Wednesday, August 7, 2013

How to View a Trendnet Camera over the Internet


Installing the IP Camera
1. Insert the Trendnet Utility CD-ROM. Click on 'Autorun.exe' when the Auto-Play window appears.
2. Select the 'Setup Wizard,' then click on 'Next.' Continue to click 'Next' until set up finishes, then click on 'Close.'
3. Go to your desktop and double-click the 'SetupWizard' icon.
4. Find the IP camera and attach the antenna. Input an Ethernet cable into the appropriate port on the IP camera and attach the other end to your router. Input the power adapter into the appropriate port on the IP camera.
5. Return to your computer, and click 'Next' on the setup screen. Highlight your IP camera, and click 'Next.'
6. Enter your username and password. Alter your password, if desired.
7. Choose 'DCHP,' and click 'Next.'
8. Select 'I Want to Use Wireless,' if applicable, then click on 'Manually Set Up Wireless.' Choose your wireless network from the drop-down menu, or input your SSID. Enter any security keys. Click 'Next.'
9. Enter a name for the camera. Adjust the camera's time display. Click 'Next.'
10. Disconnect the camera from the power outlet and the router after the setup wizard saves the camera settings. Plug the camera into the power outlet after waiting 30 seconds or more. Ensure that the camera shows green for the power and link lights.
Configuring the Camera for Internet Viewing
11. Click on the URL shown in the setup wizard. The URL will be the IP address of the camera.
12. Enter your username and password. Click 'OK.'
13. Select either the Java 'View Video' option or the Active X option. Click in the yellow alert bar in the setup to confirm installation of the Active X component, if you decide to view via Active X.