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    SkyIPCam 250W Wireless Network Camera Model # AIC250W User's Manual Ver. 1B
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    Tools - Reset...40 8.3.4 Tools - Factory Reset ...40 8.3.5 Tools - Firmware Upgrade 41 8.3.6 Tools - Backup ...42 8.4.1 Help - About...42 9. Viewing Videos from External Networks 43 10. IPView Pro...46 10.1 Installing IPView Pro...46 10.2 Starting IPView Pro ...48 10.2.1 Adding Camera using the
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    10.4.1 Camera Configuration...61 10.4.2 Web Configuration...62 10.4.3 Motion Configuration-1 63 10.4.4 Motion Configuration-2 64 10.4.5 Tools ...65 10.4.6 Mail 75 11.1 Installing Xplug Control 75 11.2 Enabling ActiveX...76 Appendix...79 Sending Images via Web Browser 79 Technical Support ...84 3
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    that's connected to the network to remotely manage the IP Camera. Combined with the bundled Setup Wizard and IPView Pro software, managing and viewing multiple IP Cameras is simple and efficient. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install
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    IP Camera to your network. 2. Install the Setup Wizard. 3. Gather information about your local network address and wireless settings. 4. Configure the IP Camera using the Setup Wizard. Please follow the steps in this Manual carefully to ensure proper setup of the IP Camera. Caution: The IP Camera is
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    3. Installing the Setup Wizard Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Step 2 Click on Install Wizard. Note: If the autorun screen does
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    Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation. 7
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    the information for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Step 4 Write down the following values for your wireless settings: 1. Network ID (SSID) 2. Channel Number 3. Wireless Encryption Settings The IP Camera needs to use the same wireless settings in order for it to work properly. You
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    5. Using the Setup Wizard Step 1 Go to Start > (All) Programs > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard. Step 2 Select the IP Camera you want to configure from the list and click on the Wizard button. 9
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    Step 3 If the Camera's default IP Address is on a different subnet, the following message will appear. Click Yes to continue. Note: If you do not receive this message, skip to Step 9. Step 4 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password and click OK. Step 5 In the IP Address field, change the first
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    fields with exactly the same values as you got from running ipconfig. Click OK to continue. Step 7 After the Camera has restarted, click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard. Step 8 Start the Setup Wizard again and make sure the Current IP Address field displays the new IP Address. Select the
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    Step 9 The Setup Wizard appears asking you to change the Admin ID and Password. The default Admin ID and Password is admin. Step 10 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password field, click on the Change checkboxes and enter the New ID and New Password and click Next. 12
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    , you can assign a new address here and click Next. Step 12 Enter the Network Name (SSID) of your access point / wireless router in the SSID field and select the encryption setting of your wireless network (None / WEP / WPA-PSK) from the Security Mode drop-down menu and click Next. Note: If you
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    the same Encryption Mode (64 Bit / 128 Bit), Key Format (HEX / ASCII), Default Key (Key_1 ~ Key_4), and enter the same WEP keys (passwords) as your wireless network in the appropriate field and click Next. Skip to Step 15. WPA-PSK Step 13b Select the same Key Format (HEX / ASCII) and enter the same
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    Step 14 Click Next. Step 15 Verify that all the fields are correct and click Restart to save the settings and reboot the Camera. 15
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    area network as the IP Camera. To view images from an external network such as the Internet, please refer to Section 9 of this manual for further instructions. Step 1 At the Setup Wizard, select the desired camera from the list and click on the Web Config button. Step 2 The default page appears
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    If you need to install Java Virtual Machine on your computer, do not follow the on-screen XP instructions. Rather, go to http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and follow the instructions on that web site to download and install the required Java software. The IP Camera is ready for use now. 17
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    The following instructions describe how to setup the IP Camera in wireless Infrastructure mode. Use this mode if you are connecting wirelessly through a wireless router / access point. You should use a wired connection to configure the following wireless settings before unplugging the network cable
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    Step 3 Enter admin for both the User name and Password and click OK. Step 4 Click on Configuration and then Wireless. 19
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    to view all nearby wireless networks. If you do not see your wireless router, click on Refresh and/or reset your wireless router. Step 6 If you have enabled encryption on your wireless router, you will need to set the identical encryption settings on the Camera. Enter the appropriate encryption
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    that the SSID matches the SSID of your wireless router. Note: If the Link does not say Yes, click on the Refresh button until it displays Yes. Step 9 Once the Link Status is Yes, you may unplug the Camera's network cable from the wireless router and place the Camera at the desired location. 21
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    want to bypass your wireless router / access point and connect directly to the Wireless Camera, follow the steps below. You should use a wired connection to configure the following wireless settings before unplugging the network cable from the Camera Caution: Your wireless computer may lose Internet
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    IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway according to your network. If you do not know how to do this, it is recommended that you do not connect directly to the Camera, but connect through the wireless router instead. Step 8 Configure your computer's wireless adapter to Ad-Hoc mode, using
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    as described in Section 5, enter the Camera's new IP Address instead of the default. Step 2 Click on System Administration to enter the Web Configuration Utility. Step 3 Enter admin for both the User name and Password or enter the new User name and Password that you have previously specified and
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    page appears by default. You can select different pages at the Top Menu Bar, while Sub-menus for each page are available at the left-hand side. 8.1.1 Management - System The Management - System page displays the Device and Ethernet Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page
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    8.1.2 Management - Video The Management - Video page displays the Video Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page. 8.1.3 Management - Wireless The Management - Wireless page displays the Wireless Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page. 26
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    - Network The Management - Network page displays the Network Status of the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the page. 8.1.5 Management - User The Management - User page displays all the Active Users who are currently connected to the Camera. You can click on Refresh to update the
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    you to configure the System Settings of the Camera. Camera Name: You can assign a user-friendly name for the camera. Location: Enter the location of the camera. Admin ID: Specify a username for the Admin account. Admin Password: Specify a password for the Admin account. LED Control: Normal: Both
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    8.2.2 Configuration - Video The Configuration - Video page allows you to configure the Video Settings of the Camera. Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolution. Compression Rate: Select the desired video compression rate. Higher compression rate yields smaller file size but with less
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    8.2.3 Configuration - Wireless The Configuration - Wireless page allows you to configure the Wireless Settings of the Camera. 30
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    peer connection with the camera. SSID: Manually enter the SSID of your wireless router / access point or use the dropdown menu to select your wireless router / access point. Site Survey Button: Click on the Site Survey Button to view all nearby wireless networks. Wireless Channel: Select the desired
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    either ASCII (all letters and numbers) or HEX (0-9, A-F) Key 1 - 4: Manually assign a passphrase for each key. If you selected 64 bits encryption, enter 10 . Note: The IP Camera needs to use the identical encryption settings as the wireless router / access point in order for it to work properly. 32
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    Encryption To enable WPA-PSK encryption, select WPA-PSK. Preshared Key: Enter a password for the Preshared Key. (8-63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters). Click Save to apply the new settings. Note: The IP Camera needs to use the identical encryption settings as the wireless router / access point in order
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    Assign a static IP Address for the Camera (recommended) Dynamic IP: Receives a dynamically assigned IP Address from the router of DHCP server. PPPoE: If the camera is directly connected to a DSL modem, enter your DSL username and password here and the Camera will automatically receive an IP address
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    or disable Dynamic DNS (DDNS). You must register with one of the Service Providers listed in the drop-down menu first then enter your account the Camera from remote locations. Select to Enable or Disable User Access Control. To add a new user, enter the new User Name and Password. Specify
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    Protocol: Select either NTP or Time as your protocol TimeZone: Select your time zone based on the GMT setting. Set Manually: Manually set the Date and Time for the Camera. Date: Enter the current date. Time: Enter the current time. Synchronized with Computer Time: Check this box to synchronize the
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    configure the Upload Settings of the Camera. FTP Server: Enter the information for the FTP server that you want to upload the images to. Time Schedule: You can setup a time schedule to always upload or periodically upload images to the designated FTP server. Manual Operation: When you click on the
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    the E-mail Settings of the Camera. E-mail Account: Enter the information for your SMTP E-mail account that you want to e-mail the images to. Time Schedule: You can setup a time schedule to always e-mail or periodically e-mail images to the designated e-mail account. Manual Operation: When you click
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    8.3.1 Tools - FTP Server Test The Tools - FTP Server Test page allows you to test the FTP Server Settings of the Camera. Click on Test to perform the test. A jpeg file will be uploaded to the FTP server you specified. 8.3.2 Tools - E-mail Test The Tools - E-mail Test
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    . Click on Yes to perform the reset. 8.3.4 Tools - Factory Reset The Tools - Factory Reset page allows you to perform a Factory Reset on the Camera. Click on Yes to reset the Camera and return all the settings to the factory default. Note: Performing a factory reset will erase all of your previously
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    8.3.5 Tools - Firmware Upgrade The Tools - Firmware Upgrade page allows you to upgrade the Camera firmware. You can check our website at www.airlink101.com to see if there is a newer firmware available for download. Step 1 Download the new firmware from our web site at www.airlink101.com Step 2
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    - Backup The Tools - Backup page allows you to Backup and Restore the Camera's settings. To backup the Camera's settings to your computer, click on the Backup button. A window will appear the Restore button. 8.4.1 Help - About The Help - About page displays the Camera's current firmware version. 42
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    need to contact your ISP for assistance. Example: Network A = Location of the Camera Camera's IP Address is 192.168.1.240 with Second HTTP Port 81 Enabled. Network A's router has an Internet IP Address (WAN IP) of 172.16.1.1 assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP's DNS IP Address
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    Step 3 Enter admin for both the User name and Password or enter the new User name and Password that you have previously specified and click OK. Step 4 Click on Configuration then Network. 44
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    port 81 Open. Step 8 From one of the computers in Network A, login to the web configuration utility of Network A's router. Step 9 Navigate to the router's Virtual Server or Port Forwarding page. Step 10 Enable Forwarding of port 81 to the Camera's IP Address (192.168.1.240) and save the new setting
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    features a user-friendly interface that allows you to manage, view, and configure multiple IP Cameras on your network. Follow the steps below if you wish to install and use this software. 10.1 Installing IPView Pro Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Step
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    Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation. 47
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    10.2 Starting IPView Pro To start IPView Pro, go to Start > (All) Programs > Airink101 IPView Pro > Airlink101 IPView Pro The main screen will appear as below: 48
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    Method Before you can do anything, the camera must be added to the Camera List first. If you have more than one camera, you'll need to add the additional cameras to the list as well. The Search Method is the easiest way to add your local cameras to the list. Step 1 Click on the
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    Step 3 Verify your camera is connected to your network and is powered on. Click on the Search button. Step 4 Select your camera from the Add Camera list and click on Add Camera. 50
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    Step 5 Enter the User Name and Password for the camera. (Default is admin for both). Step 6 You should see your camera added to the Camera List. Step 7 Click Save to apply the changes. 51
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    Step 8 Click on the System Configuration button to close the System Configuration Window. You should now see live images from the camera. Note: If you want to add a camera located on a remote network (through the Internet), you must add the camera using the Input IP method described below. 52
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    An alternative way to add your local camera to the Camera List is to use the Input Method. If you want to add a camera located on a remote network (through the Internet), you must use this method as well. Step 1 Select the Input IP tab. Step 2a For local camera, enter the local IP Address of
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    IP Address (WAN IP) of the remote router and the port number of the Second HTTP Port of the remote camera and click Add Camera. Step 3 Enter the User Name and Password for the camera. (Default is admin for both). Step 4 You should see your camera added to the Camera List. Step 5 Click Save to apply
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    10.3 Using IPView Pro This section describes the various features of IPView Pro. 55
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    10.3.1 Status Mode Window The Status Mode Window displays a list of cameras that are added to IPView Pro as well as the status of each selected camera. Select the desired camera from the list then click on the Change Status Mode button to view the status of the camera. 56
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    various functions. From left to right: Connect/Disconnect: Connects or disconnects the video signals from the selected camera. Rotate Image Angle: Rotates the angle of the video. Snapshot: Takes a snapshot image of the : Disabled for this model. Zoom Mode: Adjusts the zoom setting of the camera. 57
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    to select the desired viewing mode. From left to right: Up/Down Arrows: If you have more than one camera in your network, you can use the Up/Down Arrow Buttons to view the videos from each camera. View Modes: Select the desired view mode. The view window can display up to 16
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    the same password to unlock the key lock. Power: Click on the Power button and select to Exit or Minimize IPView Pro. Record: Click on the Record button and select Manual Record to record the video immediately to your hard drive. If you select Schedule Record or Motion Record, the camera will record
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    Play: Click on the Play button to playback the recorded videos from your hard drive. A window will appear asking you for the location of the recorded video. Select the desired video and click OK to begin playback. System Configuration: Click on the System Configuration Button to open the System
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    Pro and all the cameras that are added to the Camera List. 10.4.1 Camera Configuration The Camera Configuration page allows you to add the cameras in your network to IPView Pro's Camera List. For instructions on how to do add your cameras, please refer to Section 9.2.1 Adding Camera Using the Search
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    10.4.2 Web Configuration The Web Configuration page allows you to access the Web Configuration Utility of the selected camera. Use the drop-down menu to select the desired camera and click on System Administration to enter the camera's Web Configuration Utility. 62
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    -1 The Motion Configuration-1 page allows you to set the Motion Detection settings. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Detect Region: When you select Full picture, the camera will monitor the entire screen. Sensitivity Level: Adjust the slide bar to set the sensitivity level
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    10.4.4 Motion Configuration-2 The Motion Configuration-2 page allows you to set the desired action when motion is detected. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Motion Options: Check on each box to enable the desired action when motion is detected. Invoke Alarm: A notice will appear
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    Reset: Click on the Reset button to reset the selected camera. Factory Reset: Click on the Factory Reset button to reset the camera and return all of the camera's settings to factory default. Update Firmware: Click on Browse to locate the new firmware and click Update to update the camera's firmware
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    recipient's e-mail address. Subject: Enter the title of the e-mail. User Name: Enter the user name for logging into the Mail Server. Password: Enter the password for logging into the Mail Server. Interval Time: Enter the time interval (in seconds) to send e-mail regularly. Click Save to apply the
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    server. Address: Enter the IP Address of the desired proxy server. Port: Enter the port number for the proxy server. Bypass proxy server for local network address: Check on this box to bypass the proxy server for local
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    indicates where the recorded videos will be saved. Recycle: Check this box to clear the recorded files when the specified Reserved HDD space for each camera is filled. (200 MB - 50000 MB). Resume last time's state of recording: Check this box to resume the same state of recording as the previous
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    10.4.9 Schedule-Recording Configuration The Schedule-Recording Configuration page allows you to setup automated recording at the scheduled time. Date Mode Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Specify the Start Date/Time and the Stop Date/Time and click Add. Click Save to apply the
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    Week Mode Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Specify the Start and Stop time for each week and click on the Days of the week that you want
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    10.4.10 Others The Others page allows you to set the time interval to scan through each camera in your network. Use the drop-down menu to select the time interval (in seconds) for each scan. Click Save to apply the changes. Click on the Scan Mode button to begin scanning. 71
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    10.4.11 Log List The Log List page displays the log of the selected camera. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu to display its log. 72
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    10.4.12 Account The Account page allows you to setup a user name and password to log in to IPView Pro. Enter the desired Admin ID and Password. Login password check: Check this box to enable the login prompt when you start IPView Pro and when you unlock the Key Lock button. 73
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    10.4.13 About The About page provides the version number of IPView Pro. 74
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    11. Xplug Control If you need to install/enable ActiveX for your web browser (Internet Explorer), please follow the steps below. 11.1 Installing Xplug Control Step 1 At the Web Configuration screen, click on View Video - ActiveX Mode. Note: If you are able to see the video, you already have ActiveX
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    11.2 Enabling ActiveX Follow the steps below to enable ActiveX on your Internet Explorer. Step 1 Click on Tools > Internet Options. Step 2 Select the Security tab and click on Custom Level. 76
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    Step 3 Verify the following settings are enabled. Click OK when done: • Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls: Enable • Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt • Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Enable Step 4 At the Web Configuration screen click on View Video - ActiveX Mode. 77
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    Step 5 The video should appear now. 78
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    you want to send images to an FTP server or an e-mail account through the web browser, follow the steps below. Step 1 Go to the Camera's Web Configuration page and click on System Administration. Step 2 Enter your username and password to log in. (Default is admin for both). 79
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    Step 3 Go to Configuration - Network and enter the IP Address of your Default Gateway and DNS Server. Click Save to apply the changes. Step 4 Go to Configuration - User and enable the User Access Control and create a user account. Click Save to apply the changes. 80
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    Step 5 Verify that the new user account is listed in the User List. Step 6 Go to Configuration - Upload and enter your FTP Server information in the applicable fields. 81
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    Step 7 At the bottom of the page, check on the Enable upload video to FTP server check box and click Save to apply the changes. Step 8 Go to Configuration - E-mail and enter your E-mail settings in the applicable fields. Step 9 At the bottom of the page, check on the Enable e-mail video to e-mail
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    Step 10 Close the Web Browser and re-enter the Camera's Web Configuration Utility. Step 11 You can now click on the ON buttons to send images to your FTP server and email account. 83
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    Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network
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SkyIPCam 250W Wireless Network Camera
Model # AIC250W
User’s Manual
Ver. 1B