Price : $55.24
Product Description
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
Client Critiques
The camera I got was branded EasyN, but the box art shown on the product information page matches the box I got. Some folks claim they have Foscam, Apexis, Hootoo, etc. brand, but I think it really is the very same camera branded in diverse brands to accommodate unique markets. I admit, it would Help if you are tech savvy or at least have some knowledge in network configuration to expedite the set up and get the camera running, but that is not necessary. This camera isn't exactly the most fool-proof camera in the market, 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 am going to write a lengthy semi-critique, semi-how-to for this great IP camera seeing the need to have for an instruction for Mac users. Initially of all, I am a Mac user running on OS X ten.7.2 Lion and I got this poor boy up and running within an hour. For all you Mac users out there, you'll need to have to have temporary access to a Windows machine.
If you don't have a Windows machine, see UPDATE 4 at the end of this evaluation - then follow steps 3 and forward. I'm writing this assessment 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 require it to run the application that allows you to detect and configure the camera's IP. However, this application is written for Windows only. But that's all you need to have a Windows machine for. Once you configure the camera's IP address to perform with your LAN, then you can use the web interface and configure a complete sleuth of other options, such as the alarm feature, FTP, Mail and other. So with out adieu, let's do this!
I've taken screenshots to assist accommodate the mini guide beneath. So check out the user-submitted images 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 simply because my WiFi network is secured over a number of layers of security (Sonic Wall fire wall, MAC manage, etc.) and it really is just less complicated to get the cam up and operating by means 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 via Boot Camp. Make certain this Windows machine has access to your LAN.
2.) Run the application with the file name, DevFind.exe - you can get 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 ZIP from the manufacturer's net web site: "easyntech . com / ShowDownload . asp ? id = 34" you can download the manuals in PDF format from the site also).
three.) 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 should really be indicated in a silver sticker situated underneath the camera. The identical sticker can also be discovered on the exterior of the box. Fundamentally, the default IP ought to be a thing along the line of 192 . 168 . 1 . 126 and access port 81 (it could be numerous). Considering 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? When you got that down, click on the "APPLY" button to make the changes.
4.) Click on the "Other people" tab below the Gear Data field. Take note of the info situated in the "MAC" field, it will need to 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 control indicates is you only enable specific network devices permission to connect to your LAN. Even if the connecting client knows your WEP/WPA/WPA2 password, they nevertheless will not be able to connect to your Wi-Fi unless their device is registered to the access manage 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've just jotted down in the previous step to your router's access control list. The convention will need to be XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX exactly 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 soon after entering. If you have the indicates to reserve IP address designation on your router, I would do so. Since 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 a further network device by accident.
6.) You'll absolutely 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's often below "Advanced setup" or one thing equivalent. Since I assigned the camera a custom port of 310, I would enter the port range beginning and ending at 310 to be forwarded to the camera's IP address of 192 . 168 . . 155 .
7.) Subsequent, you should certainly be able to punch in the IP address and port number you have assigned to the camera as noted on step 3 onto your internet browser and launch the net-based utility app e.g. http:// 192 . 168 . . 155:310. When you initial attempt to access the camera through a web browser, it will ask you for a username and a password. This specifics is situated underneath the camera and also on the box. It really is normally "admin" for the username and a blank password, but double check your equipment.
8.) Choose the viewing method if you are working with IE select the 1st link, if you're using Firefox, select the second link, etc.
9.) View your camera, manage it, and so on
10.) Click on the Choices icon to access the internet-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, Email, alarm, DDNS, Alias, etc.
12.) If you want to view your camera from remote (i.e. outside of your house network), assuming you have a static IP, then you want to punch in your ISP assigned IP address, followed by your port. You can get out your ISP assigned address by going into your router and searching at the details located in the "standard setting" region. 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 confident to update the DDNS location of the web utility with the proper login credential to your dynamic DNS provider.
I am working on the wireless LAN setup, so I'll edit this review as soon as I have a sure fire way to set it up so I can append a hassle-free how-to to help people get started. Any question, just comment. Once again, this is from a Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 user (at the time of this writing).
Because I am a Mac user, the IP Camera utility is USELESS (unless you are using Parallel or Fusion to run Windows). I rely solely on the internet-based interface to view the camera. It works like a charm so far. The camera's pan and tilt feature is SUPER quickly. Of course, that is 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 feature so that its motion detector can pick up motion contingent on how sensitive you set the camera to behave. As soon as the alarm mode is triggered, you can additional 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 do not need to be Cisco or A+ certified to get this camera to work.
EDIT: As for scheduling the motion-detector, it operates if you set it properly. From the web-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 after about 30 seconds soon after rebooting. I didn't know this at 1st and believed this feature was defunct from factory. I'm guessing the camera is giving you time to evacuate the premise ahead of arming itself. The scheduling calendar is especially cumbersome, so it really is quite possibly much easier to just turn on or turn off the motion detector.
Also given that you want 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 through your camera, along with the ability to command numerous cameras. It also appears that the remote on/off switch operates 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 reside in an apartment complex exactly 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 couple 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 am so impressed with this camera I'll be buying two alot more units, possibly in white so they can blend with the white walls.
UPDATE three: For WiFi, make sure your router is 802.11 a/b/g compatible and set at two.4ghz frequency. The IP camera will not choose up your router if it's set at five ghz at N-mode only... Read more›
Beware of this cam unless your have beneficial network and webcam setup expertise. The directions are so poorly translated into English that it's laughable. The setup software will stump you immediately unless you know your way around network config, IP cams and the particulars of your existing property network. The included "Super Client" software program appears to be a trial item that you ought to decide to buy if you want to use it longer than 1 hour per day. I do not recall any mention of that in the Amazon item descriptions. At least I can't locate any included reg code and each and every time your run the software you are prompted to download a new version...the very same version you just downloaded.
The cam displays superior excellent video. Pan and tilt operate fine. Ftp selections are literally non-existent. For instance, I require to ftp through daylight hours only. There is no way to schedule ftp...it really is either on or off. Period.
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