Foscam FI9853EP User manual
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User
User Manual
Manual
HD IP Camera
Model: FI9853EP / FI9853
V1.3
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Table of Contents
1 Overviews........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Key Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet-FI9853EP)............................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Read Before Use....................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Packing Contents................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Physical Description.............................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Accessing the Network Camera......................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Access the Camera in LAN.................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Access the Camera in WAN................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Using the VLC player.............................................................................................................................................9
3 Surveillance Software GUI.............................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Login Window....................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 Surveillance Window........................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Advanced Camera Settings........................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Device Status........................................................................................................................................................20
4.2 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................................................................22
4.3 Network..................................................................................................................................................................30
4.4 Video...................................................................................................................................................................... 41
4.5 Alarm...................................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.6 Record................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.7 Firewall...................................................................................................................................................................51
4.8 System................................................................................................................................................................... 51
5 Appendix........................................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.1 Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................................................................................. 55
5.2 Default Parameters..............................................................................................................................................62
5.3 Specification..........................................................................................................................................................63
5.4 CE & FCC..............................................................................................................................................................65
5.5 Warranty................................................................................................................................................................ 66
6 Obtaining Technical Support......................................................................................................................................... 68
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1 Overviews
FI9853EP and FI9853 are integrated IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor enabling viewing resolution
1280*720. It combines a high quality digital video camera, with a powerful web server, to bring clear video to
your desktop from anywhere on your local network or over the Internet.
They support the industry-standard H.264 compression technology, drastically reducing file sizes and
conserving valuable network bandwidth.
The IPCAM is based on the TCP/IP standard. There is a WEB server inside which could support Internet
Explorer. Therefore the management and maintenance of your device is simplified by using the network to
achieve the remote configuration and start-up.
The camera is designed for outdoor and indoor surveillance applications such as courtyards, supermarket, and
school. Controlling the IPCAM and managing images are simplified by using the provided web interface across
the network utilizing wireless connectivity (FI9853EP and FI9853 do not support Wi-Fi).
FOSCAM provides Phone Apps for Android and iPhone users, please search Foscam App named Foscam on
App Store or Google Play, then you can view your camera directly as a computer.
1.1 Key Features
Standard H.264 video compression algorithm to satisfy the transmission of high definition video in narrow
bandwidth network
1.0 Mega-Pixel
Supports IE/Firefox/Google/Safari browser or any other standard browsers
Supports WEP, PA and WPA2 Encryption
IR night vision , Range:20m
Supports image snapshot
Supports dual-stream
Supports IR-Cut and the filter change automatically
Embedded FOSCAM DDNS(dynamic domain name service) Service
Supports remote viewing & record from anywhere anytime
Multi-level users management with password protection
Motion detection alert via email or upload image to FTP
Supporting Third Party Domain name
Providing Phone APPs for Android and iPhone users
Supports multiple network protocols: HTTP /HTTPS/ RTSP/ TCP /IP /UDP /FTP /DHCP /DDNS / UPNP/
ONVIF
Providing Central Management Software to manage or monitor multi-camera
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1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet-FI9853EP)
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable.
Such 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 Network Camera is installed, please carefully read and follow the instructions in the Quick
Installation Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is
used properly as intended.
1.4 Packing Contents
● IPCAM×1 ● CD×1
● DC Power Supply×1 ● Quick Installation Guide ×1
● Network Cable×1 ● Warranty Card×1
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1.5 Physical Description
1.5.1 Front Panel
1 Infrared Lamp Array
2 LENS: CMOS sensor with fixed focus lens
3 Induction IC
1.5.2 Interface
1 Power Interface
Connect the external power adapter, request for 12V/1A power.
2 LAN
10/100M adaptive Ethernet interface. Through this interface, IPCAM can be connected with various network
devices, such as hub, router, etc.
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3 Reset button
Press and hold on the reset button for 5 seconds. Releasing the reset button, the password will back to the
factory default administrator password. The default administrator user is admin with no password.
1.5.3 Bottom View
There are two labels located at the bottom 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.
2 Accessing the Network Camera
This chapter explains how to access the network camera through web browsers and RTSP players.
2.1 Access the Camera in LAN
This camera support HTTP and HTTPS protocols, so here will allow you to use HTTP and HTTPS port No.
(1) Http:// LAN IP + Http Port No.
Double click the IP Camera Tool icon 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; your default browser will open to the camera login page.
(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.
Go to Settings - Network - Port panel , you can see and change the 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 who have static IP addresses do not need to set DDNS service settings for remote access. When you
have finished connecting the camera using the LAN IP address and port forwarding, you can access the
camera directly from the 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.The
webpage at this address will show you the current WAN IP.
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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If there is no UPnP function in your router：
You need to manually add port(HTTPS port) forwarding, refer to the following steps. You need go to the
“Forwarding > Virtual Servers” panel for setup.
Click Add New.
Input the port and IP address of
your camera and click Save.
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