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 many people claim they have Foscam, Apexis, Hootoo, etc. brand, but I believe it is the very same camera branded in completely different brands to accommodate numerous markets. I admit, it would Assist if you are tech savvy or at least have some expertise in network configuration to expedite the set up and get the camera running, but that's not required. This camera isn't precisely the most fool-proof camera in the market place, but its function make up for it.
The instructions 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-critique, semi-how-to for this great IP camera seeing the need for an instruction for Mac users. Initially of all, I am a Mac user operating on OS X 10.7.2 Lion and I got this poor boy up and operating inside an hour. For all you Mac users out there, you are going to need to have temporary access to a Windows machine.
If you don't have a Windows machine, see UPDATE four at the end of this assessment - then follow actions three and forward. I'm writing this critique below the presumption that the typical user has no understanding of MAC access manage list or WiFi DHCP client table from your router to set-up the camera it through WiFi. You need to have it to run the application that permits you to detect and configure the camera's IP. However, 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 perform with your LAN, then you can use the internet interface and configure a complete sleuth of other choices, including the alarm feature, FTP, Mail and other. So without having adieu, let's do this!
I've taken screenshots to help accommodate the mini guide beneath. So check out the user-submitted pictures for 7+ images I've added for directions on how to proceed. The instruction is for connecting the camera to a LAN - I chose this route because my WiFi network is secured over a number of layers of security (Sonic Wall fire wall, MAC manage, and so on.) and it's just less difficult to get the cam up and operating by way of the LAN.
.) Connect your IP camera to your LAN by way of ethernet and plug in the power provide.
1.) Get access to a Windows machine. I dual-booted to Windows Vista by way of Boot Camp. Make certain this Windows machine has access to your LAN.
two.) Run the application with the file name, DevFind.exe - you can uncover it in the directory, /EasyN F2 series IP camera installation CD/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 web website: "easyntech . com / ShowDownload . asp ? id = 34" you can download the manuals in PDF format from the web-site too).
3.) Run the DevFind.exe to find 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 should certainly be indicated in a silver sticker located underneath the camera. The same sticker can also be located on the exterior of the box. Fundamentally, the default IP should certainly be something along the line of 192 . 168 . 1 . 126 and access port 81 (it could be numerous). Since 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. Understand me so far? As soon as you got that down, click on the "APPLY" button to make the adjustments.
4.) Click on the "Other people" tab beneath the Gear Info field. Take note of the data situated in the "MAC" field, it should really be a 12 letter/number string of characters.
five.) If you have access controlled enabled in your router, then follow this step. If not, you can skip. What access manage implies is you only permit specific network devices permission to connect to your LAN. Even if the connecting client knows your WEP/WPA/WPA2 password, they still will not be in a position to connect to your Wi-Fi unless their device is registered to the access manage list. The one of a kind identifier of the network device is its MAC address. If you have this enabled, then add the camera's MAC address you've just jotted down in the previous step to your router's access control list. The convention need to be XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX where X is a number 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 indicates 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 does not get reassigned by the DHCP to a different network device by accident.
6.) You are going to without a doubt need to have to port-forward your camera if you program to remote view from outside. In your router setup, go to the "Port Forwarding" page - it's commonly beneath "Advanced setup" or one thing similar. 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 really should be able to punch in the IP address and port number you have 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 very first try to access the camera by means of a web browser, it will ask you for a username and a password. This information and facts is situated underneath the camera and also on the box. It is commonly "admin" for the username and a blank password, but double check your equipment.
8.) Pick the viewing approach if you are working with IE choose the first link, if you're utilizing Firefox, pick the second link, etc.
9.) View your camera, manage it, etc
10.) Click on the Alternatives icon to access the web-based configuration app, or punch in http:// 192 . 168 . . 155:310 /admin2.htm to access it straight
11.) Configure all sorts of other goodies, such as FTP access, E mail, alarm, DDNS, Alias, etc.
12.) If you want to view your camera from remote (i.e. outside of your property network), assuming you have a static IP, then you will need to punch in your ISP assigned IP address, followed by your port. You can find out your ISP assigned address by going into your router and looking at the details situated in the "standard setting" location. Thanks to daniel for pointing this out. If you have a dynamic IP address, then I advocate signing up for a dynamic DNS server, such as dyndns.org. Be certain to update the DDNS area of the internet utility with the proper login credential to your dynamic DNS provider.
I'm operating on the wireless LAN setup, so I'll edit this review as soon as I have a confident fire way to set it up so I can append a hassle-free how-to to help people get started. Any question, just comment. Again, this is from a Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 user (at the time of this writing).
Considering that I am a Mac user, the IP Camera utility is USELESS (unless you happen to be utilizing Parallel or Fusion to run Windows). I rely solely on the net-based interface to view the camera. It functions like a charm so far. The camera's pan and tilt function is SUPER fast. Of course, that is mainly because I set it at the fastest level you can set it according to your taste. You can set up the Alarm feature so that its motion detector can choose up motion contingent on how sensitive you set the camera to behave. As soon as 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 photographs). You absolutely don't will need to be Cisco or A+ certified to get this camera to work.
EDIT: As for scheduling the motion-detector, it works if you set it correctly. From the internet-configuration utility, click on "Alarm Service Setting." Set the sensitivity level, etc., then check if you want to have the camera email you and/or take screenshots of events triggering the alarm and upload to a designated FTP server. I checked each. 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 won't go into influence immediately after about 30 seconds immediately after rebooting. I didn't know this at 1st and believed this function was defunct from factory. I am guessing the camera is giving you time to evacuate the premise before arming itself. The scheduling calendar is rather cumbersome, so it's almost certainly less difficult to just turn on or turn off the motion detector.
Also since you need World wide web Explorer to use the ActiveX enabled web interface, Mac users will luck out. The IE version of the web interface makes it possible for you to record video (AVI format), take a snapshot, listen and talk by way of your camera, along with the capability to command numerous cameras. It also appears that the remote on/off switch operates with the ActiveX IE control interface, but doens't for the other interfaces. I have not had time to completely test them.
UPDATE 2: I live in an apartment complex where I gave permission to the leasing staff to deliver packages into my apartment when I am not residence 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. Simply awesome for $5x.00.
I am so impressed with this camera I'll be acquiring two far more units, possibly in white so they can blend with the white walls.
UPDATE 3: For WiFi, make certain your router is 802.11 a/b/g compatible and set at 2.4ghz frequency. The IP camera will not pick up your router if it's set at five ghz at N-mode only... Read more›
Beware of this cam unless your have fine network and webcam setup expertise. The instructions are so poorly translated into English that it's laughable. The setup computer software will stump you promptly unless you know your way around network config, IP cams and the particulars of your current house network. The included "Super Client" software program appears to be a trial product that you should invest in 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 not come across any included reg code and every single time your run the software program you are prompted to download a new version...the identical version you just downloaded.
The cam displays superior good quality video. Pan and tilt operate fine. Ftp options are literally non-existent. For example, I will need to ftp throughout daylight hours only. There is no way to schedule ftp...it's either on or off. Period.
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