Airlink101 AICAP650 - Manual

8 Step 2 Connect one end of the network cable to the IP Camera and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router or switch. Step 3 Power on the IP Camera by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the power jack of the Camera and connecting the other end to an electrical ou...

9 3. Installing the Setup Wizard Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Step 2 Click on Install Setup Wizard . Note: If the autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to Start, Run, type D:\ Setup\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK...

11 4. Using the Setup Wizard Step 1 Go to Start > (All) Programs > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard . Step 2 Select the IP Camera you want to configure from the list and click on the Wizard button.

12 Step 3 If the Camera’s default IP address is on a different subnet, the following message will appear. Click Yes to continue. If you do not receive this message, skip to Step 6 . Step 4 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password and click OK . Step 5 The Wizard will automatically generate an ...

14 5. Viewing 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 8 of this manual for further instructions. Step 1 At the Setup Wizard, select the...

16 6. Enabling and Installing ActiveX If no image appears on the web browser (Internet Explorer), follow the steps below to enable and install ActiveX Step 1 Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools > Internet Options . Step 2 Select the Security tab and click on Custom Level .

17 Step 3 Verify the following settings are selected. Click OK when done: • Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls: Enable • Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt • Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Enable Step 4 Close Internet Explorer and re-launch the Web Config screen.

18 Step 5 Click on the ActiveX Control prompt . Step 6 Select Install ActiveX Control . Step 7 Click on Install to install the ActiveX Control. Step 8 After the ActiveX Control is installed you should see the live video on Internet Explorer.

19 7. 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). If you are not using Internet Explorer, you can use the bundled IPView Pro software to manage the camera. See Sect...

20 The index page displays the menu bar, information bar, and the live video. 7.1 Main Menu Digital Zoom In/Out In the Main menu , click the Digital Zoom Bar to zoom in and out of the displayed image by 1X, 2X, or 4X.

22 7.2 Preset Menu You can preset up to 8 positions for the camera from the Preset menu . This enables you to move the camera lens to the desired position quickly. To set up the position, move the camera lens to the desired position first and select the number (1~8) from the pull-down list, then cli...

23 7.3 Record Video and Capture Image In the Live Video Area , you can click the Record button ( ) to record and save a video clip, or click the Snapshot button ( ) to capture and save a still image. You can change the settings of the recorded/captured file by clicking on the Setting button ( ), whi...

26 7.6 Advanced Setting The Advanced Setting allows you to configure various settings of the camera, including Camera setting , Security setting , Network setting , System setting , and Maintenance . 7.6.1 Camera Setting The Camera setting provides three sub-menus: Camera setting , Date/Time setting...

28 Buzzer Setting If you enabled the camera’s buzzer feature, you can setup the buzzer type for the following action: System start , Motion detected , Scheduled operation , and Buzzer button pressed . The available buzzer sound include: Bi-Bi , Bi , Alarm , Bi-Bo-Bi-Bo , and Robot . Click Setup to s...

34 UPnP Setting UPnP allows peer-to-peer connectivity between various network devices seamlessly. Select Enable / Disable in the UPnP setting option to enable/disable this function. Click Setup to save the settings.

38 User Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure user-level access to the camera. User authentication: When this feature is enabled, you have to enter the username and password in the login window to access the camera. When the option is disabled, you can directly access the camera as a Power u...

39 The following explains the various user levels: Admin: Have full control and access to the camera Power: Allowed to use some basic functions of the camera such as Zoom In/Out, Buzzer, Flash LED, camera’s lens position, Preset menu, and switching to multiview mode. Power User View Guest: Allowed t...

40 7.6.5 Maintenance The Maintenance page provides six sub-menus: USB Removal , Reboot , Factory Reset , Firmware Update , Information , and Log Display . USB Removal To remove the connected USB storage device safely, click the USB remove button in this sub-menu before removing the USB device. Alter...

41 Reboot Click Reboot to restart the camera while retaining all the settings. Factory Reset Click Yes to return all the settings to factory default.

42 Backup Setting You can save the camera’s settings to the local hard drive by using the Backup Setting feature. Click Backup to save the settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the settings. The default filename is Config.cfg Restore Setting You can restore previously saved settings by...

45 8. Viewing Videos from External Network 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 Provi...

46 Step 3 Go to Setting Menu > Advanced Setting > Network Setting > IP/Port Setting . Step 5 Enter your ISP’s DNS IP Address at the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields.

48 9. 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. If your web browser doesn’t support ActiveX, you may use this software to view the live video instead. Follow the steps below if you...

50 9.2 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: Note: Be sure to set your screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or higher.

51 9.2.1 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. S...

52 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 .

53 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.

54 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.

55 9.2.2 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. Step 1 Select the Input IP tab. Step 2a For local came...

56 Step 2b For remote camera, enter the Internet IP Address (WAN IP) of the remote router and the port number of the open 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 added...

57 9.3 Using IPView Pro This section describes the various features of IPView Pro. 9.3.1 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 S...

58 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. When you click ...

62 9.4 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 . The Camera Configuration page allows you to add the cameras in your network to IPView Pro’s Camera List . For instructions on how to d...

63 9.4.1 Web Configuration The Web Configuration page allows you to access the Web Configuration Utility of the selected camera. If you have more than one camera, you can use the drop-down menu to select the desired camera.

68 9.5 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. Mail From: Enter the sender’s e-mail ad...

70 9.7 Recording Configuration The Recording Configuration page allows you to set the recording’s storage settings. Reserved HDD Space for MS-Windows OS: Use this drop-down menu to select the size of the hard drive space you want to reserve for your Windows operating system. (500 MB – 1000 MB). Each...

71 9.7.1 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 c...

72 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...

73 9.8 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.

74 9.9 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.

75 9.10 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.

76 9.11 About The About page provides the version number of IPView Pro.

77 Frequently Asked Questions Network Camera Features Q: What is a Network Camera? A network camera is a standalone camera connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC camera in that it is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based configura...

78 Troubleshooting Q: I cannot access the camera from a web browser. A1: The possible cause might be the IP Address for the camera is already being used by another device. Please verify that no other device is using the camera’s IP address. If there is an IP address conflict, you’ll need to change o...

79 A2: The configuration for the camera image display is incorrect. Through the Web Configuration Utility, you can adjust the display parameters such as brightness, contrast, hue, and light frequency. Q: There are no images available through the web browser? A: The ActiveX might be disabled. If you ...

81 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com * Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All products and tradema...