFF NormalDummy Video Setting VideoWireless NS370W only Wireless InterfaceEncryption Advanced Setting Network TCP/IPNS370 / NS370W User Guide User User Access ControlDefine Users DateTime Date & TimeUpload FTP ServerTime Schedule Manual OperationMail Mail AccountSystem Administration Tools FTP TestMail Test Test FTP AccountReset Factory ResetFirmware Upgrade BackupBackup Device Configuration to File Restore Device Configuration from FileSystem Administration Help AboutView Video ActiveX Mode View Image Java Mode Install to the Web Server, and 2. install to your Local PCAdministrator has the authority to set the upload video Function through the setting in the Upload option underInstallation Using IPView Pro with the Internet CameraStep Step Step Windows XP May shows incomplete screen when launching the program Getting StartedItem Feature DescriptionAdding a Camera Using IPView ProTo add a camera Removing a Camera Click Delete CameraViewing a Camera Recording Video Playing Recorded VideoConfiguring the System Camera Configuration Motion Configuration-1Motion Configuration-2 Tools Mailing Configuration Proxy Server Recording Configuration Schedule-Recording ConfigurationNS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1 Others Log ListAccount Internet Camera Features Appendix a Frequently Asked QuestionsInternet Camera Installation NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1 Appendix B Ping Your IP Address Appendix C Trouble Shooting Cannot access the Internet Camera from a web browserWhy does the Power LED not light up constantly? Why does the Link LED not light up properly?Noisy images occur how can I solve the problem? Dithering artifacts in the imageThere is poor image quality, how can I improve the image? There are no images available through the web browser?Appendix D Time Zone Table Appendix E Adjust Internet Camera Focus Web Configuration section for further detailsAppendix F Specification Appendix G Glossary of Terms Dhcp DNSIeee HEXISP Java LANNAT PingSmtp RarpSnmp TCP/IP UDPULP UTPAppendix H Cable Information RJ-45 Network PortsPair connection does not exceed 100 metres 10MbpsStraight-Through Cabling Straight and crossover cable configurationCross-Over Cabling Appendix I Registration and Warranty Information Contact InformationCopyright Information Customer InformationProduct Warranty Limitations of Warranty