Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto AIC250W del fabbricante Airlink101
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SkyIPCam 250W Wireless Network Camera Model # AIC250W User’s Manual Ver. 1B.
2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4 2. Getting Started ................................................................
3 10.4.1 Camera Configuration .................................................................................................... 61 10.4.2 Web Configuration.............................................................................................
4 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Sk yIPCam 250W. The IP Camera allows you to view images and live videos from internal and external networks. With a built-in CPU and Web Configuration Utility, the IP Came ra is a standalone network device that delivers high quality videos at a low cost of ownership.
5 2. Getting S t arted Note: Before using the IP Camera, you’ll need to perform the following tasks: 1. Connect the IP Camera to your network. 2. Install the Setup Wizard. 3. Gather information about your lo cal network address and wireless settings.
6 3. Inst alling the Setup Wizard Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Step 2 Click on Install Wizard . Note: If the autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to Start , Run , type D:autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK .
7 Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation.
8 4. Gathering Information Note: Before using the Setup Wizard, you’ll need to take note of your local network address and wireless settings. Step 1 Click on Start , Run , and type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK .
9 5. Using the Setup Wizard Step 1 Go to Start > (All) Programs > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard . Step 2 Select the IP Camera you want to c onfigure from the list and click on the Wizard button.
10 Step 3 If the Camera’s default IP Address is on a different subnet, the following message will appear. Click Yes to continue. Note: If you do not receive this message, skip to Step 9 . Step 4 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password and click OK .
11 Step 6 Enter the Subnet Mask and Gatewa y fields with exactly the same values as you got from running ipconfig . Click OK to conti nue. Step 7 After the Camera has restarted, click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard. Step 8 Start the Setup Wizard again and make sure the Current IP Address field displays the new IP Address.
12 Step 9 The Setup Wizard appears asking you to change the Admin ID and Password. The default Admin ID and Password is admin . Step 10 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password field, click on the Change checkboxes and enter the New ID and New P as swo rd and click Next .
13 Step 11 If you need to change the Camera’s IP Address because another network device is already using the same address, you can assign a new address here and click Next .
14 WEP Step 13a Select the same Encryption Mode ( 64 Bit / 128 Bit ), Key Format ( HEX / ASCII ), Default Key ( Key_1 ~ Key_4 ), and enter the same WEP keys ( passw ords ) as your wireless network in t he appropriate field and click Next . Skip to Step 15 .
15 Step 14 Click Next . Step 15 Verify that all the fields are correct and click Restart to save the setting s and reboot the Camera..
16 6. V iewing Images Note: The following steps describe how to view images from within the same local area network as the IP Camera. To view images from an external network such as the Internet, please refer to Section 9 of this manual for further instructions.
17 Step 3 Turn the Camera’s lens clockwise or counter-clockwise to focus. Note: ActiveX and/or Java Applet must be in stalled and enabled on your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) before you can view the live videos. Step 4 If you need to install Java Virtual Mach ine on your computer, do not follow the on-screen XP instructions.
18 7. Configuring Wireless Settings 7.1 Infrastructure Mode Note: The following instructions describe how to setup the IP Camera in wireless Infrastructure mode. Use this mode if y ou are connecting wirele ssly through a wireless router / access point.
19 Step 3 Enter admin for both the User nam e and Password and click OK . Step 4 Click on Configuration and then Wireless ..
20 Step 5 If you are connecting to a wireless router , verify that the Camera is set to Infrastructure mode. Enter the SSID (Network Name) of your wireless router in the SSID field , or use the Drop-down menu directly below the SSID field to choose your wireless router.
21 Step 8 Click on Management and go to Wireless . Verify that the Connection Mode is Infrastructure and the Link is Yes . Also verify that the SSID matches the SSID of your wireless router. Note: If the Link does not say Yes , click on the Refresh button until it displays Yes .
22 7.2 Ad-Hoc Mode If you want to bypass your wireless router / access point and connect directly to the Wireless Camera, follow the steps below. You should use a wired connection to configure the fol.
23 Step 2 Rename the SSID of the Camera or keep it as default . Step 3 Set the desired Wireless Channel . Step 4 If you have enabled encryption on your wireless computer, you will need to set the identical encryption settings on the Camera. Enter the appropriate encryption settings.
24 8. W eb Configuration Utility The built-in Web Configuration Utility allows you to remotely manage the IP Camera with the ease and convenience of your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape). Step 1 Open your Web Browser (Internet Explor er or Netscape), enter the default IP Address of the Camera 192.
25 The Management page appears by default. You can select different pages at the Top Menu Bar , while Sub-menus for each page are available at the left-hand side. 8.1.1 Management – System The Management – System page displays the Device and Ethernet Status of the Camera.
26 8.1.2 Management – Video The Management – Video page displays the Video Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page. 8.1.3 Management – Wireless The Management – Wireless page displays the Wireless Status of the Camera.
27 8.1.4 Management – Network The Management – Network page display s the Network Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page. 8.1.5 Management – User The Management – User page displays all the Active Users who are currently connected to the Camera.
28 8.2.1 Configuration – System The Configuration – System page allows you to configure the System Settings of the Camera. Camera Name: You can assign a user-fri endly name for the camera. Location: Enter the location of the camera. Admin ID: Specify a username for the Admin account.
29 8.2.2 Configuration – Video The Configuration – Video page allows you to configure the Video Settings of the Camera. Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolution. Compression Rate: Select the desired video comp ression rate. Higher compression rate yields smaller file size but with less video quality and vice versa.
30 8.2.3 Configuration – Wireless The Configuration – Wireless page allows you to configure the Wireless Settings of the Camera..
31 Wireless Interface: Connection Mode: Select Infrastructure if you’re connecting wirelessly through a wireless router / access point. Select Ad-Hoc if you don’t have a wireless router / access point and wish to use a wireless peer-to-peer connection with the camera.
32 WEP Encryption To enable WEP encryption, select WEP Encryption . Length: Choose between 64bits and 128bits encryption. Format: Select either ASCII (all letters and numbers) or HEX (0-9, A-F) Key 1 – 4: Manually assign a passphrase for each key. If you selected 64 bits encryption, enter 10 HEX characters (0-F) for each key.
33 WPA-PSK Encryption To enable WPA-PSK encryption, select WPA-PSK . Preshared Key: Enter a password for the Preshar ed Key. (8-63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters). Click Save to apply the new settings. Note: The IP Camera needs to use the identic al encryption settings as the wireless router / access point in order for it to work properly.
34 8.2.4 Configuration – Network The Configuration – Network page allows you to configure the Netw ork (TCP/IP) Settings of the Camera. IP Address Mode: Fixed IP: Assign a static IP Address for the Camera (recommended) Dynamic IP: Receives a dynamically assigned IP Address from the router of DHCP server.
35 DNS IP Address: Enter your ISP’s DNS IP Address here if you want to host videos over the Internet. Dynamic DNS: Select to enable or disable Dynamic DNS (DDNS). You must register with one of the Service Providers listed in the drop-down menu fi rst then enter your account information in the applicable fields.
36 8.2.6 Configuration – Date & Time The Configuration – Date Time page allows you to configure the Date & Time Settings of the Camera. Synchronized with Time Server: The date and time will be synchronized with the Time Server you’ve specified.
37 8.2.7 Configuration – Upload The Configuration – Upload page allows you to configure the Upload Settings of the Camera. FTP Server: Enter the information for the FTP se rver that you want to upload the images to. Time Schedule : You can setup a time schedule to always upload or periodically upload images to the designated FTP server.
38 8.2.8 Configuration – E-mail The Configuration – E-mail page allows you to configure the E-mail Settings of the Camera. E-mail Account: Enter the information for your SMTP E-mail account that you want to e-mail the images to.
39 8.3.1 Tools – FTP Server Test The Tools – FTP Server Test page allows you to test the FTP Server Settings of the Camera. Click on Test to perform the test. A jpeg file will be uploaded to the FTP server you specified. 8.3.2 Tools – E-mail Test The Tools – E-mail Test page allows you to test the E-mail Settings of the C amera.
40 8.3.3 Tools – Reset The Tools – Reset page allows you to Reset the Camera. Click on Yes to perform the reset. 8.3.4 Tools – Factory Reset The Tools – Factory Reset page allows you to perform a Factory Reset on the Came ra. Click on Yes to reset the Camera and return all the settings to the factory default.
41 8.3.5 Tools – Firmware Upgrade The Tools – Firmware Upgrade page allows you to upgrade the Camera firmware. You can check our website at www.airlink101.com to see if there is a newer firmware available for download. Step 1 Download the new firmware from our web site at www.
42 8.3.6 Tools – Backup The Tools – Backup page allows you to Backup and Restore the Camera’s settings. To backup the Camera’s settings to your computer, click on the Backup button. A window will appear asking for the save location. The settings will be saved as Config.
43 9. V iewing V ideos from External Networks If you want to access the Camera from an external network su ch as the Internet, please read the following example carefully and follow the steps.
44 Step 3 Enter admin for both the User name and Password or enter the new User name and Password that you have previously specified and click OK . Step 4 Click on Configuration then Network .
45 Step 5 Enter your ISP’s DNS IP Address at the DNS IP Address field. Step 6 Select Enable for the Second HTTP Port and enter a Port Number for the Camera (default is 81 ). Important: You must assign a port number that’s not in use by any other application on your network.
46 10. IPV iew Pro The bundled IPView Pro software features a user-friendly inte rface that allows you to manage, view, and configure multiple IP Cameras on your network. Follow the steps below if you wish to install and use this software. 10.1 Installing IPView Pro Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear.
47 Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation.
48 10.2 Starting IPView Pro To start IPView Pro, go to Start > (All) Programs > Airi nk101 IPView Pro > Airlink101 IPView Pro The main screen will appear as below:.
49 10.2.1 Adding Camera using the Search Method Before you can do anything, the camera must be added to the Camera List first. If you have more than one camera, you’ll need to add t he additional cameras to the list as well. The Search Method is the easiest way to add your local cameras to the list.
50 Step 3 Verify your camera is connected to your network and is powered on. Click on the Search button. Step 4 Select your camera from t he Add Camera list and click on Add Camera .
51 Step 5 Enter the User Name and Passwor d for the camera. (Default is admin for both). Step 6 You should see your camera added to the Camera List . Step 7 Click Save to apply the changes.
52 Step 8 Click on the System Configuration button to close the System Configuration Window. You should now see liv e images from the camera. Note : If you want to add a camera located on a rem ote network (through the Internet), you must add the camera using the Input IP method described below.
53 10.2.2 Adding Camera using the Input IP Method An alternative way to add your local camera to the Camera List is to use the Input Method. If you want to add a camera locat ed on a remote network (through the Internet), you must use this method as well.
54 Step 2b For remote camera, enter the Internet IP Address (WAN IP) of the remote router and the por t number of the Second HTTP Port of the remote camera and click Add Camera . Step 3 Enter the User Name and Passwor d for the camera. (Default is admin for both).
55 10.3 Using IPView Pro This section describes the vari ous features of IPView Pro..
56 10.3.1 Status Mode Window The Status Mode Window displays a list of cameras that are added to IPView Pro as well as the status of each selected camera. Select the desired camera fr om the list then click on the Change Status Mode button to view the status of the camera.
57 Use the Camera Buttons to control the camera’s various functions. From left to right: Connect/Disconnect: Connects or disconnects the video signals from the selected camera. Rotate Image Angle: Rotates the angle of the video. Snapshot : Takes a snapshot image of the current video.
58 10.3.2 View Window and View Mode Buttons The View Window displays video from the currently selected camera. Use the View Mode Buttons to select the desired viewing mode. From left to right: Up/Down Arrow s: If you have more than one camera in your network, you can use the Up/Down Arrow Buttons to view the videos from each camera.
59 10.3.3 Control Panel The Control Panel contains essential buttons for operating IPView Pro. Key Lock: The Key Lock button locks all the buttons on the IPView Pro for security purposes. If you have enabled a password login for IPView Pro, you’ll need to input the same password to unlock the key lock.
60 Play: Click on the Play button to playback the recorded videos from your hard drive. A window will appear asking you for the location of the recorded video. Select the desired video and click OK to begin playback. System Configuration: Click on the Sy stem Configuration Button to open the System Configuration Window .
61 10.4 System Configuration The System Configuration Window is where you configure the settings of IPView Pro and all the cameras that are added to the Camera List . 10.4.1 Camera Configuration The Camera Configuration page allows you to add the cameras in your network to IPView Pro’s Camera List .
62 10.4.2 Web Configuration The Web Configuration page allows you to access the Web Configuration Utility of the selected camera. Use the drop-down menu to select the desired camera and click on System Administration to enter the camera’s Web Configuration Utility .
63 10.4.3 Motion Configuration-1 The Motion Configuration-1 page allows you to set the Motion Detection s ettings. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Detect Region: When you select Full picture , the camera will monitor the entire screen.
64 10.4.4 Motion Configuration-2 The Motion Configuration-2 page allows you to set the desired action when motion is detected. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Motion Options: Check on each box to enable the desir ed action when motion is detected.
65 10.4.5 Tools The Tools page allows you to perform various administrative functions on the selected camera. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu.
66 10.4.6 Mail Configuration The Mail Configuration page allows you to specify the recipient of the E-mail alert when motion is detected and the Send e-Mail option is selected. Mail Server: Enter the IP Address of the Mail Server that is used to send your e-mail.
67 10.4.7 Proxy Server The Proxy Server page allows you to specify the use of a proxy server. Proxy Server: Check on this box to enable the use of a proxy server. Address: Enter the IP Address of the desired proxy server. Port: Enter the port number for the proxy server.
68 10.4.8 Recording Configuration The Recording Configuration page allows you to set the recording’s storage settings. Reserved HDD Space for MS-Window s OS: Use this drop-down menu to select the size of the hard drive space you want to reserve for your Windows operating system.
69 10.4.9 Schedule-Recording Configuration The Schedule-Recording Config uration page allows you to setup automated recording at the scheduled time. Date Mode Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Specify the Start Date/Time and the Stop Date/Time and click Add .
70 Week Mode Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Specify the Start and Stop time for each week and click on the Days of the week that you want to record and click Add . Click Save to apply the changes. At the Record Button , select Schedule Record .
71 10.4.10 Others The Others page allows you to set the time inte rval to scan through each camera in your network. Use the drop-down menu to select the time interval (in seconds) for each scan. Click Save to apply the changes. Click on the Scan Mode button to begin scanning.
72 10.4.11 Log List The Log List page displays the log of the selected camera. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu to display its log..
73 10.4.12 Account The Account page allows you to setup a user name and password to log in to IPView Pro. Enter the desired Admin ID and Password . Login password check: Check this box to enable the login prompt when you start IPView Pro and when you unlock the Key Lock button.
74 10.4.13 About The About page provides the version number of IPView Pro..
75 1 1. Xplug Control If you need to install/enable ActiveX for your web browser (Internet Explorer), please follow the steps below. 11.1 Installing Xplug Control Step 1 At the Web Configur ation screen, click on View Video – ActiveX Mode . Note: If you are able to see the video, you already have ActiveX installed and enabled.
76 11.2 Enabling ActiveX Follow the steps below to enable Acti veX on your Internet Explorer. Step 1 Click on Tools > Internet Options . Step 2 Select the Security tab and click on Custom Level .
77 Step 3 Verify the following settings are enabled. Click OK when done: • Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls: Enable • Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt • Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Enable Step 4 At the Web Confi guration screen click on View Video – ActiveX Mode .
78 Step 5 The video should appear now..
79 Appendix Sending Images via Web Browser If you want to send images to an FTP serv er or an e-mail account through the web browser, follow the steps below. Step 1 Go to the Camera’s Web Configuration page and click on System Administration . Step 2 Enter your username and password to log in.
80 Step 3 Go to Configuration – Network and enter the IP Addr ess of your Default Gateway and DNS Server. Click Save to apply the changes. Step 4 Go to Configuration – User and enable the User Acce ss Control and create a user account. Click Save to apply the changes.
81 Step 5 Verify that the new user account is listed in the User List . Step 6 Go to Configuration – Upload and enter your FTP Server information in the applicable fields.
82 Step 7 At the bottom of the page, check on the Enable upload video to FTP server check box and click Save to apply the changes. Step 8 Go to Configuration – E-mail and enter your E-mail settings in the applicable fields.
83 Step 10 Close the Web Browser and re-enter t he Camera’s Web Configuration Utility. Step 11 You can now click on the ON buttons to send images to your FTP server and e- mail account.
84 T echnical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.
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