Foscam FI9961EP User manual
User
User Manual
Manual
FHD PoE IP Camera
Model: FI9961EP
V1.0.7
Table of Contents
Security Warning...................................................................................................................................................................1
1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Key Features...........................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet).................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Read before Use.................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Packing Contents................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Physical Description.............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.6 SD Card Management...........................................................................................................................................5
1.7 Wall Installation.......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Access the IP Camera...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation.................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Access the Camera In LAN.................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Access the Camera in WAN.................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Using the VLC Player..........................................................................................................................................12
2.5 IP Camera Connection to the Server............................................................................................................... 14
3 Surveillance Software GUI.............................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Login Window....................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Surveillance Window........................................................................................................................................... 18
4 Advanced Camera Settings........................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1 Setup Wizard........................................................................................................................................................ 22
4.2 Device Status........................................................................................................................................................22
4.3 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................................................................24
4.4 Network..................................................................................................................................................................31
4.5 Video...................................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.6 Motion Detection.................................................................................................................................................. 49
4.7 Record................................................................................................................................................................... 52
4.8 Firewall...................................................................................................................................................................55
4.9 System................................................................................................................................................................... 55
5 Playback............................................................................................................................................................................59
6 Appendix........................................................................................................................................................................... 61
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................................................................................61
6.2 Default Parameters..............................................................................................................................................69
6.3 Specification..........................................................................................................................................................69
6.4 CE & FCC..............................................................................................................................................................70
6.5 WARRANTY......................................................................................................................................................... 71
6.6 Statement.............................................................................................................................................................. 73
7 Obtaining Technical Support......................................................................................................................................... 75
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Security Warning
Please change the password of your camera regularly, using a combination of numbers, letters and
special characters.
We recommend that you regularly update your camera to the latest available software and firmware
versions to help ensure the best experience for your camera.
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1 Overview
Foscam Outdoor HD IP Camera is an integrated IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor enabling viewing in
High Definition resolution.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.
The IP Camera supports the industry-standard H.264 compression technology, drastically reducing file sizes
and conserving valuable network bandwidth.
The IP Camera 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 surveillance applications such as courtyards, supermarket, and school.
Controlling the IP camera and managing images are simplified by using the provided web interface across the
network utilizing connectivity.
1.1 Key Features
Standard H.264 video compression algorithm to satisfy the transmission of high definition video in narrow
bandwidth network
2.0 Mega-Pixel
Supports IE / Firefox / Google / Safari browser or any other standard browsers
Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 Encryption
PoE compliant with PoE standards IEEE 802.3af
1 infarared array LED for IR range up to 20m (66ft)
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
Supports multiple network protocols: HTTP / HTTPS / RTSP / TCP / IP / UDP / FTP / DHCP / DDNS /
UPnP / ONVIF
Providing Video Management Software to manage or monitor multi-cameras
Supports magic zoom
Supports Wide Dynamic Range
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1.2 PoE (Power over Ethernet)
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 Setup
Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly
as intended.
1.4 Packing Contents
IP Camera
Power Adapter
Expansion Screws Package
Hexagon Screwdriver
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
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1.5 Physical Description
1 LAN
10/100M adaptive Ethernet interface. Through this interface, IP camera can be connected with various network
devices, such as hub, router, etc.
2 Audio Input / Output
Audio input interface
The jack is used to plug external input device such as sound pick up device directly. Here microphone cannot
directly insert to the interface, it must connect to adapter first.
Audio output interface
The jack is used to plug external output device such as loud speaker directly. Here microphone cannot directly
insert to the interface, it must connect to adapter first.
3 Power Interface
Connect the external power adapter, request for 12V / 1A power.
4 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.
NOTE: There are up to 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.
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1.6 SD Card Management
The record files of the IPC can be stored in the SD Card.
You need open the IP Camera, then plug the SD card into SD card slot inside the IP Camera.
When you plug in the SD card during the camera work process, please reboot the camera again, or else the
SD Card may be cannot work well.
Insert Micro SD Card in the location shown below.
NOTE: When you re-install the camera, please ensure the tightness with the camera.
1.7 Wall Installation
Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide.
NOTE: Ensure that the rain or water will not reach the connector ports at the end of the pig tail wiring. These
connectors are not weather-resistant.
The cable of an outdoor camera should, from the position where the cable is divided into several cables, be
fitted dry. Install the cable into a waterproof junction box (1) or bring the cable indoors (2).
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2 Access the IP Camera
2.1 Hardware Connection & Software Installation
a. Connect the camera to the LAN network (Router or Switch) via network cable.
b. If the Router or Switch supports PoE function, power adapter is unnecessary. If not, please connect the
power adapter to the camera.
c. Visit Foscam official website http://www.foscam.com , select “Support > Download Center > Software Tools”, then
you can find the “Equipment Search Tool”, download the tool to your computer, the icon shows as below:
NOTES:
If your computer (Windows OS) supports autorun function, you can find the corresponding file in the
opened control panel.
2.2 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 Search 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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