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Software Installation

1. 

 Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer.

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Access the Camera

1. 

 Enable the DHCP feature of your router (enabled by default 

normally), then open the Equipment Search Tool program. It 

should display the camera’s IP address in your LAN (Local Area 

Network).

2

.  Make a note of the IP address in this window. For example, the

camera IP address may be http://192.168.1.100:88 (this is an

example only, your results will vary). If you are running a PC,

launch Internet Explorer*, Chrome* or Firefox* and type this 

address into the address bar at the top of the browser. If you are 

running a Mac, launch Safari** and type this address into the 

address bar at the top of the browser.

* Windows: The camera plug-ins only run on Microsoft Explorer, 

Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

The camera plug-ins do not run on Microsoft Edge.

* Mac: The camera plug-ins only run on Safari.

Change the following:

When logging in for the first time, you will need to download and

install the IPCWebComponents (exe for Windows, pkg for Mac).

Run the downloaded plugins, and allow the app to make changes 

to your PC or Mac.

3.  

After installing the IPCWebComponents, refresh the 

browser and click 

Login

.

 

Hardware Introduction

Package Contents

Quick Installation Guide

 

 

Wi-Fi Antenna

Resource CD

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

mounting bracket screws 

and hex nut wrench 

 IP Camera 

Physical Description

Hardware Connection

Hardware Installation

1. 

  Mount the antenna and make it stand vertically.

2.   

Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) via 

ethernet cable.      

3.  

Connect the power adapter to the camera.

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Quick Installation Guide

For Windows & Mac OS

Outdoor HD IP Camera

WPS

LAN

Audio in/out

Power

Reset Button

Antenna

Induction IC

LENS

Infrared LED

Note:

 Configure the WiFi settings before mounting the camera in 

its final location.
1. Mount the camera to an exterior horizontal wall or surface with 
the 3 mounting screws and anchors. Lock the camera bracket to 
the desired angle with the hex wrench.

Note: 

The mounting bracket is designed to point upwards 

towards the sky. To reverse the mounting bracket to point 
downwards, use the included hex wrench to detach the camera 
from the mounting bracket, and reverse the camera in the 
mount.
2. Connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet. The AC adapter block 
is designed for indoor use. Install in a clean, dry place, such as a 
weatherproof electrical box, or through an access hole inside the 
house or facility. Extension cables are available from Ambient 
Weather. To protect the power cable from the elements, it is 
recommended the cables are run through electrical conduit.

0~90°

0~90°

0~360°

0~360°

0~360°

0~360°

4.  

When setting up your camera for the first time, it will request 

that you modify the default username and/or password if both 

are still set to default. Input the 

New username

New password 

and 

Confirm the password

, click 

Modify

 to complete the 

modification. You will now use the new username and password 

to log in to the camera in the future.

Note: 

If your computer doesn't have a CD drive, you can download 

the Equipment Search Tool from our website here: 

http://www.AmbientWeather.com/ambientcamhd3.html

Model:AmbientCamHD3

Main stream offers the highest 

quality video while Sub stream 

offers less quality, but also less 

delay when viewing.

Default username is admin 

with no password.

Input the 

New username

,

 

New password

 and

 

Confirm the password

.

Find the folder “Equipment Search Tool” , then go to the folder 

“For Windows OS”or “For Mac OS”. Copy and paste the IP camera 

tool file to your computer, or drag it onto your desktop.

2. 

 

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Click Install

Click Install

Note

If you are running Firefox, you may be prompted to run 

"nplPCReg DLL. Select Allow and Remember.

Mac Safari: 

      

You may be prompted to run the H264 IPC web plugin. Select 

Trust to continue.

      You will be required to Open this app from an unidentified 

developer.  Press the             button for instructions.

Press the button

Quick Installation Guide

For Windows & Mac OS

Outdoor HD IP Camera

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