Foscam FI9831W Quick Installation Manual Download Page 1

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5.  

After logging in, you should see live video on the interface.

Main stream offers the highest 
quality video while Sub stream 
offers less quality, but also less 
delay when viewing.

Default user is admin with no 
password

Note

Foscam cameras do not support 64-bit browsers, such as IE9 64-Bit.

1. 

  Enable the DHCP feature of your router (Enabled by default 

normally), then open the IP Camera Tool program. It should display 
the camera’s IP address in your LAN (Local Area Network).

2. 

 Double click the camera list here, and your default browser will 

open up to the camera’s login page. When logging in for the first 
time, you will need to download and install the ActiveX add-on. 
Take Microsoft Internet Explorer as an example. For Google 
Chrome, Apple Safari, or Mozilla Firefox, please refer to the User 
Manual.

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Notes: 

     

If your computer ( Windows OS ) supports autorun function, you 

can find the corresponding file in the opened control panel. 
    If your computer doesn’t have CD drive, you can download the 
IP camera tool from our website for free.

Input the 

New username

,

 

New password

 and

 

Confirm the password

.

4.

 When you log in for the first time, it will come to the operating 

of modify the username and password automatically. Input the 

New username

New password 

and 

Confirm the password

click 

Modify

 to complete the modification. Then use the new 

username and password to log in again.

3.  

After installing the ActiveX add-on, refresh the browser 

and click 

Login

.

Click Install

FI9831W

Access the Camera

Software Installation

1. 

 Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer.

Physical Description

Hardware Connection

1. 

 Mount the antenna and make it stand vertically.

2.  

Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) 

via network cable.      

3. 

Connect the power adapter to the camera.

Microphone

Infrared LED

LENS

Speaker

OUT

IN

ANT

SD

WPS

AUDIO

DC 5V

LAN

Power

Power light

Network light

Output

Input

Antenna

WPS

SD Card Slot

Reset Button

Mounting Port

WPS

IN

OUT

ANT

SD

AUDIO

WPS

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Security Warning Card

Package Contents

Quick Installation Guide  

Wi-Fi Antenna

Resource CD

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

Mounting Bracket

 IP Camera 

2.  

Go to the folder “IP Camera Search Tool”  and find the folder 

“For Windows OS” or “For Mac OS” .  Copy and paste the IP camera 
tool file to your computer, or drag it onto your desktop.

 

Hardware Introduction

Security Warning

     

You should update your camera regularly at 

http://www.foscam.us/firmware.html

. Make sure your 

camera has the latest firmware installed for your specific 
camera model. 

      Foscam cameras require good security practices 
to safeguard your privacy. You can help protect your 
camera by changing the default username and/or 
password. 

Quick Installation Guide

For Windows & Mac OS

Indoor HD Pan/Tilt Wireless IP Camera

White

Model: FI9831W  

Black

Quick Installation Guide

For Windows & Mac OS

Indoor HD Pan/Tilt Wireless IP Camera

White

Model: FI9831W  

Black

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