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After launching the IP Config tool, click the Refresh button to bring up the cameras on the network. Double click
the camera’s line item to login and connect to the camera. Once logged in, click the
icon to open the
camera’s
interface in a web browser.
Log in to the camera using your login credentials (
default username and password are both “admin”
). 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.
When opening the camera’s interface, the browser may prompt you to install a plugin. The plugins are necessary
for using the c
amera’s interface. Click install to download the pl
ugin, and then click on the plugin installation file to
install the plugin. If the browser prompts you to allow the plugin to work on the computer, hit Allow to ensure the
plugin can run successfully.
The camera is now successfully set up for live viewing and playback!
For quick and easy remote access on your PC or Mac, please use AmcrestCloud.com (section 4.6) or
AmcrestView.com (section 4.7).
To setup advanced remote access via UPnP/DDNS or Port Forwarding see section 4.8 and 4.9.
For additional assistance, please contact us at www.amcrest.com or give us a call at 1-888-212-7538. Step by step
video tutorials available at www.amcrest.com/videos
4.6 Amcrest Cloud Setup
Amcrest POE cameras are able to sync with Amcrest Cloud; a service that stores recorded video streams in order to
enable long-term storage. Amcrest Cloud also allows the user to easily find and download recorded video for
playback from any internet connected PC or Mac computer.
1.
Connect the camera to a Power Over Ethernet (POE) jack on your router or switch using an ethernet cable (1
cable included in the box). Wait 30 seconds for the camera to start-up and initialize.
2.
Using a web browser on your PC or Mac, visit
and register for a free account. Once
registered, click the “Add Camera” button. Select “Amcrest”, give the camera a name, and enter the camera’s
SN (located on the bottom of the camera), then click “Next”.
3.
On the settings page, you can adjust optional preferences for your camera. Once settings have been adjusted,
click “Finish”. Your camera is now successfully set up for cloud access and sto
rage.
4.
View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu button on the top of the page. You can also use
the Amcrest Cloud app on iOS and Android to add more cameras, play recordings, and view your camera live,
from anywhere.
5.
For additional assistance, please contact us at www.amcrest.com or give us a call at 1-888-212-7538. Step by
step video tutorials available at www.amcrest.com/videos
