Foscam FI9818W User manual

User

User Manual

Manual

Indoor HD Pan/Tilt Wireless IP Camera

Model:FI9818W Model:FI9821W Model:FI9821EP

Color:Black/White Color:Black/White Color:Black/White

Model:FI9826W Model:FI9831W

Color:Black/White Color:Black/White

V2.6

Table of Contents

1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Key Features................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet)........................................................................................................................2

1.3 Read Before Use.........................................................................................................................................2

1.4 Package Contents.......................................................................................................................................2

1.5 Physical Description................................................................................................................................... 3

1.6 Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................. 5

2 Access the IP Camera........................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Access the Camera in LAN........................................................................................................................5

2.2 Access the Camera in WAN...................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Using the VLC player............................................................................................................................... 10

2.4 IP camera connection to the server....................................................................................................... 12

3 Surveillance Software GUI..................................................................................................................................12

3.1 login Window..............................................................................................................................................13

3.2 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 14

3.3 Surveillance Window................................................................................................................................ 16

4 Advanced Camera Settings................................................................................................................................ 24

4.1 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................. 24

4.2 Status.......................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.3 Basic Settings............................................................................................................................................ 26

4.4 Network.......................................................................................................................................................34

4.5 Video........................................................................................................................................................... 45

4.6 Alarm........................................................................................................................................................... 49

4.7 Record.........................................................................................................................................................53

4.8 PTZ.............................................................................................................................................................. 57

4.9 Firewall........................................................................................................................................................62

4.10 System......................................................................................................................................................62

5 Playback.................................................................................................................................................................66

6 Appendix................................................................................................................................................................ 68

6.1 Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................................... 68

6.2 Default Parameters...................................................................................................................................75

6.3 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................76

6.4 CE & FCC...................................................................................................................................................78

6.5 Warranty..................................................................................................................................................... 79

7 Obtaining Technical Support...............................................................................................................................81

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1 Overview

FOSCAM Indoor HD IP Camera is an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor which

enable to view in High Definition resolution. It combines a high quality digital video camera, with a

powerful web server, to bring clear video to your desktop and mobile devices no matter where by your

local network or over the Internet.

Among these cameras, FI9821EP support P2P function. Thanks to the P2P easy access technology, you

don’t need to do complicated Port Forwarding and DDNS settings, you just need to scan the QR code on

the bottom of the camera to connect it to smart phone, or input the UID on CMS software to realize

remote access. Moreover, FI9821EP support PoE to transmit power and data via single Ethernet cable.

With flexible move of 300-degree horizontally and 120-degree vertically, FOSCAM IP Camera provides

users with more comprehensive controls over a monitored site. The camera supports H.264 video

compression technology, dramatically reduces file size and saves network bandwidth.

The camera is based on the TCP/IP standard. A built-in WEB server inside which could support Internet

Explorer simplifies the management and maintenance of your device is simplified by accessing the

website of your camera through network.

The camera is designed for indoor surveillance with wide applications such as at home, in retail store

and in office. Controlling the camera and managing images are simplified by using the provided web

interface across the network in either wired or wireless way (except for FI9821EP ).

FOSCAM provides Smart Phone App for Android and iPhone users, please search and install Foscam

App named Foscam Viewer on App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android devices, then you can

view your camera anywhere, anytime on your smart mobile devices.

1.1 Key Features

Standard H.264 video compression algorithm to satisfy the transmission of high definition video in

narrow bandwidth network

P2P feature for easy access (only FI9821EP)

Megapixel HD video

Pan 300 degree, tilt 120 degree

Support IE/Firefox/Google/Safari browser

Support WEP,WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Encryption

Wireless connection is compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n WI-FI, up to 150Mbps (except for

FI9821EP)

IR night vision (Range: 8m)

Support image snapshot

Support dual-stream

Support SD Card storage up to 32GB

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Support IR-Cut auto switch

Embedded free FOSCAM DDNS(dynamic domain name service) Service

Supporting the Third Party Domain Name Service

Support two-way audio

Support ONVIF protocols

Multi-level users management with password protection

Motion detection alert via email or upload image to FTP

Provide free Android and iPhone APP for viewing live video provide free Central Management

Software to manage and monitor multiple cameras

Support record schedule

1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet)

FI9821EP is PoE-compliant, allows transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Shown

as the following picture: connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled Router/ switch via Ethernet

cable.

1.3 Read Before Use

Please first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below.

Before the IP Camera is installed, please carefully read and follow the instructions in the Quick

Installation Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. It also ensures the product is

used properly as intended.

1.4 Package Contents

● IP Camera × 1

● DC Power Adapter × 1

● WI-FI Antenna × 1（Except for FI9821EP）

● Mounting bracket × 1

● Ethernet Cable × 1

● CD×1

● Quick Installation Guide × 1

● Warranty Card × 1

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1.5 Physical Description

1.Speaker: Built-in speaker

2.LENS: Fixed focus lens (only FI9826W supports optical zoom).

3.Infrared LED: Infrared LEDs for night vision

4.Microphone: Built-in microphone

5.WI-FI Antenna: Wireless Antenna (FI9821EP has not WI-FI Antenna)

LAN: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port for wired connection

Power: DC 5V/2A Power supply

Network Light: The LED will blink slowly in wired connection, blink two times faster in wireless

connection

Power Light: If the power supply works fine, the light will be on

WPS: Push both WPS button on the camera and wireless router within 1 minute, the camera will connect

to the wireless router automatically, in WPS process, the Network Light will blink very fast

SD card Slot: Supports up to 32GB SD card for storing the video

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Output: This jack is used to plug an external speaker

Input: This jack is used to plug an external microphone

Antenna: Used to connect external wireless antenna

Bottom View

There are some labels located of the camera; this is an important feature of original Foscam cameras. If

your camera does not have labels, it may be a clone. Cloned Foscam cameras can not use original

firmware and are not eligible for warranty or technical services.

1.Mounting Port: Port for mounting bracket

2.Reset Button: Push and hold for more than 5 seconds to set the camera to factory default

NOTE：

The different features between the models involved.

Differences

Model

Maxmium

Resolution

3x Optical

Zoom

SD Card

Slot

Micro SD

Card Slot

Antenna

P2P

FI9818W

1280*720

Fixed

FI9821W

1280*720

√

Detachable

FI9821EP

1280*720

√

FI9826W

1280*960

√

Detachable

FI9831W

1280*960

√

Detachable

1.Mounting Port

2.Reset Button

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1.6 Hardware Installation

Step 1: Screw the mount on the wall with the two screws Provided.

Step2: Loosen the thumb screws to adjust the mount to the desired position. Once the position is set,

tighten the screws securely.

2 Access the IP Camera

This chapter explains how to access the camera through browser and RTSP player.

2.1 Access the Camera in LAN

The camera supports HTTP and HTTPS protocols, you can access the camera in two ways.

(1) http:// LAN IP + HTTP Port NO.

The default HTTP port NO. is 88. Double click the IP Camera Tool icon to run, and it should find the

camera’s IP address automatically after you plug in the network cable.

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Double click the IP address of the camera; the camera login page should be open in your default

browser.

(2) https:// LAN IP + HTTPS Port NO.

The default HTTPS port NO. is 443. You can use the URL to access the camera: https:// LAN IP +

HTTPS port NO.

Go to Settings - Network - Port panel , you can see and change the HTTP and HTTPS port NO.

NOTE：

When logging in for the first time, you will need to download and install the add-on.

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2.2 Access the Camera in WAN

2.2.1 Static IP Addresses

Users with static IP addresses do not need to set DDNS service settings for remote access. After you

have finished connecting the camera using the LAN IP address and port forwarding, you can access the

camera directly from Internet using the WAN IP address and port number.

How to Obtain the WAN IP address from a public website ？

To obtain your WAN IP address, enter the following URL in your browser: http://www.whatismyip.com.

Your current WAN IP will be shown on the webpage.

2.2.2 Remote Access

If you want to access your camera by web browser outside of your LAN, you need to configure following

configurations.

1. Choose “Settings” on the top of the camera web page, then go to the “Network > IP Configuration”

section on the left side of the screen, then uncheck the Obtain IP DHCP.

IP Address: Set this in the same subnet

as your computer , or keep it as default.

Subnet Mask: Keep it as default.

Gateway and DNS Server: Set it to the

IP address of your router.

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2. Enable UPnP and DDNS in the camera’s settings page. We recommend you to use the DDNS by

factory default.

3. You can see the port of your camera here. If you want to set Remote Access for several cameras on

the same network, you will need to change the HTTPS port for each camera.

4. If the UPnP of the router has been enable, you do not need to perform following steps. Otherwise,

you need to select one of the following methods to configure port forwarding on your router. For these

steps, we will be using the TP-LINK brand wireless router as an example.

If there is a UPnP function in your router：

Choose “Forwarding > UPnP”, make sure that the Current UPnP Status is Enabled.

Select Yes and click Save.

Click Enable DDNS and click Save.

The content in the Manufacture’s DDNS

column is the domain name of your camera.

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