Vivotek IP7137 manual Before You Use This Product

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Before You Use This Product

The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.

It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list in the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick installation guide” before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.

The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic network knowledge. The “Troubleshooting” chapter in the Appendix provides remedies to the most common errors in set up and configuration. You should consult this chapter first if you run into a system error.

The Network Camera is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/surveillance, etc. The “How to Use” chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For the creative and professional developers, the "URL Commands of The Network Camera " chapter serves to be a helpful reference to customize existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.

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Contents Page Technical@vivotek.com Before You Use This Product Table of Contents FTP Configuration file Upgrade firmware Technical specifications Package Contents Hardware installation InstallationTo install in Ethernet Software installationInitial Access to the Network Camera Check Network SettingsAdd Password to prevent Unauthorized Access Authentication How to UseInstalling plug-in Main Screen with Camera View Primary user’s capabilitySnapshot Digital ZoomClient settings Page Re-connect Fine-tuning for Best Performance Administrator’s capabilityFor Best Real-time Video Images Page Opening accounts for new users Protect Network Camera by passwordsBuild a security application Software revision upgrade Definitions in Configuration System parameters Security settings Get IP address automatically & Use fixed IP address Network settingsNetwork type LAN & PPPoERtsp Streaming HttpUrl http//Network Camera/setup/network.html Wlan Configuration Tkip AES Page Ddns Access List Video orientation Video SettingsAudio and Video GeneralAudio settings Image Settings FTP Email & FTPUrl http//Network Camera/setup/mailftp.html Motion detection Send out the snapshot while motion detection Application settingsWeekly schedule Snapshot file name prefixMethod for sending snapshot Sequential operationPage Page System log Viewing system parameters Maintenance Troubleshooting Reset and restoreStatus LED URL commands of the Network Camera Get server parameter valuesMethod GET/POST Set server parameter values Length is the actual length of contentWhere parameter pair is parameter=value\r\n Yyyy/mm/dd WirelessNetwork CameraSkip to invoke default server Available parameters on the serverBlank Group Security255.255.255.0 192.168.0.99554 5556 Group Wireless restartDefault 55580.0 000000000000000000 Group IPFilter256 640x480 ForComputer For 60Hz only 51200012200 AAC4 for computerGamr for mobile 128000To take effect Script.vssx Application page CGI command IP address514 Page Maxsize Capture single snapshotAccount management Privilege=conf System logsUpgrade firmware Configuration filePost data Networking Technical specificationsMPEG-4 AAC Technology MPEG-4 Visual Technology Technology License NoticeLiability Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC