2. Installation

Before installing the i-WATCHER, you should have an available Ethernet LAN connection (RJ-45 port). To view the camera’s image or make any manual configuration changes, you will need a Windows PC with Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher and connection to the LAN.

2-1. i-WATCHER Hardware Setup (LAN Setup)

1.Plug the Ethernet cable into i-WATCHER

2.Plug the Ethernet cable into PC or Router

3.Connect the Power Supply to the i-WATCHER, Camera power LED ON

4.Wait 45 sec to 60 sec, the camera will auto Pan and Tilt, moving to camera center

5.Use the IPEdit.exe tools to find the i-WATCHER and setup camera IP address.

6.Use IE to view the i-WATCHER image.

Step 1.

Plug the Ethernet cable into i-WATCHER

Plug the included RED Color Ethernet cable into the RJ- 45 connector at the back of the camera as shown.

Step 2.

Plug the Ethernet cable into PC or Router

1.Temporarily disconnect the existing network cable from the PC.

2.Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into any available LAN port. A typical home router /gateway connection is shown on the left.

Step 3.

Connect the Power to the i-WATCHER

Connect the power supply to the back of the i-WATCHER as shown, and then plug the supply into an available power outlet.

The Camera Power LED ON (Blue)

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i-Watcher Pan/Tilt Internet IP Camera specifications

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