Polaroid IP100 user manual Table of Contents, Welcome, Product Overview

Table of Contents

Welcome		3
1 Product Overview		3
1.1	Features	3
2 Product views and interface		4
2.1	Product views	4
2.2	Device interface	5
3 Device installation		5
3.1	Hardware installation	5
3.2	Software installation	9
4 Viewing the IP camera on a LAN		10
4.1	Connecting via a LAN	10
4.2	Searching for and setting the device IP address	10
4.3	IP Camera Login	13
4.4	IP camera operation	16
4.4.1 Visitor status users		16
4.4.2 Operator status users		17
4.4.3 Administrator status users		18
5 Accessing the IP Camera via the Internet		19
5.1	How your IP camera connects to the Internet	19
6 Accessing your IP camera via mobile devices -
mobile phone, iPad, etc.		25
6.1	Inputting the IP address in your mobile device
browser		25
6.2	Install client-side software to access the IP
camera		28
7 Other settings		32
7.1	Network Settings	32
7.11 Basic Network Settings		32
7.1.2 Wi-Fi Settings		33
7.1.3 Adhoc point-to-point wireless connection
settings		35
7.2	Multi-Device Settings	38
7.3	MSN Settings	39
7.4	DDNS Service Settings	42
7.4.1 Factory-provided DDNS		43
7.4.2 Third-party DDNS		43
7.5	Alarm, Mail and FTP Service Settings	44
7.6	Motion Detection	49
7.7	Date & Time Settings	52
7.8	Upgrade Device Firmware	53
7.9	Backup & Restore Settings	53
8 Appendix		53
8.1	Register and Apply for DDNS Service	53
8.2	IP Camera Abbreviations & Terminology	59
8.2.1 Stream Video through Media Player		59
8.3	Frequently Asked Questions	61
8.3.1 I have forgotten the administrator username
and/or password.		62
8.3.2 IP address configuration		62

8.3.3 Network Configuration		62
8.3.4 I cannot see what my camera is monitoring		62
8.3.5 Network bandwidth problems		63
8.3.6 Why am I getting a “Failure to connect to the
device” prompt?		63
8.3.7 Why can’t my IP camera be accessed over the
internet?		64
8.4	Solutions to common operating problems	64
8.5	Default Settings	65
8.6	Technical Settings	65

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid IP Security Camera system.This high- quality video camera solution is easily installed—so easy, you will be able to do it yourself. We know security is very important to you. Once the system is installed, you will be able to transmit powerful, clear images to the cloud and monitor them from any digital device, including your smart phone.

Polaroid IP cameras transmit high-quality video content at 30 FPS on the LAN/WAN utilizing Motion JPEG hardware compression technology. Using TCP/IP standards, every Polaroid IP camera contains a built-in server which supports the most popular browser systems. Management and maintenance of your security device is done easily, right over the network. In a matter of seconds, you can start up or e-configure your system, and even upgrade the firmware.The resulting benefit is your ability to monitor your home or business, regardless of where it is located or where you happen to be.

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1 Product Overview

Your new IP Camera is an IP-integrated camera solution. For both local area network- (LAN) and wide area network- (WAN) based users, our remote video surveillance products provide a clear, high-integration, low-cost solution.

By integrating the network with your web service functionality, video can be transmitted anywhere through the network, allowing you to readily access live video through your web browser.This application works well in warehouses, large stores, schools, factories, and a series of other places, including your home.The camera is easy to install and operate.

Note: If you purchased a Wi-Fi device, the package should contain a Wi-Fi Antenna. Before installing the IP camera, check to make sure all items and accessories have been included. If anything is missing, please contact us immediately.

1.1 Features

•Powerful high-speed video protocol processor.

•High-sensitivity 1/5” CMOS sensor.

•It uses MJPEG compression and your choice ofVGA/QVGA/QQVGA video definition.

•Adjustable video parameters and adaptable to a variety of web browsers.

•Internal microphone for audio collection and two-way audio function.

•Infrared night vision to support the long distance night vision scope and allow for 24-hour monitoring.

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