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Step 6 – DW DESKTOP TOOL

Use the DW Desktop Tool

 included in the camera’s accessory CD to scan the network and detect all 

MEGApix

®

 cameras. Use the DW Desktop Tool

 to set the camera’s network settings, perform firmware 

upgrade or access the camera’s web client.

Quick Start Guide

Rev Date: 5/15

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Step 7 – WEB VIEWER

Once the camera’s network settings have been 
setup properly, you can access the camera’s web 
viewer using the DW Desktop Tool. To open the 
camera’s web viewer:

1.  

Find the camera using the DW Desktop 
Tool. 

2.  

Double-click on the camera’s view in the 
results table. 

3.  

Press the ‘View Camera Website.’  The 
camera’s web viewer will open up in your 
default web browser. 

4.  

Enter the camera’s username and password (default are admin / admin). 

5.  

If you are accessing the camera for the first time, install the ActiveX files in order to view video from 
the camera.

Network Setup

1.  

Run the CD included with the camera and click on the DW Desktop Tool

 file.

2.  

The software will scan your network for all supported cameras and display the results in the table. Allow up 
to 5 seconds for the IP Installer to find the camera on the network.

3.  

You can press the ‘Refresh List’ to search the network again, or filter the search results by entering a value 
in the filter box at the bottom of the page.

4.  

Check the box next to ‘Display Camera Thumbnail’ to view a JPEG image of the camera’s view next to the 
camera name on supported models.

5.  

Select a camera from the list by double-clicking on it. The camera’s network information will appear.  
If necessary, you can adjust the camera’s network type.

6.  

The camera’s default network information is:

7.  

To view the camera’s web viewer, click on ‘View Camera Website.’

8.  

To save the changes made to the camera’s settings, input the ID 
and PW of the camera for authentication and click ‘Save’.

9.  

If the camera needs to be rebooted after the settings were changed, press the ‘Reboot’ button.  
The camera will cycle power and will appear back in the search results once the reboot is complete.

10. 

To update the camera’s firmware from the DW Desktop Tool

, click on the firmware tab, upload the 

firmware file and select the cameras to update. You can update multiple cameras at the same time.

Step 4 – ADJUSTING THE CAMERA’S PAN AND TILT

Step 5 – MANAGING THE SD CARD

The camera’s EasyAdjust

 IP66-rated Dome Enclosure allows you to adjust the lens’ pan and tilt externally, 

reducing installation time and simplifying the configuration process. To adjust the camera’s pan and tilt: 

1.

  Both the pan and tilt of the camera are adjusted from the tilt and rotation control screws on the camera’s 

dome.

2.

  Using the included T-Wrench, rotate the screw marked ‘T’ to adjust the camera’s tilt.

3.

  Using the included T-Wrench, rotate the screw marked ‘R’ to adjust the camera’s pan/rotation. 

To install the memory card: 

1.

  Open the OSD Cap by using the L-Wrench. 

2.

  The SD Card slot is located under the reset button. 

3.

  Insert a Micro SD/SDHC Class 10 card according 

to the diagram. 

4.

  To remove the SD card, press the card gently into 

the card slot to release it. The card will pop out 
automatically.

Select DHCP if the internet service is dynamic IP. This will allow the camera to receive its IP address 
from the DHCP server.

Select STATIC to manually enter the camera’s IP address, subnet mask, Gateway and DNS information.

Contact your network administrator for more information.

Default TCP/IP information

•  IP:  192.168.1.80 

•  Gateway:  192.168.1.1

•  Subnet Mask:  255.255.255.0 

•  DNS:  168.126.63.1

‘Port Forwarding’ has to be set in your network’s router for 
external access to the camera.

NOTE:  The camera has an endless 360° pan rotation. Turning the camera constantly at the same 

direction can cause damage to the pan’s wiring module. 

Default ID / PW : admin / admin

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