Megapixel Mini Box Network Camera Mini Box Series User’s Manual Quality Service Group
Product name: Network Camera (MB series) Release Date: 2012/12 Manual Revision: V1.1 Web site: www.brickcom.com Email: support@brickcom.com info@brickcom.com © 2012 Brickcom Corporation.
Table of Contents Before You Use This Product .......................................................................................... 0 FCC Warning .................................................................................................................. 0 Regulatory Information .................................................................................................... 1 Product Comparison ...................................................................................................
Before You Use This Product In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance devices. This Network Camera is a high-performance, web-ready camera which can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of this camera is legal before installing this unit for its intended use. Upon opening the product’s package, verify that all the accessories listed on the “Package Contents” are included.
Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Product Comparison Model Name MB Series Lesns WiFi PoE USB port for 3G/ 4G IR LED MB-X00Ap Board Lens - WMB-X00Ap Board Lens - - *This table compliant with (W)MB-500A, (W)MB-400A, (W)MB-300A, (W)MB-200A, (W)MB-130A. Package Contents Please check to make sure the product package contains all the accessories listed below. a. MB Series c. Camera Stand b. Product CD d.
e. Warranty Card f. Power Adapter (Only for WMB series) g.
Mini Box Network Camera Overview The compact Brickcom MB series Mini Box network series offers a high quality, video surveillance solution for residences and small businesses. Unlike a general webcam, this camera series is a standalone surveillance system that does not need to be connected to a computer. EasyLinkTM is a feature of the MB series camera which allows for users to simply plug in the camera to any home or small business network and play the video.
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Device Appearance Description < Front & Rear view > 1. Adjustable focal Lens Power LED Light Sensor Ethernet RJ45 Socket Illumination LED Power Connector Built-in Microphone Reset Button Speaker DIDO Terminal I/O Connector Privacy LED WPS Button (*) WPS LED (*) Privacy Button FW Upgrade LED Micro SD/SDHC slot Wireless LED (*) USB Port for 3G/4G (MB) Ethernet LED (*) WMB series NOTE - The WPS and Privacy buttons must first be enabled through the web GUI in order to work. 2.
LED Behavior Function LED Behavior Description Remark Power Continuous Illumination Normal Operation Top (Blue) Power Powered off Unlit Top (Blue) Status Continuous Illumination Status Unlit Status Blinking Internet Continuous Illumination Internet Unlit WPS WPS 1. Connected to switch by Ethernet or WiFi. 1. Powered off 2. No connection 1. Data Transmission via WiFi or Ethernet Connected to Internet 1. Powered off 2.
Hardware Reset Reset Button MB Series The Reset Button can be used to reboot the camera or restore it to factory default settings. If the camera experiences a problem, rebooting the camera may correct the problem. If the problem remains, please restore the camera to factory default settings and reinstall the software. To Reboot - Press and hold the Reset Button for one second using a paper clip or thin object. Wait for the camera to reboot.
Installation System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Computer: IBM PC/AT Compatible CPU: Pentium 3GHz or faster Memory: 1024 MB or more Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better Network Interface: 10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or higher Adobe Reader: Adobe Reader 8.
Camera Connection Warning Hot – Please attach the bracket before using. Basic Connection 1. Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power outlet. 2. Connect the camera to a switch using an Ethernet cable. When powering up, the power LED will light up and the camera will boot up. The Wireless & Ethernet LED will turn amber when the camera is obtaining the IP address.
Wireless Connection (Only for WMB series) Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power outlet. And press WPS button both on the camera and the wireless router (DWRT-600N). Terminal I/O Connector Block Connection Attach the supplied connector block to the terminal connector on the camera. Refer to the diagram below to attach external devices to the connector block. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection (Only for MB series) The camera can be powered by a PoE-enabled switch.
Software Installation In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and "Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the camera and grant user access to the camera. After checking the hardware connection, run the Installation Wizard program included on the product’s CDROM to automatically search the intranet for the camera. There may be many cameras on the local network.
2. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click to continue. 3. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option “I accept the terms of the license agreement”. Click to continue.
4. Click to change the appointed folder where installation and program files will be stored. Click to continue. 5. Select to create shortcuts. Click to continue.
6. Select the application and click .
EasyConfig To launch EasyConfig, select EasyConfig from the start menu. If Complete Setup type was used in the software installation, an EasyConfig icon was installed on the desktop. Double click to open the icon. If Custom Setup type was used in the software installation and an EasyConfig icon was not installed on the desktop, the program will be installed under C:\Program Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a preferred directory. 1. Click to continue. in the intranet.
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2. Select either “Simple Mode” or “Professional Mode” to obtain the camera’s IP settings. If “Simple Mode” is selected, EasyConfig will set up the connection automatically. If “Professional Mode” is selected, the user will need to configure the IP settings manually.
3. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the cameras using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from the survey list to connect. 4. Enter the username and password of the camera. username and password are “admin/admin.
5. For configuring the IP address settings, select either , or . The DHCP setting is recommended. a. If is selected, the following pages will be displayed.
6. If the camera supports the EasyLinkTM function, the following page will be displayed. Otherwise, this page will not be shown. *If desired, click to skip this setting.
EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique EasyLink name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. When this feature is enabled, users can log onto [uniqueEasyLinkname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and live view. Enter a unique EasyLink name whose length must be between 5-32 characters. When finished, click the arrow button to continue. 7.
b. If “Static IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be displayed as below: c. If the connection was successful, the user will see the message: “Congratulations. The installation of the camera is complete.” When this window is displayed, click to start the PC-NVR program, to view the live video from the connected IP camera, or in the top right corner of the screen to close the installation window.
Accessing the Network Camera Check Network Settings The camera can be connected either before or immediately after the software installation. The Administrator should complete the network settings on the configuration page, including entering the correct subnet mask and IP address of gateway and DNS. Ask the network administrator or Internet service provider for the detail information.
