Price : $56.28
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 Reviews
The camera I got was branded EasyN, but the box art shown on the product info page matches the box I got. Some individuals claim they have Foscam, Apexis, Hootoo, etc. brand, but I think it's the exact same camera branded in different brands to accommodate distinctive markets. I admit, it would Aid if you are tech savvy or at least have some knowledge in network configuration to expedite the set up and get the camera operating, but that's not required. This camera is not specifically 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-assessment, semi-how-to for this awesome IP camera seeing the need to have for an instruction for Mac users. 1st of all, I am a Mac user running on OS X 10.7.2 Lion and I got this poor boy up and running inside an hour. For all you Mac users out there, you are going to need to have to have temporary access to a Windows machine.
If you do not have a Windows machine, see UPDATE 4 at the finish of this critique - then follow steps three and forward. I'm writing this review below the presumption that the typical user has no expertise of MAC access manage list or WiFi DHCP client table from your router to set-up the camera it via WiFi. You require it to run the application that allows you to detect and configure the camera's IP. Unfortunately, this application is written for Windows only. But that is all you need a Windows machine for. Once you configure the camera's IP address to function with your LAN, then you can use the net interface and configure a whole sleuth of other selections, which includes the alarm feature, FTP, Mail and other. So without having adieu, let's do this!
I've taken screenshots to support 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 for the reason that my WiFi network is secured more than a few layers of security (Sonic Wall fire wall, MAC manage, and so on.) and it's just simpler to get the cam up and running through the LAN.
.) Connect your IP camera to your LAN through ethernet and plug in the power supply.
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 web webpage: "easyntech . com / ShowDownload . asp ? id = 34" you can download the manuals in PDF format from the web 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 must be indicated in a silver sticker situated underneath the camera. The exact same sticker can also be found on the exterior of the box. Fundamentally, the default IP should really be something along the line of 192 . 168 . 1 . 126 and access port 81 (it could be unique). Because 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. Fully understand me so far? Once you got that down, click on the "APPLY" button to make the changes.
4.) Click on the "Others" tab below the Gear Information field. Take note of the specifics located in the "MAC" field, it should certainly be a 12 letter/quantity 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 signifies is you only permit particular 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 prior step to your router's access manage list. The convention should really be XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX 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 following entering. If you have the signifies to reserve IP address designation on your router, I would do so. Given that 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 further network device by accident.
6.) You are going to definitely want to port-forward your camera if you plan to remote view from outside. In your router setup, go to the "Port Forwarding" page - it's ordinarily under "Advanced setup" or a thing related. 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.) Subsequent, you should really be able to punch in the IP address and port number you've assigned to the camera as noted on step 3 onto your net browser and launch the web-based utility app e.g. http:// 192 . 168 . . 155:310. When you very first try to access the camera by means of a net 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's commonly "admin" for the username and a blank password, but double check your gear.
8.) Pick the viewing approach if you are using IE choose the very first link, if you're applying Firefox, pick the second link, etc.
9.) View your camera, manage it, etc
10.) Click on the Selections icon to access the internet-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 residence network), assuming you have a static IP, then you require to punch in your ISP assigned IP address, followed by your port. You can uncover out your ISP assigned address by going into your router and seeking at the data located in the "basic setting" area. Thanks to daniel for pointing this out. If you have a dynamic IP address, then I recommend signing up for a dynamic DNS server, such as dyndns.org. Be confident to update the DDNS area of the web utility with the proper login credential to your dynamic DNS provider.
I'm 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 straightforward how-to to aid people get started. Any question, just comment. Once more, this is from a Mac OS X Lion 10.7.two user (at the time of this writing).
Because I am a Mac user, the IP Camera utility is USELESS (unless you are employing Parallel or Fusion to run Windows). I rely solely on the web-based interface to view the camera. It works like a charm so far. The camera's pan and tilt function is SUPER rapidly. Of course, that's given 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 choose up motion contingent on how sensitive you set the camera to behave. When the alarm mode is triggered, you can additional instruct the camera to upload screenshots at set intervals to an FTP server and/or e-mail you the screenshots to an email address (see photographs). You definitely do not require to be Cisco or A+ certified to get this camera to perform.
EDIT: As for scheduling the motion-detector, it operates if you set it properly. From the internet-configuration utility, click on "Alarm Service Setting." Set the sensitivity level, etc., 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 won't go into influence just after about 30 seconds after rebooting. I didn't know this at very first and thought this feature 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 particularly cumbersome, so it's quite possibly simpler to just turn on or turn off the motion detector.
Also given that you have to have World-wide-web Explorer to use the ActiveX enabled web interface, Mac users will luck out. The IE version of the web interface allows you to record video (AVI format), take a snapshot, listen and talk by way of your camera, along with the potential to command a number of cameras. It also appears that the remote on/off switch functions with the ActiveX IE manage interface, but doens't for the other interfaces. I haven't had time to totally test them.
UPDATE two: I reside in an apartment complex 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 5 seconds interval and uploading it to the FTP server. Basically amazing for $5x.00.
I am so impressed with this camera I'll be purchasing two much more units, possibly in white so they can blend with the white walls.
UPDATE three: For WiFi, make certain your router is 802.11 a/b/g compatible and set at 2.4ghz frequency. The IP camera will not choose up your router if it's set at 5 ghz at N-mode only... Read more›
Beware of this cam unless your have beneficial network and webcam setup experience. The instructions are so poorly translated into English that it really is laughable. The setup software program will stump you quickly unless you know your way about network config, IP cams and the particulars of your current dwelling network. The included "Super Client" software program appears to be a trial item that you must obtain if you want to use it longer than 1 hour per day. I don't recall any mention of that in the Amazon item descriptions. At least I cannot locate any included reg code and each and every time your run the software you are prompted to download a new version...the similar version you just downloaded.
The cam displays great excellent video. Pan and tilt perform fine. Ftp possibilities are literally non-existent. For example, I 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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