LevelOne FCS-1000 IP Network Camera WCS-2000 Wireless IP Network Camera User’s Manual VERSION 1.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1 Physical Details .................................................................................................................. 3 Package Contents ........................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides details of the LevelOne IP Network Camera's features, components and capabilities. Overview The LevelOne IP Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS digital-Image-Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the WCS-2000, an 802.11b Wireless LAN.
• Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home, Business or Public Facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, the LevelOne IP Network Camera has the features you need. • Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail), HTTP and other Internet related protocols, the LevelOne IP Network Camera can be easily integrated into your existing network. • Easy Configuration. A Windows-based Wizard is provided for initial setup.
Physical Details Figure 2: LevelOne IP Network Camera Front-mounted LEDs Ready On - Power on. Off - No power. Blinking - The Ready LED will blink during start up. This will take 15 to 20 seconds. Active Off - Idle. Blinking - LevelOne IP Network Camera is providing a live video stream to at least one viewer. LAN On - LAN port is active. Off - LAN port is not available. Blinking - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port. Wireless (WCS-2000 only) On - Wireless interface is active.
Password settings will be set to their default values. • IP address: 192.168.0.99 • Administrator ID: administrator • Administrator Password: null (no password) Note: After this procedure is completed, all LEDs will blink three times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully. Package Contents The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 1. The LevelOne IP Network Camera 2. Installation CD-ROM 3.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup 2 This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the LevelOne IP Network Camera. System Requirements • To use the LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required. • To use the Wireless interface on the WCS-2000, other Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b specifications. All Wireless stations must use compatible settings. Installation Figure 3: LevelOne IP Network Camera Installation 1.
For the WCS-2000, this disables the Wireless Interface, because only one interface can be active. The LAN interface is recommended for initial configuration. The default Wireless settings for the WCS-2000 are: Mode: Infrastructure Channel: 11 ESSID: wireless WEP: Disabled 3. Adjust the Antenna On the WCS-2000, flip the top-mounted Antenna to the upright position to improve wireless reception. 4. Power Up Connect the supplied power adapter to the LevelOne IP Network Camera and power up.
Setup Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the LevelOne IP Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the LevelOne IP Network Camera with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN. Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter 3 - Web-based Administration. Setup Procedure 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive.
4. 5. 6. Select the desired Camera from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected Camera will be displayed in the table on the right. Click Next to continue. If the Administrator ID and Password have been set, you will be prompted to enter them, as shown below. Enter the Administrator ID and Password set on the User screen. Figure 6: Password Dialog By default, the Administrator ID and password are blank.
Figure 8: TCP/IP Settings 9. Enter the desired IP address values: • Enter an unused IP Address from within the address range used on your LAN. • The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields must match the values used by PCs on your LAN. • Click Next to continue. Figure 9: Camera Settings 10. This screen allows you to enter a suitable Description, and set the correct Date, Time, and Time Zone. Make any desired changes, then click Next to continue.
Figure 10: Save Screen 11. This screen displays all details of the LevelOne IP Network Camera. Click Save if the settings are correct, or click Back to modify any incorrect values. 12. After clicking Save, you will see the screen below. You can click the Web UI button to connect to the camera using your Web Browser. Using the Web UI is required in order the change the Wireless settings for the WCS-2000, on the Network screen.
Chapter 3 Setup for Viewing 3 This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the LevelOne IP Network Camera. This Chapter is for Administrators only. Introduction After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, the LevelOne IP Network Camera can immediately be used by all users on your LAN.
Figure 12: Image Screen 3. Make the required adjustments, and save your changes.
Controlling User Access to the Video Stream By default, all users can connect to the LevelOne IP Network Camera and view live Video. If desired, you can limit access to known users, by requiring each user to login to the LevelOne IP Network Camera with their individual username and password. To Enable this feature: 1. 2. 3. Connect to the Web-based interface of the LevelOne IP Network Camera. (See Chapter 4 - Web-based Management for details.) On the Administration menu, select User.
Making Video available from the Internet If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the LevelOne IP Network Camera available via the Internet. LevelOne IP Network Camera Setup The LevelOne IP Network Camera configuration does NOT have be changed, unless: • You wish to change the port number from the default value (1024). • You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the LevelOne IP Network Camera.
Figure 15: DDNS Settings - Network Screen 3. Operation is then automatic: • The LevelOne IP Network Camera will then automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address. • Internet users can then connect to your LAN using the Domain Name allocated by the DDNS service provider.
Viewing via the Internet Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT recommended. Using the Windows Viewing/Recording Utility If using the Windows Viewing/Recording Utility, the details of the LevelOne IP Network Camera must be entered on the Internet tab of the Add Camera screen. Figure 17: Add Camera from Internet You can then select the camera in the Cameras list on the main screen, and click View to establish a connection and view live video.
Motion Detection/E-mail Alerts The Motion Detection feature will capture a short video and send it to your E-mail address when motion is detected. The LevelOne IP Network Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. But the motion detector can also be triggered by: • Sudden changes in the level of available light • Movement of the camera itself. Try to avoid these situations.
Chapter 4 Web-based Management 4 This Chapter provides Setup details of the LevelOne IP Network Camera’s Web-based Interface. This Chapter is for Administrators only. Introduction The LevelOne IP Network Camera can be configured using your Web Browser. The LevelOne IP Network Camera must have an IP address which is compatible with your PC. The recommended method to ensure this is to use the supplied Windows-based Wizard, as described in the previous chapter.
Welcome Screen When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 19: Welcome Screen The menu options available from this screen are: • View Video - View live Video using your Web Browser. • Administration - Access the Administration menu. • Exit - Terminate the connection to the LevelOne IP Network Camera. These options are explained in the following sections.
View Video Screen This screen is displayed when the View Video menu option is selected. Figure 20: View Video Screen • If using Internet Explorer on Windows, you may see a prompt regarding an "ActiveX control", like the example below. You must allow this ActiveX control in order to view the Video. Click "Yes". Figure 21 ActiveX Prompt • Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the video stream is buffered.
Administration Menu Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the LevelOne IP Network Camera. The Administration menu contains the following options: • System - Description, Date & Time • Network - All network and Wireless settings • Image - Adjust the Video image • Users - Administrator login, user database, and Motion Detection/E-mail alerts. • Status - Current Status information.
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Time Server Enable or disable the Time Server feature as required. If Enabled, the LevelOne IP Network Camera will contact a Network Time Server at regular intervals and update its internal timer. Server Address Enter the address for the desired NTP server. Update Schedule The Schedule determines how often the LevelOne IP Network Camera contacts the NTP Server. Select the desired options. Network Screen This screen is displayed when the Network menu option is clicked.
Data - Network Screen IP Setting Obtain Address Automatically If selected, the LevelOne IP Network Camera will obtain its IP address and related information from a DHCP Server. Only select this option if your LAN has a DHCP Server. The fields below can then be ignored. Fixed IP Address If selected, you must assign the following values to the LevelOne IP Network Camera. • IP Address - Enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN.
Host Name Enter the host name (Domain Name) allocated to you by the DDNS Server provider. Account Enter the login name for the DDNS account. Password Enter the password for the DDNS account. Check WAN IP Schedule Set the schedule for checking if the Internet IP address has changed. If the IP address has changed, the DDNS Server will be notified. Options UPnP Enable UPnP support if required. If Enabled, the LevelOne IP Network Camera will broadcast its availability using UPnP.
WEP Screen (WCS-2000 only) This screen is accessed by clicking the Configure WEP button on the Network screen. An example WEP screen is shown below. Figure 24: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Encryption WEP Encryption Passphrase Select the option used on your Wireless LAN. • None - This is the default. If selected, data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted. • 64 Bit Encryption - If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. You must enter a default key.
The other key values are optional, and are used only for decrypting data. This allows you to use different keys for transmitting and receiving, if required. When inputting a key value, follow these rules: • For 64 Bit Encryption, keys must be 10 characters. • For 128 Bit Encryption, keys must be 26 characters. • Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are A ~ F, and 0 ~ 9.
Image Screen This screen is displayed when the Image menu option is clicked. Figure 25: Image Screen Data - Image Screen Video Settings Resolution Select the desired video resolution format. A larger size requires more bandwidth. Image Quality Select the desired image quality. Higher quality requires more bandwidth. Adjustment Exposure Select Automatic or Manual as required. Manual Exposure If Manual Exposure is selected, this field controls the exposure of the Video image.
User Screen This screen is displayed when the User option on the Administration menu is clicked. Figure 26: User Screen Data - User Screen Admin Login Administrator ID Enter the name for the Administrator login. Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used in the name. When you connect to the LevelOne IP Network Camera, you will be prompted for a name and password. Enter this name to login with Administrator rights.
User Database User List This lists all users who currently exist. Use the Add, Delete, and Modify buttons to manage this database. Alerts E-Mail Alert Enable the checkbox if you want to send an E-Mail Alert when motion is detected. Note: Motion detection can be triggered by rapid changes in the available lighting, as well as by moving objects. For this reason, it should only be used indoors where the available light is fairly constant.
Status Screen . Figure 28: Status Screen Data - Status Screen Status Device Name This is the default name for the LevelOne IP Network Camera, and cannot be changed. Description This displays the description you have entered. MAC Address The MAC address is the low-level network address, also called the Network Adapter address or Physical Address. IP Address The current IP address of the LevelOne IP Network Camera. Network Mask The network mask associated with the IP address above.
Upgrade Firmware Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Upgrade Firmware button on the Status screen. Figure 29: Upgrade Firmware Screen This screen allows you upgrade the Firmware (software) in your LevelOne IP Network Camera. Before using this screen, your must download the upgrade file to your PC. Then follow this procedure: 1. Click the Browse button, and locate the upgrade file. 2. Select this file, and click OK. The filename will then appear in the Upgrade File field. 3.
Chapter 5 Viewing & Recording 5 This Chapter describes how to view and record the live video stream generated by the LevelOne IP Network Camera. Overview The recommended method to view video is to use the supplied Windows Viewing/Recording utility. Installation 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start automatically, run Netcam_Setup.exe in the root folder. You will see the Welcome screen shown below. Figure 30: Welcome Screen 2. 3.
System Tray Icon When started, the program will create an icon in the Windows system tray on the taskbar, as shown below. Figure 31: System Tray Icon This Icon has the following functions: • Animation - If a recording is in progress, this icon will be animated. Otherwise, it is stationary. • Hover - Hovering your mouse over this icon will generate a pop-up informing you of the current status. • Double-click - This will display the main screen, shown below.
Cameras - Camera List • The Camera List displays all LevelOne IP Network Camera you have defined. If you have not defined any cameras, this list will be empty. • Click the Add Camera button to add a LevelOne IP Network Camera. See the following section for further details. • Once some cameras are listed, you can select one and then use the Modify Camera, Delete Camera and View buttons. • To view live video, select a camera and click the View button.
Port Number This will normally display "80". Only change this if requested to do so the LevelOne IP Network Camera Administrator. Login The camera Administrator can require that users provide a username and password before being allowed to view the live video. • If the Administrator has not enabled this option, the Login fields can be left blank. • Otherwise, you must enter the username and password allocated to your by Administrator.
Login The camera Administrator can require that users provide a username and password before being allowed to view the live video. • If the Administrator has not enabled this option, the Login fields can be left blank. • Otherwise, you must enter the username and password allocated to your by Administrator. Modifying an Existing Camera You can change the settings for an existing camera by selecting it in the Camera List on the main screen, then clicking the Modify Camera button.
Viewing Live Video To view live video, select a camera in the Camera List on the main screen, and click the View button. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 36 Viewing Live Video Controls are provided to stop and start viewing, and to start recording the video stream. Play Record. While recording, this button will be red.
Recording Video You can record Video while watching, or schedule recordings to occur when you are absent. Recordings are stored in a standard Microsoft ASF file format, and can be played using Microsoft Media Player. Before doing any recording, you should review the Recording Preferences to ensure they are suitable for your PC. Recording Preferences To set the Recording Preferences, click the Preferences button below the Recordings panel on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below.
• To Stop a recording in progress, select it and click the Stop button. • To Start a Recording, click the Record button on the View screen. Figure 39 Viewing Live Video Record Button. While recording, this button will be red. Recorded Files To view a list of all recorded files, click the Files button under the Recordings panel on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 40: Recorded Files This list shows all of the recorded files.
Scheduled Recordings Recordings can be scheduled at any time, for any known LevelOne IP Network Camera. (Of course, your PC must be on at the scheduled time.) To use this feature, click the Schedule button under the Recordings panel on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 41: Scheduled Recording List This screen lists all scheduled recordings. For each recording, the following data is shown. • Camera - The camera which will be recorded.
Schedule Type Select the desired option: • One Time - Only one (1) recording is made, on the specified date, at the specified time. • Everyday - The recording is made every day, at the specified time. The Start Day indicates when the first recording will be made. • Every Sunday, Every Monday, … - The recording is made on the specified day each week. The Start Day indicates when the schedule becomes active. Start Day Select the desired date.
Viewing with your Web Browser The recommended method to view live video from the LevelOne IP Network Camera is use the Windows utility. However, you can also use your Web browser if necessary. Viewing over your LAN To establish a connection from your PC to the LevelOne IP Network Camera: 1. Start your WEB browser. 2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the LevelOne IP Network Camera, as in this example, which uses the LevelOne IP Network Camera's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.
Figure 44: View Video in Browser Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the Video stream is buffered.
Viewing via the Internet If LAN with the LevelOne IP Network Camera is connected to the Internet, and configured correctly, you can connect to the LevelOne IP Network Camera via the Internet. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 3 for details of the required LAN configuration. To establish a connection from your PC to the LevelOne IP Network Camera via the Internet: 1. Obtain the Internet address and port number of the LevelOne IP Network Camera from the Administrator. 2.
6. Click View Video to see a screen like the example below. Figure 46: View Video in Browser Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the Video stream is buffered. Note: You need a broadband connection to view video effectively; dial-up connections are NOT recommended.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 This chapter covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the LevelOne IP Network Camera and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the LevelOne IP Network Camera still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. Problems Problem 1: I can't connect to the LevelOne IP Network Camera with my Web Browser to configure it.
indicates that the Administrator has restricted access to specified users. Ask the Administrator for your User Name and Password. Problem 4 I can't connect to the LevelOne IP Network Camera using a Wireless connection. Solution 4 Check that your PC and the LevelOne IP Network Camera have compatible Wireless settings. • Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc) must be correct. • ESSID must match. • WEP settings must match. • In Ad-hoc mode, the Channel should match, although this is often not required.
Appendix A Specifications A FCS-1000 Model FCS-1000 LevelOne IP Network Camera Dimensions 164 mm (L) * 88 mm (W)* 53.5 mm (H) 6.4 inch (L) * 3.5 inch (W) * 2.1 inch (H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, SMTP, NTP, HTTP Network Interface: 1 Ethernet10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection Wireless interface IEEE 802.
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