Y-cam Outdoor HD Pro, Quick Start Manual

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• If
using Wi-Fi, make sure you remove the protective boot from the Wi-Fi antenna
mounting screw before attaching the antenna.
• We recommend placing the camera no further than 10m/30ft away from your router;
closer if there are obstacles in the way such as walls, doors or ceilings.
• Outside of this range, we recommend using an Ethernet connection, Power over Ethernet,
installing a Wi-Fi signal extender or repeater, or using HomePlug/Powerline technology.
• Y-cam is only compatible with 2.4GHz network. If your router is using the 5GHz band,
please ensure it is operating in a mixed mode and with the frequencies operating
independently from one another.
• Make sure your camera is connecting to your network properly before following the rest
of the installation procedure and securely fastening your camera to the wall.
Installation & placement tips
Connected on Wi-Fi
or using extender
Using a Wi-Fi connection for our camera
is a popular option, but thick or insulated
external walls can greatly reduce the
signal strength. Always test the camera
can reach your network before installation.
Connected by network
cable or PoE
Ethernet or Power over Ethernet* (PoE)
connections are the most reliable. PoE
allows you to also power the camera
from a PoE switch/router, so only an
ethernet cable is required to reach
the camera.
*A PoE Injector or Switch that is 802.3af compliant and a minimum 13W power per port is required.