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Amcrest offers premium cloud storage options to enable long-term storage. Amcrest Cloud also allows the user to
easily locate and view recordings for playback from any internet connected computer or smartphone
(iOS/Android).
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Advanced Network Protocol Support
This camera is UPnP compatible, and includes functionality for use with DDNS, and other protocols to allow remote
and local connection with a large variety of network hardware.
Device Overview
The diagram below shows the camera’s profile and cable c
onnections.
Please refer to the following chart for information about the camera and its ports. Please see below for detailed
diagram of the camera’s physical features
.
1.
Ethernet Port
–
Provides POE power and data to the camera.
2
.
Power
–
Provides a secondary power option for the camera if you do not want to operate on POE.
Connection & Installation
This section provides information about the connection and installation of your camera.
Connection Guide
The camera initially should be connected via the following method:
In addition to connecting the camera to a computer, the camera can also be connected to a power source, by
connecting the power cable to both a power outlet, and the camera.
Note
: If the camera is using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) connection, DO NOT connect the camera to a power
source, otherwise this can result in a major malfunction.
Installation Guide
Follow the steps and use the diagram in this section to install the POE cameras.
Note
:
Prior to installation ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3 times the weight of the
camera.
