StarDot Technologies net camera manual Configuration, Before You Start

Chapter 1 Configuration

Congratulations on your purchase of a StarDot NetCam network camera with integrated web server. NetCam provides the highest quality live still images in a remote camera that can be connected to a network or a modem. With proper usage, NetCam will provide many years of quality remote imaging. We recommend that you read this manual carefully to completely understand NetCam’s capabilities.

1.1Before You Start

This manual guides you through the basic setup procedure for NetCam and provides a detailed resource of the camera’s advanced options and capabilities.

Setting up NetCam consists of three steps. The first step is to configure NetCam’s network or dial-out settings. The second step is to configure NetCam to upload images to a web server (this step is optional). The third step is the physical installation of the camera.

1.2What’s Included and What’s Required

The NetCam package includes a NetCam camera, a lens, a wall mount, a power supply, a combo network/power cable, a null modem serial cable and the StarDot Tools software on CD-ROM. The Dial-Out package includes an external modem and modem cable (instead of the network cable). In order to use NetCam, you will need the following:

•Power source

•A computer – for configuring NetCam and for viewing NetCam images (viewing requires Java-enabled web browser)

Note: A computer is not necessary to operate NetCam, only to configure it.

•Network connectivity (LAN, cable modem, DSL, T-1, Dial-Up Internet Account, Satellite Modem, etc.)

•Web server space (only required when configured as Dial-Out ISP camera)

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