Price : $55.23
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Specs: Image Compression Format: M-JPEG standard Image Resolution: VGA(640x480) / QVGA(320x240) Sensor: 1/4 inch CMOS, 300,000 Pixels Light frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz or Outdoor Audio compression: ADPCM Data rate: 802.11b: 11Mbps (Max.), 802.11g: 54Mbps (Max.) Ethernet: One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Viewing angle: 67? Horizontal Rotating Angle: 0~270? Vertical Rotating Angle: 0~120? Alarm Mode: motion detection alarm and I/O alarm Video Display: Microsoft Media Player Image Transfer Velocity: 30fps VGA Image Display: single / quad Minimum Illumination: 0LUX Video Format: AVI Network Interface: Wi-Fi/RJ-45 10-100 Base T Network Protocol: TCP/IP, FTP,SMPT, HTTP, ICMP, PPPoE Monitor Mode: Firefox Software Upgrade: Automatic upgrade Security: User management system, password protection Password Setting: administer, monitor, scrutiny Working Condition: -10?C~ 50?C , 20% - 80%PH Power Adapter: DC5V/2A 50/60Hz Operating System: Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows 7 and Apple MAC ? Package includes: 1 x IP Camera 1 x Antenna 1 x Base 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Network Cable 1 x CD Driver Screws Review Works under both Apple MAC and Safari. However, browser must be run under Firefox. To choose your browser, please enter into the IP camera home page and select Firefox
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The camera I got was branded EasyN, but the box art shown on the product information page matches the box I got. Some consumers claim they have Foscam, Apexis, Hootoo, and so on. brand, but I believe it's the very same camera branded in diverse brands to accommodate several markets. I admit, it would Aid if you are tech savvy or at least have some expertise in network configuration to expedite the set up and get the camera operating, but that's not required. This camera is not exactly the most fool-proof camera in the industry, but its feature make up for it.
The directions are readable, albeit choppy due to the poor Chinese-to-English translation. OK here's the deal. I'm going to write a lengthy semi-review, semi-how-to for this great IP camera seeing the want for an instruction for Mac users. Initially of all, I am a Mac user running on OS X ten.7.two Lion and I got this negative boy up and operating inside an hour. For all you Mac users out there, you'll need to have temporary access to a Windows machine.
If you don't have a Windows machine, see UPDATE 4 at the end of this critique - then follow steps 3 and forward. I'm writing this critique under the presumption that the typical user has no knowledge of MAC access manage list or WiFi DHCP client table from your router to set-up the camera it through WiFi. You have to have it to run the application that makes it possible for you to detect and configure the camera's IP. Regrettably, this application is written for Windows only. But that's all you want a Windows machine for. When you configure the camera's IP address to function with your LAN, then you can use the internet interface and configure a complete sleuth of other alternatives, including the alarm feature, FTP, Mail and other. So with out adieu, let's do this!
I've taken screenshots to help accommodate the mini guide below. So check out the user-submitted pictures for 7+ pictures I've added for directions on how to proceed. The instruction is for connecting the camera to a LAN - I chose this route considering that my WiFi network is secured more than a variety of layers of security (Sonic Wall fire wall, MAC control, and so on.) and it really is just a lot easier to get the cam up and running by way of the LAN.
.) Connect your IP camera to your LAN by way of ethernet and plug in the power supply.
1.) Get access to a Windows machine. I dual-booted to Windows Vista via Boot Camp. Make positive this Windows machine has access to your LAN.
2.) Run the application with the file name, DevFind.exe - you can acquire it in the directory, /EasyN F2 series IP camera installation CD/computer software. My included install disc was a blank CD-R disc! so I had to download the CD content material ZIP from the manufacturer's net web page: "easyntech . com / ShowDownload . asp ? id = 34" you can download the manuals in PDF format from the webpage also).
3.) Run the DevFind.exe to locate your camera, then modify the camera's IP address so that it matches your LAN's IP range structure, subnet mask and gateway. The default IP address assigned to the camera really should be indicated in a silver sticker situated underneath the camera. The same sticker can also be identified on the exterior of the box. Basically, the default IP should certainly be one thing along the line of 192 . 168 . 1 . 126 and access port 81 (it could be distinct). Considering the fact that my LAN's IP range structure is 192.168..x, I have assigned the camera an IP address of 192 . 168 . . 155. I changed out the default port of 81 to 310. Comprehend me so far? Once you got that down, click on the "APPLY" button to make the modifications.
four.) Click on the "Others" tab under the Equipment Specifics field. Take note of the information and facts located in the "MAC" field, it should really be a 12 letter/quantity string of characters.
5.) If you have access controlled enabled in your router, then follow this step. If not, you can skip. What access manage indicates is you only allow certain network devices permission to connect to your LAN. Even if the connecting client knows your WEP/WPA/WPA2 password, they nonetheless will not be able to connect to your Wi-Fi unless their device is registered to the access control list. The special identifier of the network device is its MAC address. If you have this enabled, then add the camera's MAC address you have just jotted down in the prior step to your router's access control list. The convention must be XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX exactly where X is a quantity or a character from the alphabet. So if your camera's MAC address is 00A8F700F341, enter it as 00:A8:F7:00:F3:41 Update and restart your router immediately after entering. If you have the means to reserve IP address designation on your router, I would do so. Due to the fact I assigned the camera an IP address of 192 . 168 . . 155, I would reserve this address on the router to the camera's MAC address so that this IP doesn't get reassigned by the DHCP to another network device by accident.
6.) You are going to surely have to have to port-forward your camera if you strategy to remote view from outside. In your router setup, go to the "Port Forwarding" page - it really is normally beneath "Advanced setup" or one thing equivalent. Considering the fact that I assigned the camera a custom port of 310, I would enter the port range starting and ending at 310 to be forwarded to the camera's IP address of 192 . 168 . . 155 .
7.) Next, you will need to be able to punch in the IP address and port number you've assigned to the camera as noted on step three onto your internet browser and launch the net-based utility app e.g. http:// 192 . 168 . . 155:310. When you 1st try to access the camera through a internet browser, it will ask you for a username and a password. This data is situated underneath the camera and also on the box. It's generally "admin" for the username and a blank password, but double check your equipment.
8.) Choose the viewing strategy if you are working with IE pick the first link, if you are using Firefox, choose the second link, and so on.
9.) View your camera, manage it, etc
ten.) Click on the Possibilities icon to access the net-based configuration app, or punch in http:// 192 . 168 . . 155:310 /admin2.htm to access it directly
11.) Configure all sorts of other goodies, such as FTP access, E-mail, alarm, DDNS, Alias, and so on.
12.) If you want to view your camera from remote (i.e. outside of your dwelling network), assuming you have a static IP, then you want to punch in your ISP assigned IP address, followed by your port. You can discover out your ISP assigned address by going into your router and looking at the details situated in the "simple setting" location. Thanks to daniel for pointing this out. If you have a dynamic IP address, then I advise signing up for a dynamic DNS server, such as dyndns.org. Be confident to update the DDNS region of the net utility with the suitable login credential to your dynamic DNS provider.
I am operating on the wireless LAN setup, so I'll edit this review once I have a sure fire way to set it up so I can append a basic how-to to help folks get started. Any question, just comment. Again, this is from a Mac OS X Lion 10.7.two user (at the time of this writing).
Given that I am a Mac user, the IP Camera utility is USELESS (unless you're using Parallel or Fusion to run Windows). I rely solely on the net-based interface to view the camera. It operates like a charm so far. The camera's pan and tilt feature is SUPER rapidly. Of course, that's for the reason that I set it at the fastest level you can set it according to your taste. You can set up the Alarm function so that its motion detector can choose up motion contingent on how sensitive you set the camera to behave. Once the alarm mode is triggered, you can further instruct the camera to upload screenshots at set intervals to an FTP server and/or email you the screenshots to an e-mail address (see photos). You unquestionably do not need to have to be Cisco or A+ certified to get this camera to perform.
EDIT: As for scheduling the motion-detector, it functions if you set it correctly. From the web-configuration utility, click on "Alarm Service Setting." Set the sensitivity level, and so on., then check if you want to have the camera e mail you and/or take screenshots of events triggering the alarm and upload to a designated FTP server. I checked both. For the scheduler, check "Scheduler" to bring up a week calendar with hour. Click on the hours you'd like the camera to trigger its motion-detector, then press "Set". Note that the alarm mode will not go into affect following about 30 seconds immediately after rebooting. I did not know this at initial and believed this function was defunct from factory. I'm guessing the camera is giving you time to evacuate the premise just before arming itself. The scheduling calendar is quite cumbersome, so it's possibly less complicated to just turn on or turn off the motion detector.
Also due to the fact you have to have World-wide-web Explorer to use the ActiveX enabled internet interface, Mac users will luck out. The IE version of the net interface allows you to record video (AVI format), take a snapshot, listen and talk through your camera, along with the capacity to command various cameras. It also appears that the remote on/off switch works with the ActiveX IE manage interface, but doens't for the other interfaces. I have not had time to completely test them.
UPDATE 2: I live in an apartment complicated where I gave permission to the leasing staff to deliver packages into my apartment when I am not house to sign for it. I set up the camera for motion detection and it picked up the delivery, snap a handful of shots and emailed to me in addition to continuously snapping shots in five seconds interval and uploading it to the FTP server. Just great for $5x.00.
I'm so impressed with this camera I'll be purchasing two extra units, possibly in white so they can blend with the white walls.
UPDATE 3: For WiFi, make positive your router is 802.11 a/b/g compatible and set at two.4ghz frequency. The IP camera will not pick up your router if it really is set at five ghz at N-mode only... Read more›
Beware of this cam unless your have good network and webcam setup experience. The directions are so poorly translated into English that it really is laughable. The setup software will stump you speedily unless you know your way around network config, IP cams and the particulars of your current home network. The included "Super Client" software program appears to be a trial product that you need to purchase if you want to use it longer than one hour per day. I do not recall any mention of that in the Amazon product descriptions. At least I can't obtain any included reg code and every single time your run the software you are prompted to download a new version...the similar version you just downloaded.
The cam displays decent good quality video. Pan and tilt work fine. Ftp options are actually non-existent. For instance, I require to ftp during daylight hours only. There is no way to schedule ftp...it is either on or off. Period.
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