Introduction, About This Guide | NetComm NS370W guide

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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NetComm NS370W manual Introduction, About This Guide

Contents

Page Contents NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1 Introduction About This Guide Features and Benefits Package Contents System Requirements For Accessing the CameraFor Networking Power LED Physical DescriptionFront Panel Link LED Rear Panel Top/Bottom Panel Hardware Installation Connecting the Ethernet cableAttaching the Power Supply Label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminated Security 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 to System Administration Management System AdministrationMenu bar will make you return to the Welcome window System VideoDevice Status Ethernet Status Wireless NS370W only Wireless StatusNetwork Network Status User Active Users System Administration Configuration System Setting OFF NormalDummy Video Setting Video Wireless NS370W only Wireless Interface Encryption Advanced Setting Network TCP/IP NS370 / NS370W User Guide User User Access ControlDefine Users DateTime Date & Time Upload FTP Server Time Schedule Manual Operation Mail Mail Account System Administration Tools FTP TestMail Test Test FTP Account Reset Factory ResetFirmware Upgrade Backup Backup Device Configuration to File Restore Device Configuration from File System Administration Help About View 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 under Installation Using IPView Pro with the Internet CameraStep Step Step Windows XP May shows incomplete screen when launching the program Getting Started Item Feature Description Adding a Camera Using IPView ProTo add a camera Removing a Camera Click Delete Camera Viewing a Camera Recording Video Playing Recorded Video Configuring the System Camera Configuration Motion Configuration-1 Motion Configuration-2 Tools Mailing Configuration Proxy Server Recording Configuration Schedule-Recording Configuration NS370 / NS370W User Guide YML814 Rev1 Others Log List Account 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 details Appendix F Specification Appendix G Glossary of Terms Dhcp DNS Ieee HEXISP Java LANNAT Ping Smtp RarpSnmp TCP/IP UDPULP UTP Appendix H Cable Information RJ-45 Network PortsPair connection does not exceed 100 metres 10Mbps Straight-Through Cabling Straight and crossover cable configurationCross-Over Cabling Appendix I Registration and Warranty Information Contact InformationCopyright Information Customer Information Product Warranty Limitations of Warranty