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IPC98 

Network Camera Module 

w/ remote snap shot

   

 

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Chapter 3: Set up the camera module

 

 

3.1 Searching the camera in the network using CAM_EZ SEARCH   

 
Before the camera can run on the network, you need to assign the IP address for the camera. First of 
all, to run CAM_EZ SEARCH after the camera has been plugged in the LAN. CAM_EZ Search is a 
search tool use to find all the IP cameras on the LAN. When running CAM_EZ Search, PC will send 
broadcast package to the LAN, after camera respond, all the cameras’ name will be displayed on the 
dialog box. Click the desired camera, it will display the related settings, then change the settings 
accordingly, such as IP address, rename IP camera, to and so on. 
 
Operation steps: 
 
1.  Start and run 

CAM_EZ SEARCH 

application program. 

Modify IPC98’s IP and relevant settings, as figure 
below. 

By default, the camera is set at DHCP mode, that 
means, the IP address will be assigned by your local 
network. You can use as it is or change to other known 
address. 
Here is the explanation of different fields. 
Name

user can define his preferable name   

IP: address assigned by the LAN.. 

Subnet mask

usually setup 255.255.255.0 

GateWay

network’s default gateway   

HTTP Port

Http communication port, preset 80 . 

 

2.  If want to change the IP and other setting, click Static option, fill in the IP address, click “submit” to 

save the changes. 

 
3.  After a few second, click the “update” again to update the IPC98’s list, IPC98 will update a useable 

IP address.   

 
4. Double click the camera name, it will launch Internet Explore and start camera operation 
 

3.2 System login   

 
System login is used to recognize the user, check the legal user to enter. This system provides two 
levels management modes: Administer and general user 
 
There are 2 ways to start the operation: 
 
Method 1:Using search tool, 
double-click IPC98’s name. 
 
Method 2: start IE, type in IPC98 IP 
address, press the “enter”   
Eg. IPC98’s IP address 
192.168.1.140, type 
http//192.168.1.140 
 
Note: some browsers may not 
support this feature. Use IE6 or 
above.  

 

Summary of Contents for IPC98

Page 1: ...IPC98 Network Camera Module w remote snap shot 1 IPC98 Network Camera Module User s Guide Rev 0 Mar 25 2009 ...

Page 2: ... 4 2 2 Hardware Installation 4 Chapter 3 Set up the Camera Module 3 1 Searching Program CAM_EZ SEARCH 5 3 2 System Login 6 3 3 Live View 6 Chapter 4 Operating the Remote Camera 4 1 Introduction 8 4 2 Using within the Local Network 8 4 3 Using the internet 9 Chapter 5 Advanced Setting 5 1 Administration Setting 11 5 2 Network Setting 11 5 3 Server Setting 12 5 4 Event Trigger 13 5 5 Firmware Update...

Page 3: ...in 2Meg CMOS sensor lens included z JPEG compression for still picture of 1600x1200 z Network support TCP IP DNS DDNS DHCP HTTP PPPoE FTP SMTP z Working individually without PC connected z Motion detect to store image in SD card option or send image to email or FTP z User friendly camera search program is provided z Plastic case is available for the module 1 2 System Requirements Real time image v...

Page 4: ...into available LAN connection devices such as Hub Router ADSL modem and so on 3 plug in power connector you will see status LED blinking three times then off It is now initializing the system probably 5 seconds If success status LED will flash once per second Please make sure that you use the right power adapter of 5VDC output for IP camera using a non approved power will damage the camera SD Card...

Page 5: ...ssigned by your local network You can use as it is or change to other known address Here is the explanation of different fields Name user can define his preferable name IP address assigned by the LAN Subnet mask usually setup 255 255 255 0 GateWay network s default gateway HTTP Port Http communication port preset 80 2 If want to change the IP and other setting click Static option fill in the IP ad...

Page 6: ...l 2 Modify and check following options a Download unsigned ActiveX controls select prompt b Initialize unsigned ActiveX controls and script click enable c Run ActiveX controls and plug ins click enable d Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting click enable 3 click OK Notice Download unsigned ActiveX controls and Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe can not click enab...

Page 7: ...on can select 320x240 or 640x480 default is320x240 Frequency power line frequency Can set 60Hz 50Hz outdoor change to outdoor when use in the outdoor One can select display or not the date time and frame rate of video Click the dial on off to enable or disable the OSD If found the date time is incorrect need to go advanced setting pages check the correct NTP server for the update Note the video fr...

Page 8: ...r cell phone which support internet connection you can get the photo anytime anywhere 4 2 Using within the local network First of all you need to know what the IP address of the camera Please refer to Chapter 3 for details 4 2 1 PC Notebook Assume you have the machine connected to network doesn t matter it is wired or wireless using any web browser simply type in http cam_ip_address image jpg you ...

Page 9: ...re is some freewares for iPhone to perform similar function you can find out by yourselves 4 2 3 PDA or smartphone with network connection simiar to iPhone Open the web browser type in http cam_ip_address image jpg you can get the photo too 4 3 Using the Internet The operation will be the same as in the Intranet However you need to know the public IP address and have knowledge to setup the router ...

Page 10: ... example and enable the forwarding too 4 3 3 Now you are ready to get photo using internet connection by PC or cell phone which is internet ready Refer to para 4 2 1 instead of local network IP address now you use public IP address and get the photo as below 4 3 4 For iPhone or other PDA phone user we will recommend to access remote camera thru local wireless network instead of cellphone 3G networ...

Page 11: ...l user s name password 1 user name type in this IPC98 s enter name 2 old password please input old password 3 new password please input new password 4 check the new password input the new password again 5 click the Submit button finish the configuration 5 1 3 Administrator Steps of configure administrator s name and password 1 user name type in this IPC98 s enter name 2 old password please input o...

Page 12: ...e photo when there is motion detect Put your mail server info here You can refer to email account setting like Outlook and other email program Make sure if your email smtp server needs authorization If so need to enter the account ID and password accordingly 5 3 2 FTP server it uses to store the photo in remote FTP server instead of IPC98 if there is motion detect If you don t have the FTP server ...

Page 13: ...s or FTP server which set in Server page 3 if the address of email or FTP is set incorrectly no image will be sent 5 4 4 setting the motion detect area Make sure you have enable the motion detect go Live View page point the mouse to the video left click once then right once it will pop up a dialog box select motion_detect select 1 or 2 use mouse to draw a rectangular where you want to monitor rele...

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