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Internet Camera Installation
Q: Can the Internet Camera be used outdoors?
A: The camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof
case to be used outdoors, and it is not recommended.
Q: What network cabling is required for the camera?
A: The camera uses Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connector, which allows 10
Base-T and 100 Base networking.
Q: Can the camera be set up as a PC-cam on the computer?
A: No, the camera is an Internet Camera used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
network and supported by wireless transmission.
Q: Can the camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP
addresses?
A: The camera can be connected to LAN with private IP addresses.
Q: Can the camera be installed and work if a firewall exists on the network?
A: If a firewall exists on the network, port 80 is open for ordinary data
communication. However, since the camera transmits image data, the default
ports 5000, 5001 and 5100 are also required. Therefore, it is necessary to
open ports 5000, 5001 and 5100 of the network for remote users to access the
camera.
B. PING Your IP Address
The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP
address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for
a reply. It can also provide as a very useful tool to confirm if the IP address
conflicts with the camera over the network.
Follow the step-by-step procedure below to utilize the PING command. However,
you must disconnect the camera from the network first.
Start a DOS window.
Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the camera.
The replies in the following Trouble shooting section will provide useful
explanation to the cause of the problem with the camera IP address.