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Open the IP Config software and hit the refresh button. The camera will
appear in the device list. Click the icon to open the camera in your web
browser. Ensure that you are using
Internet Explorer
or
Safari
.
Log in to the camera using the default login credentials (use
admin
for
both the username and password). If this is your first time logging into the
camera, you will be prompted to change your password. Please select a
password that is at least 8 characters long, and one that uses a combination
of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers.
Using a PC or Mac, insert the included CD and install the IP Config
software. Alternatively, you can download the IP Config software from
www.amcrest.com/support
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2
3
Download and install the Amcrest browser plugin to enable live viewing,
and the camera is now successfully set up for live viewing and playback!
4
To set up WiFi (optional), navigate to Setup > Network > WiFi, then
double-click the line that shows your WiFi network. If necessary, enter
your WiFi network's password. The camera may take up to 2 minutes
to connect to the WiFi network. Click the Refresh button after the process
is complete. Once the camera has successfully connected to your WiFi,
you should see the word "Connected" in green display next to your
WiFi network's name in the WiFi Network Information table under the
WiFi List table.
5
Note that the IP address may have changed once connected to WiFi.
Be sure to use the IP Config tool to access the camera using its updated
IP address.
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After configuring the camera to connect to WiFi, use the P2P Setup
method on page 6 to connect the camera via your smartphone or tablet.
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For quick and easy remote access on your Mac or PC, please visit
www.AmcrestView.com
. To set up advanced remote access via
UPnP/DDNS or Port Forwarding, please refer to your camera’s user
manual or visit
www.Amcrest.com/support
.
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LOCAL DESKTOP ACCESS
SETUP
ADDITIONAL ACCESS METHODS
To watch a video on setting up your camera for desktop access,
please visit
www.amcrest.com/desktopsetup
