Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4 2. Getting Started ....................................................................................................................
Page 4 - Package Contents
4 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this SkyIPCam 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 Camera is a standalone network device that delivers high quality videos at ...
Page 5 - end to one of the; LAN; ports of the router or switch
5 2. Getting Started 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 local network address and wireless settings. 4. Configure the IP Camera using the Setup Wizard. P...
Page 6 - Installing the Setup Wizard; Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear.; Install Wizard; Click; Next
6 3. Installing 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. Step 3 Cl...
Page 8 - Gathering Information; Click on
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 . The command prompt will appear. Step 2 At th...
Page 9 - Using the Setup Wizard; Go to; Wizard
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 configure from the list and click on the Wizard button.
Page 10 - Note: If you do not receive this message, skip to
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 . Step 5 In the IP Address field, change the ...
Page 13 - Enter the; SSID; field and select the encryption setting of your wireless network (; Security Mode; drop-down menu and click; Note: If you do not have wireless encryption enabled, you may skip to
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 . Step 12 Enter the Network Name (SSID) of your access point / wireless router in the SSID field and select the encryption setti...
Page 14 - WEP; Select the same Encryption Mode (; ASCII; your wireless network in the appropriate field and click; Select the same Key Format (; passphrase; ) as your wireless network and click
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 ( passwords ) as your wireless network in the appropriate field and click Next . Skip to Step 15 . WPA-PSK Step 13b Select the same Key Format ...
Page 15 - Verify that all the fields are correct and click; Restart; to save the settings and
15 Step 14 Click Next . Step 15 Verify that all the fields are correct and click Restart to save the settings and reboot the Camera.
Page 17 - Turn the Camera’s lens clockwise or counter-clockwise to focus.; The IP Camera is ready for use now.
17 Step 3 Turn the Camera’s lens clockwise or counter-clockwise to focus. Note: ActiveX and/or Java Applet must be installed 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 Machine on your computer, do no...
Page 18 - Configuring Wireless Settings; Infrastructure Mode; Web Config; System Administration; to enter the Web Configuration Utility.
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 you are connecting wirelessly through a wireless router / access point. You should use a wired connection to configure th...
Page 19 - Enter; admin; for both the User name and Password and click; OK; Configuration; and then; Wireless
19 Step 3 Enter admin for both the User name and Password and click OK . Step 4 Click on Configuration and then Wireless .
Page 20 - (Network Name) of your wireless router in the; Drop-down menu directly below the; SSID field; to choose your wireless router.; Save; to apply the new settings.
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. Note: You can also click on th...
Page 21 - Step 8
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. Step 9 Once the Link S...
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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 following wireless settings before unplugging the network cable from the Camera Caution: Your wireless ...
Page 23 - Step 5
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. For more informa...
Page 24 - Web Configuration Utility
24 8. Web 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 Explorer or Netscape), enter the default IP Address of the Came...
Page 30 - Configuration – Wireless; page allows you to configure the; Wireless Settings; of
30 8.2.3 Configuration – Wireless The Configuration – Wireless page allows you to configure the Wireless Settings of the Camera.
Page 32 - WEP Encryption
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 cha...
Page 34 - Configuration – Network; Settings; Assign a static IP Address for the Camera
34 8.2.4 Configuration – Network The Configuration – Network page allows you to configure the Network (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 ser...
Page 39 - Tools – FTP Server Test; FTP Server Settings; of the; Test; Test; to perform the test. An e-mail will be sent to the e-mail account you
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...
Page 40 - Tools – Reset; page allows you to Reset the Camera.; to perform the reset.; Tools – Factory Reset; page allows you to perform a Factory Reset on the Camera.; Yes
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 Camera. Click on Yes to reset the Camera and return all the settings to the factory...
Page 43 - Viewing Videos from External Networks; ISP’s DNS IP Address
43 9. Viewing Videos from External Networks If you want to access the Camera from an external network such as the Internet, please read the following example carefully and follow the steps. Before you begin, you’ll need to know your Internet IP Address (WAN IP) assigned by your Internet Service Prov...
Page 46 - Installing IPView Pro; Install
46 10. IPView Pro The bundled IPView Pro software features a user-friendly interface 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 w...
Page 48 - Starting IPView Pro; IPView Pro
48 10.2 Starting IPView Pro To start IPView Pro, go to Start > (All) Programs > Airink101 IPView Pro > Airlink101 IPView Pro The main screen will appear as below:
Page 49 - Adding Camera using the Search Method; is the easiest way to add your local cameras to the list.; System Configuration; The; System Configuration Window; will appear. This is where you configure all; Camera List
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 the additional cameras to the list as well. The Search Method is the easiest way to add your local cameras to the list. ...
Page 50 - Search; Select your camera from the Add Camera list and click on; Add Camera
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 the Add Camera list and click on Add Camera .
Page 51 - Enter the User Name and Password for the camera. (Default is; You should see your camera added to the; to apply the changes.
51 Step 5 Enter the User Name and Password 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.
Page 52 - Click on the; button to close the System Configuration
52 Step 8 Click on the System Configuration button to close the System Configuration Window. You should now see live images from the camera. Note: If you want to add a camera located on a remote network (through the Internet), you must add the camera using the Input IP method described below.
Page 53 - Adding Camera using the Input IP Method; Select the; Input IP; For local camera, enter the; local IP Address; of your camera and click; Add
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 located on a remote network (through the Internet), you must use this method as well. Step 1 Select the Input IP tab. Step 2a For l...
Page 54 - Step 2b
54 Step 2b For remote camera, enter the Internet IP Address (WAN IP) of the remote router and the port number of the Second HTTP Port of the remote camera and click Add Camera . Step 3 Enter the User Name and Password for the camera. (Default is admin for both). Step 4 You should see your camera add...
Page 55 - Using IPView Pro
55 10.3 Using IPView Pro This section describes the various features of IPView Pro.
Page 56 - Status Mode Window; displays a list of cameras that are added to IPView Pro as; Change Status Mode; button to
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 from the list then click on the Change Status Mode button to view the status of the camera.
Page 58 - View Window and View Mode Buttons; View Window
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 Arrows: If you have more than one camera in your network, you can use the Up/Down Arrow Buttons to ...
Page 61 - System Configuration; Section 9.2.1 Adding Camera Using the Search Method
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 ....
Page 62 - Web Configuration; page allows you to access the; System; to enter the camera’s; Web Configuration Utility
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 .
Page 69 - Date Mode; and the; Record Button
69 10.4.9 Schedule-Recording Configuration The Schedule-Recording Configuration 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 . Click Save to apply the ...
Page 70 - Week Mode; and
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 . Recording will begin at the schedul...
Page 71 - Scan Mode; button to begin scanning.
71 10.4.10 Others The Others page allows you to set the time interval 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.
Page 72 - Log List; page displays the log of the selected camera.
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.
Page 73 - Account; page allows you to setup a user name and password to log in to IPView; Admin ID; Password; Check this box to enable the login prompt when you start; Key Lock
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.
Page 74 - About; page provides the version number of IPView Pro.
74 10.4.13 About The About page provides the version number of IPView Pro.
Page 75 - Installing Xplug Control; At the Web Configuration screen, click on; View Video – ActiveX Mode; at the prompt to install; Xplug ActiveX Control
75 11. 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 Configuration screen, click on View Video – ActiveX Mode . Note: If you are able to see the video, you already have Acti...
Page 76 - Enabling ActiveX; Tools; Security; tab and click on; Custom Level
76 11.2 Enabling ActiveX Follow the steps below to enable ActiveX on your Internet Explorer. Step 1 Click on Tools > Internet Options . Step 2 Select the Security tab and click on Custom Level .
Page 77 - Verify the following settings are enabled. Click; Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls:; Enable; Download signed ActiveX controls:; Prompt; At the Web Configuration screen click on
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 Configuration screen click on View Video – ActiveX Mode .
Page 78 - The video should appear now.
Page 79 - Appendix; Sending Images via Web Browser; Go to the Camera’s Web Configuration page and click on; Enter your username and password to log in. (Default is
79 Appendix Sending Images via Web Browser If you want to send images to an FTP server 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. (Defau...
Page 81 - Verify that the new user account is listed in the; User List; Configuration – Upload; and enter your FTP Server information in the
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.
Page 83 - You can now click on the; ON; buttons to send images to your FTP server and e-
83 Step 10 Close the Web Browser and re-enter the 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.
Page 84 - Technical Support
84 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of netw...
