ELRO C704IP.2 WiFi network pt camera - Manual (Page 21)

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4.4. Linking to your camera
! Please note! To be able to use the IP camera's full functionality, you have to use
Internet Explorer 6 or higher (32 bit) and select ActiveX Mode. It is not possible to
create audio or video recordings in other web browsers.
! Please note! If you opt for the ActiveX mode there is a possibility that you will not have
any picture yet. If this is the case, perform the following steps:
• In Internet Explorer, go to: Tools-> Internet options-> Security settings ->Custom
level D
• Change the deactivated options to "Questions" under the ActiveX control elements
and insertion applications. If the "Questions" option is not available, tick "Activate".
See also: E F G
! Tip: if you wish to use a different web browser than the standard browser, copy the
link from the open browser to a browser of your choice.
• Start the IP Camera Tool via the "IP camera tool" shortcut on your desktop. The IP
camera tool automatically searches for the IP camera(s) connected to your network.
A window opens A . This window displays all your IP cameras. If no cameras are
connected, the window will remain empty.
• Double click on the camera you want to use. In your standard web browser, an
identification window will open up asking for your user name.
• For the user name, enter "admin" and click on "sign in". You do not need to enter a
password.
A menu will open B . You can choose from the following options:
ActiveX Mode: Internet Explorer
Server Push Mode: Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome
VLC Mode: Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome and
Opera
! Please note! You have to download the VLC player for VLC Mode.
Sign in mobile phone: Access with a mobile browser
• Click on "Sign In" under the option that applies to your web browser.
You are now logged in to the Network Camera browser screen C . You can manage your
camera and camera settings via this screen. (see chapter 6)
4.5. Linking to your camera wirelessly
! Please note! In order to set up a wireless connection, your camera must be linked to
your network via the included ethernet cable during set-up.
! Please note! You need a wireless router in order to establish a wireless connection with
your camera.
! Please note! If your router is password protected, you will need to know the password.
• In the Network Camera browser screen C click on the "Network" tab. A list of settings
will appear H .
• Select the Wireless Lan Settings: the Wireless Lan Settings screen will appear.